Special Selection Criteria:

• Awarded on Academic ability.

Application

Applications close 1 November each year and should be submitted to:

The Scholarships Office
PO Box 94
Lincoln University
Lincoln 7647
Canterbury
NEW ZEALAND

Application Close Date: 1st November 2010

Local / International Availability:

• Available to New Zealand/Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident Students
• Available to International Students

Related Documents:

• LU Doctoral Scholarship – application form (57 KB)
• LU Doctoral Scholarship – referees report form (136 KB)
• LU Doctoral Scholarship – regulations (46 KB)

Closing date: May, 31 is deadline for preliminary applications at the National Commission. June, 30 is deadline for application done by the Netherlands National Commission for UNESCO at UNESCO headquarters in Paris .

Availability: l’Oréal – UNESCO offers yearly 15 fellowships worldwide to young female researchers, for each UN election group 3 fellowships are available.

Grant provider: L’Oréal – UNESCO

Application procedure

Please contact the National Commission for UNESCO of the country of origin.

Application must include:

Application form; diplomas; results of TOEFL-test; letter of recommendation; host institute’s letter of acceptance; detailed description of research work

Additional information

The Netherlands National Commission for UNESCO every year can propose four Dutch candidates for the fellowship to the UNESCO headquarters in Paris . Non-Dutch nationals are requested to contact their National Commission for UNESCO of their country of origin. However, information about the fellowship of course can be obtained via The Netherlands National Commission for UNESCO: (+31)70 – 42 60 263.

The fellowship programme advocates the establishment of an international network. Candidates are encouraged to study in a country abroad for at least 12 months. Hence a letter of acceptance of a host institute is requested.

For more information see:

http://www.unesco.org/en/fellowships/l’oreal

NZIDRS scholarships include:

1. full tuition fees for three years of full-time doctoral study
2. NZ$20,500 per annum living allowance (NZ$1708.33 per month).
3. up to NZ$600 annual health insurance allowance
4. NZ$2000 (across 3 year tenure) travel allowance. This is intended to be used for conference attendance and field research
5. NZ$800 (across 3 year tenure) book and thesis allowance
6. NZ$500 one-off establishment allowance. Only to be paid to those students who are travelling to NZ specifically to take up the NZIDRS. No student already located in NZ is eligible to receive this amount.

Additional funds are not available to support accompanying dependants.

Evidence of available supervision

You need to show evidence that academic supervision is available when you apply for this scholarship. Applicants should contact the relevant university departments to confirm the availability of appropriate supervision before submitting their applications. Please see the terms and conditions for more information.

NZIDRS application close date

The NZIDRS closes to applications on the 15th of July each year. Applications will be accepted from early May until 5pm (NZ time) on Thursday the 15th of July 2010. Please note that NZIDRS applications received after the closing date and/or incomplete applications will not be considered by the selection panel under any circumstances. This is non-negotiable.

Find out more

If you have questions about the NZIDR scholarships, please contact the Education New Zealand Scholarships Manager – scholarships@educationnz.org.nz

• NZIDRS terms and conditions (PDF)
• NZIDRS application form (Word doc)
• NZIDRS guidelines & frequently asked questions (PDF)

Comments: Postgraduate Awards are awarded by the University Council, on the recommendation of the Senate, to candidates in the first year of their thesis research for a Master’s degree.

Tenure of a Postgraduate Award by a Master’s degree student is for one year, or until the thesis is submitted, (whichever period is the shorter.) Students must be in the first year of their thesis research to be eligible for an Award. A shorter period of tenure shall be awarded in cases where four months or more of registration as a candidate for the degree have already been completed at the time of the award. Overseas tenure of a Postgraduate Award is not permitted.

Eligibility Information: Postgraduate Awards are available only to students seeking to obtain their first Masters qualification. The University of Otago Postgraduate Awards are open to Domestic Fee Paying Students only. Confirmation of the Award is dependent on approval of the application to register as a Masters candidate and completion of the enrolment procedure.

