Fulbright-Platinum Triangle Scholarship in Entrepreneurship
Closing date 1 August
(annually)
This award will not be offered in 2010
The Fulbright-Platinum Triangle Scholarship in Entrepreneurship
is for a talented New Zealander in a knowledge economy-related field to
complete a Master's degree at an American university and to gain professional
work experience in the US and in New Zealand.
One highly prestigious and competitive scholarship will be offered each
year to an emerging entrepreneur who shows academic excellence, leadership
potential and the ability to make a real contribution to the development
of New Zealand's knowledge economy, as well as be a cultural ambassador
for New Zealand. The scholarship is granted for advanced academic study
in the US.
Studying in the US is an opportunity to explore America, share your culture
and make friends with students from around the world. The quality of teaching,
facilities and resources is renowned worldwide.
Fulbright New Zealand Graduate Awards
Fulbright offers a range of graduate awards for New Zealanders, in different
fields of study:
You may only apply for one award, and should apply for the award most
relevant to your proposed field of study. Your application may, at
the discretion of Fulbright New Zealand, also be considered for another
of our graduate awards providing you meet the criteria of that award.
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must:
have at least a four-year degree (or a three-year degree with honours),
but not hold a doctoral degree at the time you take up your award
have a minimum of three years work experience in the proposed field
of study
have a realistic vision of how you will aid in the development of
New Zealand's knowledge economy. Implicit in this is an awareness that
you would be required to return to New Zealand on completion of your
degree
meet the citizenship requirements for this award:
Citizenship requirements
You are eligible to apply for this award if you:
are a New Zealand citizen
AND are not a permanent resident or citizen of the US
AND are not currently living in the US*
* Applicants outside New Zealand who are unable to attend an interview in person
may be disadvantaged.
Preference for Fulbright awards is given to candidates who have not had extensive
recent experience in the US.
Entitlement
return airfare to the US
cost of university attendance support (fees and living costs) of US$100,000
over two years of study
an internship component of up to nine months duration (three months
over the summer break between academic years, and six months on completion
of degree) valued at approximately US$10,000
assistance with access to employment or start up capital opportunities
upon return to New Zealand
basic health and accident insurance up to US$100,000
support and enrichment seminars run by the Institute of International
Education (IIE) throughout your stay in the US
The cost of obtaining a degree from a US university can be as much as
US$40,000 per year. The amount allocated for attendance support for this
premium award ensures that applicants will be able to choose from amongst
the finest academic institutions in the US.
We can assist you with identifying the right US university and your application.
Scholarship
conditions
your award must be approved by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship
Board in Washington DC
your award must be taken up in the American academic year following
official confirmation of the award, and no earlier than July of that
year
if selected for an award, you will be required to undertake a full
medical examination
you must travel on a New Zealand passport, and US immigration documentation
must be completed from within New Zealand
international travel will only be funded between New Zealand and the
US
should you not wish to form your own start up venture on your return
to New Zealand, you may be obliged to interview with the scholarship's
corporate partners, particularly those that provided internship training
you must fulfill your obligations under the internship component of
this programme
you will be required to fulfill some Fulbright and US Embassy media
requirements, both before departure for the US, during your study and
on return to New Zealand
in keeping with US immigration requirements and the philosophy of
Fulbright Programme, you will be required to return to New Zealand for
a minimum of two years before applying to reside in the US
Fulbright orientation
It was Senator J William Fulbright's mission to build peace through the mutual
understanding of cultures. Fulbright applicants and grantees are expected to
understand and support this mission. To support this understanding, New Zealand
grantees are required to attend a Fulbright orientation held each June in Wellington.
interviews will be held in Wellington on 15 September 2009. Fulbright
New Zealand will pay the costs of travel to Wellington only for applicants
residing in New Zealand
we will advise you of the outcome of your application by early October
You should begin by researching US business schools as soon as possible,
bearing in mind that the closing date for applications to many US business
schools is mid December.
You should plan to sit the GMAT or
GRE exams in mid October if you have
not already done so.
Application form and support documents
This award will not be offered in 2010. Please
apply for one of our other Graduate Awards.
Further information
FAQs
The Fulbright New Zealand Graduate Award FAQs document answers many common
questions about our awards:
Fulbright New Zealand has Campus Advisers
stationed on all major New Zealand campuses. Our Advisers are all Fulbright
alumni who are available to discuss their exchange experiences with students
and staff, as well as to give basic information about our awards.
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need to know about studying in the US.
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