Overview
The New Zealand Development Scholarships (NZDS) scheme offers the opportunity for eligible candidates from China to undertake postgraduate study at a New Zealand university. These scholarships aim to improve the capacity and governance abilities of officials in eight targeted western provinces and autonomous regions.
In line with the geographical focus of NZAID’s other programmes in China, NZDS scholarships are available to candidates from:
• Guizhou
• Yunnan
• Guangxi
• Sichuan
• Qinghai
• Gansu
• Xinjiang
• Tibet
Type, level and number of scholarships
For the 2011 student intake NZAID is offering up to five (5) NZDS in the Open category (NZDS-Open) to eligible Chinese nationals. Scholarships are offered for study at the postgraduate level (i.e. Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters or Doctorates (PhD)) in New Zealand. Applications for PhD study will only be considered where particularly strong development relevance and alignment to China’s priority training needs are demonstrated. The New Zealand academic year begins in February and finishes in November-December. Scholarships for undergraduate degree level study are not offered.
Priority sectors
New Zealand Development Scholarships will be awarded in areas agreed with the Government of China as being priority human resources development needs.
The priority sector for 2011 is Sustainable Rural Livelihoods, including, but not limited to:
• Agricultural sciences; agricultural economics; agricultural trade
• Veterinary science related to rural development; other applied sciences or technology related to rural development
• Biosecurity, quarantine, sanitary and phytosanitary standards, plant and animal health
• Food safety, food quality and food technology
• Rural health services; environmental health; sanitation and waste management
• Rural basic education
• Community development
• Environmental science; environmental studies; sustainable management of natural resources
• Tourism management, eco-tourism
• Small business development
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must meet the following NZDS eligibility criteria before their application will be considered against the selection criteria, including China specific criteria.
Applicants must:
• be a Chinese citizen (i.e. permanent residents are not eligible to apply);
• be residing in China, preferably for at least two years prior to application (please also refer to China specific criteria);
• not have or be seeking citizenship or permanent residence status of New Zealand, Australia or another developed country1;
• not be married or engaged to be married to a person who holds, or who is eligible to hold, citizenship or permanent residence status of New Zealand, Australia or another developed country;
• be applying to commence a new qualification and not be seeking funding for one already commenced in New Zealand or another country;
• not have completed, or nearly completed, a qualification at a similar level (i.e. applicants must apply for a higher level qualification than any previously attained), unless strong developmental relevance is demonstrated;
• satisfy the admission requirements of the New Zealand education institution at which the qualification is to be undertaken, including English language criteria;
• have worked for two years in their home country since completing their highest qualification gained to date (please also refer to China specific criteria);
• be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to the development of China; and
• be able to take up the scholarship in the academic year for which it is offered.
In order for the application to be considered applicants must:
• complete one original NZDS application form;
• attach to the application form an original or certified copy of each document necessary to substantiate educational qualifications;
• ensure all the relevant documents, including original results notification from a current IELTS or TOEFL exam result, have been included. It is mandatory for candidates to provide original results from an IELTS or TOEFL exam as a pre-condition of placement;
• attach to the application form three references, of which at least one must be from an academic supervisor and one from an employer;
• indicate the level and field of study required;
• ensure the relevant section of the application form has been signed and stamped by the applicant’s employer; and
• forward the completed original application form and all relevant documentation, plus one photocopy of the completed application form and all relevant documentation, to NZAID (via MOFCOM).
It is important that all requested attachments are included. All applications must be in English, with certified true copies of official English translations where applicable.
Further information can be found at China PDF 68kb
Contact for further information
Further information about the NZDS scholarships and processes can be found at http://www.nzaid.govt.nz/scholarships/nzds.html
The following staff at the New Zealand Embassy in Beijing are also able to provide further information on the NZDS scheme:
Alexandra Pierard
New Zealand Embassy Second Secretary/NZAID Manager
Tel: 8532-7024
Fax: 6532 4317
alexandra.pierard@mfat.govt.nz
Michelle Lu
New Zealand Embassy NZAID Officer
Tel: 8532 7037
Fax: 6532 3424
michelle.lu@mft.net.nz
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce NZDS contact points are:
Department of International Trade and Economic Affairs
Tel: 65197248 65197212
Fax: 65197903
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
The New Zealand Development Scholarships (NZDS) scheme offers the opportunity for eligible candidates from China to undertake postgraduate study at a New Zealand university. These scholarships aim to improve the capacity and governance abilities of officials in eight targeted western provinces and autonomous regions.
