Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships
Government scholarships connected to the development priorities of eligible partner countries.
Eligibility requirements
Use this checklist as a first review. The provider’s current rules make the final decision.
- Eligible citizenship, residence, age and work experience rules apply.
- Study levels and recommended subjects depend on your country.
How to apply, step by step
- Confirm the current application cycle
Open the official sources, then verify the intake, eligible degree, citizenship or residence rules, and every deadline.
- Choose the correct route
Check the eligible-country list and complete the eligibility questionnaire.
- Prepare and submit
Research permitted courses, then apply through the portal for your region.
- Complete selection and admission
Follow selection instructions and obtain admission when requested for preferred candidates.
- Check the final submission
Confirm every attachment and referee submission was received. Save the application receipt and monitor the official portal and your email.
- Review the written offer
Confirm tuition, stipend, insurance, travel, duration, renewal rules and any conditions before accepting.
Documents to prepare
Exact formats, certification, translations and due dates vary. Follow the current provider instructions.
- Academic transcripts and degree certificate
- Passport or identity document
- Academic CV
- Motivation or research statement
- References, if requested
- Language evidence or an accepted exemption
Official sources
Source review: 6 September 2026. Always confirm later updates on the provider website.