May Scholarships Update
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LOCATION:
We are located on Level one of the Student Centre – Te Manawa, Hamilton Campus (opposite Bennetts Bookstore)
Ph:+64 7 838 4489
Email:[email protected]
PAPER APPLICATIONS:
Hamilton – applications can be dropped into the Scholarships Office reception, Student Information desk (Level two Student
Centre – Te Manawa, or deposited in the red drop box beside their counter.
Tauranga – applications can be dropped into the Information Centre at either the Bongard Centre or the Windermere Campus.
Handy hint:
Applicants sometimes struggle to upload multiple and/or multi-page documents (e.g. degree certificates and academic
transcripts) to an online application.
We suggest that applicants scan multiple documents and upload them as one long scanned document. An example of a set
of scanned documents would be Master’s certificate, Master’s transcript, Bachelor’s certificate, and Bachelor’s transcript.
SCHOLARSHIPS OF THE MONTH
Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Undergraduate Scholarship in Physics (apply online)
Closing date 15 May 2016
Level: Undergraduate
Up to two Scholarships will be offered in 2016 to third-year full-time students studying towards a BSc majoring in physics.
These Scholarships have a value of $500.
Further information and the application form is available on our website www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships
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Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Graduate Scholarship in Biophysics (apply online)
Closing date 15 May 2016
Level: Graduate
This Scholarship is open to students who enrol at the University of Waikato for fulltime study towards an MSc or a PhD, with a
thesis topic in Biophysics or Cortical Modelling. The Scholarship has a value of up to $5,000.
Further information and the application form is available on our website www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships
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SCHOLARSHIPS TO WATCH FOR
Gemini Trust Disability Scholarship (apply online)
Closing date 30 June 2016
Level: Undergraduate
This Scholarship is open to applications from undergraduate students with physical disabilities who have completed at least
one year of University study, who whose home is in the Waikato, King Country or Coromandel regions. The Scholarship shall
have a value of up to $10,000, and shall be tenable for one year.
The selection criteria will be based on academic merit and individual physical disability needs faced by the applicants. The
successful applicant(s) may be intending to study full-time and must be either a New Zealand citizen or be a permanent
resident of New Zealand.
Further information and application forms can be found on our website www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.
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Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao Graduate Excellence Awards (apply online)
Closing date: 1 July 2016
Level: Graduate
Candidates will be students who qualify for entry into, or are currently enrolled in Honours, Postgraduate Diploma, or Masters
within the School of Māori and Pacific Development, and whose studies have particular relevance to the School. Awards are
worth up to $2,000 for full-time students and up to $1,000 for part-time students.
Further information and the application form can be found on our website www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.
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Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao Postgraduate Excellence Awards (apply online)
Closing Date: 1 July 2016
Level: Postgraduate
Candidates will be students who qualify for, or are currently enrolled in, postgraduate (MPhil, PhD) study within the School of
Māori and Pacific Development, and whose research has particular relevance to the priorities of the School. The awards are
worth up to $5,000 for full-time students and up to $2,500 for part-time students.
Further information and the application form can be found on our website www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.
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Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao Undergraduate Excellence Awards (apply online)
Closing date: 1 July 2016
Level: Undergraduate
Candidates will be students undertaking full-time undergraduate study towards a Bachelor’s degree in the School of Māori and
Pacific Development. Those enrolled in conjoint or double degrees may also be considered. Candidates will be selected on the
basis of academic merit, personal character, and involvement in cultural, academic, and community life. Awards are worth up
to $1,000.
Further information and the application form can be found on our website www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.
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The Golden Key International Honour Society Waikato Chapter
We are one of two Chapters of Golden Key in New Zealand, our society
recognises and promotes Academic excellence in over 400 Universities worldwide.
The Waikato Chapter is involved with volunteer work, academic improvement and fostering leadership skills.
As a Golden Key member you have access to a variety of scholarships throughout the year, these can be applied for via this link,
http://www.goldenkey.org/scholarships-awards/listing/
For more information about our chapter and activities planned for B Semester, please go to our Facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/GoldenKeyWaikato
or email Annie West (President) at
[email protected].
Looking for further funding to support your study? The Generosity New Zealand Funding Information Service offers the
givME website http://apps.generosity.org.nz/givME (formerly BreakOut).
Please note that givME is a subscriber service; checking it from a ‘private’ computer can cost a lot!
We strongly recommend that you use a University of Waikato computer, as we pay a ‘blanket’ subscription.
If you don't have access to a University computer, access givME from a site that already pays a subscription, e.g. a
public library.
Tauranga students can also access the givMe website from the University of Waikato campus in Tauranga.
Just log on using your student ID, go to the University of Waikato Scholarships website, select ‘Search for Scholarships’,
the ‘Other funding’ and click on ‘Generosity New Zealand”, and start answering the questions. Your answers will
shorten the list to those awards you might be eligible for (instead of all of the thousands on this amazing web-site!).
International students will find it particularly helpful that, under the section ‘This is also relevant to me’,
they can filter the list to show awards open to international students.
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Scholarships Currently Open for Application
Please note: We have tried to indicate the ‘Level’ of each award. Please treat this information as a guide only; you still need to
check the regulations to confirm your eligibility.
Terry Healy Memorial Awards
Closing dates: 3 May 2016
Level: Graduate / Postgraduate
This award was established in 2011 as the result of donations from family, colleagues, friends and students of Professor Terry
Robin Healy (1944-2010). The fund commemorates the major contributions Professor Healy made to the Department of Earth
and Ocean Sciences during his 38-year career at the University of Waikato between 1973 and 2010. Grants from the Fund will
normally be made only to students enrolled or intending to enrol in a Masters or Doctoral degree in Earth Sciences, and who
are not in receipt of other awards providing significant funds and/or are not receiving substantial financial assistance under a
research contract.
