ScholarshipsNew Zealand Manaaki Scholarship 2028
Fully FundedGovernmentBachelor · Master · PhD
New Zealand Manaaki Scholarship 2028
New Zealand New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) Priority areas aligned with home country development needs
New ZealandGovernmentDevelopmentPacificMaster'sPhDFully Funded
Amount
Full tuition + NZD 491/week + airfare + insurance
Funding
Fully Funded
Deadline
418 days left
Country
New Zealand
Awards
Approximately 500-600 per year
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Provider
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT)
Type
Government
Field of Study
Priority areas aligned with home country development needs
Awards Available
Approximately 500-600 per year
Duration
Master's: 1-2 years, Postgraduate Diploma: 1 year, PhD: 3-4 years
Open To
Citizens of eligible countries in the Pacific, Asia, Afri...
GPA Requirement
Must meet admission requirements of the NZ university
Language
IELTS 6.0 overall minimum (may vary by programme)
Age Limit
No strict age limit
Interview
Required
Essay
Required
Acceptance Rate
Approximately 10-15%
Results Announced
September to October for February start
New Zealand Manaaki Scholarships (formerly NZAS/NZDS) are funded by the New Zealand Government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT). They support citizens of eligible developing countries in the Pacific, Asia, Africa, and Latin America to study for undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications at New Zealand universities and institutes of technology. The program aims to contribute to the sustainable development of partner countries. New Zealand offers a world-class education system, stunning natural environment, and welcoming multicultural society.
- Full tuition fees at a New Zealand institution
- Establishment allowance upon arrival
- Living allowance of approximately NZD 491 per week
- Return international airfare
- Medical and travel insurance
- Research and thesis allowance (for postgraduate students)
- Introductory orientation program
- Academic support and mentoring
- Relevance of study to home country development
- Academic ability and qualifications
- Professional experience and leadership potential
- Clear plan to apply skills in home country
- English language proficiency
Application Deadline (418 days left)
Wednesday, June 30, 2027
Results Announced
September to October for February start
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