In line with the geographical focus of NZAID’s other programmes in China, NZDS scholarships are available to candidates from:
• Guizhou
• Yunnan
• Guangxi
• Sichuan
• Qinghai
• Gansu
• Xinjiang
• Tibet
Type, level and number of scholarships
For the 2011 student intake NZAID is offering up to five (5) NZDS in the Open category (NZDS-Open) to eligible Chinese nationals. Scholarships are offered for study at the postgraduate level (i.e. Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters or Doctorates (PhD)) in New Zealand. Applications for PhD study will only be considered where particularly strong development relevance and alignment to China’s priority training needs are demonstrated. The New Zealand academic year begins in February and finishes in November-December. Scholarships for undergraduate degree level study are not offered.
Priority sectors
New Zealand Development Scholarships will be awarded in areas agreed with the Government of China as being priority human resources development needs.
The priority sector for 2011 is Sustainable Rural Livelihoods, including, but not limited to:
• Agricultural sciences; agricultural economics; agricultural trade
• Veterinary science related to rural development; other applied sciences or technology related to rural development
• Biosecurity, quarantine, sanitary and phytosanitary standards, plant and animal health
• Food safety, food quality and food technology
• Rural health services; environmental health; sanitation and waste management
• Rural basic education
• Community development
• Environmental science; environmental studies; sustainable management of natural resources
• Tourism management, eco-tourism
• Small business development
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must meet the following NZDS eligibility criteria before their application will be considered against the selection criteria, including China specific criteria.
Applicants must:
• be a Chinese citizen (i.e. permanent residents are not eligible to apply);
• be residing in China, preferably for at least two years prior to application (please also refer to China specific criteria);
• not have or be seeking citizenship or permanent residence status of New Zealand, Australia or another developed country1;
• not be married or engaged to be married to a person who holds, or who is eligible to hold, citizenship or permanent residence status of New Zealand, Australia or another developed country;
• be applying to commence a new qualification and not be seeking funding for one already commenced in New Zealand or another country;
• not have completed, or nearly completed, a qualification at a similar level (i.e. applicants must apply for a higher level qualification than any previously attained), unless strong developmental relevance is demonstrated;
• satisfy the admission requirements of the New Zealand education institution at which the qualification is to be undertaken, including English language criteria;
• have worked for two years in their home country since completing their highest qualification gained to date (please also refer to China specific criteria);
• be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to the development of China; and
• be able to take up the scholarship in the academic year for which it is offered.
In order for the application to be considered applicants must:
• complete one original NZDS application form;
• attach to the application form an original or certified copy of each document necessary to substantiate educational qualifications;
• ensure all the relevant documents, including original results notification from a current IELTS or TOEFL exam result, have been included. It is mandatory for candidates to provide original results from an IELTS or TOEFL exam as a pre-condition of placement;
• attach to the application form three references, of which at least one must be from an academic supervisor and one from an employer;
• indicate the level and field of study required;
• ensure the relevant section of the application form has been signed and stamped by the applicant’s employer; and
• forward the completed original application form and all relevant documentation, plus one photocopy of the completed application form and all relevant documentation, to NZAID (via MOFCOM).
It is important that all requested attachments are included. All applications must be in English, with certified true copies of official English translations where applicable.
Further information can be found at China PDF 68kb
Contact for further information
Further information about the NZDS scholarships and processes can be found at http://www.nzaid.govt.nz/scholarships/nzds.html
The following staff at the New Zealand Embassy in Beijing are also able to provide further information on the NZDS scheme:
Alexandra Pierard
New Zealand Embassy Second Secretary/NZAID Manager
Tel: 8532-7024
Fax: 6532 4317
alexandra.pierard@mfat.govt.nz
Michelle Lu
New Zealand Embassy NZAID Officer
Tel: 8532 7037
Fax: 6532 3424
michelle.lu@mft.net.nz
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce NZDS contact points are:
Department of International Trade and Economic Affairs
Tel: 65197248 65197212
Fax: 65197903
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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