Further information and application forms can be found on our website www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships or are available from
the School of Science Administrators Office.
Waikato Regional Council and Waikato Tainui – Dame Te Atairangikaahu Scholarship
Closing date: TBC
Level: Undergraduate
This Scholarship was established in 1991 to mark the 25th anniversary of the accession of Te Arikinui, Dame Te Atairangikaahu,
to pay tribute to her leadership of the Māori people and appropriately ensure the further education of the Māori people in the
Waikato region, at the University of Waikato.
The Scholarships are open to application by Māori students whose family is resident within the Waikato Regional Council’s
operational boundaries. Applicants will be enrolled full-time, at undergraduate level, at the University of Waikato. Preference
may be given to candidates enrolled in the resource management or environmental fields. The Selection Panel will consider
candidates’ academic merit, character, and commitment to and engagement with the communities, waterways, and land of
this region.
Two one-year Scholarships worth up to $2,000 shall normally be awarded. Successful candidates may also be offered
employment with the Waikato Regional Council over the long vacation following tenure of the award. Recent recipients have
been studying in the following fields: Geography, Environmental Planning, Biological Sciences, Law, Teaching, Screen and
Media, and Māori language.
Further information and application forms should soon be available on our website www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.
The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship
Closing date: 8 May 2016
Level: Undergraduate / Postgraduate
Dr Anita Borg devoted her life to revolutionizing the way we think about technology and dismantling the barriers that keep
minorities and women from entering the computing and technology fields. Through the scholarship, the aim is encourage
women to excel in computing and technology, and become active role models and leaders. The value of the Scholarship is
AUD$5,000. To be eligible to apply you must be:
 A female student enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate study at a university in 2016/2017
 Enrolled at a University in Asia Pacific
 Be majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a closely related technical field
 Exemplify leadership and demonstrate passion for increasing the involvement of women in computer science
For further information and application form, visit http://www.google.com.au/intl/en/anitaborg/apac/
Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Scholarships
Closing date 11 May 2016
Level: Undergraduate / Graduate / Postgraduate
The Ngati Kahungunu Iwi incorporated offers two types of scholarships for 2016:
General Scholarship
Ngati Kahungunu students who are currently enrolled at a tertiary institution as a full time tauira in the third or final year of
completing a degree or doing postgraduate study.
Research Scholarship
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Three Research Scholarships of $5,000 are offered to full-time Ngati Kahungunu tertiary post-graduate student’s undertaking
research. Priority will be given to student’s undertaking research projects within one of the following areas of strategic interest
to Ngati Kahungunu:
- Te Reo / Tikanga
- Fisheries and Resource Management/Environmental Science
- Health and Wellbeing
- Information and communication technology
All students must be tangata whenua registered member on the iwi registration database.
For further information, please visit http://www.kahungunu.iwi.nz/.
Claude McCarthy Fellowship – Category A (UNZ)
Changes include: additional application round, new closing dates, and new timing of travel.
Closing dates: Round 1 - 12 May 2016; Round 2 – TBC (likely to be October 2016)
Level: Postgraduate
Fellowships support overseas travel for short periods to: present research work at conferences, and/or conduct research.
Applicants will be doctoral candidates at a New Zealand University. They can be international or domestic, but must already
have a New Zealand tertiary qualification and must have been already enrolled in their doctoral study for at least one year
at the time of application.
Round 1 [May closing date] applicants will be travelling between July and December in the year of application.
Round 2 [October closing date] applicants will be travelling between January and June in the year after application.
Applications for overseas conference attendance will be enhanced if combined with plans for overseas research activities.
Funding will not normally exceed $5,000.
Fellows must use the funds whilst registered for a doctoral degree or, at the latest, within four months of the submission of
their thesis.
Further information and an online application form are available from the UNZ website (www.universitiesnz.ac.nz).
Prospective applicants should contact Gwenda ([email protected]) in the Scholarships Office before applying.
Chartered Accountants ANZ Leading Light Scholarship: Ngā Raumanako Māori Scholarship
Closing date: 13 May 2016
Level: Undergraduate / Postgraduate
This Scholarship is designed to help encourage students of Māori heritage to enter the accounting profession. Applicants will
be in their second or subsequent years of accounting studies and will demonstrate strong academic results. The Scholarship
has a value of $2,500 for up to two years, plus a summer internship with NKMoA accounting firm partner.
For further information and an application form, please visit http://youunlimitedanz.com/en/Site-Content/WhatsTrending/2016/03/Applications-open-for-2016-NKMoA-Scholarships.aspx#.Vv3NFDgcSoq.
Chartered Accountants ANZ Leading Light Scholarship: Ngā Kaitatau Māori o Aotearoa – Suzanne
Spencer Memorial Māori Scholarship
Closing date: 13 May 2016
Level: Undergraduate / Postgraduate
This Scholarship is designed to help encourage students of Māori heritage to enter the accounting profession. Applicants will
be in their second or subsequent years of accounting studies and will demonstrate strong academic results and a focus on
contributing toward their community and leadership. The Scholarship has a value of $3,000 for up to two years.
For further information and an application form, please visit http://youunlimitedanz.com/en/Site-Content/WhatsTrending/2016/03/Applications-open-for-2016-NKMoA-Scholarships.aspx#.Vv3NFDgcSoq.
Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Undergraduate Scholarship in Physics (apply online)
Closing date: 15 May 2016
Level: Undergraduate
Up to two Scholarships will be offered in 2016 to third-year full-time students studying towards a BSc majoring in physics.
These Scholarships have a value of $500. In selecting the successful applicant(s) for the FPH Scholarships, the Selection Panel
will give preference to applicants of high academic calibre who have performed well in their prior years of study.
Further information and the application form is available on our website www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships
Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Graduate Scholarship in Biophysics (apply online)
Closing date: 15 May 2016
Level: Graduate
This Scholarship is open to students who enrol at the University of Waikato for fulltime study towards an MSc or a PhD, with a
thesis topic in Biophysics or Cortical Modelling. The Scholarship has a value of up to $5,000. In selecting the successful applicant
for the FPH Scholarship, the Selection Panel will give preference to applicants of high academic calibre who have performed
well in their prior years of study.
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Further information and the application form is available on our website www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.
NZPPS Conference Travel Grant for Students
Closing date 15 May 2016
Level: Undergraduate / Graduate / Postgraduate
The NZ Plant Protection Society may, from time to time, make monetary grants to students to assist them to attend and present
papers at the annual NZ Plant Protection Conference (which is held each August). Grants may be awarded, on a competitive
basis, to individual students from whom research papers have been accepted for presentation at the Conference. Other grants
may be awarded to groups of students travelling together to encourage greater attendance at, and participation in, the
Conference by students with an interest in a career in plant protection.
Applications by individual students must contain a copy of the applicant's academic record, and a brief supporting statement
from the applicant's supervisor. Applications by student groups must be made by a member of the Society from the teaching
staff who will supervise the group's attendance at the Conference. A brief outline of why each member of a group should be
financially supported by the Society must be provided.
Applications for this grant should be made to the Secretary of the Society. For further information, and to contact the secretary,
visit http://www.nzpps.org/student_travel.php.
Falling Walls Lab Australia
Closing date: 23 May 2016
Level: Undergraduate / Graduate / Postgraduate / Postdocs
This Falling Walls Lab is an innovative scientific challenge for bright young minds. The Lab is a platform for excellent young
researchers, Bachelor, Master and PhD students, Postdocs, young professionals, entrepreneurs and innovators from all
disciplines from Australia and New Zealand. They get the opportunity to present their ground-breaking research projects,
initiatives, innovative ideas or business models to peer and a distinguished jury from academia and business. Each participant
has 3 minutes on stage to present their work, answering the question “Which are the next walls to fall?”.
Applications are now open and can be made through www.falling-walls.com/lab
Peter Brown Memorial Friendship Award
Closing date: 27 May 2016
Level: Undergraduate / Postgraduate
This Award was established by the American Club of Auckland to promote friendship between the United States and New
Zealand. The aim of the award is to encourage study in the United States and, by learning more about America, encourage
friendlier relations. The value of the Award is NZ$2,000 for study at an accredited university or college. Candidates must be a
New Zealand citizen, preferably born in NZ.
Further information is available from the Scholarships Office [email protected] or by emailing Peter Mellalieu at
[email protected].
Auckland Council Chief Economist’s Research Scholarship in Economics (Universities NZ)
Closing date: 30 May 2016
Level: Graduate / Postgraduate
The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage and support postgraduate research in urban economics or in a related field
that has particular relevance to local government in New Zealand.
Research can be in one of two categories:
1. Research that is directly relevant to the Auckland Plan, Auckland Council's Unitary Plan or Economic Development
Strategy, or
2. Research that addresses a topic which is relevant to and informs the economic knowledge of local government in New
Zealand.
At the time of application candidates must be enrolled in a programme of full- or part-time graduate/postgraduate study at a
New Zealand university. The programme must be in the area of urban economics or a related field. A thesis, dissertation or
research report must be a requirement of the postgraduate programme.
Further information and application forms are available from the UNZ website www.universitiesnz.ac.nz.
Applicants should contact Gwenda Pennington, [email protected] in the Scholarships Office before applying.
Hauraki Māori Trust Board Grants
Closing date 31 May 2016
Level: Undergraduate / Graduate / Postgraduate
The Hauraki Māori Trust Board offer education grants to students who have whakapapa to one or more of the Hauraki iwi and
are on the Tribal Register of the Hauraki Māori Trust Board. To be eligible to apply for a grant, you will need to be enrolled,(in
full-time or part-time study towards a diploma or higher level qualification), at a University, Whare Wānanga, Polytechnic,
Institute of Technology, Teachers Training College or a comparable overseas institution.
Further information and an application form, visit http://www.hauraki.iwi.nz/index.php.
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Jane M Klausman Women in Business Scholarship
Zonta Club of Hamilton-Waikato closing date: 31 May 2016
Level: Undergraduate
These Scholarships are open to women of any age undertaking a business or business-related programme of study, who
demonstrate outstanding potential in the field. In the year of application, candidates will be studying at any level between their
second undergraduate year and the final year of a Master’s programme (inclusive).
Each successful applicant has two more chances to win. The award is normally worth NZ$1,000 at local (Zonta Club of HamiltonWaikato) level. The New Zealand winner will receive US$1,000, and is then judged at international level against the other
country/area winners from around the world where twelve selected finalists will each receive US$7,000. A UoW student has
been successful in all three categories in the recent past.
To request an electronic version of the application form, email [email protected].
