New Zealand

Beasiswa ADB - Japan Scholarship Program 2007/2008
Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program
Funded by the Government of Japan
Qualified citizens of developing member countries of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), who intend to persue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields are invented to apply for scholarships under the Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program. Upon successful completion of the graduate program, the scholars are expected to return to their countries and contribute to its socioeconomic development. Scholar-ships are awarded for graduate studies at designated institutions in courses of study approved by ADB. The Program especially welcomes qualified women applicants who have limited financial means to obtain university education.
The Scholarships
Level of Education: postgraduate (diploma, masters, and doctorate degrees)
Duration: from 1 to 2 years
Coverage: tuition fees, books, subsistence and housing allowance, insurance, economy airfare, and research subsidy
Academic Institutions
1. Australia-National Centre for Development Studies/Australian National University, University of Melbourne, University of Sydney
2. China, People’s Republic of-University of Hong Kong
3. India-Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
4. Japan-International University of Japan, Nagoya University (Graduate School of International Development), Keio University (International Graduate Programs on Advanced Science and Technology), National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, Ritsumeikan University (Master in Economics), Saitama University (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering), University of Tokyo (Department of Civil Engineering, School of International Health, Institute of Environmental Studies, and Department of Urban Engineering)
5. New Zealand-University of Auckland
6. Pakistan-Lahore University of Management Sciences
7. Philippines-Asian Institute of Management, International Rice Research Institute/University of the Philippines in Los Banos
8. Singapore-National University of Singapore
9. Thailand-Asian Institute of Technology, Thammasat University
10. USA-East-West Center
Eligibility Requirements
Prospective applicants must:
1. be a citizen of an ADB developing member country
2. have at least 2 years work experience
3. have gained admission to an approved course in a designated institution
4. be proficient in oral and written English communication skills to be able to persue studies
5. be in good health
6. not more than 35 years old at the time of application. (Staff of ADB and the designated institutions and their close relatives are not eligible to apply)
Application Requirements
Applicants should obtain application forms from the designated institutions of their choice and submit the completed form and required documentation to the Institution. Applicants should indicate on the application form that they wish to be considered for an Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship. (ADB will select the scholars from among those admitted by the institutions. A separate application to ADB is not necessary) For further information, visit the ADB-JSP website. (www.adb.org/jsp)

[New Zealand] MForSc and PhD Scholarships in Forestry
The funds for these scholarships are provided from a trust fund established in 1975 from the subscriptions of shareholders of the former Hutt Timber Holdings Ltd, as a memorial to the late Mr Owen Browning who was prominent in the development of the New Zealand timber industry.
A number of scholarships are awarded each year to students undertaking an MForSc or PhD in the School of Forestry.
Value:
$3,000 per annum (MForSc)
$5,000 per annum (PhD)
Tenure:
1 year (MForSc)
2 years (PhD)
Applications to: The Scholarships Office

[New Zealand] Postgraduate Scholarship in Physics or Astronomy
This scholarship was established by the Department of Physics and Astronomy in 1994 following the retirement of Professor Brian Wybourne in 1991.
Students enrolling for MSc Part II or PhD in Physics or Astronomy and who apply for a University of Canterbury Doctoral or Masters scholarship, but are not successful, will automatically be considered for this award.
Value: varies
Tenure: 1 year
Applications to: no separate application is necessary
Closing date: no separate application is necessary
http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/Scholarships/regulations/wybourne.pdf

[New Zealand] G B Battersby-Trimble Scholarships in Computer Science, Closing date: 31 March
A generous gift was made to the University of Canterbury by the late Dr G B Battersby in 1987 to establish a trust fund “for the purpose of the advancement of learning in the computer field in New Zealand”. The income from the trust fund is added to an annual grant from Trimble Navigation N Z Ltd. The Trimble grant has been given in “recognition of the long service provided by the late Dr Battersby to the University and to the computing profession”.
A number of scholarships are available annually to students undertaking the final year of an Honours degree, Masters degree, or PhD at the University of Canterbury.
Applicants should be undertaking or proposing a research project which is likely to be of value to the advancement of computing in New Zealand.
Value:
$1,000 (Honours or Master’s)
$3,500 (Master’s thesis)
$4,000 (PhD)
Tenure: 1 year
Applications to: The Scholarships Office

