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Scholarships in New Zealand

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Scholarships to study in New Zealand, mapped honestly.

From Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships to university merit awards to postgraduate research funding – eight categories of financial aid available to Nepali students. We help you find the ones you’re actually competitive for.

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Eight ways to fund your New Zealand degree.

New Zealand’s government runs one of the most structured scholarship programmes in the region through Manaaki

New Zealand – but university-level aid is just as important. Here’s the full map of aid available to Nepali students.

University Scholarships

Awarded directly by New Zealand's eight universities - from partial tuition discounts to fully funded packages. Sometimes automatic upon admission; sometimes via a separate application. Always check your target university's scholarship page.

  • International Excellence Scholarships
  • Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
  • International Student Scholarships
  • Faculty-Specific Awards

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Need-Based Assistance

Most New Zealand scholarships are merit-based, but some universities provide hardship funds and emergency grants for international students facing financial difficulty. Availability depends heavily on the institution.

  • Tuition assistance
  • Emergency grants
  • Living expense support
  • Accommodation assistance

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Country-Specific Awards

New Zealand runs bilateral scholarship programmes for students from selected developing countries through Manaaki New Zealand and university partnerships. Nepal is included among eligible countries for several of these initiatives.

  • Country of citizenship
  • Academic qualifications
  • Development priorities
  • Field of study

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Partial Scholarships

Many international students receive partial scholarships that reduce overall study costs. Often combinable with other eligible funding where permitted, letting you build a stronger overall package.

  • Tuition fee discounts
  • Entrance scholarships
  • Faculty awards
  • Accommodation grants

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Merit-Based Scholarships

For students with outstanding academic achievement, leadership qualities, extracurricular involvement, or exceptional talent in sports or the arts. Many NZ universities automatically consider eligible international applicants during admission - no separate application needed.

  • Academic excellence
  • Leadership potential
  • Research achievements
  • Sporting or artistic accomplishment

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Government-Funded Scholarships

The New Zealand Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), funds prestigious scholarships for students from partner countries. Coverage typically includes tuition, return airfare, living allowance, medical insurance, and an establishment allowance - transformational when secured.

  • Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships
  • Manaaki Short-Term Training Scholarships
  • English Language Training for Officials (NZELTO)
  • Research support, where applicable

Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships / Study with New Zealand – Manaaki Scholarships

Privately Funded Scholarships

Private foundations, charitable trusts, and universities offer scholarships focused on specific academic disciplines or demonstrated leadership and community impact. Many universities maintain dedicated pages listing external opportunities.

  • Engineering & Information Technology
  • Business & Health Sciences
  • Agriculture & Environmental Studies
  • Education

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Graduate Research Funding

New Zealand universities fund Master's by Research and PhD students strongly. Doctoral scholarships, research awards, and postgraduate stipends often cover tuition in full and provide a living allowance.

  • University Doctoral Scholarships
  • Research Master's Scholarships
  • Faculty Research Awards
  • Manaaki Postgraduate Scholarships

Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships / Study with New Zealand

How Education Asia helps you win aid.

Every New Zealand university has its own scholarship criteria, deadlines, and funding options, and Manaaki New Zealand eligibility varies by nationality and field.

Because availability varies so much, it’s important to research early and apply on time. Our experienced counsellors help you at every step.

Identify universities offering generous scholarships

We identify which of New Zealand's eight universities are most likely to offer meaningful financial aid for your profile - from institutional merit awards to Manaaki funding - so you apply where the aid actually is.

Match your profile with the right opportunities

We map your academic record, nationality, and intended field against every scholarship category - university, merit, government, country-specific, private - with honest guidance on where you're most competitive.

Prepare competitive applications & SOPs

We strengthen your Statement of Purpose and supporting documents, coach your essays, and refine every element of your application to maximise your chances of receiving financial aid.

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Frequently Asked Question

No. Every part of our scholarship counselling - mapping, application coaching, SOP drafting, submission review - is included in our standard service. Consistent with our twenty-year founding promise: no service charges for our students, ever.

It depends entirely on eligibility, which is set by nationality and development priority area rather than academic merit alone. Nepal is included among eligible countries for several Manaaki streams, but competition within each intake is real. We check current eligibility and cohort priorities with you before treating it as your primary funding plan.

Yes, though most undergraduate awards are partial rather than full. Entrance and Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships are common across NZ universities and are frequently awarded automatically based on your admission grades - no separate application in many cases. Merit-based awards remain the strongest undergraduate route.

It's more achievable in research-based Master's programmes than in coursework-only degrees. A typical funded package combines a University Research Master's Scholarship with a Manaaki Postgraduate Scholarship where eligible, covering tuition and a living stipend. We help you target programmes where funding is genuinely realistic rather than nominal.

For a Semester 1 (February) intake, start 10-12 months in advance. Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship deadlines typically fall around mid-year for the following year's intake - check the current cycle carefully, as dates shift. Most university scholarships are decided alongside your admission offer.

No - English Language Training for Officials (NZELTO) is reserved for government officials and professionals nominated through partner-country channels, not general degree-seeking students. It's worth knowing about, but it isn't a route most applicants should plan around.