New Zealand is fast emerging as the first choice for foreign students willing to go for higher studies. The educational institutions in the country are highly regarded the world over for their excellence in imparting quality education. A range of opportunities in higher education makes the country an important destination for those willing to pursue higher education. Moreover, the people of the country are well traveled and it is the reason why they accept people from different culture with great hospitality.
The country has a progressive education system with excellent facilities on offer. There are support services available for international students. A range of academic, professional, and vocational courses is available to students. New Zealand, at present, has more than 20000 international students pursuing different courses at different levels. In fact, the institutions in the country are known for producing top-notch professionals.
New Zealand, an established democracy, provides an attractive and conducive study atmosphere. There are a number of government-funded institutions in the country that provide both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Needless to say, the quality of education in the country is world-class.
A number of dynamic and world-class educators are available across the institutions in the country. Students pursuing higher education in the country have a wide range of educational resources and technologies at their disposal. A personalized approach to learning is another reason why New Zealand is a favorite among the students. It can be mentioned here that campuses in the country are highly cosmopolitan in nature with the presence of students from all corners of the world.
To sum up, students willing to go for higher studies in the country can be assured of getting qualifications of a reliable value and a standard that can be easily compared to qualifications achieved in world’s leading educational institutions.
In order to aid the students who are planning to study in New Zealand, here are some links, which are mentioned below. These links will help a student understand New Zealand better and also know more about the colleges and universities in New Zealand
Doctoral Scholarships at AGMARDT-New Zealand
AGMARDT announces its continuing interest in supporting doctoral research within the agricultural, pastoral, horticultural and forestry industries in New Zealand in line with its strategic aims to develop capabilities in research and training as part of the process of gaining greater expertise in the food and agribusiness sectors.
Up to six, three-year, full-time study scholarships are available per annum to outstanding students to develop research skills and interest in a career in agriculture.
Scholarship Funding:
The scholarship stipend is currently $25,000 per annum, with a contribution towards fees of up to $4,500 per annum. A start-up payment of $2,000 for project consumables applies to the first year of study only and is allocated to the Department for the scholar's project. The scholarship may be tenable with another scholarship, bursary or award where the total value of the awards does not exceed $30,000 per annum in accordance with the AGMARDT Doctoral Scholarship Regulations. The scholar may also apply for reimbursement of up to $500 of thesis publication costs on completion of the degree.
Overseas Conference Funding: An amount of up to $3,000 towards the costs of attending one relevant overseas conference may be applied for by the scholar during the tenure of the scholarship.
Eligibility and Conditions:
Full details on eligibility and conditions, including the following, are set out in the AGMARDT Doctoral Scholarship Regulations:
Recipients of the scholarships are required to engage in full-time study at a New Zealand university.
The tenure is for a maximum of thirty-six months.
Awards are made only to persons who are eligible for employment in New Zealand.
Students who are already enrolled for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy are ineligible to apply.
Source of Info: http://www.agmardt.org.nz/page.php?pageID=5
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(NZIDRS) are a significant educational opportunity.
World Class Opportunity New Zealand institutions provide the opportunity to study under internationally recognised academics and researchers in a wide range of disciplines. Qualifications attained from a New Zealand university rank with the best internationally. New Zealand degrees have a reputation globally for being practical, modern and desirable. In some niche areas, such as biotechnology, forensic science and marine engineering, New Zealand degrees are acknowledged as world-leading. Students educated in the New Zealand education environment are earning a reputation as a new breed of innovative thinkers and are enjoying success the world over.
Entitlements under the New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships are as follows:
Full tuition fees for three (3) years of full-time doctoral study
NZ$18,000 per annum living allowance (NZ$1500 per month)
Up to NZ$600 per annum health insurance allowance
NZ$2000 (across 3 year tenure) travel allowance. This is intended to be used for conference attendance and field research
NZ$800 (across 3 year tenure) book and thesis allowance
NZ$500 One-off establishment allowance. Only to be paid to those students who are travelling to NZ specifically to take up the NZIDRS. No student already located in NZ is eligible to receive this amount
Additional funds are not available to support accompanying dependants
Please note :
The New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS) are open to all International Students meeting the eligibility criteria.
Prospective candidates are advised to start corresponding with academics in the relevant departments of New Zealand universities regarding the availability of appropriate supervision well in advance of submitting their application papers. Evidence that supervision is available is required as a part of the NZIDRS application process. Please see the 'NZIDRS Terms & Conditions' for further information.
History or background of award For the purpose of encouraging postgraduate research, one objective being to build up strong research schools at the University, Victoria offers PhD scholarships to those about to commence their doctoral studies. These scholarships are awarded on academic merit and are open to New Zealand and international students in any discipline.