Regulations:

Relevant University Regulation: This scholarship is governed by the University of Otago Regulations and Notes for Postgraduate Scholarships and Awards

Application Information: Applications are made on the University of Otago Postgraduate Scholarships and Awards application form. www.otago.ac.nz/study/scholarships/postgraduate_scholarships.html

Organisation: University of Otago
Contact: Postgraduate Scholarships Administrators
Address: Scholarships Office, PO Box 56, Dunedin, New Zealand
Tel: +64 3 479 5292
Fax: +64 3 479 5650
Email: scholarships@otago.ac.nz
http://www.otago.ac.nz/

Value:

$12,000 per annum, plus tuition fees (NZ domestic rate)

Tenure:

1 year

Closing Date:

15 October, 15 May

Regulations:

University of Canterbury Master’s Scholarships full regulations (PDF, 34KB)

Apply

Application Form (Word, 251KB)

Submit applications to the Scholarships Office. Please note that application forms are only available from 6-8 weeks ahead of the closing date.

Further details, go to:
http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/scholarships/ucschols/uc_masters.shtml

To be considered for a University of Canterbury Master or Doctoral scholarship, in addition to submitting a scholarship application form, a complete application for admission shouldbe made before or at the same time as the scholarship application is made. If admission has not been approved by prescribed dates, the scholarship application will not be considered.

University of Canterbury Doctoral Scholarships

University of Canterbury Doctoral Scholarships are tenable for full-time study or part-time study towards the PhD degree at the University of Canterbury. Both domestic and international students are eligible.

Applicants are also considered for the following prestigious scholarships: Brownlie Scholarship; Roper Scholarship; Canterbury Scholarship (domestic students); and/or UC International Doctoral Scholarships (international students). No separate application is required.

Students from any disciplines may apply. A small number of Doctoral scholarships are reserved for certain colleges/ faculties: Business and Economics; Creative Arts; Education; and Law. Applications for the reserved scholarships are made on the standard application form.

Tenure: 3 Years
Closing Date: 15 October, 15 May
Regulations: University of Canterbury Doctoral Scholarships full regulations (PDF, 36KB)
Apply: Please note that application forms are only available from 6-8 weeks ahead of the closing date. Application Form (Word, 197KB). Submit applications to the Scholarships Office

University of Canterbury International Doctoral Scholarship

This scholarship, tenable for study towards a degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Canterbury, was established in 2006 to provide support for international students with high academic achievement. Up to five awards are offered each year to the top International students applying for the University of Canterbury Doctoral Scholarships.

Eligibility: International student (NZ citizen and permanent residents are not eligible to apply). Meet the academic requirements for enrolment in a PhD Undertaking or planning to undertake full-time study

Tenure: Up to 3 years
Closing Date: 15 October; 15 May
Regulations: University of Canterbury International Doctoral Scholarship full regulations (PDF, 16KB)
Apply: Apply on UC Doctoral application form

University of Canterbury Master’s Scholarships

University of Canterbury Master’s Scholarships are tenable for full-time or part-time study towards the research year (thesis only) of a Master’s degree at the University of Canterbury.

Tenure: 1 year
Closing Date: 15 October, 15 May
Regulations: University of Canterbury Master’s Scholarships full regulations (PDF, 34KB)
Apply: Please note that application forms are only available from 6-8 weeks ahead of the closing date. Application Form (Word, 251KB) Submit applications to the Scholarships Office. Please note that application forms are only available from 6-8 weeks ahead of the closing date.

NZi3 Master’s Scholarship

These scholarships were established in 2007 on behalf of sponsors of the ICT Innovation Institute (NZi3) at the University of Canterbury for the purpose of encouraging research in the field of ICT, either in conjunction with a company or with the intention of developing and commercialising a product. (For the purposes of this award ICT refers to technologies which embody hardware or software in a product, rather than their use in a service industry)

The NZi3 Master’s Scholarships are tenable for full-time study towards a Master’s degree by thesis in the general field of Information and Communication Technology at the University of Canterbury. Candidates must be undertaking thesis research that is relevant to the ICT industry.

Tenure: 1 year
Closing Date: 15 May, 15 October (Next offered in 2010)
Regulations: NZi3 Master’s Scholarship full regulations (PDF, 19KB)
Apply: Application Form (Word, 126KB) Submit applications to the Scholarships Office. Please note that application forms are only available from 6-8 weeks ahead of the closing date.

NZi3 PhD Scholarship

These scholarships were established in 2007 on behalf of sponsors of the ICT Innovation Institute (NZi3) at the University of Canterbury for the purpose of encouraging research in the field of ICT, either in conjunction with a company or with the intention of developing and commercialising a product. (For the purposes of this award ICT refers to technologies which embody hardware or software in a product, rather than their use in a service industry)

The NZi3 PhD Scholarships are tenable for full-time study towards a PhD by thesis in the general field of Information and Communication Technology at the University of Canterbury. Candidates must be undertaking thesis research that is relevant to the ICT industry.

