Overview

The Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships are fully-funded scholarships the New Zealand government offers international students. The scholarship is available in different countries and covers different academic disciplines to increase international students' skills, training, and knowledge. However, priority is given to the students who want to pursue courses listed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. 

The Manaaki New Zealand scholarships help to promote New Zealand’s reputation as a provider of high-quality education that fosters long-term relationships between New Zealand and other countries, contributing to global knowledge and understanding.

Who Can Apply?

• Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships are available to citizens from eligible countries. If your country is not on the list, then the New Zealand Government does not offer any academic scholarships to you.

Application Procedure

• Step 1: Confirm your eligibility
  • Complete the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships online eligibility test to see if you are eligible to apply. If the Online Eligibility Test confirms that you are eligible, you will get an eligibility code (number).
• Step 2: Register for a Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship account
  • If you are eligible you will see a “register” button on the webpage, click on this to start your registration for a Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship Account. You will be asked to enter an email address (this will become your username for logging on again later). The system will run a check to make sure that this email address is not already being used. If the check passes, you will need to complete the rest of your account details and select ‘Register’. This is where you will enter your Eligibility Code that you have emailed to yourself or written down.
• Step 3: Set password for your Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship account
  • You will be sent an email to set a password to complete the registration process. Click on the link in the email which will take you to a screen where you will need to set your password. Remember to look in your spam folder, where automated messages are sometimes filtered.
• Step 4: Complete and submit your application before the closing date
  • Use your Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship Account to access the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship online application system anytime between the opening and closing dates for your country. 

What Financial Support is Available?

• full tuition fees.
• living allowance (a stipend) of NZ$531 per week. This will help with a scholar’s basic living expenses. If you commence your study programme online in your home country, your stipend will be adjusted to reflect the difference in living costs around the world.
• an establishment allowance of NZ$3000. This is to help with set-up costs in New Zealand. For example, you can use it for accommodation expenses, text books, or other study materials.
• medical insurance when you are in New Zealand.
• tutoring costs up to the value of NZ$1000, to assist with the cost of additional tutoring while you are studying if needed.
• travel to and from your own country. This is for travel from your own country at the start of the scholarship, and for return travel at the end of your scholarship.
• travel insurance.

For More Information

Students can check the list of eligible countries for Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships