Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships

With a full Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship, scholars receive:

• full tuition fees.

• living allowance (a stipend) of NZ$615 per week. This will help with a scholar’s basic living expenses. If you commence your study programme online in your home country, your stipend will be adjusted to reflect the difference in living costs around the world.

• an establishment allowance of NZ$3000. This is to help with set-up costs in New Zealand. For example, you can use it for accommodation expenses, text books, or other study materials.

• medical insurance when you are in New Zealand.

• tutoring costs up to the value of NZ$1000, to assist with the cost of additional tutoring while you are studying if needed.

• travel to and from your own country. This is for travel from your own country at the start of the scholarship, and for return travel at the end of your scholarship.

• travel insurance.

• travel home during your scholarship. Scholars studying over 1.6 years are entitled to travel home to visit family. We usually allow for one or two trips, depending on the length of your scholarship. However, this is subject to border settings and other restrictions.

• reintegration allowance of NZ$1000. This is to help with set-up costs upon your return to your home country.
help with research and thesis costs for many postgraduate students.

Citizenship: Applicants must be citizens of one of the eligible countries (Malaysia is included).

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Age: The minimum age is typically 18, with a preference for applicants under 40.

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Academic Record: A strong academic record is essential, with a GPA equivalent to New Zealand university entry requirements.

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English Language Proficiency: International students must demonstrate English language proficiency through tests like IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE. Generally, an overall IELTS score of 6.5 and no band less than 6.0

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Work Experience: Postgraduate applicants must have relevant work experience. Work experience can be paid, unpaid or voluntary, and must meet the following criteria:

• One year of full-time work experience (i.e. 30 hours or more per week), OR

• Two years of part-time work experience (i.e. up to 29 hours per week).

In selection, preference is given to applicants who demonstrate how their proposed course of study aligns to their current work experience. We prefer applicants who will continue working in their current job sector after they finish their scholarship.
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Study Focus: The proposed course of study must be a postgraduate degree and should align with the applicant's country's development needs.*
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Leadership Potential and Residency Requirements: Applicants should demonstrate leadership qualities and a commitment to contributing to their home country's social or economic development for at least two years after completing their studies. Scholars must also have been living in their home country for two years prior to applying for a scholarship. Preference is given to applicants who clearly describe in their application how they will contribute towards their country’s social and economic development after their scholarship.

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Full-Time Study: The scholarship is for full-time, on-campus study in New Zealand.
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Specific Course Requirements: Applications should explain how the chosen courses relate to development priorities and how the acquired knowledge and skills will benefit the applicant's country.

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*For more information, please get in touch with our counsellors.