New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) via Education New Zealand
New Zealand Manaaki Scholarships 2026-2027
The New Zealand Manaaki Scholarships 2026-2027 is a fully-funded scholarship from New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) via Education New Zealand for Bachelor's, Master's, PhD pursuing any field in New Zealand. Deadline: March–April 2026.
- Funding
- Fully Funded
- Degree levels
- Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
- Where
- New Zealand
- Funded by
- government
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- Full tuition fees, NZ$615/week living allowance, NZ$3,000 establishment allowance, medical insurance, return airfare, and up to NZ$1,000 for tutoring costs
- Deadline
- March–April 2026
- Host countries
- New Zealand
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
Citizens of 80+ partner countries across the Pacific, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean Academic Requirements Applicants must hold qualifications equivalent to the entry requirements of their chosen programme. A strong academic record is required, and selection committees weigh academic merit alongside alignment with home-country development priorities. Nationality Requirements Language Requirements
Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition fees for the entire duration of the programme
- Weekly living allowance of NZ$615 (about NZ$32,000 per year)
- Establishment allowance of NZ$3,000 to cover initial set-up costs in New Zealand
- Return economy airfare between the scholar's home country and New Zealand
- Full medical and travel insurance for the duration of the scholarship
- Research and thesis costs covered for research-based postgraduate students
- Tutoring support costs up to NZ$1,000
- Orientation programme upon arrival in New Zealand
Important Dates & Deadlines
March–April 2026
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.