MANAAKI NEW ZEALAND FULLY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS 2024 /2025
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DEADLINE : February 29, 2024
Area of study : UG, PG,MSc,PhDWho can apply : Pacific,Asian,,African, Caribbean, Latin American Duration : 6 months to 4 years Scholarship type : FULLY Funded Number of scholarships available: not specified Place : NEW ZEALAND or PacificAGE Limits - above 18 ( some resins above 17)Fields of study - list attachedGender - Male / Fmale Application Fee Required -no
Scholars receive financial assistance.
Scholars studying in New Zealand with a full Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship receive:
- Tuition is paid in full.
- A weekly living allowance (stipend) of NZ$531 is provided.
- an establishment allowance of NZ$3000. You can use it to pay for things like lodging, textbooks, and other school supplies.
- medical coverage (stay New Zealand)
- Tutoring costs up to NZ$1000, plus travel to and from your home country.
- Insurance for travel.
- During the scholarship, you will be able to travel back home.
- MIQ (managed isolation and quarantine): NZ$1000 reintegration allowance.
- Many postgraduate students will benefit from assistance with research and thesis costs.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR MANAAKI NEW ZEALAND FULLY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS 2024 /2025
- must be at least 18 years old. Applicants applying for the Samoa Foundation intake may be as young as 17 years old when they begin their scholarship.
- Before coming to New Zealand, they must pay for the cost of a visa application and any medical tests.
- Check the relevant immigration website for student visa requirements before applying for a visa.
- Before visiting New Zealand, all foreign nationals must be immunised against COVID-19.
- When applying for a Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship, you must provide English language test results.
- an overall IELTS score of 6.5 and no band less than 6.0.
- a TOEFL score of 90 on the internet-based test, with a writing score of 21.
- PTE Academic score of 58 overall, with no communicative skills score lower than 50.
- a Cambridge Academic English (advanced) overall score of 176 with no bands below 169.
- In general, to study for an undergraduate degree, you must have at least:
- an overall IELTS score of 6.0 and no band less than 5.5.
- a TOEFL score of 80 on the internet-based test, with a writing score of 21.
- a PTE Academic score of 50 overall, with no communication skills score lower than 42.
- an overall Cambridge Academic English (advanced) score of 169 with no bands lower than 162.
- Scholars must contribute to the social or economic development of their country for at least two years after completing their scholarship studies.
- Applicants for postgraduate scholarships must have relevant work experience.
ELIGIBLE COUNTRY LIST FOR MANAAKI NEW ZEALAND FULLY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS 2023
Eligible Pacific countries:
Citizens of eligible Pacific countries have two full scholarship options. Eligible scholars can study in New Zealand or at a university in the Pacific.
Option 1: New Zealand study scholarships
Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji (postgraduate only), Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
Note - Cook Island scholars have their own scholarship, which is administered by the Cook Islands Ministry of Education and funded by the New Zealand Government.
Tokelau scholars can currently only apply for Short Term Training Scholarships.
There are several levels of study available for Pacific countries based on MANAAKI NEW ZEALAND FULLY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS 2023
- Bachelor's Degree (3-4 years)
- Postgraduate Diploma (6 months)
- Postgraduate Certificate (1 year)
- Master of Science (1-2 years)
- PhD (3.5 years) (3.5 years)
Scholarships to study at a Pacific university are an option number two.
- Bachelor's Degree (3-4 years)
- Postgraduate Diploma (6 months)
- Postgraduate Certificate (1 year)
- Master of Science (1-2 years)
- PhD (3.5 years) (3.5 years)
Asian regional countries.
African regional nations.
Countries in the Caribbean.
Countries in Latin America
Commonwealth nations
New Zealand universities
- 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
These websites can also assist you in determining the best New Zealand educational institution and courses for you:
Pacific university
- University of South Pacific
- Fiji National University
- University of Papua New Guinea
- Pacific Adventist University
Application Process
The scholarship application process varies by country or region.
