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New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships 2019

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Eligibility

Masters and PhD applicants residing in India

Region

New Zealand

Award

Multiple awards

Deadline

Closed

About The Program

The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India in collaboration with New Zealand Foreign Affairs & Trade invites applications for the New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships 2019 from masters and PhD applicants residing in India. The scholarship provides the selected scholars with the opportunity to continue their education in New Zealand and receive multiple other benefits. 

EligibilityDeadline Date : Closed

An applicant must -  

  • Be residing in India.
  • Have completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the specified subject or related fields for admission to a Master’s or PhD programme respectively.
  • Be 18 years of age or above before the start of the fellowship.
  • Be proficient in the English language with a valid test score of IELTS/TOEFL/PTE.
Benefits

The following benefits will be received by the selected scholars: 

  • Full tuition fee waiver
  • A living allowance of NZD 491 per week
  • An establishment allowance of NZD 3000  (a one-time payment as a contribution towards the accommodation expenses, textbooks, study materials etc.) 
  • Medical and travel insurance
  • Travel expenses to and from the scholar’s home country (This constitutes travel from the scholar’s home country at the commencement of the scholarship, and for the return to scholar’s home country at the end of scholarship). 

Note: The scholarships are offered for the shortest duration needed by the scholar to complete the academic programme.

  • Home leave or reunion travel for selective scholars
  • Assistance with research & thesis expenditure for most of the PG research students

Note: The Government of India does not provide any financial assistance to the selected scholars.

Documents

The following documents will be required for the application procedure: 

  • Applicant's photograph and signature
  • IELTS/TOEFL score card 
  • Academic transcripts and certificates 
  • Letter of reference 
  • The proposed plan of study, in not more than 500 words
  • Publication (if required) 
  • Any other relevant documentation 
How can you apply?

Follow the steps to apply: 

Step 1: Click here to start the application.
Step 2: Fill in the application form with the required details 
Step 3: Attach the necessary documents
Step 4: Submit the application form. 

Note: The nominating agency for Indian students is MHRD. After the students have submitted their applications, the MHRD will nominate only two candidates for the scholarship. 

Selection Criteria

The students are selected after considering the following attributes -

  • Academic merit
  • Commitment towards the social and economic development of the country
  • Selection of courses should align with the recommended subjects
Terms and Conditions
  • Study plan quality for the Master's applicants is as follows:
    • The extent to which proposed course or institution the applicants has chosen to study has been well researched (including specific options and dissertation topics) and presented.
    • The clarity of presentation
  • Study plan quality for the PhD applicants is as follows: 
    • The extent to which the study programme has been well researched and thought of, including the identification of appropriate institution and also the supervisor.
    • The degree of innovation
    • Likely impact
    • The clarity of presentation
    • The relevance to the field
    • Feasibility

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Contact Details

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, New Zealand,
195 Lambton Quay, Private Bag 18 901
Wellington 6160, New Zealand

Phone: +64 4 439 8000
Email: enquiries@mfat.govt.nz

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