New Zealand
Development Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in New Zealand
Applications
are invited from nationals of Kenya to undertake full-time postgraduate studies
(for Postgraduate Certificates, Diplomas or Masters Degrees) at Universities in
New Zealand commencing in early 2015, funded by the New Zealand Government.
The NZDS
scheme aims to strengthen sustainable economic development in Africa by
contributing to human resource development particularly: agriculture development
and renewable energy
The New
Zealand Scholarships Application form and further details can be found at http://www.aid.govt.nz/fundingand-contracts/scholarships/eligible-countries/africa
Please
complete 2 New Zealand Scholarship application forms and post them to the New
Zealand education institution of the applicant’s choice.
It is
recommended that you apply before 30 April 2014. Attach copies of current
curriculum vitae, notarised/certified copies of university certificates,
transcripts, 2 academic reference letters and one work reference letter,
together with each application.
All
application forms must be completed in English and failure to do so will lead
to automatic disqualification and supporting documents must be translated into English
by an accredited translator.
A 500 word
statement summary in English stating reasons for wishing to undertake
postgraduate training in New Zealand and how the postgraduate training being
sought will benefit your country must also be provided.
Any queries
should be referred in the first instance to the New Zealand Aid Programme
Manager:
New Zealand
High Commission
Private Bag
X27
Brooklyn
Square Pretoria,
0075, RSA
Email: enquiries@nzhc.co.za
Applications
received by each New Zealand education institution by the published close-off
dates will be assessed by the New Zealand Government and short listed
candidates may be required to undergo a telephone interview.
All
candidates will be informed of the outcome of their application by October
2014. If offered a New Zealand Development Scholarship, travel to New Zealand
is subject to a visa being issued by Immigration New Zealand.