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University of Canterbury. Postgraduate 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

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  1. University of Canterbury Postgraduate Scholarships for 2008

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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!

  6. Awards for postgraduate study • University of Canterbury • New Zealand Vice-Chancellors’ Committee • Foundation for Research, Science and Technology/Tertiary Education Commission • Other organisations

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. Other UoC postgraduate scholarships • Over 30 different awards available • Most close 1 November • Wide range of subjects

  16. 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

  17. Foundation for Research, Science & Technology/Tertiary Education Commission Scholarships for PEOPLE “Human Capital Development” “Knowledge Economy” “Capacity Building” “Skills”

  18. Technology in Industry Fellowships • 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

  19. 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

  20. Bright Futures Scholarships • 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

  21. 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)

  22. 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

  23. Bright Futures Scholarships • 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

  24. 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

  25. Closing dates • Enterprise Monthly 28th • Top Achiever Doctoral 12 December • Te Tipu Putaiao Maori To be confirmed • TIF At any time

  26. 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 October www.freemasons.co.nz

  27. 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

  28. 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

  29. 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

  30. 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

  31. 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

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