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Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship - Tertiary (Undergraduate & Postgraduate)

Fully FundedBachelorMasterPhD12-48 monthsClosed · opens Feb 2027

Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships (formerly NZAS) are funded by the New Zealand government through MFAT for citizens of eligible developing countries, including Indonesia. They cover full tuition, living allowance, airfare, insurance, and settling-in costs for undergraduate, master's, and PhD studies at New Zealand universities. Indonesia is a priority partner country — shortlisted Indonesian candidates have their IELTS test costs covered.

Popular Participating Universities

University of AucklandUniversity of Auckland
University of OtagoUniversity of Otago
Victoria University of WellingtonVictoria University of Wellington

Quick info

Application status

Closed · opens Feb 2027
New Zealand
Bachelor, Master, PhD
12-48 months
Varies by country — check eligible subjects for Indonesia
Open to: Citizens of eligible developing countries (Indonesia included)
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Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.

What you get

  • Full tuition fees
  • Living allowance (fortnightly stipend)
  • Settling-in allowance
  • Medical and travel insurance
  • Return airfare to New Zealand
  • Research and thesis costs (for postgraduate)
  • PTE/IELTS test costs covered for shortlisted Indonesian candidates
Monthly: Living allowance: NZD 490/week (approx. for postgraduate) / Settling-in allowance: NZD 3,000 (approx.) / Full tuition covered

Requirements

First degree: not specified
Professional experience: Required

Minimum 1 year(s) required

Country restriction: Citizens of eligible developing countries (Indonesia included)

Detailed requirements

  • - Citizen of an eligible developing country (Indonesia is eligible)
  • - Must be 18 years old at signing the scholarship offer
  • - No upper age limit, but preference for applicants under 40
  • - Must have resided in home country for 2 years prior to applying
  • - Postgraduate applicants: minimum 1 year full-time work experience (or 2 years part-time)
  • - Must meet English language requirements (IELTS 6.5 for postgrad, 6.0 for undergrad)
  • - Expected to contribute to country's development for at least 2 years after completion
  • - PhD applicants should identify and contact a supervisor early

Who can apply

Citizens from developing countries (including Indonesia) seeking fully funded undergraduate or postgraduate study in New Zealand. Scholars must commit to returning home and contributing to national development for at least 2 years after graduation.

Fields of study

Varies by country — check eligible subjects for Indonesia

Application window

Closed · opens Feb 2027

Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025-2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.

Important dates

Application period: typically February – March each year
Selection and interview: mid-year
English language testing: required for shortlisted candidates
Results announced: later in the year
Studies commence: following year (January – February NZ academic year)

How to apply

  1. 1Step 1: Check eligibility at nzscholarships.govt.nz/check-eligibility-criteria
  2. 2Step 2: Verify eligible subjects for Indonesia at nzscholarships.govt.nz/study-subjects
  3. 3Step 3: Research preferred NZ universities and courses, check academic and English language entry requirements
  4. 4Step 4: Submit online application during the open period (typically Feb–Mar)
  5. 5Step 5: If shortlisted, sit for an English language test (IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/Cambridge)
  6. 6Step 6: Attend interview if required
  7. 7Step 7: Await results; if successful, NZ Scholarship team handles admission and visa support
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