Scholarship

Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships

Offered by New Zealand Government (Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship Programme)

  • Multiple countries (2)
  • Bachelor's · Master's · PhD / Doctorate · Diploma · Certificate

Closed Applications closed. Next application cycle has not been announced

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Last verified: September 26, 2026

Quick facts

Provider
New Zealand Government (Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship Programme)
Study destination
Multiple countries (2)
Level
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD / Doctorate, Diploma, Certificate
Eligible students
Citizens of eligible Pacific and Asian countries (levels available differ by country)
Deadline
Applications closed. Next application cycle has not been announced

Overview

Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships are New Zealand Government scholarships for citizens of eligible developing countries. The tertiary scholarships are full scholarships for full-time study at a New Zealand institution or, for some Pacific countries, at a Pacific university.

The programme aims to build prosperity, security and sustainable growth in partner countries and lifelong connections with Aotearoa New Zealand.

Who Can Apply

Citizens of the eligible Pacific and Asian countries who meet all eligibility criteria. Undergraduate study is available only to some countries; postgraduate applicants need relevant work experience.

Am I eligible? A quick check

  • Citizens of eligible Pacific and Asian countries (levels available differ by country)
  • Study in Multiple countries (2)
  • Level: Bachelor's, Master's, PhD / Doctorate, Diploma, Certificate
  • Work experience required: Postgraduate applicants: one year full-time or two years part-time

This is a summary. The official eligibility rules decide who can apply.

Study Destination

New Zealand universities and institutes of technology; citizens of some Pacific countries can also study at one of two universities in Fiji.

Education Level

Eligible Nationalities

Citizens of eligible Pacific and Asian countries (levels available differ by country)

Show all 21 eligible countries
  • Fiji
  • Kiribati
  • Nauru
  • Micronesia
  • Palau
  • Marshall Islands
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Samoa
  • Solomon Islands
  • Tonga
  • Tuvalu
  • Vanuatu
  • Cambodia
  • Indonesia
  • Laos
  • Malaysia
  • Nepal
  • Philippines
  • Thailand
  • Timor-Leste
  • Vietnam

Eligibility can change between cycles. Confirm your country on the official website.

Eligibility Requirements

Work experience

Required — Postgraduate applicants: one year full-time or two years part-time

Age

No upper age limit, but applicants under 40 are preferred.

Application Deadline

Status
Closed Applications closed. Next application cycle has not been announced
Deadline type
Varies by country
Previous cycle
Tertiary applications for the latest round have closed (Samoa Foundation: 4 August to 4 September 2026).

Application systems may close early for countries with a large number of applications.

Deadlines change every cycle. Always confirm the current dates on the official website.

Last verified: September 26, 2026

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