2011年度新西兰发展奖学金

New Zealand Development Scholarships (NZDS) scheme offers the opportunity for eligible candidates from China to undertake postgraduate study at a New Zealand university. These scholarships aim to improve the capacity and governance abilities of officials in eight targeted western provinces and autonomous regions. In line with the geographical focus of NZAID’s other programmes in China, NZDS scholarships are available to candidates from: • Guizhou • Yunnan • Guangxi • Sichuan • Qinghai • Gansu • Xinjiang • Tibet Type, level and number of scholarships For the 2011 student intake NZAID is offering up to five (5) NZDS in the Open category (NZDS-Open) to eligible Chinese nationals. Scholarships are offered for study at the postgraduate level (i.e. Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters or Doctorates (PhD)) in New Zealand. Applications for PhD study will only be considered where particularly strong development relevance and alignment to China’s priority training needs are demonstrated. The New Zealand academic year begins in February and finishes in November-December. Scholarships for undergraduate degree level study are not offered.