Travelbird Scholarship programme
Closing date: 31 May 2016
Level: Undergraduate
This programme has been created to encourage travel and learning for students who are still studying. Students must create a
project based on a personal travel experience. The question is: ‘What has been your most inspiring travel experience?’ Students
can create any type of project that they wish, whether it be a video or an essay, blog post or a presentation. The value of the
award is €3,000 (approx. $4,900NZD) plus an optional paid internship in Amsterdam.
For further information, please visit http://travelbird.co.uk/scholarship/
Wynne Costley Study Award
Closing date: 31 May 2016
Level: Undergraduate
The Wynne Costley Study Award is a grant of up to $3,000 made to a female student in her second to fourth year of tertiary
study who meets the following criteria:
 is studying in the area of the Liberal Arts of Humanities as defined on material issued with the application form
 be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand
 has a spent a minimum of three years studying at a secondary school in Wanganui
 present the following in support of her application: - most recent results from the equivalent of one year’s full-time
study programme; proof of enrolment for the current year of full-time study
For further information and application form, visit http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/admission/scholarships-bursariesawards/other-scholarships/search-results/search-results_home.cfm?page=award_display&scholarship_id=531.
The Banking and Financial Services Law Association (BFSLA) Research Prizes
Closing date: 3 June 2016
Level: Undergraduate / Postgraduate
This BFSLA offers prizes each year for research essays on important issues of current banking and financial services law and
practice which are relevant to Australia and/or New Zealand. The amounts of the prizes may be reset each year. In 2016 the
Association offers a prize pool of AUD$20,000. No particular areas of Banking and Financial Services Law or Practice have been
selected by the Association as acceptable areas for research.
Further information and application form available from [email protected].
The Banking and Financial Services Law Association (BFSLA) Scholarship
Closing date: 3 June 2016
Level: Postgraduate
This Scholarship is open to competition between graduates in any discipline who are permanent residents of Australia or New
Zealand and who wish to pursue advanced postgraduate study in the law relating to banking or financial services or a related
field at an approved university anywhere in the world. The Scholarship will be of an amount of up to AUD$50,000 to contribute
to the cost of tuition at an approved university and to the costs of related travel, board, and living and other ancillary expenses.
Further information and application form available from [email protected].
Sir William Gallagher Cyber Security Scholarship (apply online)
Closing date 3 June 2016
Level: Graduate
This Scholarship was established to support academically talented students studying towards a Master of Cyber Security
qualification at the University of Waikato. The Scholarship will provide students studying in the Master of Cyber Security
Programme with both financial support and industry experience through a research project at Gallagher. The value of the
Scholarship will be NZ$25,000 for students undertaking a 180-point MCS and NZ$20,000 for a 120-point MCS,
Further information and an application form is available on our website www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.
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Tongariro Natural History Society Memorial Award
Closing date: 28 June 2016
Level: Graduate / Postgraduate
The award was established in 1992 and has assisted scientific research projects in the Tongariro National Park each year. The
award is open annually to any applicant for study - for flora, fauna, geology, volcanology, weather and natural and human
history of Tongariro National Park. An annual grant of up to $2,000 is available as long as the society is in a position to fund the
awards.
If you are interested in applying, please contact Project Tongariro on info@tongariro,org.nz.
Further information can be found http://www.tongariro.org.nz/memorial-awards.html
Cora Wilding Memorial Award
Closing date: TBC
Level: Undergraduate / Graduate / Postgraduate
The Award is all about helping people reach their goals. The Award provides the opportunity for someone to
participate in a personal development training course of their choice. The Award was established to perpetuate the
memory of Cora Wilding, the founder of the Association. It comprises of a substantial subsidy (up to $4,000) towards
the cost of participation in personal development training course. It also includes a one year subscription-free
membership to YHA New Zealand.
For further information and an application form, visit www.yha.co.nz/about-us/cora-wilding-memorial-award/.
Gemini Trust Disability Scholarship (apply online)
Closing date 30 June 2016
Level: Undergraduate
This Scholarship is open to applications from undergraduate students with physical disabilities who have completed at least
one year of University study, who whose home is in the Waikato, King Country or Coromandel regions. The Scholarship shall
have a value of up to $10,000, and shall be tenable for one year.
The selection criteria will be based on academic merit and individual physical disability needs faced by the applicants. The
successful applicant(s) may be intending to study full-time and must be either a New Zealand citizen or be a permanent
resident of New Zealand.
Further information and application forms can be found on our website www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.
Kate Sheppard Memorial Award
Closing date: 30 June 2016
Level: Undergraduate / Graduate / Postgraduate
This $2,500 Award provides an opportunity for women students undertaking a special project or postgraduate study of value
to the wider New Zealand community to develop their potential by undertaking further education, study, research or training.
Applicants should be women.
Further information and application forms can be found at http://sites.google.com/site/katesheppardawar/.
Philip Neill Memorial Prize in Music
Closing date: 1 July 2016
Level: Undergraduate / Graduate / Postgraduate
The late Philip Neill was a medical student of the University of Otago, who died in 1943. The prize is awarded annually for
excellence in original composition and is valued at $1500. The award is open to all past and present students of a university in
New Zealand. The topic for 2016 is to compose a piece for cello and piano OR cello solo OR cello and electronics. You must
submit a score as well as a MIDI recording of the work.
For further information, visit http://www.otago.ac.nz/study/scholarships/database/otago019579.html
Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao Graduate Excellence Awards (apply online)
Closing date: 1 July 2016
Level: Graduate
Candidates will be students who qualify for entry into, or are currently enrolled in Honours, Postgraduate Diploma, or
Masters within the School of Māori and Pacific Development, and whose studies have particular relevance to the School.
