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Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships — Samoa Foundation Intake 2026

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Current Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships Samoa Foundation intake for Samoan applicants progressing toward eligible undergraduate study in New Zealand or at an eligible Pacific university, with priority subjects linked to Samoa’s development needs.

New Zealand, FijiSep 4, 2026Last source check Aug 14, 2026
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Funding package

What the opportunity covers

Full Manaaki scholarship support includes full tuition fees, a living allowance, establishment support, medical and travel insurance, travel to and from the scholar’s home country, and other approved academic or reintegration support under Manaaki scholarship conditions.

Not mentioned by the official source

  • Mandatory fees
  • Accommodation

These costs are not addressed in the funding information captured from the provider. That does not mean they are excluded — it means nobody has stated either way. Budget for them, and confirm on the official source.

Eligibility

Who can apply

  • This intake is for eligible Samoa Foundation applicants. The official Samoa guidance states applicants must achieve a 75% grade average in their foundation programme to be considered for a scholarship and may progress only to undergraduate study in New Zealand or at an eligible Pacific university. Samoa Foundation applicants may be 17 when they commence the scholarship; general Manaaki citizenship and programme eligibility rules also apply.
Application package

Documents and steps

Required documents

  1. Manaaki scholarship application information
  2. Additional supporting documents requested through the official application process
  3. Academic transcript including grading scale

Application steps

  1. Review the Samoa Foundation eligible-subject guidance and Manaaki eligibility criteria.

  2. Use the official Manaaki application process for Samoa Foundation applicants.

  3. Submit the application before midday New Zealand time on 4 September 2026.

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