What is the scholarship's main purpose?

The Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship Programme provides transformational scholarships that build the knowledge and skills of individuals who contribute positively to their communities and countries and fosters lasting people-to-people connections with our partner countries. Our vision is for the ‘Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship Programme to be the scholarship of choice for scholars, partner countries, and foreign policy outcomes. Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships help build prosperity, security, and sustainable growth in partner countries and foster a lifetime connection between Aotearoa and the leaders of tomorrow.