ScholarshipsNew Zealand Government Manaaki Scholarship 2027
Fully FundedGovernmentBachelor · Master · PhD
New Zealand Government Manaaki Scholarship 2027
New Zealand New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) Priority areas aligned with home country development needs
New ZealandGovernmentDevelopmentPacificMaster'sPhDFully Funded
Amount
Full tuition + living allowance + travel + insurance
Funding
Fully Funded
Deadline
294 days left
Country
New Zealand
Awards
Approximately 500-600 per year
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Provider
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT)
Type
Government
Field of Study
Priority areas aligned with home country development needs
Awards Available
Approximately 500-600 per year
Duration
Master's: 1-2 years, Postgraduate Diploma: 1 year, PhD: 3-4 years
Open To
Citizens of eligible countries in the Pacific, Asia, Afri...
GPA Requirement
Must meet admission requirements of the NZ university
Language
IELTS 6.0 overall minimum (may vary by programme)
Age Limit
No strict age limit
Interview
Required
Essay
Required
Acceptance Rate
Approximately 10-15%
Results Announced
September to October for February start
The Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship (formerly NZAS) is funded by the New Zealand Government and administered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. It supports citizens of eligible developing countries to study in New Zealand at the undergraduate or postgraduate level. Priority study areas align with each country's development needs. The program aims to strengthen New Zealand's partnerships with developing countries through education and human resource development.
- Full tuition fees at a New Zealand university or institute
- Living allowance (fortnightly payments)
- Establishment allowance for settling in
- Return economy airfare
- Medical and travel insurance
- Research and thesis costs (for postgraduate research students)
- English language training prior to study (if needed)
- Relevance of study to home country development
- Academic ability and qualifications
- Professional experience and leadership potential
- Clear plan to apply skills in home country
- English language proficiency
Application Deadline (294 days left)
Sunday, February 28, 2027
Results Announced
September to October for February start
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