Overview
The Fulbright-EQC Graduate Award in Natural Disaster Research is for a promising graduate student to undertake postgraduate study or research at a US university in the area of natural disaster research.
One highly prestigious and competitive award is offered each year to a graduate student who shows academic excellence, leadership potential and the ability to be a cultural ambassador for New Zealand. The award is granted for advanced academic study in the US.
Studying in the US is an opportunity to explore America, share your culture and make friends with students from around the world. The quality of teaching, facilities and resources is renowned world wide.
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must:
have at least a relevant four-year degree (or a three-year degree with honours), but not hold a doctoral degree at the time you take up your award. “Natural disaster research” is defined as research into the risks posed by natural disasters, the hazards they present, their impact, society's vulnerability, mitigation and management measures
be accepted into an American university approved by EQC and Fulbright New Zealand for studies related to natural disaster research. Acceptance does not need to be confirmed at the time of application
have a maximum of five years' experience working in the field
meet the citizenship requirements for this award:
Citizenship requirements
You are eligible to apply for this award if you:
are a New Zealand citizen
AND are not a permanent resident or citizen of the US
AND are not currently living in the US*
* Applicants outside New Zealand who are unable to attend an interview in person may be disadvantaged.
Preference for Fulbright awards is given to candidates who have not had extensive recent experience in the US.
Fulbright awards will not be granted for medical programmes which include any clinical activities involving direct patient care.
Entitlement
return airfare to the US
a one-off payment of US$25,000. The award will be reduced to US $15,000 if the recipient enrols in an academic programme of less than nine months duration
basic health and accident insurance up to US$100,000
support and enrichment seminars run by the Institute of International Education (IIE) throughout your stay in the US
The value of the Fulbright awards is not intended to fully fund your entire course of study. For this reason, you should be investigating additional funding from universities and private and government sources whilst you await the outcome of your Fulbright application. Fulbright students can often source additional funding through the US institution they attend.
We can assist you with identifying the right US university, your application and applying for financial support.
Award conditions
you must plan to be in the US for a minimum of six months
your award must be approved by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board in Washington DC
your award must be taken up in the American academic year following official confirmation of the award, and no earlier than July of that year
if selected for an award, you will be required to undertake a full medical examination
you must travel on a New Zealand passport, and US immigration documentation must be completed from within New Zealand
international travel will only be funded between New Zealand and the US
you may apply for academic training in the US for up to 18 months upon completion of your degree
you will be required to fulfill some EQC media requirements, both before departure for the US, during your study and on return to New Zealand
in keeping with US immigration requirements and the philosophy of the Fulbright Programme, you will be required to return to New Zealand for a minimum of two years before becoming eligible for permanent residency in the US
Fulbright orientation
It was Senator J William Fulbright's mission to build peace through the mutual understanding of cultures. Fulbright applicants and grantees are expected to understand and support this mission. To support this understanding, New Zealand grantees are required to attend a Fulbright orientation held each June in Wellington.
Application process
you must complete and submit an online application by the deadline
submit all support documents to us by the deadline
interviews will be held in Wellington on 10 & 11 September 2010. Fulbright New Zealand will pay the costs of travel to Wellington only for applicants residing in New Zealand
we will advise you of the outcome of your application by the end of October
For further information, contact our Programme Manager and Educational Adviser.
Fulbright New Zealand has Campus Advisers stationed on all major New Zealand campuses. Our Advisers are all Fulbright alumni who are available to discuss their exchange experiences with students and staff, as well as to give basic information about our awards.
Source: http://www.fulbright.org.nz/awards/nz-eqc.html
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
The Fulbright-EQC Graduate Award in Natural Disaster Research is for a promising graduate student to undertake postgraduate study or research at a US university in the area of natural disaster research.
One highly prestigious and competitive award is offered each year to a graduate student who shows academic excellence, leadership potential and the ability to be a cultural ambassador for New Zealand. The award is granted for advanced academic study in the US.
Studying in the US is an opportunity to explore America, share your culture and make friends with students from around the world. The quality of teaching, facilities and resources is renowned world wide.
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must:
have at least a relevant four-year degree (or a three-year degree with honours), but not hold a doctoral degree at the time you take up your award. “Natural disaster research” is defined as research into the risks posed by natural disasters, the hazards they present, their impact, society's vulnerability, mitigation and management measures
be accepted into an American university approved by EQC and Fulbright New Zealand for studies related to natural disaster research. Acceptance does not need to be confirmed at the time of application
have a maximum of five years' experience working in the field
meet the citizenship requirements for this award:
Citizenship requirements
You are eligible to apply for this award if you:
are a New Zealand citizen
AND are not a permanent resident or citizen of the US
AND are not currently living in the US*
* Applicants outside New Zealand who are unable to attend an interview in person may be disadvantaged.
Preference for Fulbright awards is given to candidates who have not had extensive recent experience in the US.
Fulbright awards will not be granted for medical programmes which include any clinical activities involving direct patient care.
Entitlement
return airfare to the US
a one-off payment of US$25,000. The award will be reduced to US $15,000 if the recipient enrols in an academic programme of less than nine months duration
basic health and accident insurance up to US$100,000
support and enrichment seminars run by the Institute of International Education (IIE) throughout your stay in the US
The value of the Fulbright awards is not intended to fully fund your entire course of study. For this reason, you should be investigating additional funding from universities and private and government sources whilst you await the outcome of your Fulbright application. Fulbright students can often source additional funding through the US institution they attend.
We can assist you with identifying the right US university, your application and applying for financial support.
Award conditions
you must plan to be in the US for a minimum of six months
your award must be approved by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board in Washington DC
your award must be taken up in the American academic year following official confirmation of the award, and no earlier than July of that year
if selected for an award, you will be required to undertake a full medical examination
you must travel on a New Zealand passport, and US immigration documentation must be completed from within New Zealand
international travel will only be funded between New Zealand and the US
you may apply for academic training in the US for up to 18 months upon completion of your degree
you will be required to fulfill some EQC media requirements, both before departure for the US, during your study and on return to New Zealand
in keeping with US immigration requirements and the philosophy of the Fulbright Programme, you will be required to return to New Zealand for a minimum of two years before becoming eligible for permanent residency in the US
Fulbright orientation
It was Senator J William Fulbright's mission to build peace through the mutual understanding of cultures. Fulbright applicants and grantees are expected to understand and support this mission. To support this understanding, New Zealand grantees are required to attend a Fulbright orientation held each June in Wellington.
Application process
you must complete and submit an online application by the deadline
submit all support documents to us by the deadline
interviews will be held in Wellington on 10 & 11 September 2010. Fulbright New Zealand will pay the costs of travel to Wellington only for applicants residing in New Zealand
we will advise you of the outcome of your application by the end of October
For further information, contact our Programme Manager and Educational Adviser.
Fulbright New Zealand has Campus Advisers stationed on all major New Zealand campuses. Our Advisers are all Fulbright alumni who are available to discuss their exchange experiences with students and staff, as well as to give basic information about our awards.
Source: http://www.fulbright.org.nz/awards/nz-eqc.html
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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