Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships – Tertiary
New Zealand government scholarships for citizens of eligible partner countries to study undergraduate or postgraduate degrees in New Zealand.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s
Destination
New Zealand
Funding
Fully funded
Eligible applicants
Eligible partner countries
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Overview
Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships – Tertiary is offered by New Zealand Government / Education New Zealand for Undergraduate, Master’s study in New Zealand. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Fully funded
Included
Exact coverage and exclusions depend on the current official call
May be included
Fully funded. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Eligible partner countries.
- International eligibility
- Eligible nationalities are set by the provider; see the official criteria for the current list.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- New Zealand
Official eligibility summary
Open to: Eligible partner countries. New Zealand Government / Education New Zealand also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- Eligible partner countries
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s study in New Zealand
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: Eligible partner countries. New Zealand Government / Education New Zealand also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Official application form or online application
- Academic and identity documents requested in the current call
- Admission, language, or recommendation evidence where required
How to apply
- 1
Check whether your country is eligible and which subjects are recommended.
- 2
Complete the online eligibility questionnaire.
- 3
Apply through the Manaaki applicant portal while applications are open.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Tertiary applications have closed; check the official page for the next round.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
New Zealand Government / Education New Zealand
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.