Apply for a Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship

Find out whether you are eligible and how to apply for a Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship.

Eligibility

Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships are available to students in more than 80 partner countries around the world. New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) administers the Scholarship and gives priority to students who study in sectors or subjects that best meet their country’s economic and social needs.

You may be eligible to apply if:

When to apply

Applications are open in February and March of each year for most partner countries. Applications for Sāmoa Foundation students usually open in July. You will apply for study in the following year.

Check the application opening and closing dates for your country.

How to apply

You must first apply for a Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship through MFAT. Once you have been shortlisted for a Scholarship, you will apply to study at the University.

  1. Check whether you are eligible to apply.
  2. Research the recommended subjects for your country and your study options at the University.
  3. If you are a PhD student, you should contact a potential supervisor at the University to discuss your research plans.
  4. Apply for a Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship through Education New Zealand.
  5. Await notification from Education New Zealand of whether you have been shortlisted for a Scholarship.
  6. Apply to study at the University.
  7. Apply to enrol at the University.
  8. Receive and accept your Scholarship Letter of Offer from the New Zealand Government.
  9. Get ready to study with us.