Awards are worth up to $2,000 for full-time students and up to $1,000 for part-time students.
Further information and an nline application form can be found on our website www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.
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Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao Postgraduate Excellence Awards (apply online)
Closing Date: 1 July 2016
Level: Postgraduate
Candidates will be students who qualify for, or are currently enrolled in, postgraduate (MPhil, PhD) study within the School of
Māori and Pacific Development, and whose research has particular relevance to the priorities of the School. The awards are
worth up to $5,000 for full-time students and up to $2,500 for part-time students.
Further information and online application form can be found on our website www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.
Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao Undergraduate Excellence Awards (apply online)
Closing date: 1 July 2016
Level: Undergraduate
Candidates will be students undertaking full-time undergraduate study towards a Bachelor’s degree in the School of Māori
and Pacific Development. Those enrolled in conjoint or double degrees may also be considered. Candidates will be selected
on the basis of academic merit, personal character, and involvement in cultural, academic, and community life. Awards are
worth up to $1,000.
Further information and online application form can be found on our website www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.
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Scholarships with varying or no set application dates
Ako Aotearoa Good Practice Publication Grants
No set closing date:
Level: Academics
The Ako Aotearoa Good Practice Publication Grants have been established to showcase proven good practice in tertiary
teaching and learning across the tertiary education sector in Aotearoa-New Zealand. The intention of this scheme is to
celebrate and share interesting and creative teaching and learning practice by individuals/groups shown to benefits learners,
which other educators can adopt into their teaching.
During 2016 there are three specific priorities areas in which applications are called:
 Good practice that has been shown to benefit Māori learners, their whānau, hapū, iwi and communities.
 Good practice that has been shown to benefit Pacific learners and their communities.
 Good practice that has been shown to benefit younger learners in tertiary education.
For further information, including how to apply, visit https://akoaotearoa.ac.nz/good-practice-publication-grants
Blue Lagoon Hearing Trust Grant
No set closing date:
Levels: Undergraduate / Graduate / Postgraduate
Grant applications submitted to The Blue Lagoon Hearing Trust (must reside in Tauranga, Mt Maunganui and Papamoa
areas) will be considered where funding is being sought towards:
 cost of hearing aids
 Extra costs associated with education / tuition for the hearing impaired
 Specialized equipment for the Deaf
 Assistance for hearing impaired children to attend special support days
 Ongoing ear health and care needs
 Other equipment and devices to assist with communication
 Information and awareness programs
For further information: visit http://www.bluelagoonhearingtrust.co.nz/.
Canadian Studies Awards
Closing dates vary
The Canadian Studies Program funds research and teaching in Canadian studies. The term ‘Canadian studies’ is defined as
research in the humanities or social sciences which aims at a better understanding of Canadian society and or culture. Purely
scientific subjects and proposals that focus exclusively on technological or methodological issues are not eligible.
Awards include the following:
 ICCS Graduate Students Scholarship
Closing date: 30 September
The International Council for Canadian Studies (ICCS) offers up to ten grants worldwide to masters and doctoral
candidates to undertake thesis-related research on Canada at a Canadian university for 4-6 weeks.
 Canadian Studies Internships
Teaching or research internships (assistantships) of 1-3 months duration at a Canadian or foreign university with a
Canadian Studies Program. Applicants must have completed a doctoral degree on a topic primarily related to Canada,
and not be employed in a full-time university teaching position.
 International Research Linkages (IRL)
This programme aims to promote and facilitate international collaborative research between research teams from
Canada and (one or more) countries where Canadian Studies are represented.
 The Canada-Asia-Pacific Award in Canadian Studies (CAPA)
Aimed at promoting the understanding of bilateral and multilateral relations between Canada and the Asia-Pacific,
this award assists scholars in higher education institutions or research and policy planning institutes in the Asia-Pacific
region to undertake short-term research, including collaborative research.
 ACSANZ Postgraduate Travel Award
Closing date: 30 September
Up to five grants are awarded each year to postgraduate students for a short research trip to Canada. Research must
be related to the student’s thesis topic and in Canadian Studies.
 ICCS Canadian Studies Postdoctoral Fellowship
Closing date: 30 September
This programme enables Canadian and foreign academics who have completed a doctoral thesis on a topic primarily
related to Canada to visit a Canadian or foreign university with a Canadian Studies program for a teaching or research
fellowship. Fellowships are for a minimum of one month and a maximum of three months. Applicants must not be
employed in a full-time university teaching position and must agree not to accept honoraria or salary during their
fellowships. The grant will be C$2,500 per month plus the cost a return airline ticket.
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ICCS Best Doctoral Thesis in Canadian Studies
Closing date: 30 September
This ICCS Award is designed to recognize and promote each year an outstanding PhD thesis on a Canadian topic.
Detailed information about the above-mentioned programmes, and application forms, can be found on the Association of
Canadian Studies in Australia and New Zealand (ACSANZ) website: http://acsanz.org.au.
Catherine and Stanley Tong Law Scholarship
Closing date: all year round
This Scholarship has been established by a former New Zealand Law Society President and his wife and is intended principally
to assist students who struggle financially to pursue legal studies but who are otherwise diligent and who deserve to qualify as
lawyers.
For further information contact your Faculty of Law Administration or Hugh Fulton, P O Box 5577, Wellesley Street, AUCKLAND
1141.
