New Zealand Government Manaaki Scholarship 2027

About This Scholarship

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.

Benefits

• 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)

Eligible Programs