Scholarships for international tertiary students

Tertiary applications for the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship Programme will open at midnight 1 March 2026 and close at midday on 31 March 2026.

Follow the steps outlined below to apply for a tertiary scholarship in New Zealand.

Eligibility and Subjects

1. Check Eligible Countries

Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships are only available to citizens from the eligible regions and countries, outlined below.

2. Check eligibility criteira

To apply for a scholarship, you must meet all of the eligibility criteria. Complete the online questionnaire linked below to...

3. Study subjects

There are subjects we strongly recommend based on your country's social and economic needs.

Selection

4. Research available courses

Scholars can study abroad in New Zealand at one of eight universities or three institutes of technology. Citizens from eligible...

5. How to apply for a scholarship

Get information on what to do before you apply, the application process, the application form and various dates.

6. How we select scholars

This page describes the selection process. How long the selection process takes, depends on the numbers of applicants we get for...

Post Selection

7. Preferred Candidates: What to do next

Preferred candidates are first in line for a Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship. To take up a scholarship, preferred candidates must...

Scholars: Get ready to start your scholarship

We congratulate those applicants who are about to join the Manaaki whānau (family). This page describes what you must do if you are...