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International Office and Grant Funding Unit

New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarship

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The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago invites ONLINE applications from citizens of Trinidad and Tobago for scholarships being offered by the New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarship Commission for the academic year commencing 2016.


Number of Scholarships:

Two nominees for Postgraduate studies (PhD and Master's Level)


Areas of Study to be awarded:

1. Agriculture
2. Renewable energy including hydro, wind, solar or wave energy
3. Disaster Risk Management

Who Can Apply:

Citizens of Trinidad and Tobago may pursue the relevant post graduate degrees at any of the following accredited University in New Zealand:

- Auckland University of Technology
- Lincoln University
- Massey University
- University of Auckland
- University of Canterbury
- University of Otago
- Victoria University of Wellington
- University of Waikato

The course of study and the institution of study must be recognised and accredited by the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago (ACTT).

Application Process:

Go to the scholarships website and complete the prescribed application form and attach all the required documents:
https://www.grantrequest.com/SID_1338/Default.asp?SA=SNA&FID=35121&SESID=13232&RL=

For more information, please see: http://scholarships.gov.tt/images/scholarships/New_Zealand_2015.pdf

Submission Deadline: May 22, 2015 @ 4:00 p.m.

Please see the Eligibility Criteria Checklist and the Information Page. Interested applicants must fill out the checklist and email the following persons for assistance with your application:

1. Ms. Patti Mohan - Grants Coordinator, International Office and Grant Funding at 642-8888 Ext 46122 - patti.mohan@utt.edu.tt
2. Mrs. Debra Haniff-Gobin - Grants and Proposals Writer, International Office and Grant Funding at 642-8888 Ext. 46118 - debra.haniff@utt.edu.tt

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