The Ministry of Education, Human Resource Development & Labour hereby informs of the call for applicants for the New Zealand Development Scholarships (NZDS) to suitably qualified Saint Lucians interested in pursuing Graduate and Postgraduate programmes commencing 2016.

Preference will be given to candidates interested in undertaking studies in the areas listed below who demonstrate strong academic ability, leadership qualities, and a commitment to the development of their country.

Agriculture development;
Renewable energy; or
Disaster risk management.

For more detailed information on programmes available under the disciplines offered, please visit https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/aid-and-development/scholarships/who-can-apply-for-a-scholarship/caribbean-scholarships-commonwealth-countries/. New Zealand Development Scholarships (NZDS) offers are available for the following levels of study:

Postgraduate Certificate (6 months);
Postgraduate Diploma (1 year); and
Masters Degree (1 – 2 years).

Applicants for Masters level programmes can apply for university acceptance at https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/aid-and-development/scholarships/where-you-can-study/ . Applicants for programmes at the Diploma or Certificate level can forward applications to any of the following institutes for acceptance.

Interested persons can also contact Skills New Zealand at http://skills.org.nz/contact-us to ask about a tailored programme for short term training and internships.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for selection an applicant must:

be a citizen of Saint Lucia residing in Saint Lucia for at least two (2) years prior to application;

be at least eighteen (18) years and not more than thirty nine (39) years old before the start of the scholarship;
demonstrate how the study to be undertaken will enable you to contribute to the sustainable development of your country; and
agree in writing to return to Saint Lucia following completion of the scholarship and contribute to the country’s socio-economic development.

For full eligibility details please check https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/aid-and-development/scholarships/who-can-apply-for-a-scholarship/

How to apply online

Applications can be submitted at https://scholarship.force.com/communitylandingpage following the steps provided.

1. Confirm your eligibility

2. Create a RealMe login

3. Register with NZ Scholarships online

4. Complete your application

To complete the New Zealand Tertiary scholarships application form log onto https://www.mfat.govt.nz/assets/_securedfiles/Aid-Prog-docs/Tertiary-Application-Form-Commonwealth-January-2016.pdf and submit required details by April 30^th, 2016. For additional information on the New Zealand Development Scholarships please visit the following websites:

www.studyinnewzealand.com

https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/aid-and-development/scholarships/who-can-apply-for-a-scholarship/caribbean-scholarships-commonwealth-countries/

Deadline for the submission of applications for New Zealand Development Scholarships (NZDS) is April 30^th, 2016.

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