New Zealand Government PhD Scholarships for Developing Countries Students in New Zealand

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On this website, you'll find more information about Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships, including eligibility details, a place to apply online, and our best tips for a successful application.

A Manaaki New Zealand scholarship will change and enrich your life. Hear from our scholars about why they love studying in New Zealand on scholarship.

A long and proud scholarships legacy has set the scene for a very special conference this weekend, bringing together 520 Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship Programme scholars from 54 countries, in Auckland.

Funded by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) through International Development Cooperation, and delivered by Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ), the Manaaki Scholar Conference will — for the first time, ever — enable scholars to connect, learn, and share experiences in-person, and with others who are navigating similar academic journeys.

UoA is New Zealand’s world-ranked university that offers flexible degrees with a wide range of majors.

Criteria: 

The program is available to domestic students and domestic fee-paying international students

Applicants who already have a doctorate are not eligible for consideration

M?ori and Pasifika applicants will be prioritized.

To view the academic eligibility requirements for entry into a PhD or named doctorate program, see – Doctoral entry requirements.

University of Auckland, the Centre for Global Childhoods

The successful applicant will undertake a PhD thesis in the Centre for for Global Childhoods, Faculty of Education and Social Work that aims to make a positive contribution towards the strategic research goals of the Centre, supervised by the Centre Director – Professor Marek Tesar. 

ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP 

Scholarship valued at $33,000 p.a. plus compulsory fees for up to 36 months full-time study 

Available to domestic students and domestic fee-paying international students 

Paid work may not exceed 750 hours per 12-month period of scholarship tenure

University of Otago

 The University of Otago is identified as one of the most attractive campuses on earth that deliver students an unrivaled campus experience and a vibrant, social student culture. 

Eligible Countries:

All nationalities

Acceptable Course or Subjects:

The scholarship will be awarded for a PhD degree in any subject offered by the university

Criteria: 

Applicants meet the eligibility standards set by the China Scholarship Council to apply for and receive one of its scholarships. Refer to the official website of the China Scholarship Council for more information.

Applicants must have admission into the PhD program at the University of Otago.

In the case of applicants for a doctoral scholarship, confirmation of the scholarship is dependent on the approval of their application for admission to the relevant doctoral program and completion of the enrolment procedure.

Application Deadline: 03/31/2023