Corporate & Executive Education MBA Scholarship
Closing date: no set closing date
Level: Graduate
This scholarship has been established to assist a participant to undertake study at a Masters level, namely the Master of
Business Administration (MBA) in Hamilton, or at the Hopuhopu Campus, and is awarded annually. This scholarship is available
to those who enrol directly into Part 2 of the Waikato MBA.
There is no application process for this award. All participants enrolled in Part Two of the Waikato MBA will be eligible for
consideration. The regulations can be found on our website www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.
East-West Center Affiliate Scholar Program
Application dates vary
Levels: Graduate / Postgraduate
The East-West Center (EWC) in Hawaii offers a range of awards and research opportunities including the East-West Center
Affiliate Scholar Program and the Asia Pacific Leadership Program. For more information, visit the Center’s website
www.eastwestcenter.org/.
English Program in Korea (EPIK)
Application date: Accepts applications year-round
Levels: Graduate
EPIK is the national English teaching program sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. The mission
of EPIK is to improve the English-speaking abilities of students within the public schools and to aid in the advancement of
English education in Korea. The English Program is for 1 year.
Eligibility:
 Have received a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
 Be citizen of either Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, USA
 Be fluent and proficient in the English language.
For further information, please visit www.epik.go.kr.
Teach and Learn in Korea (TaLK)
Application dates: recruits year round
Levels: Undergraduate / Graduate
The TaLK was a government initiative to increase accessibility to qualify English education in rural areas. This initiative is to
teach English as a second language in the after-school program at a rural elementary school. The TaLK program is for 6
months or 1 year.
Eligibility:
Nationality
 citizens of either Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, USA
 Korean citizens with permanent residency in one of the aforementioned countries; Korean citizens who have lived in
one of the aforementioned countries as temporary residents for at least eight years and who have completed both
primary and secondary education in that country.
 Be fluent and proficient in the English language
Education
 Bachelor’s degree candidates who have completed at least two years of undergraduate education
 Associate’s degree holders
 Recent graduates and graduate students
 Overseas Koreans in their first or second year in college who qualify for the F-4 visa
For further information, please visit www.talk.go.kr.
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English language assistantships
Closing dates vary
English language teaching assistantships are particularly suitable for students of all disciplines (under 30 years of age, with at
least a basic level of French) who wish to spend time (e.g. carrying out research) in France, New Caledonia, French Polynesia
or Wallis. Duties consist of assisting a local English teacher for 12 hours a week. No prior teaching experience is required. The
application period varies according to destination. It runs from October to January for France and French Polynesia, and from
June to August for New Caledonia and Wallis. Contact http://www.ielanguages.com/assistant.html for further details.
FASS Exchange Scholarship
No set closing date
Level: Undergraduate
The Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences has established scholarships for Faculty of Arts & Social Science domestic students to
enhance awareness, foster interest and increase participation among Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences students in academic
programmes offered by specific Universities who have an Exchange Agreement with the University of Waikato. They are
intended to provide financial support for domestic students enrolled in the Faculty as part of an Exchange agreement.
For further information, visit our website www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.
FASS Study Abroad Scholarship
No set closing date
Level: Undergraduate / Graduate / Postgraduate
The Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences established these scholarships for international students to enhance awareness and
foster interest among international students in academic programmes offered by the Faculty of
Arts & Social Sciences. They are intended to provide financial support for fees (or other costs associated with the Study
Abroad by agreement) for international students enrolled in the Faculty as part of a Study Abroad agreement with their
home university, or as independent international students.
For further information, visit our website www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships.
Fulbright Scholar Awards
Closing dates vary
Fulbright New Zealand offers a range of awards for scholars and professionals to engage in research, to teach and / or to gain
professional experience in the US. Further information is available from the Fulbright website (http://www.fulbright.org.nz/).
If you would like to discuss an application please contact UoW Scholarships Advisor Gwenda Pennington
([email protected] or 858 5195) before applying. Details of any awards with upcoming Closing dates can be found
elsewhere in the Update.
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Scholarships for New Zealand
Closing dates vary
Levels: Graduate / Postgraduate / Academics
Please send all scholarship applications to:
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
PO Box 1687
WELLINGTON 6140
Email: [email protected]
Internet: www.wellington.diplo.de
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Applicants are generally expected to be NZ nationals; foreign nationals may be eligible if they are permanent
residents of New Zealand. Temporary residents need to prove that they have been long-term residents of New
Zealand for at least six years and that they intend to remain in New Zealand for the foreseeable future. If you are
not a New Zealand national or if you have lived less than six years in New Zealand, please click here for a list of
addresses of DAAD Representatives in your region.
The previous age limits have been lifted and have been replaced by a career stage model.
Applicants, who have been resident in Germany for longer than one year at the time of application, cannot be
considered.
You will find more detailed information on scholarships and funding on the DAAD website: www.fundingguide.de, and especially for NZ in our leaflet.
Detailed information on what application papers need to be submitted can be found on the application form
which can be obtained from the download site.
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Research Grants for University Academics and Scientists
These grants and scholarships aim to provide academics and scientists working in higher education or at research institutes
with an opportunity to carry out a research project at a state (public) or state-recognised higher education institution or
non-university research institute in Germany.
 Duration: 1-3 months
 Application Deadlines:
30 November for grants to start any time from March of the following year.
Detailed information:
https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarshipdatabase/?status=2&origin=33&subjectGrps=&daad=1&q=&page=2&detail=50015456
Application form: http://www.daad.de/deutschland/download/03118.en.html
University Winter Courses
The DAAD offers students a grant for a six-week “German Regional Studies Winter Course” at the Universities of Essen,
Freiburg, Leipzig or Berlin/FUBIS in January/February. This program is designed for undergraduate and graduate students
with a sound knowledge of German and some background in German Studies who are interested in improving their
language skills and understanding of contemporary affairs.
