Applications are open for interested and suitably qualified candidates for the New Zealand Government Scholarships 2026 / 2026. The entire application details for the New Zealand Government Scholarships 2026 / 2026 can be accessed below.
What Employers Are Offering
- ✔ Employer-provided health & medical insurance
- ✔ Visa sponsorship & legal work authorization
- ✔ Relocation assistance & settlement support
- ✔ Long-term employment & benefit coverage
- ✔ Permanent residency pathways (eligible roles)
The New Zealand Government Scholarships (Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships) are a fully funded scholarship program for international students who want to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate study in New Zealand. The scholarships are offered by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) and are administered by the New Zealand Scholarships Office (NZSO).
The Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships are available to students from developing countries who have a strong academic record and a demonstrated commitment to making a difference in their communities. The scholarships cover tuition fees, a monthly living allowance, travel expenses, and health insurance.
Details about the New Zealand Government Scholarships
- Host Country: New Zealand
- Degree Level: Bachelor, Masters, PhD
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Levels of study available
- Undergraduate Degree (3-4 years)
- Postgraduate Certificate (6 months)
- Postgraduate Diploma (1 year)
- Master’s Degree (1-2 years)
- Ph.D. (3.5 years)
Expected Start dates
We aim for Pacific scholars selected in 2026 to enter New Zealand to commence study from Semester 1, 2026.
Insurance & Worker Protection Requirements for International Employees
Many work visa programs require proof of health coverage, workplace protection, and regulatory compliance before permit approval. Understanding your coverage and employment eligibility helps prevent processing delays.
Select Your Next Step
Approved NZ Universities
There are eleven universities approved. It means you can study in any of these Universities under the NZ Government Scholarship Program.
- Auckland University of Technology
- Lincoln University
- Massey University
- University of Auckland
- University of Canterbury
- University of Otago
- University of Waikato
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Southern Institute of Technology
- Unitec Institute of Technology
- Wintec – Waikato Institute of Technology
Study Fields
Choose from one of the approved subjects