For all eligible countries and regions, the 2024 tertiary Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships application portal will open at midnight on February 1, 2024 and close at noon on February 29, 2024.Apply to study in New Zealand if you are from the Pacific region.
Residents of eligible Pacific nations are presented with two comprehensive scholarship options. Qualified scholars have the choice to pursue their studies either in New Zealand or at a university within the Pacific region.
Option 1: Scholarships for Study in New Zealand
Pacific countries eligible for this option include:
- Federated States of Micronesia
- Fiji (postgraduate only)
- Kiribati
- Marshall Islands
- Nauru
- Niue
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Samoa
- Solomon Islands
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- Vanuatu
Note: Tokelau scholars are currently exclusively eligible to apply for Short-Term Training Scholarships.
Study levels available:
- Undergraduate Degree (3-4 years)
- Postgraduate Certificate (6 months)
- Postgraduate Diploma (1 year)
- Master’s Degree (1-2 years)
- PhD (3.5 years)
Expected start dates:
Our goal is for Pacific scholars selected in 2024 to commence their studies in New Zealand from Semester 1, 2025.
Option 2: Scholarships for Study at a Pacific University
Pacific countries eligible for this option include:
- Kiribati
- Niue
- Samoa
- Solomon Islands
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- Vanuatu
Study levels available:
- Undergraduate Degree (3-4 years)
- Postgraduate Certificate (6 months)
- Postgraduate Diploma (1 year)
- Master’s Degree (1-2 years)
- PhD (3.5 years)
You can pursue these qualifications at one of two universities in Fiji or Vanuatu.
Expected start dates:
Our aim is for Pacific scholars selected in 2024 to commence their studies in their Pacific country of choice from Semester 1, 2025.
Pacific countries should apply to Pacific universities.
You can apply for a New Zealand Scholarship to study at one of four universities in Fiji, Papua New Guinea, or Vanuatu if you are a citizen of Kiribati, Niue, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, or Vanuatu.The scholarship application process differs depending on your country of origin:Applications from Asian countries to study in New Zealand
Countries in Asia eligible for New Zealand Scholarships include Cambodia, Indonesia, Jordan, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar*, Nepal, Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Viet Nam, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Maldives.
*Starting in 2024, only ASEAN Short-term Training Scholarships will be available for scholars from Myanmar.
Available study levels are Postgraduate Certificate (6 months), Postgraduate Diploma (1 year), Master’s Degree (1-2 years), and PhD (3.5 years).
Scholars selected in 2024 are expected to commence their studies in Semester 1, 2025.
Applications from African countries to study in New Zealand are being accepted.
Countries eligible for New Zealand Scholarships in Africa include:
Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Djibouti, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Study levels available:
- Postgraduate Certificate (6 months)
- Postgraduate Diploma (1 year)
- Master’s Degree (1-2 years)
- PhD (3.5 years)
Expected start dates:
We aim for scholars selected in 2024 to commence their studies in their chosen country from Semester 1, 2025.
Applications from Caribbean countries to study in New Zealand are being accepted.
Countries in the Caribbean eligible for New Zealand Scholarships include:
Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname.
Please note that the Dominican Republic is listed under eligible countries for Latin America.
Levels of study available:
- Postgraduate Certificate (6 months)
- Postgraduate Diploma (1 year)
- Master’s Degree (1-2 years)
- PhD (3.5 years)
Expected start dates:
Our goal is for scholars selected in 2024 to commence their studies in their chosen country from Semester 1, 2025.
Applications from Latin American countries to study in New Zealand.
Countries in Latin America eligible for New Zealand Scholarships include:
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela
Study levels available:
- Postgraduate Certificate (6 months)
- Postgraduate Diploma (1 year)
- Master’s Degree (1-2 years)
- PhD (3.5 years)
Expected start dates:
Our goal is for scholars selected in 2024 to commence their studies in their chosen country from Semester 1, 2025.
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