University of CanterburyPostgraduate

Scholarships for 2008

Format of seminar

Applying for scholarships

Major awards offered for postgraduate study by:

- University of Canterbury

- New Zealand Vice-Chancellors’ Committee

- Tertiary Education Commission/Foundation for

Research, Science and Technology

- Other organisations

Questions

Applying for scholarships - Scholarships Office

Providing information, application forms and advice

Administering awarding and payment of scholarships

Contact us: Enquiry counter, Level 3, Registry E-mail: scholarships@canterbury.ac.nz

Applying for scholarships -sources of information

Web:

www.canterbury.ac.nz/scholarships

References/links to other websites

Check monthly ‘Scholarships Noticeboard’ and ‘Latest News’

Check with Colleges and Departments/ Supervisors

Applying for scholarships – practicalities

Obtain application forms from the web/ dept/external organisation

Read the regulations – eligibility, criteria, etc Provide only information asked for Download forms and enter required

information Referees reports UC academic transcripts will be added to any

applications handled by Scholarships Office Submit application on time!

Awards for postgraduate study

University of Canterbury

New Zealand Vice-Chancellors’ Committee

Foundation for Research, Science and Technology/Tertiary Education Commission

Other organisations

Awards for postgraduate study: UoC

Brownlie Scholarship - $26,000 per EFTS Roper Scholarship in Science - $25,500 per EFTS Canterbury Scholarships - $25,000 per EFTS International Doctoral Scholarships - $25,000 per EFTS

+ return airfares Doctoral Scholarships - $20,000 per EFTS

Masters Scholarships - $10,000 per EFTS

Doctoral/Masters Students with Disabilities Scholarships – same values but longer terms

All normally non-taxable and include domestic tuition fees

Awards for postgraduate study - UoC Doctoral/Masters Scholarships

Applications close 15 October (or 15 May) Programme Director/Head of Department

comment and decide if supported Faculties rank supported applications Postgraduate Committee decides awards Notification prior to Christmas Requirements for accepting and enrolling: - Masters: accept by 15 Feb, & take up by 31 March

- Doctoral: accept within month, & take up by 1 June

Payments cannot begin before 1 January

UoC Doctoral Scholarships -tenure and value

Available for part time and full time study

EFTS-based tenure (3.00 EFTS)

Maximum of 3 years for full time study

Maximum of 4 years 7 months for part time study

$20,000 per EFTS + domestic tuition fees

$1666.66 per month for full time enrolment

$1083.33 per month for part time enrolment

May apply twice only

UoC Doctoral Scholarships -eligibility criteria (15 Oct round)

Must be eligible to enrol for PhD by 10 December

Confirmed grades (including Master’s thesis grades) must be submitted by 10 December

Transfer to PhD from Masters must be completed by 10 December, unless a qualifying degree held

Students requiring admission ad eundem statum must gain approval by 10 December

May be already enrolled in PhD but normally only in 1st or 2nd year

UoC Masters Scholarships -tenure and value

Available for part time and full time study for thesis/creative work/research of at least .75 EFTS

EFTS-based tenure (1.00 EFTS)

Maximum of 1 year for full time study

Maximum of 18 months for part time study

$10,000 per EFTS + domestic tuition fees

$833.33 per month for full time enrolment

$541.67 per month for part time enrolment

May apply once only for the same degree

UoC Masters Scholarships -eligibility criteria (15 Oct round)

Must be eligible to enrol for Masters by 10 December

Confirmed grades for qualifying courses must be submitted by 10 December

Students requiring admission ad eundem statum must gain approval by 10 December

BE(Hons) practical work must be credited by following 1 June

UCi3 Scholarships

Established in 2007 on behalf of sponsors of ICT Innovation Institute (UCi3)

Encouraging research relevant to general field of ICT (Information and Communication Technology)

In conjunction with a company or with intention of developing/commercialising product

Human interface technology, nanotechnology, bioengineering, wireless communications, database applications, geospatial

www.UCi3.com

UCi3 Scholarships

Masters $30,000 (tuition inclusive) for 1 year Applications close 15 Oct, Nov, Feb and May

PhD $30,000 per annum (tuition inclusive) for 3 years Applications close 15 Oct, Nov, Feb and May

Research Awards Top up emolument of another scholarship Normally up to $5,000 per annum for 1-3 years Apply anytime

Other UoC postgraduate scholarships

Over 30 different awards available

Most close 1 November

Wide range of subjects

New Zealand Vice-Chancellors’ Committee Scholarships

Approximately 20 different scholarships currently open for application, closing 1 October

