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Types of Manaaki Scholarships

Types of Scholarships

International Tertiary Students

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Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships are available to citizens from eligible countries.
If your country is not on the list, then the New Zealand Government does not offer any academic scholarships to you.



1.  Check eligible countries 

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

2. Check eligibility criteria 

Study subjects we strongly recommend for your country, based on your country's social and economic needs. 




3. Study Subjects


Scholars can study abroad in New Zealand at one of eight universities or three institutes of technology. Citizens from eligible Pacific countries can also choose from two Pacific universities. Links to approved universities and education institutions in New Zealand, and universities in the Pacific are provided below.

4. Research available courses

What to do before you apply: Tips for a successful application; The application process, the application forms and application dates

5. How to apply for a Scholarship

Selecting Manaaki New Zealand Scholars can take six to ten months from the time scholarship applications close. Applicants should check their email frequently for progress updates.

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


6. How we select Scholars

Preferred candidates are first in line for a Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship. To get a scholarship, preferred candidates must successfully apply for admission to a university or education institution.

If we tell you that you are a preferred candidate, you are our first choice for a Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship. But we only give scholarships to preferred candidates who get a place at an education institution and get a student visa.


Scholarships for International Tertiary Students