Study subjects

We strongly recommend that you select study subjects based on the social and economic needs of your country.

Click the following links for recommended study subjects for your country. Pacific and Asia.

Please note that applications that do not strongly align with our recommended subjects are highly unlikely to be considered.

We suggest you research how your preferred courses relate to one of the subjects for your country.

When you apply, you will need to describe:

How your preferred courses relate to one of our recommended subjects.

The skills and knowledge you want to gain from your preferred course.

How these skills and knowledge are important to your country's development.

If you are having trouble selecting your study preferences, this guide might help you navigate that part of the application process.

Application process

1. Check eligible countries

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

2. Check eligibility criteria

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

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...

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...