Applications are hereby invited from interested and exceptional candidates for Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships for International Students who wish to enrol in a degree program at the University.
New Zealand offers scholarships to eligible citizens from developing countries to study abroad at a New Zealand education institution or university or at a Pacific university.
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): New Zealand Government
- Host Institution(s): New Zealand Universities
- Scholarship Worth: Fully-funded
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: Bachelor, Masters & PhD
- Nationality: International Students
Also Apply: Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships 2024 [Fully Funded]
DETAILS | Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships 2026
The New Zealand Government offers these Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships:
- Scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate study
These are full tertiary scholarships for eligible international students to study fulltime at a New Zealand education institution or a Pacific university. - Thematic Short Term Cohort Training Scholarships
The New Zealand Government offers Manaaki New Zealand scholarships to professionals from eligible countries to learn new skills from New Zealand and use these to progress their country’s social and economic development. - Vocational Short Term Training Scholarships
The New Zealand Government offers scholarships to professionals from eligible countries to learn new skills in New Zealand. - English Language Training for Officials Scholarships (NZELTO)
These are short scholarships for government officials from eligible African and Asian countries to come to New Zealand for English language training.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for New Zealand Government Manaaki Scholarships, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:
- Applicants must be 18 years old or older when you start your scholarship
- Applicants should Check visa requirements before you apply for a scholarship
- Applicants must meet both the academic entry requirements and the English language requirements determined by each education institution.
- Applicants are expected to contribute to their country’s social or economic development for two years after completing their scholarship study.
- Postgraduate scholarship applicants or applicants, who finished high school a few years ago, must have relevant work experience.
- Applicants who will continue working in their current job sector after they finish their scholarship.
See Also: Government of Canada International Scholarships at the University of Alberta
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: As part of the application process for New Zealand Government Manaaki Scholarships, Go to the online application system. The online application form is only available between the opening and closing dates for your country.
Application Deadline: Application to open at midnight 1 March 2026 and close at midday on 31 March 2026.