Applications are invited to apply for AUT doctoral
scholarships for study commencing in 2014. Each scholarship consists of an
annual stipend of NZ$25,000 plus tuition fees and student services levy for up
to three years and is currently valued at approximately NZ$95,000. Potential
applicants both New Zealand citizens and permanent residents and international
students can apply for these scholarships. Applicants must meet the admission
criteria for a doctoral programme, i.e. a relevant master’s degree or a
bachelor (honours) degree with first or second class (first division) honours.
The scholarship is tenable for up to three years. If a recipient has been
enrolled for more than six months at the time of application the
scholarship tenure will be reduced accordingly. The application
deadline is 15 October 2013.
scholarships for study commencing in 2014. Each scholarship consists of an
annual stipend of NZ$25,000 plus tuition fees and student services levy for up
to three years and is currently valued at approximately NZ$95,000. Potential
applicants both New Zealand citizens and permanent residents and international
students can apply for these scholarships. Applicants must meet the admission
criteria for a doctoral programme, i.e. a relevant master’s degree or a
bachelor (honours) degree with first or second class (first division) honours.
The scholarship is tenable for up to three years. If a recipient has been
enrolled for more than six months at the time of application the
scholarship tenure will be reduced accordingly. The application
deadline is 15 October 2013.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses offered by the
Auckland University of Technology.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing
doctoral degree level at Auckland University of Technology.
Scholarship Provider: Auckland University of Technology
Scholarship can be taken at: New Zealand
Auckland University of Technology.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing
doctoral degree level at Auckland University of Technology.
Scholarship Provider: Auckland University of Technology
Scholarship can be taken at: New Zealand
Eligibility: The scholarships are awarded on academic merit. Recipients of this
scholarship will have strong academic references plus an excellent
academic record and/or have demonstrated the potential for high
quality research. Previous study should include research methodology
papers and an independent research project, including the writing of a
report on that research.
-Applicants for the April round must be New Zealand citizens and permanent
residents and including Australian citizens; or International students
only if the entry degree to the PhD programme was obtained at AUT.
Applicants for the October round may be New Zealand citizens and permanent
residents; or International students.
-Applicants must meet the normal admission criteria to the doctoral programme,
including, minimally, second class (first division) honours or equivalent
as stated in the Academic Calendar. However, recipients of this scholarship
will normally have the equivalent of first class honours.
-The applicant’s proposed field of study must be one where the University can
offer supervision. It is advisable that applicants should contact
potential supervisors prior to application to confirm the availability of
supervision.
-Preference will be given to new applicants to a doctoral programme, including
those in provisional candidature at AUT.
scholarship will have strong academic references plus an excellent
academic record and/or have demonstrated the potential for high
quality research. Previous study should include research methodology
papers and an independent research project, including the writing of a
report on that research.
-Applicants for the April round must be New Zealand citizens and permanent
residents and including Australian citizens; or International students
only if the entry degree to the PhD programme was obtained at AUT.
Applicants for the October round may be New Zealand citizens and permanent
residents; or International students.
-Applicants must meet the normal admission criteria to the doctoral programme,
including, minimally, second class (first division) honours or equivalent
as stated in the Academic Calendar. However, recipients of this scholarship
will normally have the equivalent of first class honours.
-The applicant’s proposed field of study must be one where the University can
offer supervision. It is advisable that applicants should contact
potential supervisors prior to application to confirm the availability of
supervision.
-Preference will be given to new applicants to a doctoral programme, including
those in provisional candidature at AUT.
Scholarship Open for International Students: New Zealand citizens and permanent residents of New Zealand and
international students can apply for these scholarships.
international students can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Description: Potential applicants both New Zealand citizens and permanent residents
and international students are invited to apply for the October 2013 round of
the AUT Vice-Chancellor’s Doctoral Scholarships. These scholarships can be taken
up for study from January 2014. Each scholarship consists of an annual stipend
of NZ$25, 000 plus tuition fees and student services levy for up to three years
and is currently valued at approximately NZ$95, 000. AUT is New Zealand’s
newest and most innovative University and is rapidly developing its research
portfolio covering many subject areas. AUT’s research strengths are broad and
our PhD students are at the heart of our research culture. In order to attract
and to recognize highly achieving research students AUT provides Vice
Chancellor’s Doctoral Scholarships.
and international students are invited to apply for the October 2013 round of
the AUT Vice-Chancellor’s Doctoral Scholarships. These scholarships can be taken
up for study from January 2014. Each scholarship consists of an annual stipend
of NZ$25, 000 plus tuition fees and student services levy for up to three years
and is currently valued at approximately NZ$95, 000. AUT is New Zealand’s
newest and most innovative University and is rapidly developing its research
portfolio covering many subject areas. AUT’s research strengths are broad and
our PhD students are at the heart of our research culture. In order to attract
and to recognize highly achieving research students AUT provides Vice
Chancellor’s Doctoral Scholarships.
