Hi Students! Do you want to free study in New Zealand? I have good news for you! Applications for the New Zealand Government Manaaki Scholarships 2025 for Multinational Students are now open. This fully funded scholarship covers all charges for students who want to pursue a Bachelor’s, Master’s, Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma, or PhD at universities in New Zealand.
A New Zealand Scholarship can make a huge change in your life. The best part is that there is no application fee, there is no need to take an English language test when applying, and you do not need to apply to New Zealand universities in person – just apply for the scholarship. If you’re selected, you’ll be informed about the next steps. Keep reading for more details about how to apply, and the benefits!
Details About Manaaki Scholarships 2025:
- Host Country: New Zealand
- Universities: Eight Universities in New Zealand
- Degree Level: Bachelors, Masters, PhD, Diploma
- Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 28th February 2025
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Financial Benefits
The Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship 2025 covers all these things:
- Airfare: Round-trip travel charge covered.
- Tuition Fees: Fully covered.
- Insurance: Medical and travel insurance included.
- Living Expenses: Covered, including accommodation, meals, and a stipend.
- Establishment Allowance: Provided.
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Scholarship Duration
- Undergraduate Degree (three to four years)
- Postgraduate Certificate (six months)
- Postgraduate Diploma (one year)
- Master’s Degree (one to two years)
- PhD (3.5 years)
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Approved New Zealand Universities
Manaaki New Zealand Scholars can study at 11, approved institutes and universities in New Zealand listed below:
- Southern Institute of Technology
- Unitec Institute of Technology
- Auckland University of Technology
- University of Waikato
- University of Otago
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Lincoln University
- Wintec – Waikato Institute of Technology
- Massey University
- University of Auckland
- University of Canterbury
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Eligibility Criteria
- The New Zealand Manaki Government Scholarship is only available to eligible countries.
- Apply to the online eligibility test tool to be eligible for the scholarship program.
- Applicants for the Manaki Scholarship must be between 18 and 40 years old when starting their studies in New Zealand.
- Applicants must have one year of full-time (30+ hours per week) or two years of part-time (up to 29 hours per week) work experience (paid, unpaid, or voluntary).
- Proof of an English proficiency test is only required from applicants who are later shortlisted.
- The Manaaki NZ Scholarship will Pay the cost of the Language Test and arrange the test for the applicants from:
- Cambodia
- Indonesia
- Fiji
- Kiribati
- Lao PDR
- Nauru
- New Caledonia
- North Pacific (Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, Marshall Islands)
- Papua New Guinea
- Samoa (except Samoa Foundation applicants)
- Solomon Islands
- Timor-Leste
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- Vanuatu
- Tuvalu
- Check the Eligibility Requirements.
How to Apply for the Manaaki New Zealand Government Scholarships 2025?
The Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships portal for 2025 will open on February 1 and close on February 28, 2025.
Select your country of citizenship from this link to check the application process. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid any disappointment. The official scholarship source is given below.