Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships at the University of Otago

The New Zealand Government offers full scholarships to eligible citizens from developing countries to study abroad at a New Zealand education institution or university – including the University of Otago.

These include full tertiary scholarships for eligible international students to study full-time undergraduate and postgraduate study at a New Zealand university.

Full scholarships cover costs such as tuition fees, return airfares, insurance, basic living costs, set-up costs in New Zealand and more.

Undergraduate and postgraduate study – who can apply?

Find out whether your country is eligible for Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships, and whether you personally meet the eligibility criteria, at the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships website:

Check if your country is eligble for Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships

Check if you are eligible for a Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship

Finding qualifications and majors / subjects at Otago

Priority is given to applicants who choose one of the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships recommended themes, sectors, subjects according to the country you are from. Please review the recommended subjects on the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships website:

Study subjects we recommend for your country – Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships

While many study subjects endorsed by the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships are offered at Otago, it's important to note that the wording may differ, and the Manaaki subjects may not be identical with Otago’s subjects / majors. To assist applicants in aligning the University of Otago's degree qualifications and subjects / majors with the themes, sectors, subjects endorsed by the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships, Otago has compiled the following Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship guide:

If you need more help choosing Otago subjects, majors or qualifications, please contact:

Email international.marketing@otago.ac.nz

Application period

The 2024 application period has closed. The 2025 application period is expected to open in February 2025.

Manaaki scholars – support at the University of Otago

The University of Otago is proud to have hosted many New Zealand government funded scholars over the years. We take pride in the outstanding level of academic and pastoral care support that we offer Manaaki scholars at Otago and especially value the relationships we develop with each individual scholar during their time at our University. We look forward to welcoming you to our University of Otago community.