Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships for International Students

Funded by New Zealand Government and administered by the New Zealand Foreign Affairs & Trade, Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships are available to citizens from eligible countries, to include candidates from the Pacific, Asian, African, Caribbean, Latin American and Commonwealth countries.

In 2022, the application is limited to selected regions due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 border and travel restrictions. Read the eligibility details of the scholarship programme below to know if you are eligible to apply.

Scholarship Sponsor(s): New Zealand Government

Scholarship Type: Fully Funded Scholarships

Host Institution(s): New Zealand Higher Institutions

Scholarship Worth: Full Funding, Amount Varies

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: Postgraduate

Nationality: International Students.

Eligibility Criteria for Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships

First, the candidate is required to answer a number of the eligibility questionnaire will check in detail if you meet all of the eligibility criteria. The Eligibility questionnaire will check things such as:

1. Which country you hold citizenship in
2. How long you have been living in your home country
3. How much work experience you have
4. Whether we provide scholarships to your country

You can access full eligibility conditions and complete the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships online eligibility test. It is required that you complete the eligibility questionnaire before you can apply for a Scholarship.

How to Apply for Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships for International Students

The Selection 2022 application portal will be open from 12.00am Monday 28 February to 12.00pm (midday) Monday 28 March (New Zealand Time) for applicants from the Pacific only. See the how to apply page to get tips for successful application, application forms and complete application processes.

Application Deadline: Monday 28 March