 Duration: Courses last six weeks and are offered in the German winter months.
 Application deadline: 15 August
 Detailed Information:
http://www.daad.de/deutschland/foerderung/stipendiendatenbank/00462.en.html?detailid=537&fachrichtung
=7&land=33&status=1&seite=1&daad=0
Study Scholarships for Graduates of All Disciplines
Graduates of all disciplines can apply for a scholarship to complete a postgraduate or Master’s degree course at a German
higher education institution and to gain a degree in Germany (Master’s/Diploma).
 Duration: 10-24 months
 Application deadline: 1 September each year for a period beginning either in April or October of the following
year.
 The DAAD will pay an appropriate flat-rate travel allowance.
 Applications from New Zealand for study scholarships are generally expected to be able to prove that they have
a basic knowledge of German at the time of application.
 Detailed Information:
http://www.daad.de/deutschland/foerderung/stipendiendatenbank/00462.en.html?detailid=42&fachrichtung=
11&land=33&status=2&seite=1&daad=0
 Application Form: http://www.daad.de/deutschland/download/03118.en.html
Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates, Postdocs, Young Academics and Scientists
Research grants provide young academics and scientists with an opportunity to carry out a research project or a course of
continuing education at a German university or non-university research institute.
 Duration: 1-6 months, scholarships may be extended up to 24 months.
 Application deadlines for research grants for projects of up to six months:
15 November for research grants to run from April of the following year.
30 April for research grants to run from October.
 Applicants from New Zealand for research grants are generally expected to be able to prove that they have a basic
knowledge of German at the time of application
 Detailed Information:
https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarshipdatabase/?status=2&origin=33&subjectGrps=&daad=1&q=&page=2&detail=50015434
 Application Form: http://www.daad.de/deutschland/download/03118.en.html
The Alexander von Humboldt Association also provides different types of research funding for excellently qualified New
Zealand researchers from postdoctoral level onwards: http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/sponsorship.html
Study Visits/Study Seminars and Practicals in Germany
This programme aims to provide students with subject-related knowledge by arranging appropriate visits, tours and
information, meetings or by organising subject-related seminars and practical courses, as well as to give students a greater
understanding of and insight into economic, political and cultural life in Germany.
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Duration: 7-12 days
Application deadlines:
1 November for trips to commence from 1 March the following year.
1 February for trips to commence from 1 June.
1 May for trips to commence from 1 September.
 Detailed Information:
http://www.daad.de/deutschland/foerderung/stipendiendatenbank/00462.en.html?detailid=15&fachrichtung=
2&land=25&status=1&seite=1
 Application Form: http://www.daad.de/deutschland/download/03118.en.html
The study visits program aims to help foreign students, visiting Germany under the guidance of a lecturer, make contacts
in their specific academic field and gain a knowledge of Germany.
Scholarship Program for Artists
Study scholarships aim to provide foreign applicants from the field of Fine Arts, Design, Film, Music, Architecture,
Performing Arts (Drama, Direction, Dance, Choreography, etc) with an opportunity to complete a course of extension
studies at a state institution of higher education in Germany, without gaining a formal degree or qualification.
 Duration: 1 – 3 months
 Application deadline: 30 November for grants to start any time after the end of March the following year
 The DAAD will pay an appropriate flat-rate travel allowance
 Detailed Information:
https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarshipdatabase/?status=2&origin=33&subjectGrps=&daad=1&q=&page=2&detail=50110016
 Application Form: http://www.daad.de/deutschland/download/03118.en.html
Re-Invitation Program for Former Scholarship Holders
The Re-invitation Program helps the DAAD maintain contacts with its former one-year scholarship holders and with former
scholarship holders who have studied in East Germany (GDR) for at least one year. Former scholarship holders meeting
these requirements can apply for re-invitation to Germany to complete a research or work project at a state higher
education institution or non-university research institute.
 Application deadlines:
30 September each year for a period as of February of the following year.
31 March each year to run from August.
 No international travel costs paid by the DAAD
 Detailed Information:
http://www.daad.de/deutschland/foerderung/stipendiendatenbank/00462.en.html?detailid=38&fachrichtung=
16&land=33&status=4&seite=1&daad=0
 Application Form: http://www.daad.de/deutschland/download/03118.en.html
The DAAD also supports German guest lecturers from all disciplines contributing to courses at universities in New Zealand
(4 weeks up to six months): http://www.daad.de/ausland/lehren-im-ausland/dozenten/00686.de.html and guest speakers
from German universities delivering papers at conferences in New Zealand:
http://www.daad.de/ausland/foerderungsmoeglichkeiten/ausschreibungen/11450.de.html
Please also visit: http://www.daad.de/stipendien/en/index.html?land=33 for New Zealand-specific Information on the
DAAD Scholarship Programmes.
Further information and advice is available from:
Dr Anna Bauer
[email protected]
09 923 8931
www.daad.ac.nz
Further Information on the Promotion of International Student, Academic and Research Exchanges (Scholarships):
http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/diplo/en/Infoservice/FAQ/Studium/02-Stipendien.html
http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/mundus/index_en.html
Golden Key Awards
Closing dates vary
The Golden Key organization offers a wide array of awards exclusively for Golden Key members. Further details about these
awards and the application process can be found at www.goldenkey.org.
