Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships

Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships are the New Zealand government’s full scholarships for students from eligible countries across the Pacific, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean to study at New Zealand institutions, mainly at postgraduate level.

The award covers tuition, living allowance, establishment costs, medical insurance, and travel, and prioritizes fields tied to your home country’s development, such as agriculture, climate, renewable energy, health, and good governance.

Applications open annually, with the main window typically running around February to March. Watch the official site from early 2027 for the next intake and your country’s eligible subjects.

• Citizen of an eligible country and residing there at application
• At least 18 years old
• Meet the academic entry requirements of a New Zealand institution
• Study intent in a subject aligned with your country's development priorities
• Commit to returning home for at least 2 years after the scholarship

• Full tuition fees
• Fortnightly living allowance
• One-off establishment allowance
• Medical and travel insurance
• Travel to and from New Zealand
• Study support and pastoral care

• Online application
• Proof of citizenship and residence
• Transcripts and certificates
• English language evidence where required
• Referee details

• Check your country's eligibility and priority subjects on the official site
• Apply online during the open window
• Shortlisted candidates complete interviews and verification
• Placement at a New Zealand institution follows selection