New Zealand Government Scholarship 2025 | Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship
About the scholarship
The New Zealand Government Scholarship 2025 (Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship) is an exceptional opportunity for international students wishing to study at one of New Zealand's prestigious universities. The scholarship offers a variety of study programs in fields such as engineering, science, management, and the arts. The scholarship aims to promote international education and support talented students from all over the world by providing a full tuition waiver, a monthly living allowance, health insurance, and airfare. New Zealand universities are known for their high quality and supportive, multicultural learning environment, making them an ideal destination for students seeking high-quality education in a stunning natural setting. If you aspire to a promising academic future in New Zealand, apply now through the official website before the deadline.
host country
- New Zealand
Donor
- New Zealand Government
List of host universities
- Auckland University of Technology
- University of Lincoln
- University of Waikato
- Massey University
- Southern Institute of Technology
- University of Auckland
- University of Canterbury
- University of Otago
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Unitec Institute of Technology
- Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Available majors
The scholarship covers a wide range of disciplines and varies depending on the student's country of origin. Therefore, it is recommended to check the available programs when applying to one of the universities mentioned above.
Eligible countries to apply
Pacific Rim countries
(Bachelor's, Postgraduate, Master's, PhD)
- Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.
Asian countries
(Postgraduate, Master's, PhD)
- Cambodia, Indonesia, Jordan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Thailand, East Timor, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Maldives.
African countries
(Postgraduate, Master's, PhD)
- Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Djibouti, Eswatini, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Caribbean countries
(Postgraduate, Master's, PhD)
- Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname.
Latin American countries
(Postgraduate, Master's, PhD)
- Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela.
Benefits offered
- Full tuition coverage .
- Monthly living stipend of NZ$491 .
- Initial subsistence allowance of NZ$3,000 .
- Comprehensive health insurance for the duration of the study.
- Return airfare at the beginning and end of the study.
- Comprehensive travel insurance for the entire scholarship period.
- Research and thesis costs for graduate students.
- Home leave (one or two trips depending on the duration of the scholarship).
- Reintegration allowance to cover costs after returning home.
Admission criteria
- The applicant must be from one of the eligible countries .
- Age between 18 and 40 years .
- Have work experience if the applicant is a graduate student.
- Fulfilling student visa requirements .
- Admission to a New Zealand university .
- For PhD students , a potential academic supervisor must be found.
- Provide proof of English language proficiency .
- Submitting a research proposal (for PhD students).
Required documents
- Certified copy of academic certificates.
- A certified copy of the transcript.
- Certified copy of nationality document .
- Certified copy of birth certificate .
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) .
- Academic recommendations (at least one academic).
- English language proficiency certificate .
- Evidence of support from a potential PhD supervisor (for PhD students).
- Health certificate .
How to apply
- Visit the official website here
- Complete the eligibility test .
- Create a new account .
- Enter the required personal data.
- Upload the required documents .
- Confirm registration .
Application deadline
- February 28, 2025.
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