New Zealand
SCHOLARSHIPS
Application Form
New Zealand Prime Minister’s
First World War Centenary
Peace and Security Scholarship
[email protected]
NEW ZEALAND PRIME MINISTER’S FIRST WORLD WAR CENTENARY PEACE AND SECURITY SCHOLARSHIP
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As part of the 100 commemoration of World War One, the New Zealand Prime Minister announced in Berlin in 2015 that
New Zealand will provide a scholarship for a German scholar to undertake postgraduate study at Master’s level in
New Zealand. The New Zealand Prime Minister’s First World War Centenary Peace and Security Scholarship recognises the
importance of New Zealand and Germany’s shared commitment to peace, global security and international cooperation.
The scholarship is for study at Master’s level in international relations, political science or strategic studies. Applicants are
able to apply for either a one-year (by coursework) or a two-year (by thesis) Master’s programme.
The successful applicant will undertake their study at one of New Zealand’s most prestigious universities, Victoria University
of Wellington. Based in the capital city, Victoria University is ranked first among New Zealand universities based on
research performance, and in the 2013 QS World University Rankings is among the top 150 universities in the world in a
number of subjects, including international relations and political science. Victoria University teaches 21,000 students every
year, including over 2,800 international students from 80 countries.
For further information about the Master’s programmes and Victoria University of Wellington, please visit the University’s
website here: http://www.victoria.ac.nz/
Please note that the successful scholarship applicant will commence their study at Victoria University of Wellington in
February 2017. Depending on the duration of their chosen programme, the scholar will complete their scholarship between
February and December 2018.
The scholarship is fully-paid, covering tuition fees, living costs, flights to and from Germany, and travel and health insurance
for the successful applicant. This scholarship is administered by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Application and selection process:
1) Please fill out the eligibility checklist. To be eligible, you need to be able to say yes or, in limited circumstances,
not applicable to every question. If you are eligible, you are able to complete the rest of the application in English.
If you are ineligible, you are unable to apply for this scholarship.
2) When submitting your application, make sure that you provide all required documentation outlined in the
application checklist below. Applications close at 4:30pm (Germany local time) on Friday 28 October 2016.
3) Scholarship applicants will be notified in November 2016 if they are successful in reaching the shortlist, in which
case they will be required to undertake an interview.
4) The successful applicant will be informed of the outcome in mid-December 2016.
Please submit applications to:
New Zealand Prime Minister’s First World War Centenary Peace and Security Scholarship
New Zealand Embassy
Atrium
Friedrichstrasse 60
Berlin 10117
Germany
Applications sent via email cannot be accepted. Further contact information is available here:
https://mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/europe/germany/berlin/contactfull
If you would like to deliver your application in person, please note that the embassy is located in the “Atrium” building, on
the corner of Friedrichstraße and Leipzigerstraße, close to the Stadtmitte U-Bahn station (U2, U6). The nearest public
carparks are in Kronenstraße.
Enquiries:
Please direct your enquiries to the following email: [email protected]
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Section A
Eligibility Checklist
This checklist will help you decide whether you are eligible to apply for the New Zealand Prime Minister’s First World War
Centenary Peace and Security Scholarship.
Please read and answer the questions carefully, and refer to the additional information provided.
You must complete this checklist as part of your application, and your application will not be accepted if this checklist is
incomplete.
To be eligible for the New Zealand Prime Minister’s First World War Centenary Peace and Security Scholarship you need to be
able to say yes or not applicable to every question below. You may tick ‘Not Applicable’ on the selected question only if that
specific statement applies to you.
Please answer all questions truthfully and completely. Your application may be invalid if you do not.
If you answer no to any of the eligibility checklist statements, you are unfortunately not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Please do not complete the rest of the application form or submit it.
Yes
No
A1
I will be at least 18 years old at the time I start the scholarship
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A2
The country I am currently living in is Germany
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A3
I am a citizen of Germany
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A4
I have been living in Germany for at least the last two years
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Not Applicable
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Tick ‘Not Applicable’ if you are:
• a member of the diplomatic corps; OR
• a dependent of a member of the diplomatic corps
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A5
I want to study in New Zealand
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A6
I expect to meet Immigration requirements for a student visa to
New Zealand (medical checks, etc.)
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Please refer to Table A on page 13 for the Immigration New Zealand
website.
Please note that applicants are not required to undertake these checks
at the time of application.
A7
I expect to meet the academic entry requirements (including English
language ability) to get into my preferred programme of study
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A8
Please refer to Table B on page 13 for general minimum standards, links
to institution websites and information on English language
requirements.
