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Exciting Opportunity! The Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship 2025 is now opening soon for students from developing countries to study in New Zealand. This fully funded scholarship supports undergraduate, postgraduate, and short-term training programs.
About the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship
The New Zealand Government provides scholarships to students from eligible developing countries to study at New Zealand universities or Pacific institutions.
Types of Scholarships Available:
Undergraduate & Postgraduate Degree Scholarships – Full scholarships to study in New Zealand or the Pacific.
Short-Term Training Scholarships for Pacific & Timor-Leste citizens – Work experience and skills training for eligible applicants.
Short-Term Training Scholarships for Southeast Asia & Timor-Leste citizens – Short-term skills training programs.
English Language Training for Officials (NZELTO) – Government officials from eligible African and Asian countries can improve their English in New Zealand.
This scholarship is fully funded and will transform your academic and professional journey!
Eligible Fields
The Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship supports studies in priority areas that contribute to sustainable development. These include:
Climate Change & Resilience
Food Security & Agriculture
- Agribusiness
- Farm Management
- Agricultural Technology
- Dairy Systems
- Supply Chain Management
Renewable Energy
- Solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal energy
- Energy efficiency
- Market reform and sector management
Good Governance
- Public Policy & Governance
- Public Management
Students must select courses that align with these focus areas.
Eligible Countries
This scholarship is open to students from developing countries, including several African nations.
Degree Scholarships:
Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Djibouti, Eswatini, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Short-Term Training Scholarships:
Algeria, Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Comoros, DR Congo, Gabon, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Senegal, Togo, Tunisia, Republic of the Congo, Sao Tome & Principe.
Benefits of the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship
The Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship covers:
Full tuition fees (including compulsory enrollment and student union fees)
Round-trip airfare to New Zealand
Arrival accommodation & airport reception
Establishment allowance to settle in
Living stipend for daily expenses
Health & travel insurance
Research and thesis support (for PhD & master’s students)
Funding for overseas fieldwork (if required)
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, applicants must:
Be a citizen of an eligible developing country
Have lived in their home country for at least 2 years before applying
Be 18 years or older when the scholarship starts (exception for Samoa applicants who can be 17)
Preferably be under 40 years old
Meet academic entry and English language requirements
Demonstrate strong academic ability and a commitment to their country’s development
Work Experience Requirement:
Postgraduate applicants and those who finished high school more than 3 years ago must have:
- One year of full-time work experience (30+ hours/week) OR
- Two years of part-time work experience
School leavers & first-year undergraduates do not need work experience.
Selection Criteria
Applications are evaluated based on:
Academic excellence
Commitment to social and economic development
Age preference (under 40 years preferred)
Course alignment with development goals
Leadership potential & interest in New Zealand relations
How to Apply?
Note that the application start and end dates are: February 1st, 2025 to February 29th, 2025
Application Process:
Complete the Eligibility Questionnaire on the official website
Gather required documents (academic records, work experience proof, English proficiency, etc.)
Submit an online application before February 29, 2025
Don’t miss this life-changing opportunity to study in New Zealand!
See also:
Tokyo University Amgen Scholars Program 2025: Apply Now!
The Letten Prize 2025 for Researchers: Apply Now!
World Trade Organization Internship Program 2025
Apply for the $5,000 Pathways Access Scholarship at Swinburne University 2025
