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 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 

Applying for scholarships - sources of information  Web: 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  $ per month for full time enrolment  $ 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 1 st or 2 nd 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  $ per month for full time enrolment  $ 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

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

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 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

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

 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

Closing dates  EnterpriseMonthly 28th  Top Achiever Doctoral12 December  Te Tipu Putaiao Maori To be confirmed  TIFAt 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 October

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

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

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

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