Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships
New Zealand Government (MFAT)
Manaaki scholarships fund undergraduate and postgraduate study at New Zealand institutions, prioritising climate, governance, education and food security fields.
Tuition, living allowance, flights, insurance, research costs
Annual — applications open February
Undergraduate · Masters · PhD
Scholars receive tuition, a living allowance, flights, insurance and tutorial support, and are expected to contribute to their country’s development on return.
- Full tuition and living allowance
- Flights and insurance
- Pastoral and academic support
- Citizen of an eligible country (Nigeria qualifies for tertiary awards)
- Meet academic and English requirements
- Commit to return home after study
- Academic transcripts
- Offer or eligibility for NZ study
- Development-impact statement
- References
- 1
Check eligibility for your level and subject
- 2
Apply through the Manaaki portal
- 3
Selection and placement
Values and deadlines change every cycle. Confirm the current figures on the official page before submitting.
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