Tenure: 3 Years
Closing Date: 15 May, 15 October
Regulations: NZi3 PhD Scholarship full regulations (PDF, 19KB)
Apply: Application Form (Word, 128KB) Submit applications to the Scholarships Office. Please note that application forms are only available from 6-8 weeks ahead of the closing date.(Applicants are encouraged to apply concurrently for a UC Doctoral Scholarship and NZi3 Research Award)

NZi3 Research Award

These scholarships were established in 2007 on behalf of sponsors of the ICT Innovation Institute (NZi3) at the University of Canterbury for the purpose of encouraging research in the field of ICT, either in conjunction with a company or with the intention of developing and commercialising a product. (For the purposes of this award ICT refers to technologies which embody hardware or software in a product, rather than their use in a service industry)

The NZi3 Research Award are tenable for full-time study towards a Research in the general field of Information and Communication Technology at the University of Canterbury. Candidates must be undertaking thesis research that is relevant to the ICT industry.

Tenure: 1-3 years
Closing Date: Anytime
Regulations: NZi3 Research Award full regulations (PDF, 17KB)
Apply: Application Form (Word, 122KB)
Submit applications to the Scholarships Office. Please note that application forms are only available from 6-8 weeks ahead of the closing date.
Moreinfo: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/intstud/scholarships/uoc.shtml

New Zealand -Development Scholarships are offered for full-time, tertiary level study at participating New Zealand education institutions.

The NZDS scheme has two categories:

1-New Zealand Development Scholarships – Public category (NZDS-Public)

The NZDS-Public scholarships scheme is a bilateral scheme available to individuals from selected partner countries in Southeast Asia and thePacific. The selection criteria is determined by the partner government and NZAID.

Shortlisted applications, mostly from public sector employees, are endorsed for a scholarship by the partner government. Employees from civil society or private sector organisations may apply for the NZDS-Public in some countries depending on country-specific selection criteria. The levels and fields of study available for study in New Zealand are determined according to the partner country’s human resource development training needs.

Country eligibility download: Cambodia (pdf 6K), Indonesia (pdf 8K), Lao PDR (pdf 6K), Philippines, Timor-Leste (pdf 5K), Viet Nam (pdf 5K), Cook Islands (pdf 9K), Fiji (on hold), Kiribati (pdf 9K), ,Papua New Guinea (pdf 4K), ,Samoa (pdf 1K), Solomon Islands (pdf 1K), Tonga (pdf 2K), Vanuatu (pdf 1K).

2-New Zealand Development Scholarships – Open category (NZDS-Open)

The NZDS-Open scholarships scheme is a non-bilateral scheme available to candidates of some developing countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Pacific. Under the NZDS-Open scheme, candidates independently apply for a scholarship.

NZDS-Open scholarships are generally directed at employees of private sector or civil society sector organisations, including non-governmental organisations. In some countries, public sector employees can also apply for a NZDS-Open scholarship depending on the country or region-specific selection criteria. This criteria also determines the levels and the fields of study under which candidates can apply to study in New Zealand.

Eligible countries in South Asia and Southeast Asia: Cambodia (pdf 66K),Indonesia (pdf 68K), Lao PDR (pdf 66K), Maldives (pdf 58K), Mongolia (pdf 58K), Myanmar (pdf 58K), Nepal (pdf 58K), Philippines (pdf 62K), Sri Lanka (pdf 58K), Timor-Leste (pdf 75K), Viet Nam (pdf 55K)

Eligible countries in the Pacific region: Federated States of Micronesia (pdf 84K), Marshall Islands (pdf 84K), Palau (pdf 84K), Fiji (On hold),Kiribati (pdf 69K), Papua New Guinea (pdf 84K), Samoa (pdf 61K),Solomon Islands (pdf 71K), Tonga (pdf 82K), Vanuatu (pdf 91K)

Eligible countries in Latin America: Argentina (pdf 74K), Bolivia (pdf 74K),Brazil (pdf 74K), Chile (including Rapa Nui) (pdf 74K), Ecuador (pdf 74K), El Salvador (pdf 74K), Guatemala (pdf 74K), Honduras (pdf 74K), Nicaragua (pdf 74K), Paraguay (pdf 74K), Uruguay (pdf 74K)

Eligible countries in Africa: Kenya (pdf 70K), Mozambique (pdf 70K), South Africa (pdf 70k), Tanzania (pdf xxK), Zambia (pdf 70K)

For more info, please visit the official announcement at:

http://www.nzaid.govt.nz/scholarships/nzds

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s foremost research-led university. Recently it rose in ranking and remains in the top one percent in the world by Times Higher Education. The University of Auckland Business School has outstanding staff conducting research at the leading edge of their fields. The School is located in the city of Auckland which is renowned for its high quality of living.