Duration of award(s): The scholarship is tenable for up to three years. If a recipient has
been enrolled for more than six months at the time of application the
scholarship tenure will be reduced accordingly.
been enrolled for more than six months at the time of application the
scholarship tenure will be reduced accordingly.
What does it cover? The scholarship covers the following:
-Annual payment of tuition fees (at the domestic rate) plus the Learner Service
Levy
-An annual stipend of NZ$25, 000 per year.
-Annual payment of tuition fees (at the domestic rate) plus the Learner Service
Levy
-An annual stipend of NZ$25, 000 per year.
Selection Criteria: Applications will be shortlisted by faculties who will nominate a
faculty shortlist. Recipients will be selected from the faculty
nominations by the AUT Scholarships Committee and confirmed by the Vice
Chancellor.
-Selection will be based on demonstrated excellence in the following:
-the applicant’s academic record (including prizes, awards and any
publications)
-the applicant’s research proposal
-the applicant’s research and/or professional background and any publication
record background
-the referees’ statements
-Preference will be given to applicants whose research area aligns with the
University’s strategic plan.
faculty shortlist. Recipients will be selected from the faculty
nominations by the AUT Scholarships Committee and confirmed by the Vice
Chancellor.
-Selection will be based on demonstrated excellence in the following:
-the applicant’s academic record (including prizes, awards and any
publications)
-the applicant’s research proposal
-the applicant’s research and/or professional background and any publication
record background
-the referees’ statements
-Preference will be given to applicants whose research area aligns with the
University’s strategic plan.
How to Apply: Applying for this scholarship and for the admission into the PhD programme there
are two separate processes at AUT. Therefore, if you have not already applied
for the PhD programme at AUT you must complete both steps of the combined
application process outlined below. If you are an existing PhD student or
already have an offer of place go directly to step 2.
(A) Apply for admission into the PhD programme at AUT: The holding of this
scholarship is conditional on acceptance into the AUT doctoral programme.
As the admissions process may take up to two months to complete it is important
prior to applying for this scholarship for:
-Domestic applicants to contact the postgraduate office of the faculty
with which you wish to conduct your research for information and advice on the
application for study process.
-International applicants to contact phdadmissions@aut.ac.nz for
advice regarding the admissions process for international students
(B) Apply for the Vice-Chancellor’s Doctoral Scholarship: It is strongly
advised that you apply for admission prior to applying for these scholarships.
If all your previous studies has been done at AUT, or you have already provided
correctly certified copies of your documents for admission, you may apply for
the scholarship by email using the email address you have provided to AUT
during the admission process.
-Download the Scholarship Regulations from the links below and familiarize
yourself with the eligibility criteria and the conditions of acceptance.
-Download and complete the Application Form
-Complete the two page statement outlining your proposed research in
conjunction with your supervisor. Please note this must be two pages only
(plus references). If a long document is provided you will be asked to rewrite
it.
-Provide your two academic referees with the reference statement
template. Referees will be required to submit a confidential report
directly to the Scholarships Office by the closing date. This may be by email
from a recognized institutional email account.
-Ask your proposed primary supervisor to provide a letter of support. If your
supervisor is also a referee they may provide only one statement
covering both purposes
-Provide a brief C.V. (maximum three A4 pages)
-Submit your completed application to the Scholarships Office. If you are an
existing AUT student you may apply by email from the email address you have in
the student record system ARION.
are two separate processes at AUT. Therefore, if you have not already applied
for the PhD programme at AUT you must complete both steps of the combined
application process outlined below. If you are an existing PhD student or
already have an offer of place go directly to step 2.
(A) Apply for admission into the PhD programme at AUT: The holding of this
scholarship is conditional on acceptance into the AUT doctoral programme.
As the admissions process may take up to two months to complete it is important
prior to applying for this scholarship for:
-Domestic applicants to contact the postgraduate office of the faculty
with which you wish to conduct your research for information and advice on the
application for study process.
-International applicants to contact phdadmissions@aut.ac.nz for
advice regarding the admissions process for international students
(B) Apply for the Vice-Chancellor’s Doctoral Scholarship: It is strongly
advised that you apply for admission prior to applying for these scholarships.
If all your previous studies has been done at AUT, or you have already provided
correctly certified copies of your documents for admission, you may apply for
the scholarship by email using the email address you have provided to AUT
during the admission process.
-Download the Scholarship Regulations from the links below and familiarize
yourself with the eligibility criteria and the conditions of acceptance.
-Download and complete the Application Form
-Complete the two page statement outlining your proposed research in
conjunction with your supervisor. Please note this must be two pages only
(plus references). If a long document is provided you will be asked to rewrite
it.
-Provide your two academic referees with the reference statement
template. Referees will be required to submit a confidential report
directly to the Scholarships Office by the closing date. This may be by email
from a recognized institutional email account.
-Ask your proposed primary supervisor to provide a letter of support. If your
supervisor is also a referee they may provide only one statement
covering both purposes
-Provide a brief C.V. (maximum three A4 pages)
-Submit your completed application to the Scholarships Office. If you are an
existing AUT student you may apply by email from the email address you have in
the student record system ARION.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 15 October 2013.
