Scholarship FAQ Agent

FAQs

• Does "work experience" count if it was unpaid or family farming labor?
• Can I postpone a scholarship? What happens if I need to leave NZ due to an emergency?
• Why can't I find a PhD or Doctorate option for my chosen subject?
• How much does a winter coat cost in NZ?
• Is it a video test?
• Do you check my personal social media
• If I fail the IELTS test by 0.5 points, is my scholarship cancelled instantly?
• Who pays for the bus/hotel to get to the test center?
• Can I apply for two different courses
• Does the insurance cover toothaches/dentist visits?
• When do scholarships start?
• Do I need to do anything if I have already submitted my application?
• I share a computer at an internet cafe; does the site auto-save my password? Is it safe?
• What is the official online application portal?
• Re-application: If I am rejected this year, does it hurt my chances for next year?
• Will the interview panel understand my local accent, or should I try to speak like a Westerner?
• I want to apply for the ELTO scholarship
• Is the test in my local language, or is it 100% in English?
• Can I study anything I want?
• What does the name "Manaaki" mean?
• Disability: I have a physical disability; is there a box to check so I am not unfairly judged on health?
• Will the scholarship provide any financial support for my family?
• Is the portal compatible with older web browsers (e.g., Internet Explorer)?
• Are there character limits throughout the application process?
• Can I bring my regular medication (e.g., for blood pressure) into NZ?
• Can I update my application if I get a promotion while I am waiting?
• How do I submit an application for the ELTO scholarship?
• How many days do I have to complete the application?
• I dont have information or an answer for one of the questions and I can't move to the next step.
• After the 10th of April, is there anyway that I can add or change my answers?
• Document scanning: Do I need a scanner, or are clear photos from my phone camera accepted?
• Does the application portal work on a mobile phone, or do I strictly need a laptop?
• How much data (MB/GB) will the application consume? (Data is expensive here).
• Can I bring my family (spouse or children) with me?
• What are the exact steps to apply online?
• Do I need a valid passport right this second, or can I apply for one if Iget offered a scholarship?
• How do I apply for a visa as a Manaaki scholarship recipient?
• If the power goes out, can I resume the test later, or do I fail immediately?
• Can I review my answers after submit my application
• What TEI’s are part of the Manaaki Scholarship Program?
• Are PhD programmes available for all study sectors in the application portal?
• I am applying for a postgraduate scholarship. What are the work experience requirements?
• Which email address will send the invitation for the online assessment?
• Can I save my application halfway through and come back if the electricity goes out?
• Is public transport (bus/train) free for students?
• If I lose my login password, can I reset it via SMS, or only email?
• I'm not staying in university halls. What is the best way to find a flat?
• My internet is slow (3G); is there a low-bandwidth version of the site?
• How important is it that my chosen course matches the recommended subjects for my country?
• What are the eligibility criteria for the ELTO scholarship?
• What components are included in the scholarship testing phase?
• Can I practice this specific test somewhere for free before I start?
• What is the application timeline for the 2026 intake?
• Can I start whenever I want?
• Do I have to complete both the personality and reasoning tests to move forward?
• What is the scholarship's main purpose?
• If I fail a paper, can I take summer classes to catch up? Who pays?
• The nearest IELTS center is a 12-hour bus ride away. Do I have to travel there?
• If the interview is online, will you provide data credit for the video call?
• How long does the test take?
• Does the portal work on a mobile phone? (I do not have a laptop).
• You pay for the flight, but who pays for the travel from my village to the international airport?
• Retake: If I fail IELTS by 0.5 points, is my scholarship cancelled instantly?
• Does my nationality disqualify me from the Manaaki scholarship?
• What other allowances and support are provided?
• Can I bring a support person to my interview? And can I use notes in my interview?
• Can I study in Fiji
• If I am "Awarded," how soon do I have to leave?
• What are the English language proficiency requirements? (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, etc.)
• What are the specific age requirements? Is there an upper age limit?
• Can I study outside of New Zealand?
• Is the interview in-person?
• Where can I find the eligibility test before I submit my application?
• Is the following email address associated with the Manaaki Scholarship team? Assessment Manager no-reply@podium365.com
• Is the interview online, or must I travel to the Embassy in the capital?
• Who is "ENZ" and who is "MFAT"? Why are two different groups reviewing me?
• When does the portal open for 2026 applications?
• When should I prepare for my arrival in New Zealand?
• What are the minimum academic grades required?
• What is the ELTO scholarship?
• Are all parts of the online assessment mandatory?
• How long is the wait between "Application Submitted" and "Interview"?
• What is an "Abstract Reasoning" test? Is it math, or English, or shapes?
• Instant Rejection: The diagram says "Notification Ineligible" happens instantly. Is a robot deciding my future?
• When does graduation typically take place? Can I stay to attend my graduation?
• Who is 'Assessment Manager' and why are they emailing me about a test?
• Can I still upload new documents since the deadline moved?
• Do I need a mouse? Can I do the test on a touchscreen phone?
• Do I need to have my English test results when I first apply?
• What is the "Establishment Allowance," and when do I receive it?
• How do I prepare for the interview? What is the "C-A-R method"?