Health Research Council (HRC) funding opportunities
Closing dates vary
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Levels: Graduate / Postgraduate / Academics
The Health Research Council offers an impressive range of funding opportunities. The following lists are just a selection of
their grants and scholarships.
Māori Health Research
Māori health research is research that values Māori world views and builds Māori research capacity and leadership. View
More
 Māori Health Research Summer Studentships
 Rangahau Hauora Award
 Māori Health Research Masters Scholarships
 Māori Health Research PhD Scholarships
 Māori Health Research Postdoctoral Fellowships
 Ngā Kanohi Kitea
 Māori Health Research Development Grant
 Māori Health Research Knowledge Translation Grant
Pacific Health Research
The primary role of Pacific health research is to generate knowledge and understanding of Pacific peoples that will improve
their health outcomes. View More
 Pacific Health Research Summer Studentships
 Pacific Health Research Conference Travel Grants
 Pacific Health Research PhD Scholarships
 Pacific Health Research Postdoctoral Fellowships
 Pacific Health Research Masters Scholarship
 Pacific Health Research Development Grant
Requests For Proposals
Requests for Proposals (RFPs) are calls for research in areas of strategic importance. They included, but are not limited to
research that will contribute to an evidence-base for policy and planning. RFPs are released by the HRC as funding
opportunities occur throughout the year. View More. For example:
 Community-based primary healthcare research
 Research Exploring the Health Implications of the Canterbury Earthquake
 HIV Behavioural Study of African Communities in New Zealand
Researcher Initiated Proposals
The majority of HRC funding is awarded through the annual contestable funding round to research ideas that are researcher
initiated. A competitive process ensures that high quality and relevant research is supported across four Research Investment
Streams. View More. For example:
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Emerging Researcher First Grants
Career Development
Career development awards help to foster the health research workforce in New Zealand. A range of awards is available to
support the career development of emerging health researchers, including Māori and Pacific health researchers undertaking
postgraduate qualifications. View More. For example:
 The Sir Charles Hercus Health Research Fellowship
 Māori Health Research Career Development Awards
 Pacific Health Research Career Development Awards
More information is available by clicking any of the above links, or by visiting the HRC web-site www.hrc.govt.nz.
HEERF Scholarships
Application date: Accepts applications year-round –applications generally considered March/April
Levels: Postgraduate
HEERF makes available annually a series of post graduate research scholarships open to NZ citizens and NZ permanent
residence holders. The scholarships are typically linked to heavy engineering industry related research proposals
administered by HERA, however scholarship applicants are also able to submit their own research project proposal.
All scholarship research proposals intended for funding through HEERF are required to go through the HERA Research Panel
system for evaluation and prior approval before being submitted through the HERA Director to the HEERF Trustees. For
further information, visit the website http://www.hera.org.nz/MainMenu.
LEARN Fellowships
No set closing date:
The Livestock Emissions & Abatement Research Network (LEARN) is an international research network focused upon improving
the understanding of greenhouse gas emissions from livestock agriculture. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry offers up
to nine New Zealand LEARN Fellowships per annum for scientists or technicians from developing countries to work in New
Zealand in the area of Livestock Emissions Research.
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The objectives of the network are to improve the quantification of non-CO2 greenhouse gas emissions from animal agriculture
at all scales, and to facilitate the development of cost effective and practical greenhouse gas mitigation solutions.
There are two separate categories available. These are LEARN Work Trainee Awards (tenure up to six months) and LEARN
Postdoctoral Fellowships (tenure up to twelve months). There is no set application close date for the Fellowships, instead they
are dealt with on a case by case basis by MAF's advisory panel. It is expected that the majority of applications/nominations will
be from/for individuals who have already established links with researchers at the NZ host institution/organisation. All
candidates must be registered members of the LEARN Network, and may register at www.livestockemissions.net. The terms
and conditions and application form can be downloaded from the Education New Zealand (ENZ) website
www.newzealandeducated.com/scholarships.
New Zealand Defence Force Scholarship Schemes
Levels: School Leavers / Undergraduate / Graduate / Postgraduate
The New Zealand Defence Force offers four tertiary scholarship schemes across the three services to Engineering students. The
majors in which the NZDF is likely to provide sponsorship are: Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Software, Materials,
aeronautical Engineering and Mechatronics, however other majors will be considered by the individual services.
For further information Lt Jarrod Austin, email www.defencecareers.mil.nz or call 0800 1 FORCE.
PhD in Titanium Powder Metallurgy
Closing date: Open until filled
Levels: Postgraduate
Applications are invited (from NZ citizens, permanent residents and international students) for a fully-funded PhD studentship
within the Titanium Research Group at WaiCAM (Waikato Centre for Advanced Materials) at the University of Waikato, in the
field of powder metallurgy of titanium. Candidates should normally hold a First or Upper Second class honours degree in a
relevant subject such as Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or an associated discipline. Prior
research experience, together with the ability to analyse, develop and solve open-ended research problems is desirable.
For further information, visit our website www.waikato.ac.nz/scholarships ‘Search for Scholarships’ - ‘Research Awards’
TeachNZ Scholarships
Closing dates vary
Levels: School Leavers / Undergraduate / Graduate / Postgraduate
TeachNZ Scholarships are targeted at areas of priority for teacher supply, in order to meet increasing demand for teachers in
some areas over the next ten years. TeachNZ states that the following areas have been identified: early childhood teachers,
Māori-medium teachers, secondary teachers of specific subjects, and teachers in rural areas. These Scholarships are available
for New Zealand citizens and permanent residents only. Further information and application forms are available from
http://www.teachnz.govt.nz/scholarships.
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