Background
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.
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.
Eligibility
The 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.
Evidence of enrolment in a full time degree course and payment of fees will be required with the application.
** Those students studying toward a Bachelor of Business studies at any NZQA approved institution are eligible to apply, if they meet the criteria as outlined on the website: Those students studying toward a Bachelor of Business studies at any NZQA approved institution are eligible to apply, if they meet the criteria as outlined.
Value
The 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.
Closing Date
Varies
More Information
Scholarship application form available from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand website.