• What are the exact essay questions I will have to answer?
• I can't move to the next tab or step
• What happens if my answer is too long for the text box?
• I forgot my password and I can't reset my password
• What happens if I get pregnant? Does the insurance cover the birth?
• What are the primary eligibility criteria I must meet?
• Browser safety: I use a shared computer at an internet cafe; does the site remember my password? Is it safe?
• Login recovery: If I lose my password, can I reset it via SMS? (My email access is unreliable).
• What do I need to pay for during my scholarship?
• Will you email me if am unsuccessful?
• Is there a word count for the essay and short answer questions?
• How long, exactly, must I return to my home country?
• Why was the deadline extended?
• What are the requirements to study in Fiji?
• How long do i have to submit my application?
• How long should my responses be in the application form?
• What is the "home country residency" requirement?
• What are the selection stages after I apply?
• Is the Manaaki scholarship available for African students?
• What happens if I fail my IELTS?
• What do I do If I can't answer one of the question in the application
• One of my answers has chanaged but I have already submitted, how do I change my answer?
• What can I expect in the scholarship interview?
• If I need to translate my birth certificate/ID for the visa, who pays?
• I received an email from Podium365; is this a scam or is it official?
• Is the Manaaki scholarship open to all countries?
• My transcripts are not in English; do I need to pay for a certified translation now or later?
• I can't move between the tabs at the top of the page
• Is there counselling available in my own language?
• What visa do I need?
• Can I change my study preferences during this extension period?
• Is the 10 April deadline for my local time or New Zealand time?
• What subjects should I pursue?
• When is the new deadline to submit my application?
• Is there an online version of the English test for people on remote islands?
• What documents are not needed for the initial application?
• How long do I have to submit my English Language Test results and how do I upload?
• Will you email me if I am not successful?
• Can I study Medicine?
• Where can I apply for the short term training scholarship?
• I already have a TOEFL score; can I use that, or must it be IELTS?
• Do I get to choose my city in NZ? (e.g. I have family in Auckland).
• If my internet drops for 10 seconds during the test, does the timer stop or keep going?
• I want to bring food from my home country (like 'pancit canton' or 'sinigang mix'). What are the customs rules?
• Unpaid work: Does "work experience" count if it was unpaid family labor (e.g., farming/market)?
• How do I physically receive my first payment ? Do I need a bank account first?
• Updates: Can I update my application if I get a new job while I am waiting?
• Do I have to pay for the IELTS test myself?
• I am having technical issues logging in; can I get a further extension?
• Does the extension apply to the online testing phase as well?
• What is the "Reintegration Allowance"?
• If I apply and get rejected this year, does the system "remember" and penalize me next year?
• Do I need to be currently employed to apply, or can I be unemployed?
• My internet is only 3G; is there a "lite" or low-bandwidth version of the website?
• Does the insurance cover eye exams or glasses?
• Do applicants need to attempt both general reasoning and personality sections of the applications testing?
• Am I allowed to work part-time?
• What are the key attributes the selection committee is looking for?
• Does the scholarship cover the cost of getting police records from my home country?
• Power cuts: If the electricity goes out while I am applying, does the system auto-save my progress?
• If I have started my application, will it save so I come back to it?
• I am looking for a Doctoral degree at a specific university but it isn't appearing in the list.
• Do I need a formal email address, or can I sign up with my Facebook/Google account?
• Testing Cost: Who pays for the IELTS test fee? (It is very expensive).
• Does the scholarship cover the cost of my visa application and Medical Insurance?
• Typo fear: If I make a mistake in my birth date, will the system block me forever?
• If I return home but cannot find a job, does the scholarship program help me?
• Can I bring a support person or elder to the interview?
• What is the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship?
• How long do I have to review my application once I have submitted it?
• Timeline: How many weeks/months between "Application" and "Interview"?
• Is the Manaaki scholarship "fully funded"? What exactly is included?
• Am I eligible for the 2026 short-term training scholarship?
• What are the "Recommended Study Subjects"?
• I submitted my application and now i can't change my answers. How do I do that?
• Do I need a scanner for my documents, or are clear phone photos acceptable?
• How do I save my application so I can come back to it?
• When should I apply for my visa for the Manaaki programme?
• Why do I apply to University after I get the scholarship?
• Passport timing: Do I need a passport today, or can I apply for one later? (Passports take months here).
• What are my obligations after my scholarship ends?
• Data usage: How much data will the application consume? (Data is expensive).
• I passed the eligibity test but I did not receieve a link or code so I can't log in
• Will I be safe? Is there racism against people from my region? (culture accepted)
• I am applying for an undergraduate scholarship. Do I need work experience?
• What is the short term training scholarship?
• I am a PhD applicant. What are the special requirements for me?
• Reviewers: Who are "ENZ" and "MFAT"? Why are two different groups reading my fil
• Crash deadline: If the website crashes 10 minutes before the deadline, is there a grace period?
• Where do I apply?
• Will the interviewers understand my local accent?
• When will the eligibility test be available to use?
• I have a physical disability; is there a box to check so I am not unfairly judged on the health requirements?
• Translation costs: My transcripts are not in English. Do I pay for certified translation now or only if I win?