Purpose of award These Scholarships are intended to encourage doctoral study at Victoria University of Wellington.
Selection criteria The Scholarships are open to graduates of any university within or outside of New Zealand who intend to enrol either for PhD. In exceptional cases, applications may be considered from students seeking scholarship support for a PhD degree for which they are already enrolled at VUW. In such cases applicants are required to provide detailed evidence of their exceptional circumstances which must be accompanied by clear support from their supervisor.
Number of awards offered Approx 35 for PhD study
Value Doctoral degree: $20,000 each year
Domestic tuition fees
$500 thesis allowance
Tenure of award Scholarships will normally be tenable for three years. For a student who has already been enrolled for a PhD at VUW for more than 12 months at the time when the offer of a Scholarship is made to him/her, the maximum length of tenure of the Scholarship will be reduced at the discretion of the Academic Board.
How do students apply? Applications should be sent to:
Scholarships Office
Office of Research and Post Graduate Study
10 KelburnParade VictoriaUniversity of Wellington PO Box 600 Wellington, New Zealand
Details of Targeted Scholarship areas are set out below under 'Other Information' and are also included in the application package.
* Applicants should include with their application an outline of their proposed programme of research and should also ask two referees to send, direct to the Scholarships Officer, a confidential report on the suitability of the proposed programme and the ability of the applicant to carry out this particular programme and/or a programme of advanced research in general.
* Applicants should also contact the relevant VUW department/school as soon as possible to confirm the suitability of the proposed programme of research and the availability of adequate supervision.
* Applicants, other than those who have completed all their study at VUW, must include a certified copy of those academic records from other institutions with this application. The academic record of the year of application will be obtained, where applicable, by VUW.
Decision makers The University Scholarships Committee, a sub-committee of the University Research Council
How and when do students learn of the decision? First offers of Victoria Phd Scholarships will be made in August and late December of the year of application. Because some applicants may in the event decline the offer of a Scholarship with the result that further offers have to be made, it is possible that some applicants will not be finally notified of the success or otherwise of their applications until as late as the end of February of the following year.
What conditions are attached to acceptance of this award? Scholarship recipients shall be required to devote themselves full-time to their programme of research during the tenure of the scholarship and may not hold a position of emolument without the approval of the University Scholarships Committee. Approval may be given for scholarship recipients to undertake paid employment (usually tutoring) for up to a maximum of 600 hours in any one calendar year. All requests to undertake part-time employment must be supported in writing by the supervisor.
Once the period of tenure of a scholarship has commenced, the University Scholarships Committee may, at its sole discretion, grant a scholarship recipient a deferment of their scholarship for a period not exceeding one year. In most cases such a deferment will coincide with a formal suspension from their PhD enrolment.
A scholarship shall be terminated if a scholarship recipient ceases to resume the aforesaid programme of research within one month of the last day of the period of the deferment.
Additional information Applicants who are permanent residents of New Zealand, Australia, France or Germany will, in addition to the scholarship emolument, be provided with the full cost of their tuition fees. Overseas doctoral students, will also be eligible for domestic tuition fees.
Applicants, other than those who have completed all of their study at Victoria, must include a certified copy of their academic record from other institutions with this application. Applicants whose degree has been conferred at any university other than a New ZealandUniversity will be considered in two categories:
Category 1 - applicants from the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Germany or Australia must supply an original or certified copy of their university transcript.
Category 2 - applicants from any other country must have their transcript verified and assessed with a course by course evaluation by one of the below educational evaluators:
Educational Credential Evaluators
National Recognition Information Centre [UK]
Who else has information about this award? The University Scholarships Office.
For guidelines, application forms and more information about this award contact:
The Scholarships Officer
Victoria University of Wellington
PO Box 600
Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure the above information is current and correct. However, applicants should contact the appropriate administering body before making an application, as details do change frequently
Study and Scholarships Info in New Zealand
What opportunities are there for study in New Zealand?
So you’re interested in coming to study in New Zealand? If you do, you won’t be alone! Over the last few years we’ve had a steadily increasing number of international students seeking education in New Zealand.
You can find a list of all our universities. It’s easy to compare what they offer you. Remember to look at the international students section – they all have one.
You’ll find many lists of English language schools on the Internet. Our links provide four comprehensive lists:
English language schools by type. There are two headings for English language schools - tertiary English language and private providers of English language.
To find out more take a tourof our regional study opportunities and click on the different regions of New Zealand. Each one will tell you something about the area and the study opportunities there.
Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students
The Ministry of Education operates a Code of Practice that provides a framework for looking after international students. It covers pastoral care, accommodation and provision of information
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