New Zealand – ASEAN Scholarship Awards 2013: Calling for Applicants!
Open to eligible candidates from the public, private and civil society sectors.
The New Zealand-ASEAN Scholars Awards seek to empower individuals with the
knowledge, skills and qualifications to contribute to sustainable economic,
social and political development within ASEAN nations.
Background
The New Zealand-ASEAN Scholars Awards seek to make a substantial contribution to ASEAN’s
development by providing opportunities for postgraduate study (i.e. Postgraduate Diploma, Master’s
degree and doctorate/PhD) in New Zealand. The New Zealand-ASEAN Scholars Awards (NZ-AS) are
part of the New Zealand’s official development assistance to the ASEAN region. The Ministry of
Foreign Affairs and Trade, through the New Zealand Aid Programme, delivers this scholarships
scheme. Under the NZ-AS scheme, up to 170 scholarships are available to candidates from ASEAN
countries. From the total of 170, up to 50 scholarships per annum are available for Indonesian
applicants.
Themes
The NZ-AS offers fields of study in support of sustainable economic development, especially on
agriculture, renewable energy (Geothermal) and disaster risk management. Competitive candidates
should be able to demonstrate how their proposed course of study will contribute to Indonesia’s
development strategies and needs.
Targeted Candidates
The New Zealand Aid Programme welcomes applicants from Indonesia who demonstrate leadership
and academic excellence from public and private sector including, civil society, university lecturers,
development-focused organisations and charitable foundations. Priority will be given to applicants with
the following backgrounds:
1) Geographic Areas: Individuals from Eastern Indonesia (West Nusa Tenggara, East Nusa
Tenggara, Maluku, North Maluku, Papua and West Papua). Eastern Indonesia has been a
geographic area of focus under New Zealand’s bilateral programme in recognition of many
development challenges faced within these sub-regions compared to most other parts of the
archipelago. The New Zealand Aid Programme has had a longstanding association in Eastern
Indonesia and we believe it is important to continue that commitment through developing human
capital needs so the sub-region can progress and make the most of the opportunities that exist
in these provinces for development.
2) Government Ministries: Individuals prioritised who are from the Ministries of Agriculture,
Forestry, Mineral Resources and Energy, Marine Resources and Fisheries, (including relevant
research institutions under those Ministries); Environment; Tourism; Education, Foreign Affairs,
National Police, National Agency for Planning and Development and Ministry of Defence
(civilian officials).
Scholarships Benefits
Return air travel, full tuition fees, an establishment allowance upon arrival in New Zealand, and a living
allowance to cover day to day costs, medical and travel insurance.
Where you can study
Auckland University of Technology (AUT); Lincoln University ; Massey University; Unitec; University
of Auckland; University of Canterbury; University of Otago; Victoria University of Wellington and
University of Waikato.
General Eligibility Criteria
• be a citizen of Indonesia and have resided in Indonesia for at least two years at the time of
application;
• not have citizenship/permanent residence status for New Zealand, Australia or another
developed country1, and not be married or engaged to be married to a person who holds
citizenship or permanent residence status of New Zealand, Australian or another developed
country ;
• not hold or have held a New Zealand Government or Australia Government scholarship in the
preceding 24 months at the time of application
• preferably be under 40 years of age at the time of application for Masters and preferably be
under 45 years of age for PhD level;
• not be seeking support for a degree programme already commenced;
• not hold a qualification at a similar level or in a similar field of study at similar level [this means
holders of bachelor degrees should apply for Masters or PhD and a Masters graduates should
apply for PhD study];
• English Language requirements2: have a minimum IELTS (academic) results of 5.5 overall,
with no band less than 5.0 or a TOEFL score of more than 513 (result to be no older than 24
months at time of application and international test result preferred;
• be available to take up the scholarships in the calendar year for which the scholarship is
offered;
• hold a bachelor degree of strong academic merit that is relevant to the proposed post
graduate qualification, (note: New Zealand Aid Programme gives preference to those
candidates who hold a graduate degree from Indonesian institutions rather than from a
developed country);
• a minimum two years work experiences and be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to
Indonesia’s public sector and/or private sector and/or community sector (as relevant), and to
the development of Indonesia in general;
• satisfy the admission requirements of the New Zealand institution in which the degree
programme is to be undertaken (inc, English language criteria);
• satisfy New Zealand Government requirements for international student entry to New Zealand
(such as medical and character checks);
• Women candidates are encouraged to apply
Selection Criteria
Strong academic merit; demonstrated professional and personal leadership attributes; demonstrated
developmental benefits to Indonesia; consideration of balance between public and private/civil society
sectors, gender and geographical spread and fit with the objectives of the Indonesia-New Zealand
bilateral development cooperation programme.
A developed country is defined as a country not included on the OECD’s Development Assistance Committee’s
list of aid recipients
2 As a general guideline, most New Zealand education institutions require a minimum IELTS score of 6, 5 with no
band less than 6,0 for postgraduate level study. For the International TOEFL score required 575 with a TWE of 5;
or 250 on the computer-based test; or 90 on the internet-based test with a writing score of 20. Some postgraduate
qualifications may require a higher score.
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Application and Selection process
•
The NZ-AS applicants must indentify the desired university and course, and should assess
their likelihood of meeting the university’s entry requirements before submitting their
scholarships applications;
•
Applicants submit two applications completed in English (one original and one copy) to
PT. Austraining Nusantara. PhD candidates must also include evidence of correspondence
with a potential supervisor3. If a letter of offer has been received from the university, this
should also be submitted4;
•
Applications are assessed and a shortlist is drawn up for consideration by a selection
committee in Indonesia. Candidates might be contacted for an interview;
•
A final decision is made regarding selection of candidates;
•
Successful candidates are informed of the outcome and a formal letter is sent to those
selected for an NZ-AS scholarship.
Activity
Submission applications to PTAN, Jakarta
Short listed candidates , interview and IELTS test
administered (if required)
Final decision made on selection of candidates
Successful candidates informed and letter of offer sent out
Pre Departure Briefing
English Language Training Commence (for successful
candidates who need to take ELT)
Departure for NZ
Contact for further information
Managing Service Contractor for New Zealand ASEAN Scholar Awards in Indonesia:
PT. Austraining Nusantara (PTAN)
PO BOX 1808
JKP 10018
Tel: 021- 5292 0810
Fax: 021-5292 0818
Email: nzasinfo@cbn.net.id
Website: www.nzembassy.com/indonesia ; www.aid.govt.nz
Facebook: www.facebook.com/nzembassyindonesia
This correspondence evidence could be in email format.
Applicants from outside Eastern Indonesia suggested to attach a letter of offer from desired New Zealand
universities
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