Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships – Fully Funded (2025–26)

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🎓 What Is the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship?

Managed by Education NZ and NZ’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade, the Manaaki scholarship offers **100% tuition, weekly stipend (~NZD 531/week), NZD 3,000 establishment, airfare, health cover, and thesis/research costs** for eligible international students

✅ Who Is Eligible?

• Citizens of eligible developing countries—including Pakistan—studying undergraduate, postgraduate coursework, or research programs 
• Strong academic results and leadership potential
• Fields aligned with NDIA priorities: climate, agriculture, health, business, technology 

📅 Application Timeline

• Applications generally open February annually 
• 2025 round closed; next round expected Feb 2026 
• Results announced mid-2026, studies start July 2026

📝 Applying Successfully

• Register and complete the eligibility quiz on Manaaki portal
• Submit personal statement, CV, academic transcripts, and references
• Align your study proposal with NZ development priorities

💡 Applicant Tips

• Emphasize leadership and future impact in Pakistan
• Highlight how your field contributes to home-country development
• Ensure flawless documentation—late or incomplete apps not accepted

📌 Final Thoughts

Manaaki offers transformative, fully funded opportunities for Pakistani students to pursue quality education in New Zealand. Start preparing your application now for the 2026 intake!