Competed for on a national basis

Many are for overseas study

Prestigious national awards

www.nzvcc.ac.nz

Foundation for Research, Science & Technology/Tertiary Education Commission

Scholarships for PEOPLE

“Human Capital Development”

“Knowledge Economy”

“Capacity Building”

“Skills”

TIFs are administered by FRST/Research Office Masters Fellowship (including postgraduate diplomas) PhD Fellowship

Industry provides facilities, mentor etc

IN industry - exposing the student to realities of developing technology in a commercial environment

Available for science, engineering or technology research

Preference to NZ citizens or permanent residents

Technology in Industry Fellowships

TIF Education

Masters = $20,000 to student + $1,000 accommodation/travel, $5,000 to institution

PhD = $25,000 to student + $1,000 accommodation/travel, $5,000 to institution (x3)

At least 50% of time required in the business

Commercial focus required of project

www.frst.govt.nz

Technology in Industry Fellowships

Bright Futures Scholarships are administered by Tertiary Education Commission/Scholarships Office

Top Achiever Doctoral (PhD) Enterprise (3rd-4th year, Honours, Masters, PhD)

Institute provides facilities, mentor, etc

FOR industry - rewarding achievement of students, usually in conjunction with industry

Available to NZ citizens or permanent residents or Australian citizens

Bright Futures Scholarships

Top Achiever Doctoral Scholarship

Top achieving student (A to A+)

$25,000, domestic fees + $3,000 conference attendance for up to 3 years

At NZ or overseas university

Two rounds each year (closing April/May and December)

Bright Futures Scholarships

Bright Futures Scholarships

Enterprise Scholarship Excellent student (minimum B- grade)

Full-time or part-time study, min of 20% research component

50% funds from govt and 50% from enterprise

Monthly application rounds

Capped: $25,000 PhD

$20,000 Masters

$15,000 Hons, diploma or certificate

www.tec.govt.nz

Mathematics

Sciences - physical, chemical, biological, agricultural, environmental

Information, computer and communications

Applied sciences and technologies

Social sciences

Management, commerce, financial, marketing

Creative arts and humanities

Engineering - manufacturing, process, electronic

Law, tourism or hospitality

Architecture and building

Medical and health

Bright Futures Scholarships

Te Tipu Putaiao Fellowships

Support science, technology and engineering students to develop expertise and Maori knowledge research capability

Research proposals must demonstrate relevance and contribution to specified research themes.

Value:

• PhD $25,000 x 3 years + $12,500 expenses +fees

• MSc $20,000 x 2 years + $3,500 expenses + fees

Approximately 17 Fellowships available

www.frst.govt.nz

Closing dates

Enterprise Monthly 28th

Top Achiever Doctoral 12 December

Te Tipu Putaiao Maori To be confirmed

TIF At any time

Other awards …

Freemasons Scholarships University Scholarships for Hons,

Postgraduate Diploma, first year of Masters: $6,000 for one year

Postgraduate Scholarship for Masters thesis or PhD: $10,000 for one year

Awarded on academic merit and contribution to community

Both close 1 Octoberwww.freemasons.co.nz

Other awards …

National Centre for Research on Europe

Postgraduate scholarships and research awards for EU research – potentially any discipline

Tuition fees or research support

European Parliament Internship

Close 19 October

Contact NCRE

Other awards …

New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (Education NZ) For international students who meet the

eligibility criteria Limited number available to international

students already enrolled in New Zealand Living allowance $20,500 + full fees +

travel, health and thesis allowances Next round likely to be July 2008

www.newzealandeducated.com/scholarships

Other awards …

New Zealand Postgraduate Study Abroad Awards (Education NZ)

For domestic and international students for short term study or research overseas

Includes conferences if presenting a paper

Up to $10,000 depending on actual costs

Apply 1 May for second semester and 1 November for first semester

www.newzealandeducated.com/scholarships

Other awards …

Golden Key International Honour Society International and local chapter scholarships

for academic, leadership and service excellence Golden Key Graduate Scholar Award

(US$10,000) for use worldwide at accredited universities

Role in providing community service, leadership and networking opportunities for members

www.goldenkey.canterbury.ac.nz

Other awards …

Huge range of external postgraduate scholarships available:

Open to all disciplines/levels Specific criteria – disciplines, subjects,

gender, ethnicity, region, etc. For work related to research – summer

scholarships eg Health Research Council, Child Accident Prevention Foundation, Research Office scheme

Keep checking Scholarships Noticeboard and Latest News on the web for scholarships currently open for applications