2019 new zealand asean scholar awards

The New Zealand ASEAN Scholar Awards are a prestigious scholarship program that provides full scholarships to students from ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries to pursue postgraduate studies in New Zealand. Here are the details of the 2019 New Zealand ASEAN Scholar Awards:

Eligibility Criteria:

• Be a citizen of an ASEAN country (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, or Vietnam)
• Be aged 18 years or older
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent)
• Have a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification
• Meet the English language requirements (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent)
• Not be a citizen of New Zealand or Australia
• Not have previously studied in New Zealand

Scholarship Benefits:

• Full tuition fees for a postgraduate degree (master's or doctoral) at a New Zealand university
• Living allowance of NZD $25,000 per year
• Travel allowance of NZD $2,000
• Health insurance
• Return airfare to New Zealand

Fields of Study:

• The scholarship is open to students pursuing postgraduate studies in any field, including but not limited to:
  • Business and management
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Environmental science
  • Health sciences
  • Humanities
  • Law
  • Science
  • Social sciences

Application Process:

• Applications for the 2019 New Zealand ASEAN Scholar Awards opened on March 1, 2019, and closed on May 31, 2019.
• Applicants were required to submit their applications online through the New Zealand Government's website.
• The selection process was based on academic merit, research proposal, and personal statement.

Selection Criteria:

• Academic achievement and potential
• Research proposal and its relevance to New Zealand and ASEAN
• Personal statement and motivation for studying in New Zealand
• English language proficiency
• Recommendation letters

Timeline:

• Applications opened: March 1, 2019
• Applications closed: May 31, 2019
• Selection results announced: August 2019
• Scholarship commencement: February 2020

Contact Information:

• New Zealand Government's website: www.studyinnewzealand.govt.nz
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +64 4 439 8000

Note: The information provided is based on the 2019 scholarship program and may be subject to change for future years.