I am committed to return to Germany for a minimum of two years at the
end of my scholarship
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APPLICATION CHECKLIST
It is important that you correctly fill out all relevant sections in this application form and include all relevant documents listed
below. Applications with unanswered questions or incomplete documentation will not be considered for the scholarship.
Please fill out this application form in English.
Supporting documents provided with this application must be certified true copies of original documents with the official
stamp and signature of a Justice of the Peace, Solicitor, Notary Public, an official from the New Zealand Embassy in Berlin or
another authorised official. Except for your passport or personal official ID, where original documents are not in English you
must provide certified true copies of official English translations. No application documentation will be returned unless
specifically requested by the applicant.
The application form must include:
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A cover letter outlining why you are applying for the scholarship and how you would use the experience of the
scholarship to further New Zealand-German relations.
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A signed application Declaration on page 12.
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A certified copy of either the personal pages of your passport or your official personal ID (please note that if your
application is successful and you do not have a current passport that you will need to obtain one at your own cost
before travelling to New Zealand).
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A certified copy of your academic transcript for all tertiary qualifications and the grading schedule for each qualification
(in English).
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A certified copy of the completion or graduation certificate for each tertiary qualification that you have completed
(in English).
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A certified copy of your international English proficiency test result, e.g. IELTS or TOEFL, or selection of one of the valid
reasons for not providing the results as listed in Section K on page 11. Test results must be no more than 24 months
old by the commencement of study.
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If you are employed, a current job description confirming your position and outlining your responsibilities.
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A current (dated) curriculum vitae – a brief history of your education, work experiences and skills.
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Three references (no more than 24 months old) on official letterhead, supporting your scholarship application to study
in New Zealand. References should be provided from your current or most recent employer (if applicable) and a former
lecturer, and where possible, a relevant government or community-based organisation.
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Endorsement from your employer if you are employed or self-employed.
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A 500-word statement describing the specific skills and knowledge you want to gain from your proposed study and how
this will contribute to your current and/or future job.
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A 500-word statement outlining your proposed research topic (if intending to undertake a Master’s by thesis).
OR
A 500-word statement outlining how you intend to highlight New Zealand’s role in international peace and security through
your preferred programme of study (if intending to undertake a Master’s by coursework).
Do not send in an application without all the required documentation.
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Section B
Personal Details
Please note that your family name and other names should be the same as the official names on your passport, birth
certificate, or personal ID.
First name(s)
Family name (surname)
Gender
 Male
 Female
Date of birth
 Other (please specify): ________________
(dd/mm/yyyy)
Place of birth
Country of citizenship
Please list second country
if you have dual
citizenship
nd
2 country of citizenship
Do you have permanent
residency status in any
other country?
 Yes
Have you applied for
permanent residency status
in any other country?
 Yes
Passport number
 No
If yes, please list:
 No
If yes, please list:
Passport expiry
Do you suffer from any illness or disability that might affect your ability to participate in the
proposed study programme (for example, psychiatric condition, asthma, diabetes, significant
visual impairment, motor disability or significant hearing loss)?
 Yes
A ‘Yes’ answer will be used to inform the pastoral care needs for the successful scholar and will
not affect your chances of successfully obtaining a scholarship.
 No
If you have answered ‘Yes’, please provide brief details of the illness or disability and any special requirements
or support you may require to complete your study programme on a separate sheet of paper. Please attach a
copy of your doctor’s assessment of your needs.
Applicant contact details: Review of scholarship applications is intended to be completed by 23 November
2016. Please give an address where you can be contacted when a decision is reached. You may not be offered
a scholarship if you cannot be contacted.
Number and street name
PO Box number
Suburb/Village
Town/City
District/Province
Country
Post Code
Home telephone number
Work and/or cell-phone
number
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Email address (enter more
than one if relevant)
Emergency contact details: Name someone we can contact in an emergency during your study in New Zealand
Name
Relationship to you
Number and street name
Suburb/Village
Town/City
Country
Post Code
Home telephone number
Work and/or cellphone
number
Email address
Section C
Dependants
In order to qualify to have your dependants accompany you to New Zealand, you must complete the
information below.
Please note that the scholarship does not provide financial support for your dependants.
Please attach a separate sheet of paper if you have additional dependants to those below.
If you intend to have your dependants accompany you on scholarship to New Zealand, please note the following:
1. You are responsible for supporting your dependants for the duration of their stay in New Zealand.
2. Family member entry is subject to meeting Immigration New Zealand’s entry requirements for each
individual.
3. Spouses/partners may apply for a non-labour market tested work permit.
4. Dependant school-aged children have domestic access to New Zealand schools.
5. Families have access to the New Zealand health system as if they were New Zealand citizens.
For further information, please see the document “Studying in New Zealand – Information for partners and
dependants” available on the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade website: www.mfat.govt.nz.
