Fulbright-Platinum Triangle Scholarship in Entrepreneurship - Fulbright New Zealand

  United States

Deadline: August 1 every year

Description: 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.

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.

Academic Level:

• Bachelors

Field(s) of Study:

• Business
• Business Admin. & Mngmt.
• Economics
• Research Study

Amount: USD 100,000 over two years of study

No. of Scholarship Recipients: 1 each year

Criteria: * have at least a four-year degree (or a three-year degree with honors), 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

- are a New Zealand citizen
- AND are not a permanent resident or citizen of the US
- AND are not currently living in the US

Preference for Fulbright awards is given to candidates who have not had extensive recent experience in the US.

* Applicants outside New Zealand who are unable to attend an interview in person may be disadvantaged.

Includes: * return airfare to the US.
* cost of university attendance support (fees and living costs) of USD 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 USD 10,000.
* access to employment, as well as sweat equity and venture capital contacts and equity ownership in start up companies upon return to New Zealand
* basic health and accident insurance up to USD 100,000.
* support and enrichment seminars run by the Institute of International Education (IIE) throughout your stay in the US.