Purpose
The purpose of this scholarship is to fund outstanding postgraduate students who have been admitted or are seeking admission to the PhD programme in the Business School to undertake research on a topic which has the potential to impact on New Zealand business and/or business development in a globalising world. Thematically, preference will be given to proposals relating to the development of New Zealand business engagement with Asia.

Scholarship details

• The full regulations and application form are available here.
• The deadline is 31 March 2010.
• One scholarship is on offer for $25,000 per year for up to three years.

Basis of selection
The basis of selection will be potential academic merit; an assessment of the quality of the proposed topic of the research and its potential impact on New Zealand business and/or business development; and an assessment of the applicant’s ability to complete the thesis in a timely manner. Consideration will also be given to leadership potential, potential contribution to industry, past study and experience in areas relevant to the proposed topic, written and verbal communication capabilities, interpersonal abilities, project management skills and demonstrated skills as a self-starter.

Application procedure

1. Complete the application form and email it to John Montgomery (see details below).
2. At the same time, complete an online Expression of Interest (EOI) at this page.
3. Email John Montgomery to tell him that you have completed the EOI.
4. Ensure that you receive an acknowledgement from John Montgomery.
5. Your scholarship application and your EOI must be completed by 31 March 2010.
6. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to submit further information, including a more detailed proposal, names and addresses of two referees, and possibly examples of written work, and final shortlisted applicants will be interviewed either face-to-face, or by video or telephone.
7. We intend to make final selections one month after the closing date, with the expectation that successful applicants will begin their study as soon after selection as possible.

For more information please contact
Dr John Montgomery
Postgraduate and Research Manager
Phone: +64 9 923 8716
Email: john.montgomery@auckland.ac.nz

Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates’ academic background and demonstrated leadership. A group of female undergraduate and graduate student finalists will be chosen from the applicant pool. Each scholar recipient will receive a $5,000 scholarship towards the 2010 academic year. In addition all finalists and scholarship recipients will be invited to an expenses-paid networking retreat to be held at Google’s Sydney Engineering centre in September.

• 500 scholarships for full time doctoral study overseas,
• 200 scholarships for full time masters study overseas,
• 30 scholarships for short term training courses overseas,
• 100 scholarships for doctoral and master study at joint programs,
• About 150 scholarships for undergraduate study overseas.

The scholarships for doctoral and master study overseas will be provided for Vietnamese universities, colleges research institutes and state officers. The scholarship for Undergraduate study will be awarded to excellent students (International Olympic Award winner, students with highest result at the entrance examination into Vietnamese universities) and good students from rural and remote areas, students of minority nations.

This year the admission process will be done firstly by VIED/MOET who will screen the applications. In the next step, VIED will ask foreign universities or their representatives to join in the process by conducting individual interviews. The minimum English required at the application and interview stage is TOEFL 500 (or equivalent). During the interview, applicants should show their interest in study or research clearly to make the interviewers see their research and English capabilities. VIED/MOET have agreed with foreign partners to send recruited students to study at universities of high quality only (mostly among the first ranking 200 universities worldwide based on international or national assessment of their campus and their list of streams). At the same time, that universities have agreed to financially support students after the first two years of the PhD program. These supports not only save the State budget but also enhance students’ creativeness in study and research, hence, to gain the trust and support from their academic supervisors, host faculties and institutions. Therefore, the difference to last year’s selection is that the students are recommended to some certain universities. It is a common recruitment process for all the English speaking countries. However, as the requirements of each country vary, it is important to get the full and clear information, especially about the study in English speaking countries.

Application to study in the United States of America:

For the fields of engineering, technology, science, public health, the Vietnam Education Foundation (VEF) will cooperate with VIED/MOET in screening applications and conducting interviews. Besides, some universities in the USA will directly cooperate with VIED in verifying applications and interview for the social science, humanities, economics and other fields that VEF take into consideration. There are 80 scholarships for study in the USA in total.