PhD Scholarship: Growth Dynamics and Management of Braided Alluvial River Deltas in New Zealand (at Engineering)
The University of Canterbury, through the Natural Resources Engineering group in the Department of Civil Engineering, the Department of Geological Sciences, and the Otago Regional Council are looking for an enthusiastic research student to develop an understanding of the growth, dynamics and management of braided alluvial river deltas. The fellow will work with other researchers to 1) conduct field studies in the Shotover River, Clutha River/Mata-Au delta, and the Rees and Dart river deltas, 2) create a laboratory based physical model to simulate sediment transport within rivers and their deltas, and 3) develop and apply appropriate numerical models to understand short and long term impacts of natural processes, landuse change and sediment dynamics in the river deltas.
Eligibility
Candidate should have a strong interest and a suitable background in sediment transport, numerical modelling, physical modelling, and geomorphology.
Field work experience and GIS capabilities would be an advantage.
Good organisation and communication skills are important.
Value
NZ$22,000 tax-free per year (tuition costs will be covered by the project).
For three years
Funding is also available for conferences and misc. expenses.
Further Information: Send letter of interest, CV, and academic transcripts to Tom Cochrane.

[New Zealand] University of Canterbury Postgraduate Scholarships
The value of the UC Doctoral and Masters Scholarships, and of various other awards specifically linked to their value, will increase from 1 January 2007 for both new and existing scholars.
The major offerings are now as follows (all also include domestic tuition fees):
* Brownlie Scholarship, $26,000 per EFTS (to the top UC Doctoral Scholarship applicant).
* Roper Scholarship in Science, $25,500 per EFTS (to the top UC Doctoral Scholarship applicant from Science).
* Canterbury Scholarships, $25,000 per EFTS (to the next top 8 ranked UC Doctoral Scholarship applicants who are NZ citizens/permanent residents).
* International Doctoral Scholarships, $25,000 plus return airfares. A new, prestigious scholarship for international students, with an application process separate from the UC Doctoral Scholarships.
(International students can apply for both the University of Canterbury Doctoral Scholarship and the University of Canterbury International Doctoral Scholarship. Only one set of the supporting documentation is required if applications are made for both scholarships)
* UC Doctoral Scholarships, $20,000 per EFTS, open to all.
* UC Masters Scholarships, $10,000 per EFTS, open to all.
Scholarships linked to these values include the Targeted Doctoral Scholarships, Students with Disabilities Scholarships, Ngata Doctoral Scholarship, Commonwealth Scholarships from Developed Countries, Guardian Trust Masters Scholarship, F A Hayek Scholarship, Keith Laugesen Scholarship, New Zealand Federation of Graduate Women Doctoral and Masters Scholarships, and Orion Masters Energy Scholarship.
Separate scholarship progress reports will no longer be required for holders of doctoral scholarships. The continuation of funding will be contingent on satisfactory progress monitored through the PhD progress reports.
The required research component for the new Masters Scholarship has increased: “The scholarships are tenable only for the period in which the student is engaged solely on a single thesis, dissertation or research project or in creative work or performance or in which such thesis, dissertation, research project, creative work or performance comprises at least 0.75 EFTS in total.”
Website information: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/scholarships/index.shtml

PhD Scholarship: Growth Dynamics and Management of Braided Alluvial River Deltas in New Zealand (at Engineering)
The University of Canterbury, through the Natural Resources Engineering group in the Department of Civil Engineering, the Department of Geological Sciences, and the Otago Regional Council are looking for an enthusiastic research student to develop an understanding of the growth, dynamics and management of braided alluvial river deltas. The fellow will work with other researchers to 1) conduct field studies in the Shotover River, Clutha River/Mata-Au delta, and the Rees and Dart river deltas, 2) create a laboratory based physical model to simulate sediment transport within rivers and their deltas, and 3) develop and apply appropriate numerical models to understand short and long term impacts of natural processes, landuse change and sediment dynamics in the river deltas.
Eligibility
Candidate should have a strong interest and a suitable background in sediment transport, numerical modelling, physical modelling, and geomorphology.
Field work experience and GIS capabilities would be an advantage.
Good organisation and communication skills are important.
Value
NZ$22,000 tax-free per year (tuition costs will be covered by the project).
For three years
Funding is also available for conferences and misc. expenses.
Further Information: Send letter of interest, CV, and academic transcripts to tom.cochrane@canterbury.ac.nz (Tom Cochrane)

Scholarship from New Zealand
New Zealand universities
Most of the New Zealand universities offer scholarships to international students, however there are not many available and they are extremely competitive. Scholarships at these institutions should be applied for at the time of application.
AustraLearn Scholarship Program
AustraLearn awards more than $250,000 US per year to students who apply to study in New Zealand for a semester or a year through AustraLearn. These scholarships are not available for full-degree students.
www.newzealandeducated.com
This is an official Education New Zealand resource for students seeking information about studying in New Zealand.
www.ScholarshipsCanada.com
This site offers an extensive resource for Canadian students seeking scholarships.
Canadian Bureau of International Education (CBIE)
CBIE offers a range of scholarships and study grants to Canadian students to study overseas. Visit www.cbie.ca for further information.