ScholarshipsThe Reserve Bank of New Zealand offers two scholarships for students studying economics, finance and banking studies at a New Zealand University. They are the: Reserve Bank of New Zealand University ScholarshipsApplications close Wednesday 14 January 2009 The Reserve Bank of New Zealand offers two scholarships each year to students who are majoring in economics, finance or banking and who are entering their Honours, Masters or final year of PHD study. Students must have attained at least a B+ average. The value of each scholarship will be $10,000. This money will be paid fortnightly during the academic year. In addition to the ten thousand dollars, an offer of employment is provided at the completion of your qualification. We welcome applications from international students provided you are legally entitled to work in New Zealand. Once short listing has been completed, successful applicants will be asked to attend a half day interview process at the Bank in Wellington. This typically takes place at the end of January. Application forms are available in either Word or PDF format. For further information please contact: Karyn McDonald Māori and Pacific Islands’ ScholarshipApplications close Wednesday 28 January 2009 The Māori and Pacific Islands’ Scholarship in Economics, Finance and Banking Studies have been developed as part of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's Equal Employment Opportunities programme. The purpose of the Scholarship is to encourage Māori and Pacific Islands’ students to pursue studies in the field of economics, finance and banking studies. The Reserve Bank’s objective is to increase the number of Māori and Pacific Islands’ students with tertiary qualifications in economics, finance and banking studies to honours level, and thereby increase the numbers of these students employed in policy departments within the Bank. EligibilityThe scholarship is open to Māori and Pacific Islands’ university students who have completed economics, finance or banking studies at the 100 level (completed 1st year of university), who attained at least a B+ grade and who intend to continue studying to Honours level. Please note that students who are entering their first year of university are not eligible. Applicants must be studying full time at a New Zealand university. The scholarship will be continued for the original holder up to honours level (4th year) providing the holder continues to perform to the required standard. ValueThe scholarship is valued at $1,500 in the first year, increased to $2,500 in the second year and $3,500 in the final year of study. The successful applicant will be paired with a Reserve Bank staff member who will act as a mentor. The mentor will make contact regularly during the scholarship programme and can assist with research, advice and provide you with access to some of the resources we hold here at the Bank. EnrolmentEvidence of enrolment in a full time degree course and payment of fees will be required with the application. Scholarship application formIf you would like to apply for a scholarship, application forms are available in either Word or PDF format. For further information please contact: Karyn McDonald
|