After receiving the results of the interviews, the applications will be sent to universities recommended by interviewers. In order to obtain the universities’ acceptance, the candidates must have the TOEFL above 550 and many courses require for GRE. Besides, the candidates must have a Statement of Purpose. After the first two years of the PhD program, the PhD students have to take the qualified examination. If their result is good enough, they will receive the official acceptance for the PhD research program and the financial support or other kinds of sponsor from the university to complete PhD program. If any PhD student can not meet the requirement of the university, that student must exit the PhD program and can get the Master degree, MOET will allow that student to finish the study.

Application to study in Australia:

Some Australian institutions including the University of South Australia, Curtin University of Technology, Queensland University of Technology, Griffith University, La Trobe University have agreed with the proposal of the VIED to sponsor Vietnamese PhD students from the 3rd year and onward by their scholarship and internal funds. The University of Queensland and the University of New South Wales have a special scholarship scheme for MOET students. Some other Australian universities will join this cooperation. Therefore, applications of the short listed candidates will be forwarded to the institutions which confirmed to sponsor Vietnamese students.

Australian academic staff will involve in the recruitment process including application screening and individual interview. Australian institutions do not require GRE attached with the application. Minimum English requirement is TOEFLE 500 or equivalent at the application and interview stage. Those who do not meet English requirement for direct entry will be supported with the English training by the institutions and the MOET. During the study in Australian, the institutions will assess the academic ability of the applicants only, no qualified examination is required. Some of universities mentioned above will provide MOET students a stipend higher than one from Vietnam for encouraging students study well.

Total scholarships given to study in Australia are 50. Application form can be found in the VIED’s website: www.vied.vn

Application to study in New Zealand:

The Government of New Zealand has policies to encourage students to take PhD program in New Zealand. Therefore, the tuition fees for the international PhD students are equal to the local PhD students at the annual cost of AU$3,000. The eight universities: University of Auckland, Auckland University of Technology, University of Otago, University of Canterbury, Victoria University of Wellington, University of Waikato, Lincoln University, Massey University are among the high-ranking universities in New Zealand and in the world as well.

The academics from New Zealand universities will involve in the selection process including application screening and individual interview. The New Zealand universities prefer a sort of “virtual interview” via email work for the VIED – New Zealand Program on the basis: the student must “Provide evidence that they have been in contact with the relevant department of their chosen institution and discussed their proposed research, research interests and the availability of appropriate supervision.” Provided this requirement has been met, and they provide other supporting material (such as IELTS test results and academic transcripts etc) then they are accepted for the scholarship.

The total costs for 3-year PhD course and a half-year of qualified programs (for some specified students) in New Zealand are lower than the total costs for first 2 year study in some other countries. Thus, if the candidates who apply for the PhD program in New Zealand are recruited, the MOET will support and award scholarships for 3.5 years. The university may support after that.

Total scholarships given to New Zealand are 50. For the last few years, information about higher education in New Zealand was still little, therefore the number of candidates applying for study in New Zealand was limited. This year, study in New Zealand becomes a good and potential choice for the students. Application form can be found in the VIED’s website: www.vied.vn

Application to study in Canada:

The University of Alberta in Canada has agreed to support PhD students from Vietnam from the third year of the PhD program. U of A will provide the scholarships for graduate students for covering the international student differential tuition fee. U of A will also provide top undergraduate students from Vietnam the additional financial support for living and for covering some English as a Second Language (ESL) training in the U of A’s English Language Program. The recruitment process is similar to ones in the USA, Australia and New Zealand.

Many top education institutions of Canada have been encouraged by Canadian Embassy to Vietnam to explore more partnership opportunities in Vietnam, especially with VIED. VIED will give priority to these universities.

The total scholarships given for study in Canada are 50. By implementing the new admission method to some limited counterparts, the choice to study in Canada becomes increasingly potential.

Application to study in United Kingdom:

Project 322 is looking for the universities in UK for cooperation in the selection process and finance support after two years of PhD program. During seeking the counterparts from UK universities or educational organization, according to the Article 10.3 of MOET’s Admission Notice, MOET prefer to offer students scholarship for a standard three-year PhD program in UK, and the tuition fees limit at USD 15,000 a year. Any additional costs will be at students’ expenses.

The total scholarships given for study in UK are 40.