Scholarships to study in New Zealand: Manaaki and university scholarships

🔄 Last updated: October 8, 2026

New Zealand attracts Vietnamese students thanks to its British-standard education quality, safe living environment, beautiful nature and small class sizes. Scholarships to study abroad in New Zealand for Vietnamese people have two main sources: Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships Government scholarships and scholarships from universities. This article helps you understand the conditions, study levels and how to prepare documents for each source.

Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship

Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships is a scholarship program of the New Zealand Government for citizens of developing countries, aimed at helping recipients develop skills to serve the development of their country. The program includes many types: undergraduate and postgraduate academic scholarships, short-term training scholarships by topic, short-term vocational training and English training for officials.

Which level can Vietnamese candidates apply?

According to the program's eligible country check page, Vietnam is on the list of eligible Asian countries, with the following tiers:

• Postgraduate certificate (6 months).
• Postgraduate diploma (1 year).
• Master's degree (1–2 years).
• PhD (3.5 years).

University level (bachelor's degree) is not open to Vietnam according to the most recent announcement. Scholarship recipients usually begin studying in semester 1 of the year following the year of application.

Rights and commitments

The Manaaki Academic Scholarship is full scholarship, usually includes tuition, living allowance, initial settlement allowance, health insurance and travel expenses at the beginning and end of the course. The program aims for recipients to return home to contribute, so there are conditions for commitment after completing the course. Please read the detailed terms and conditions in the scholarship recipient document on the official site carefully.

Submission time

The system may close early for countries with many applications, so the program recommends submitting as early as possible. The application requires a transcript with a grading scale; If shortlisted, you must submit an authenticated English translation of your transcript and diploma – see Notarized translation of study abroad documents.

Scholarships from New Zealand universities

New Zealand has eight universities, all of which offer scholarships for international students. According to Study with New Zealand (Education New Zealand), there are scholarships based on academic achievement, scholarships based on country, field of study or leadership potential; You need to look on each school's page to find the appropriate scholarship for the course.

• Bachelor's degree: entrance scholarship for international students, usually a partial reduction of tuition for the first year or multiple years.
• Master's degree: Tuition reduction scholarships, some specifically for Southeast Asian students.
• Doctoral level: the school's doctoral scholarships usually include tuition and stipend. International PhD students in New Zealand often pay the same tuition fees as domestic students, which is a big advantage – please confirm current policies.

To write a convincing research proposal, read PhD scholarships and how to write a proposal.

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Application submission experience

1. Choose a suitable field of development priority: Manaaki highly values ​​the field of study associated with Vietnam's development needs. Check out the list of priority areas for Vietnam on the program page.
2. Submit early as soon as it opens: avoid the system closing early.
3. Prepare English: meet school requirements – see Choose an English certificate.
4. Applying for school scholarships at the same time: increases opportunities, especially for bachelor's degrees.
5. Interview preparation: reference 30 scholarship interview questions.

Frequently asked questions

Does Manaaki offer bachelor's scholarships to Vietnamese people?

According to the most recent announcement, the bachelor's degree is only open to certain countries, excluding Vietnam. Vietnamese people can apply for postgraduate degrees.

Is work experience required to apply for Manaaki?

Specific requirements vary by country and level of study. Use the online eligibility questionnaire on the program page.

Are New Zealand school scholarships automatically considered?

Some entrance scholarships are considered automatically when applying for admission, others require a separate application. Please check each school's page.

Conclusion

Scholarships to study in New Zealand open up high-quality study opportunities, with Manaaki for graduate level and school scholarships for many levels of study. Applying early, choosing the right major and preparing documents carefully are the keys. Once you have a visa, VeDuHoc is ready to support your flight via hotline/Zalo 090.1800.918. You can also refer International checked baggage for international students.

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