ScholarshipsNew Zealand Manaaki Scholarship
Fully FundedGovernmentBachelor · Master · PhD
New Zealand Manaaki Scholarship
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 + NZD 531/week living + travel
Funding
Fully Funded
Deadline
329 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
Government of New Zealand scholarship (formerly NZAS) for international students from eligible developing countries. Covers all levels from short courses to PhD.
- Full tuition, weekly living allowance of NZD 531, NZD 3,000 establishment allowance, return travel, medical/travel insurance, research/thesis costs
- 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 (329 days left)
Wednesday, March 31, 2027
Results Announced
September to October for February start
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