New Zealand Government Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded for Bachelor’s, Master’s & PhD)
By: Manaaki New ZealandLast update:
Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- 18 - 45
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Job locationNew Zealand
DegreeBachelors, Master, Phd
Deadline2026-03-31
Opportunity description
The Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships for International Students are celebrated for providing comprehensive academic opportunities, fully sponsored by the New Zealand Government, to deserving students from select Asia and Pacific countries. The scholarships cater to the academic advancement in bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD levels at prestigious educational institutions across New Zealand. They aim to foster socio-economic development in the scholarship recipients’ home countries.
Program Details
- Coverage of full tuition fees for admitted students.
- A living allowance of NZD 615 per week to cover living expenses.
- An establishment allowance of NZD 3000 upon arrival.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for the duration of the scholarship.
- Travel expenses to and from New Zealand at the beginning and the end of the scholarship, and during the study period.
- Support for research and thesis costs for master's and PhD students.
Benefits
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Weekly living allowance of NZD 615
- Establishment allowance of NZD 3000
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Travel expenses to and from New Zealand
Eligibility criteria
- Must be 18 years or older at the start of the scholarship
- Minimum IELTS score of 6.5 for postgraduate and 6.0 for undergraduate
- One year of full-time work experience or two years part-time for postgraduate applications
- No upper age limit, but preference for applicants under 40 plus age