Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships 2027: eligibility, funding, deadline and how to apply

🇳🇿 New Zealand · Offered by New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade · For Master's, PhD applicants.

Updated 28 October 2026 · Researched from the sources listed at the end. Confirm current details on the official website before you apply.

Country: 🇳🇿 New Zealand
Provider: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Degree levels: Master's, PhD
Funding: For eligible countries: full tuition, living allowance, establishment allowance, travel, and medical/travel insurance.
Deadline: For eligible countries, the 2027 window is expected around 1 Mar – 10 Apr 2027 (third-party estimate). Not applicable to Pakistan degree applicants based on current sources.
Expected opening: Expected Mar 2027 (eligible countries)
Duration: Duration of the degree programme (eligible countries).
Professor contact: Not required to apply.

Official website

About the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships

Eligibility is country-specific. Verify whether Pakistan is eligible and which degree levels are offered.

Eligibility

Who can apply

Academic requirements

For eligible countries: an undergraduate degree for Master's, or a Master's for PhD, plus relevant work experience and development-impact alignment.

Language requirements

IELTS Academic (commonly 6.5 overall) or equivalent for eligible countries.

What the scholarship covers

For eligible countries: full tuition, living allowance, establishment allowance, travel, and medical/travel insurance.

Tuition: Full tuition (eligible countries only).
Stipend and benefits: Living allowance of about NZD 615/week plus an establishment allowance (eligible countries only).
Duration: Duration of the degree programme (eligible countries).

Deadline and opening date

For eligible countries, the 2027 window is expected around 1 Mar – 10 Apr 2027 (third-party estimate). Not applicable to Pakistan degree applicants based on current sources.

Expected opening: Expected Mar 2027 (eligible countries).

Required documents

Online application
Degree certificates and transcripts
Passport
Employer/referee statements
IELTS (if required)

How to apply

Online application through the New Zealand scholarships portal for eligible countries.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships?

Pakistan appears NOT eligible for Manaaki degree (tertiary) scholarships in recent sources. Only Manaaki short-term professional training (2–4 week courses, employer-endorsed) is listed for Pakistan. Confirm on the official eligible-country list. For eligible countries: an undergraduate degree for Master's, or a Master's for PhD, plus relevant work experience and development-impact alignment.

What does the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships cover?

For eligible countries: full tuition, living allowance, establishment allowance, travel, and medical/travel insurance. Living allowance of about NZD 615/week plus an establishment allowance (eligible countries only).

What is the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships deadline?

For eligible countries, the 2027 window is expected around 1 Mar – 10 Apr 2027 (third-party estimate). Not applicable to Pakistan degree applicants based on current sources. Expected opening: Expected Mar 2027 (eligible countries).

Is IELTS required for the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships?

IELTS Academic (commonly 6.5 overall) or equivalent for eligible countries.

Do I need a supervisor or professor's acceptance for the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships?

Not required to apply.

How do I apply for the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships?

Online application through the New Zealand scholarships portal for eligible countries.

Sources

ScholarReach is an independent tool and is not affiliated with New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. This page gives general information researched from public sources. Requirements, amounts and deadlines change every year: always confirm them on the official website.