Applicants applying again
Eligible applicants can only start an application from the application opening date for their country. If you have previously applied or started an application for a Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship since 2016 through the RealMe process please complete the following steps:
Step 1: Re-set your password
- If you have previously applied for a Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship before 2018, Click here(external link) and complete the instructions on how to re-set your password. Hint: Look for the RealMe logo.
- You will be sent an email with the link to reset your password. Follow the instructions on the screen after you click on the link. Remember to look in your spam folder, where automated messages are sometimes filtered.
- If you have forgotten your password, please click on ‘Forgot your password?’ and follow the instructions.
Step 2: Confirm your eligibility
Complete the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships online eligibility test(external link).
Step 3: Complete and submit your application before the closing date
Use your Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship account to access the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship online application system anytime between the opening and closing dates for your country.
New applicants
Eligible applicants can only start an application from the application opening date for their country.
Step 1: Confirm your eligibility
Complete the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships online eligibility test(external link) to see if you are eligible to apply. If the Online Eligibility Test confirms that you are eligible, you will get an eligibility code (number).
Step 2: Register for a Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship account
If you are eligible you will see a “register” button on the webpage, click on this to start your registration for Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship Account.
You will be asked to enter an email address (this will become your username for logging on again later). The system will run a check to make sure that this email address is not already being used. If the check passes, you will need to complete the rest of your account details and select ‘Register’.
This is where you will enter your Eligibility Code that you have emailed to yourself or written down.
Step 3: Set password for your Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship account
You will be sent an email to set a password to complete the registration process. Click on the link in the email which will take you to a screen where you will need to set your password. Remember to look in your spam folder, where automated messages are sometimes filtered.
Step 4: Complete and submit your application before the closing date
Use your Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship account to access the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship online application system anytime between the opening and closing dates for your country.
Before you apply
Before you apply: what information and documents you need
Application writing tips
- Write in English: We do not accept applications in other languages.
- Check your work: Make sure your answers make sense. Use correct English grammar, punctuation and spelling.
- Keep answers concise: Make sure each answer is within the maximum character limit specified on the form.
- Don’t cheat or plagiarise: We will reject your application if there is evidence your work is not your own work or other people have helped you with your answers.