How to apply for a scholarship
Select your region to find the application process for your country.
Application for Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships are now closed
Applications to study in New Zealand
Eligible citizens from the Pacific who want to study in New Zealand can apply for a Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship online here. Note: Cook Islands scholars apply to their own Government scholarships here.
If you are an eligible citizen from Kiribati, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, you can apply for a Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship to study at one of two Pacific universities. The scholarship application process depends on which country you are from: Apply online if you are from Kiribati, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu or Vanuatu.
Applications to study in New Zealand
Citizens from eligible Asian countries who want to study in New Zealand can apply for a Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship online here.
Application limits
Please note that the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship Programme application system may close early to countries with a large volume of applications. To avoid disappointment, we strongly recommend applying as early as possible.