New Zealand Scholarships (Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships)
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) · 🇳🇿 New Zealand · Oceania
FundingFully Funded
LevelMasters/PhD
DeadlineMarch
Application feeFree
About this scholarship
Full tuition, living allowance (NZD $400/week), establishment allowance, travel costs, and health insurance for students from eligible developing countries. Masters 1-2 years; PhD 3-4 years
ProviderNew Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT)
CountryNew Zealand (Oceania)
Host university / institutionNew Zealand universities (University of Auckland, Victoria University of Wellington, University of Otago, etc.)
Degree levelsMasters/PhD
Fields of studyAll fields
Funding typeFully Funded
Application feeFree
DeadlineApplications typically open in February and close in March. Check scholarships.mfat.govt.nz.
IntakeFebruary or July
Applications openFebruary
CompetitionHigh
Programme durationMasters 1-2 years; PhD 3-4 years
MastersPhDAll fields
New Zealand Scholarships (Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships) eligibility criteria
Citizen of an eligible developing country (including Pakistan)
Under 40 years of age
Bachelor's degree with good grades
Not already a NZ citizen/permanent resident
Meet university admission requirements
Not previously studied in NZ for 12+ months
IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+
Benefits and coverage
Full tuition fees
Living allowance NZD $400 per week
Establishment allowance NZD $3,000
Return economy airfare
Travel allowance within New Zealand
Health insurance
Research and thesis costs support
Required documents
Online application
Academic transcripts and degree certificates
English proficiency certificate
Two recommendation letters
Statement of purpose
CV/Resume
Copy of passport
Medical certificate
How to apply for the New Zealand Scholarships (Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships)
Review the eligibility criteria above and confirm you meet every requirement.
Prepare all required documents early — transcripts, CV, recommendation letters and motivation letter.
Applications typically open in February and close in March. Check scholarships.mfat.govt.nz. Submit a complete application before the March deadline.
Always confirm the latest details on the official website before applying.
Citizen of an eligible developing country (including Pakistan) Under 40 years of age Bachelor's degree with good grades Not already a NZ citizen/permanent resident Meet university admission requirements Not previously studied in NZ for 12+ months IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+
Full tuition fees Living allowance NZD $400 per week Establishment allowance NZD $3,000 Return economy airfare Travel allowance within New Zealand Health insurance Research and thesis costs support
Online application Academic transcripts and degree certificates English proficiency certificate Two recommendation letters Statement of purpose CV/Resume Copy of passport Medical certificate
Applications typically open in February and close in March. Check scholarships.mfat.govt.nz.
No — applications for the New Zealand Scholarships (Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships) are free.