Thursday 26 January 2012

New Zealand-ASEAN Scholarship for Indonesian

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.

Eligibility: 
  • From the public or private sector; 
  • With a proposed field of study in support of sustainable economic development (as the core focus of the New Zealand Aid Programme), especially on agriculture, renewable energy (geothermal) and disaster risk management; 
  • Strong candidates from all areas will be considered, especially candidates who can demonstrate leadership qualities and potential for future leadership; 
  • Preferably be under 40 years of age at the time of application for Masters and under 45 years of age at the time of application for PhD; 
  • Those with work experience in a field relevant to their intended course of postgraduate study, and able to demonstrate a connection between their previous field of study and their intended field of postgraduate study; 
  • Applicants must also meet the general eligibility criteria outlined in the ASEAN Scholarships under Indonesia Country Portfolio. 

Targeted candidates:

  • Individuals from eastern Indonesia (West Nusa Tenggara, East Nusa Tenggara, Maluku, North Maluku, Papua and West Papua);
  • 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).
Important dates:
  • 11 April 2012: Applications due
  • August/September 2012: Short-listed candidates interviewed and IELTS tests administered, if required
  • October/November 2012: Successful candidates informed
  • January 2013: English language training commences
  • January 2013: Pre-departure briefing
For further information and to submit an application please contact PT Austraining Nusantara (PTAN), the managing service contractor for New Zealand-ASEAN Scholars Awards in Indonesia:

PT. Austraining Nusantara (PTAN)
PO BOX 1808
Jakarta Pusat 10018
Tel: 021 5292 0810
Fax: 021 5292 0818
Email: nzas.info@cbn.net.id

Source: http://www.nzembassy.com/indonesia/news/new-zealand-asean-scholars-awards-indonesia

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