Family status
 Single
 Single with children
 Married/ civil union
 Engaged
 De facto relationship / have a partner
Dependants details (Dependants are defined as the Awardee’s spouse (if legally married) or partner (if in a
de- facto relationship), and children under 19 years of age)
Full name (first & family names)
Gender
(M/F/Other)
Date of birth
Relationship
Do you intend for them
to join you in NZ?
 Yes
 No
 Yes
 No
 Yes
 No
 Yes
 No
 Yes
 No
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Section D
Proposed Study Programme
The scholarship in any of the qualifications below must be undertaken at Victoria University of Wellington
(www.victoria.ac.nz).
Please tick which qualification you would like to undertake:
 Master of International Relations
 Master of Strategic Studies
 Master of Political Science
Thesis Research Topic
(if applicable)
Section E
List your current occupation:
Current Study
 Working (full-time)
 Working (full-time) and studying at
tertiary level (part-time)
 Studying at tertiary level
Section F
 Not studying or working
Study History
Provide the following information for all completed and partially completed tertiary or vocational qualifications.
List the most recently completed qualification first.
For each previous qualification you must include with this application a certified copy of the complete
academic transcript (mark sheets).
Qualification
Major subject
Education institution
Institution location
Start date (month/year)
End date (month/year)
Qualification
Major subject
Education institution
Institution location
Start date (month/year)
End date (month/year)
Qualification
Major subject
Education institution
Institution location
Start date (month/year)
End date (month/year)
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List any of the qualifications that have been studied by
distance education
List details of any relevant academic distinction or prizes
List any scholarships you have previously received.
Include the scholarship name, duration, qualification or
course undertaken and the date completed.
Section G
Work History
If you are currently employed or have recently been employed:
 Answer the questions in this section, and
 Include an up-to-date curriculum vitae and current job description with this application.
If you are not currently employed and have no previous work experience, go to Section I.
Current/most recent
position title
Organisation
Start date (month/year)
What type of organisation
do you work for?
 Local Government
 Community/NonGovernment Organisation
 Private company
 Central Government
 International NGO
 Self-employed
 Multilateral Agency
 Other (please state):
Briefly describe the work
of your organisation.
Will you return to your
current job after your
study?
 Yes
 No
If you answered ‘no’ or you are not currently working, what is your prospective employment on your return home?
Name of Job
Organisation
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Section H
Employer Endorsement
 If you are working, this section must be completed (in English) by your employer or an authorised officer
from your place of employment, or
 If you are self-employed, you may answer the questions yourself.
Name of company/organisation
Address
Telephone Number
Email address
Do you endorse and support this
applicant’s application for a
New Zealand Scholarship?
 Yes
 No
Are there any comments you
would like to make in support of
this application for a
New Zealand Scholarship?
After the scholarship is completed, would this person have a position in your organisation?
 Yes
 No
If yes, what position:
Describe below the specific skills and knowledge you and your organisation want the applicant to gain from the
proposed study. Please be as specific as possible.
Authorising official’s full name
Position
Signature
Date (dd/mm/yyyy)
Official Stamp
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Section I
Community Experiences
List any voluntary or community activity in which you have recently been involved. Please attach an additional
sheet of paper if required.
Organisation
Role or type of
involvement
Start date (month/year)
End date (month/year)
Organisation
Role or type of
involvement
Start date (month/year)
Section J
End date (month/year)
Relevance of Study
Please be as specific as possible when responding to the questions below, as your answers will be a major
consideration of your eligibility for this scholarship.
You must include the following with this application:
 In no more than 500 words (on a separate sheet of paper) describe the specific skills and knowledge you
want to gain from your proposed study and how this study will contribute to the role and responsibilities of
your current and/or future job;
AND
EITHER
 In no more than 500 words (on a separate sheet of paper) provide an outline of your proposed research
topic, research question and objectives, methodology, and timeline with specific reference to how you intend
to highlight New Zealand’s role in international peace and security (if intending on undertaking a Master’s by
thesis);
OR
 In no more than 500 words (on a separate sheet of paper) provide an outline of how you intend to highlight
New Zealand’s role in international peace and security through your preferred programme of study
(if intending on undertaking a Master’s by coursework).
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Section K
English Language Competency
You must include with this application:
 A certified copy of your IELTS (International English Language Testing System) results. Test results must be no
more than 24 months old by the commencement of study;
OR
 A certified copy of your TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) results. Test results must be no more
than 24 months old by the commencement of study;
OR
If you are not providing IELTS/TOEFL results please advise the reason:
 I have sat an IELTS or TOEFL test on ……………………………………(date) and am awaiting results. I will
supply the results as soon as they are available; or
 I have booked to sit an IELTS or TOEFL test on …………………………………… (date) and will supply the
results if I meet the shortlist. The New Zealand Embassy in Berlin will contact those shortlisted for a
scholarship in 18 November 2016.
