Applications are now open for the Manaaki New Zealand Government Scholarships 2025, offering international students the chance to study in New Zealand on a fully funded scholarship.
This prestigious scholarship allows students to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma, or PhD programs at top New Zealand universities. There is no application fee and English language test results are not required. You do not need to apply for admission to the universities; simply apply for the scholarship, and successful applicants will be informed about the next steps. Find more details below.
Details About Manaaki New Zealand Government Scholarships 2025
Host Country: New Zealand
Universities: 8 Universities in New Zealand
Degree Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, Diploma
Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
Deadline: February 28, 2025
Financial Benefits
The Manaaki NZ Scholarship covers the following:
- Tuition Fees: Fully covered
- Living Expenses: Includes accommodation, meals, and a stipend
- Establishment Allowance: Provided
- Airfare: Round-trip travel costs covered
- Insurance: Medical and travel insurance included
Scholarship Duration
- Undergraduate Degree: 3-4 years
- Postgraduate Certificate: 6 months
- Postgraduate Diploma: 1 year
- Master’s Degree: 1-2 years
- PhD: 3.5 years
Approved New Zealand Universities
Manaaki New Zealand Scholars can study at the following institutions:
- Auckland University of Technology
- Lincoln University
- Massey University
- University of Auckland
- University of Canterbury
- University of Otago
- University of Waikato
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Southern Institute of Technology
- Unitec Institute of Technology
- Wintec – Waikato Institute of Technology
Eligibility Criteria
The Manaaki New Zealand Government Scholarship is available only to eligible countries.
To check your eligibility, use the online eligibility test tool. Applicants must:
- Be between 18-40 years old at the start of their New Zealand study
- Have one year of full-time (30+ hours/week) or two years of part-time (up to 29 hours/week) work experience (paid, unpaid, or voluntary)
- English proficiency test proof will only be required for shortlisted applicants
- Applicants from certain countries will have the cost of the English language test covered
How to Apply for the Manaaki New Zealand Government Scholarships 2025
The application portal for the 2025 Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships will open on February 1st and close on February 28th, 2025.
Visit the official portal to select your country of citizenship and check the application process. Apply early to avoid disappointment.
https://www.nzscholarships.govt.nz/apply-online
Best of Luck!!!!
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