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Following are scholarship sources for international students who are studying at AUT and for domestic students who want to study overseas.
ALA Scholarships are prestigious awards offered to high achievers from the Asia-Pacific region each year to undertake postgraduate study (masters- or doctoral-level) and a leadership development programme in Australia.
Awards are open to all fields of study, although study programmes relating to the priority themes of shared regional interest - international trade, pandemics, security and climate change - are encouraged.
Amount awarded: A$130,000 for masters degrees; A$250,000 for doctorate programmes; plus and other benefits.
Visit the Australian Leadership Award website.
The Embassy of Japan in New Zealand
The Japanese Embassy has announced the following fellowship/scholarship programmes:
Taiwan Foundation for Democracy - International Visiting Fellowship
International Visiting Fellows may reside in Taiwan to complete an independent research or study project for anywhere between several weeks to 1 year, depending on the nature of the tasks involved. This fellowship is designed for practitioners devoted to the promotion and building of democracy and human rights.
Applications for the International Visiting Fellowship will be reviewed on a rolling basis. However, applications must be submitted at least 2 months before the proposed beginning of the fellowship.
You can get more information and an application form from the Scholarships Office.
The purpose of NZAID’s scholarships schemes is to enhance the skills, training and knowledge of selected individuals and thereby build capacity to contribute to the sustainable development of key areas in their home country.
Amount awarded: various
Closing date: various
Visit the NZAID website.
New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships
Funded by the New Zealand Government and administered by Education New Zealand, the New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships offer a significant educational opportunity. The scholarships provide financial support for students from designated countries undertaking doctoral degrees by research in New Zealand universities. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit. Applications close on 15th July each year.
Visit the New Zealand Educated website.
Domestic students who want to study overseas
Australian Leadership Award ScholarshipALA Scholarships are prestigious awards offered to high achievers from the Asia-Pacific region each year to undertake postgraduate study (masters- or doctoral-level) and a leadership development programme in Australia.
Awards are open to all fields of study, although study programmes relating to the priority themes of shared regional interest - international trade, pandemics, security and climate change - are encouraged.
Amount awarded: A$130,000 for masters degrees; A$250,000 for doctorate programmes; plus and other benefits.
Visit the Australian Leadership Award website.
The Embassy of Japan in New Zealand
The Japanese Embassy has announced the following fellowship/scholarship programmes:
- 2010 Invitation Programme for future business counterparts from New Zealand
- ENESYS Programme Applications for the Training Programme for Students Studying Japanese
The Ministry of Education, Science, Sports and Culture (Monbukagakusho) of the Government of Japan offers scholarships to foreign students who wish to study at Japanese universities.
- Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho:MEXT) Scholarships
Taiwan Foundation for Democracy - International Visiting Fellowship
International Visiting Fellows may reside in Taiwan to complete an independent research or study project for anywhere between several weeks to 1 year, depending on the nature of the tasks involved. This fellowship is designed for practitioners devoted to the promotion and building of democracy and human rights.
Applications for the International Visiting Fellowship will be reviewed on a rolling basis. However, applications must be submitted at least 2 months before the proposed beginning of the fellowship.
You can get more information and an application form from the Scholarships Office.
International students who want to study at AUT
New Zealand's International Aid and Development Agency ScholarshipsThe purpose of NZAID’s scholarships schemes is to enhance the skills, training and knowledge of selected individuals and thereby build capacity to contribute to the sustainable development of key areas in their home country.
Amount awarded: various
Closing date: various
Visit the NZAID website.
New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships
Funded by the New Zealand Government and administered by Education New Zealand, the New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships offer a significant educational opportunity. The scholarships provide financial support for students from designated countries undertaking doctoral degrees by research in New Zealand universities. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit. Applications close on 15th July each year.
Visit the New Zealand Educated website.
Last updated: 19 Feb 2010 5:15pm