Is English your first
language?
 Yes
 No
Include details below of any IELTS (International English Language Testing System) academic tests you have
undertaken. Please also include a certified copy of your results with this application.
IELTS date of test
IELTS overall score
IELTS listening band
IELTS reading band
IELTS writing band
IELTS speaking band
Include details TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) test you have undertaken. This should be EITHER
an Internet-based TOEFL score OR a Paper-based TOEFL score. Please also include a certified copy of your
results with this application.
Test of Written English
(TWE) score
Paper-based TOEFL
score
TOEFL date of test
Internet-based TOEFL score
Have you been taught in
the medium of English?
 Yes
If ‘yes’, tick the boxes at the
level you have been taught
in English
 Senior secondary
school
 No
 Undergraduate or
postgraduate level
 While training for
my job
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Section L
L1
Declaration
Full name
Where you provide personal information, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade (MFAT) only
uses that information for the purpose(s) for which it was gathered, and provides it to any third
parties that are specified in this privacy declaration or as otherwise communicated to you at the
point of collection.
Personal information you provide will be stored securely and in some instances it will be stored
using secure cloud computing technology outside New Zealand. At all times all personal
information will be stored in accordance with the principles of the New Zealand Privacy Act 1993.
I confirm and declare that:
1. I am not aware of any medical, personal or other circumstances (e.g. disability, illness,
family or financial matters), which might prevent me from completing my study within
the scholarship term;
2.
I agree to the use, retention and sharing of information contained in this application,
and information relating to my scholarship, studies and alumnus status once my studies
are complete, in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 1993, between the New
Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) and:
(a) all relevant authorities, including the New Zealand Ministry of Education, the
New Zealand Qualifications Authority and New Zealand educational providers, to
enable:
(i)
placement in an educational institution;
(ii)
collection of academic progress reports and results; and
(iii)
on-going administration, alumni management and monitoring of the
scholarship.
(b) Immigration New Zealand (regarding my immigration status);
(c) New Zealand Inland Revenue and Ministry of Social Development (for study link and
taxation purposes); and
(d) Third parties authorised by MFAT (including, where applicable, partner
governments) to assess my application for a scholarship.
L2
3.
I understand that the law of New Zealand will apply to any agreement between me and
the New Zealand Government.
4.
Information provided about and by me in the eligibility and application form is true,
complete and correct to the best of my knowledge.
5.
I acknowledge that supplying false or misleading information is a serious offence under
the New Zealand Crimes Act 1961 and will result in MFAT withdrawing a scholarship, if
offered.
Signature
Date
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Table A
Immigration Website
You will need to meet the immigration requirements to gain international student entry to New Zealand.
Please check the following website for further information:
www.immigration.govt.nz – New Zealand
Table B
Academic and English Language Requirements
Each qualification in New Zealand has different entry requirements. One of those requirements considers your
previous qualifications against the qualification you are applying for.
As a general rule, for those wishing to complete a postgraduate qualification with an IELTS score of 6.5 and no band
less than 6.0 is the minimum required.
Table C
Entitlements (all stated monetary amounts are in NZD)
Tuition fees
Full tuition fees for the approved study programme, including enrolment, orientation,
and student union fees.
Travel between the home
country and New Zealand
at the start and end of the
scholarship
Standard economy class travel from the closest departure point to a scholar’s home
(whether that be an airport, bus terminal, train station or seaport) to the town or city
in which the institution they are studying in is located, by the most direct and
economical route.
Establishment allowance
$3000 in the first academic year, to meet textbook costs and to assist with other set up
costs in New Zealand.
At the beginning of each additional calendar year, $1000 will be paid to cover the full
year. For students who have less than a calendar year remaining in their study, this
amount will be pro-rated to the nearest three-month period.
Living allowance (stipend) $480 per week paid over the scholarship offer duration and any extension of the
scholarship.
Stipends are paid fortnightly in arrears.
Medical and travel
insurance
Additional tutoring
Postgraduate research
allowance
To meet basic health care cover.
Up to $1,000 per academic year for tutoring only, if required.
$1,000 for postgraduate students.
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Postgraduate thesis
allowance
$850 for Master’s students
Reunion travel
Scholars may be entitled to a reunion airfare to visit Germany
Reintegration Allowance
Scholars are entitled to $1000, or a part thereof, to meet the costs of departure and
getting re-established in the home country after completing their studies.
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