New Zealand Government is offering
scholarships for post-graduate students starting full-time postgraduate degree
programmes in 2016. The New Zealand Development Scholarships (NZDS)
are targeted at candidates from select developing countries with the aim of
providing an opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in specific subject areas
which will assist in the development of their home country. Eligible candidates
are nationals of African Commonwealth countries, Africa – non-Commonwealth
countries, Asia, Latin America, Caribbean Commonwealth countries and Caribbean
non-Commonwealth countries.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the
following conditions to be eligible for a New Zealand Scholarship:
·
Be a
minimum of 18 years of age at the time of commencing your scholarship.
·
Be a
citizen of the country from which you are applying for a scholarship.
·
Not have
citizenship or permanent residence status of New Zealand, Australia, USA,
Canada, European Union countries, United Kingdom, Japan, Israel, South Korea,
Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia.
·
Have
resided in your home country for at least two years immediately prior to
commencing your scholarship.
·
Have at
least 2 years of work experience (part time or fulltime, paid or voluntary).
·
Not be
serving military personnel
·
Be able
to satisfy Immigration requirements for international student entry to New
Zealand or the country in which you will undertake your scholarship (i.e.
medical checks, police clearances/character checks, etc.)
·
Be
academically and linguistically able to obtain an Offer of Place for the
proposed programme of study from the tertiary institute where you will
undertake your scholarship.
·
Not have
been previously terminated from a New Zealand Government Scholarship.
·
Seek a
qualification that will contribute to the sustainable development of your home
country
·
Commit to
return to your country for a minimum of 2 years at the end of your scholarship.
Scholarship Value/Cost:
The Scholarship will cater
for full tuition fees, a living allowance (paid fortnightly), an establishment
allowance, medical and travel insurance, travel between your home country and
New Zealand at the start and end of your scholarship, home leave or reunion
travel for some eligible scholars, pastoral and academic support at your
institution, and assistance with research and thesis costs for most
postgraduate research students.
Application Process:
· Apply
for an Offer of Place (admission) at your preferred one of the ten eligible New
Zealand education institutions using their usual application process for
international students.
· Once
you receive admission to a New Zealand institution, download the New Zealand
Scholarships application form and complete all sections.
· Submit
2 copies of your completed application form, with all attachments and
supporting documents (including an Offer of Place) by the deadline to the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade via post.
Important note: applicants from China and Timor-Leste should submit
their application to their respective New Zealand Embassy.
Application deadline: 15 April 2016
For more information please visit Official site.
For how to apply please visit https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/aid-and-development/scholarships/how-to-apply/
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