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Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships 2028

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Opportunity Overview

Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships are fully funded New Zealand government scholarships for postgraduate study (postgraduate diploma, master's and PhD) at New Zealand universities and institutes of technology. They cover full tuition, a weekly living allowance, an establishment allowance, medical and travel insurance and return airfares. Only citizens of eligible Pacific and South/Southeast Asian countries can apply (for example Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Viet Nam, Nepal, Cambodia, Laos, Timor-Leste, Fiji, Samoa and Tonga); no Arab or African country is currently eligible. Applicants need work experience and must return home for two years after study. The last window (1 March–10 April 2026) was for 2027 study; the next window has not been officially announced.

Funding Benefits & Coverage

3 Benefits

Full tuition

All tuition fees at the New Zealand university or institute of technology are paid.

Living and establishment allowances

A weekly living allowance (about NZ$615) and a one-off establishment allowance (about NZ$3,000).

Airfares and insurance

Return airfares, plus medical and travel insurance while in New Zealand.

Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria

4 Criteria
Citizen of an eligible Pacific or Asian country: Fiji, New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Wallis and Futuna, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Micronesia, Palau, Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste or Viet Nam.
At least 18 years old; postgraduate applicants need 1 year of full-time (or 2 years of part-time) work experience and must have lived in their home country for the 2 years before applying.
English (if shortlisted): IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 90 (writing 21) or PTE 58.
Commit to return home and contribute to your country's development for at least 2 years after completing the scholarship.

Required Documents

3 Docs
Online eligibility questionnaire and application
Academic transcripts with grading scale

Certified English translations if shortlisted.

English test result

Requested from shortlisted applicants.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2026 / 2027.

Yes, an official English proficiency certificate is required. Check the official website for the required score.

Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Full tuition, Living and establishment allowances, Airfares and insurance.

Ready to apply?

Submit your application directly through the official provider portal.

Apply on Official Website

Available Majors

Open to all fields of study

Key Details

Category:Scholarship
Host country:New Zealand
Degree level:Master, PhD
IELTS / Language:Required
Application Deadline:Next cycle not announced yet

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