MFaT Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships

Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships are available to selected students from partner countries in the Pacific and Asia to study recommended subjects. These scholarships are from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade New Zealand (MFaT).

Scholarship Pathways

Full Tertiary Scholarships

For Degree-Seeking Students

Full-time academic study to build deep technical expertise

  • Study Levels: Cert, Undergrad, Postgrad
  • Eligibility: Developing nation citizens
  • Commitment: Immersive, on-campus study

Short Term Training Scholarships

For Working Professionals

Targeted skill development and practical on-the-job experience to rapidly support critical workplace industries.

  • Study Levels: Targeted workforce courses
  • Eligibility: Pacific & Timor-Leste workers
  • Commitment: From a few weeks to a year

Comprehensive Coverage & Inclusions

What is covered?

Financial and personal support for your entire student journey.

  • Full Tuition Fees
  • Living Allowance
  • Setup Allowance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Pastoral Case Network
  • International Airfare
  • Leave & Reunion Travel
  • Thesis & Research Subsidies

Recommended Subjects for Study

SIT offers a number of undergraduate and postgraduate options:

Undergraduate Subjects

💰 Accounting
🏢 Business & Commerce
🧑‍💼 Marketing & Management
🛠️ Engineering
🌲 Environmental Management
🏨 Hotel Management
💻 Information Technology
🧑‍⚕️ Nursing & Health Sciences
👟 Sport Science

Postgraduate Subjects

🧑‍💼 Applied Management
🧑‍⚕️ Health Sciences
💻 Information Technology

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