Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships 2026

Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships are funded by the New Zealand Government through the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The programme supports students from eligible partner countries to undertake tertiary study that helps build knowledge, leadership, and development capacity.

The scholarships commonly support Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD study, and some pathways may also include vocational or professional training depending on the applicant’s country and award type. Study is usually undertaken at approved tertiary institutions in New Zealand, and some awards may also be tenable at selected institutions in the Pacific region.

Based on the referenced postings, the scholarship is generally fully funded. Support can include full tuition fees, a living allowance, return travel, medical or travel insurance, an establishment allowance, and research or thesis support for eligible postgraduate students. Some awards may also include return travel home during long programmes, depending on the rules of the specific scholarship.

Eligibility depends on citizenship of an approved partner country and meeting the academic and admission requirements of the chosen programme and institution. Applicants are generally expected to demonstrate academic merit, leadership potential, and a commitment to contributing to the development of their home country. For postgraduate study, relevant prior qualifications and sometimes professional experience may be required.

Applications are typically made online. A common first step is to complete the programme’s eligibility questionnaire, then submit the full scholarship application with supporting documents such as transcripts, identification, personal statements, and evidence of work experience where relevant. Because eligible countries, priority subjects, and award types vary, applicants should check the official Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships guidance for the rules that apply to their country.