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Manaaki New Zealand Government Scholarships

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Applications for theManaaki New Zealand Government Scholarships are available. This scholarship is fully funded by the Government of New Zealand. A manaaki New Zealand Scholarship for overseas tertiary students will transform and enrich your life. Undergraduates, graduates, diploma, and doctoral degree program are available for the applicants. The scholarships include tuition fees, accommodation in New Zealand, travel allowances, monthly stipends, health insurance, etc. The process of application for the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship is cumbersome.

When applying for this scholarship you will not need to show English Language Tests, academic records or transcripts, a student visa, a supervisor for a Ph.D., or a Letter of Place from a university or education institution. Submission deadline for all applications is 29th February online. There will be no last minute submissions. Below are the selection process and the eligibility of Manaaki New Zealand Government Scholarships.

SUMMARY OF THE APPLICATION

  • Host Country: New Zealand
  • Education Level: Bachelors, Masters, PhD, Diploma
  • Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
  • Application Deadline: 29th February

Duration of the Scholarship

  • Undergraduate Degree (3-4 years)
  • Postgraduate Certificate (6 months)
  • Postgraduate Diploma (1 year)
  • Master’s Degree (1-2 years)
  • PhD (3.5 years)

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Scholars come to New Zealand for world-class education. The Manaaki NZ Scholarships will cover:

  • Full tuition fees are covered.
  • The living allowance will be given
  • Living Expenses, accommodation, meals, and stipend will be given.
  • Establishment allowance
  • Round airfare Travel costs
  • Medical and travel insurance covered.

RULE­S TO GET AID / ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

  • Age Requirements: You must be 18 years old when you start your scholarship in New Zealand. If you are 17, then you must have your 18th birthday before you start your scholarship in semester one. The maximum age limit is 40 years.
  • Work Experience Requirements: Work experience can be paid, unpaid, or voluntary:
    • One year of full-time work experience (i.e. 30 hours or more per week), OR
    • Two years of part-time work experience (i.e. up to 29 hours per week).
  • English Language Requirements for Successful Applicants: Only shortlisted applicants need English language test scores
    • IELTS: 6.0 and no band less than 5.5
    • TOEFL 80 on the internet-based test with a writing score of 21.
    • PTE Academic score of 50, with no communication skills, a score of less than 42.
    • Cambridge Academic English (advanced): 169 with no bands less than 162.

ACADEMIC FIELD OF STUDY

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NE­EDED DOCUMENTS

You don’t need to provide these things with your application form:
  • verified copies of your academic records or transcripts for completed qualifications
  • English language test scores
  • Verified copies of your birth certificate, passport, and government ID
  • A student visa
  • A Letter of Place from a university or educational institution
  • Confirmation of a PhD supervisor (PhD scholarship applicants).

APPLICATION PROCE­SS

The tertiary Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships portal will open on the 1st of February and close on the29th of February.

Select your country of citizenship fromthis link to check the application process. To avoid any disappointment, please apply as early as possible. The official source of the scholarship is given below.

OFFICE WEBSITE

To Apply, click here (Start Your Application here).

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  1. Read the eligibility, benefits and required documents above.
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