Yes Association (Automotive Engineering) Scholarship 2015
B A C K GR O UN D
The YES Association (Your Electronic Specialists) are a group of top automotive specialists and
diagnosticians established in 2003. The group has members throughout New Zealand and Australia.
Upon completion of the scholarship there may be the potential for full-time employment within the YES group,
or its partners.
For more information, visit the website: www.yesnz.net
R E G U L A T I O N S
1.
Purpose
1.1.
The YES Associate (Automotive Engineering) Scholarship was established in 2014 as a means to
assist the industry within New Zealand to increase the skill base with electronic knowledge and the
ability to solve complex electrical problems in modern vehicles.
It aims to support high achieving
University of Waikato electronic engineering students with a passion for the automotive industry.
2.
Eligibility
2.1.
To be eligible, candidates must:
a) be enrolled full-time in the 2nd year or above of a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours
(BE(Hons)) majoring in Electronic Engineering, or
b) be enrolled full-time in the 2nd year or above of a Bachelor of Science (Technology)
(BSc(Tech)) majoring in electronics.
c) have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of A- in their first 120 points of study; and
d) be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
3.
Value
3.1.
The Scholarship will have a value of $3,000 per year for up to three years (total $9,000) and the
potential opportunity for annual summer work placements with a YES Association Member.
3.2.
One scholarship will be awarded annually and in the first year it will be paid in one lump sum to the
successful recipient upon confirmation of their full-time enrolment in the appropriate programme of
study.
3.3.
For each subsequent 12 month period of enrolment the recipient will be paid in two annual
instalments of $1,500, the first upon confirmed enrolment in A semester and the second upon
commencement of B semester (conditional on the recipient maintaining an A- GPA and meeting all
other requirements of the scholarship).
YES Association (Automotive Engineering) Scholarship 2015
4. Application
4.1.
The closing date for applications is 15 January 2016.
4.2.
Along with the prescribed application form, each applicant must submit:
a)
a one-page statement which outlines their interest in automotive engineering/diagnostics and
their career aspirations in this field.
b)
A brief CV (no more than three A4 pages in length)
5. Selection Criteria
5.1.
The Scholarship will be awarded on academic merit and a demonstrated interest in automotive
engineering/diagnostics.
6. Selection Panel
6.1.
The Selection Panel will included up to two representatives of YES, an academic staff member in
the field of Electronic Engineering (as nominated by the Head of School – Engineering), Cooperative Education Unit Director (or nominee) and the Faculty of Science and Engineering
representative on the Scholarships Committee.
6.2.
Applicants for this Scholarship may be required to attend an interview.
6.3.
The Selection Panel’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into following the
selection meeting.
6.4.
The Selection Panel may refrain from making a recommendation if it finds no applicants of
sufficient merit.
7. Awarding
7.1.
All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application in writing as soon as practicable
following the selection meeting.
7.2.
The Scholarship will be awarded initially for one year and must be taken up in the year for which it
is offered.
7.3.
The tenure of the Scholarship may continue for the period required to complete the relevant
qualification and eligibility for continued funding will be assessed annually, and only approved if the
recipient meets the following criteria:
a) Expected to achieve at least an A- grade point average (GPA),
b) Remains in full-time enrolment until the completion of the qualification; and
c) Maintains a satisfactory level of performance 1 in their summer work placement with a YES
Association member
A ‘satisfactory level of performance’ will be determined by the University’s Co-operative Education Unit in
consultation with the YES Association.
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YES Association (Automotive Engineering) Scholarship 2015
8. Placements
8.1.
The YES Association will aim to offer the successful recipient a paid work placement 2 opportunity
within the industry. If YES is able to offer the scholar a suitable work placement within a timely
manner, the scholar will be expected to accept this offer. The placement will be based in New
Zealand and the scholar will have some freedom to choose where they want to work, dependent on
availability and suitability.
8.2.
If YES is unable to offer a work placement opportunity this will not preclude the recipient continuing
on this scholarship. YES will have the opportunity to provide work placements for the recipients
while they remain on scholarship and the scholar will be expected to accept these subsequent
offers.
8.3.
For the purpose of the work placement, the applicant must hold a restricted or full New Zealand
drivers licence.
8.4.
Work placement remuneration will be separate from the scholarship.
9. Other Conditions
9.1.
The Scholarship may be held in conjunction with any other bursary, scholarship or award, unless
the conditions of the other award preclude this.
9.2.
The University may terminate the Scholarship at any time and recoup funds disbursed if it is not
satisfied that the holder is following the required programme or is not otherwise complying with
the conditions governing the Scholarship and/or the regulations of the University of Waikato.
9.3.
The holder of a Scholarship will have the right to appeal to the Education Committee against any
decision to terminate the award.
9.4.
By accepting a Scholarship, the recipient agrees to participate in any publicity concerning the
Scholarship arranged by the University of Waikato and the YES Association.
9.5.
With the consent of YES Association, the University may from time to time vary these regulations.
The YES Association will endeavour to provide two paid work placements relevant to the student’s degree requirements but this will be
subject to availability. The work placements will be undertaken in a YES member workshop. The student will complete a technical report
at the conclusion of each work placement as part of their degree requirements. Technical reports are expected to contain in-depth
electronic knowledge for the mutual benefit of both student and YES group.
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1st year level placement: Generally, the scholar will learn as much as they can from master diagnostician within a YES workshop. Perform
apprenticeship type work (depending on candidates ability), connect automotive oscilloscope, perform measurements etc. some analysis,
and any other duties deemed relevant by the workplace supervisor.
2nd year level placement: Generally, the scholar is expected to approach diagnostic problems independently, and when encountering
difficulties in doing so to discuss with master diagnostician and do fill-in jobs (maybe more advanced mechanical work such as cam belts
etc.), as well as any other duties deemed relevant by the workplace supervisor.
The scholar is expected to develop into a fully independent diagnostician. This means learning from past experience and being able to
pinpoint exactly where the issue is with decisive diagnostic conclusions.
The YES Association will endeavour to provide support and guidance should the student choose to undertake their 4th year Honours
Research & Management Project in an area of research identified during the work placements.