Manaaki New Zealand is a scholarship program that is designed to support international students who are interested in studying in New Zealand. The scholarship is open to students from a wide range of countries, and it is intended to help cover the costs of tuition, accommodation, and living expenses while you are studying in New Zealand.
In order to be eligible for the scholarship, you must meet certain academic and financial criteria, and you will also need to demonstrate a commitment to your studies and a strong motivation to succeed. If you are interested in applying for the Manaaki New Zealand scholarship, you should contact the New Zealand embassy or consulate in your home country for more information.
2023 Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship Requirement
Citizens from eligible countries in the Pacific have two full scholarship options. Eligible scholars can choose to study in New Zealand or at a Pacific university
Eligible Pacific countries:
Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji (postgraduate only), Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
Levels of study available:
- Undergraduate Degree (3-4 years)
- Postgraduate Certificate (6 months)
- Postgraduate Diploma (1 year)
- Master’s Degree (1-2 years)
- PhD (3.5 years)
Eligible Pacific countries:
Kiribati, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.
Levels of study available:
You can study these qualifications at one of four universities in Fiji, Papua New Guinea or Vanuatu:
- Undergraduate Degree (3-4 years)
- Postgraduate Certificate (6 months)
- Postgraduate Diploma (1 year)
- Master’s Degree (1-2 years)
- PhD (3.5 years)
Expected start dates:
We aim for Pacific scholars selected in 2023 to enter their Pacific study country to commence study from Semester 1, 2024.
We only accept applications from citizens from eligible countries
HOW TO APPLY FOR Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship
The 2023 tertiary Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships application portal will open midnight 1 February 2023 and close midday 28 February 2023 for all eligible countries and regions.