Study or Research in the United States of America with a Fulbright graduate award
Fulbright New Zealand offers a range of awards for New Zealand graduate students to study or research in the United
States of America. Fulbright graduate awards are available to students with a four-year tertiary qualification who show
academic excellence, leadership potential and the ability to be cultural ambassadors for New Zealand. Grantees can
undertake study or research in any field, at the US institution of their choice.
Fulbright-Platinum Triangle Scholarship in Business
This award is for a promising New Zealand graduate student in a knowledge economy-related field to complete an MBA
degree at a US university and gain professional work experience in the US and New Zealand. One award valued at
US$100,000 (plus travel expenses, a paid internship and insurance) is offered each year.
Fulbright-Ministry of Science and Innovation Graduate Awards
These awards are for promising New Zealand graduate students to undertake postgraduate study or research at US
institutions in fields targeted to support growth and innovation in New Zealand. Approximately ten awards valued at up
to US$25,000 (plus travel expenses and insurance) are offered each year.
Fulbright-EQC Graduate Award in Natural Disaster Research
This award is for a promising New Zealand graduate student to undertake postgraduate study or research at a US
institution in a field of natural disaster research. One award valued at up to US$25,000 (plus travel expenses and
insurance) is offered each year.
Fulbright-Ngā Pae o Te Māramatanga Graduate Award
This award is for a promising New Zealand graduate student to undertake postgraduate study or research in the US in a field of indigenous
development. One award valued at up to US$25,000 (plus travel expenses and insurance) is offered each year.
Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Awards
These awards are for promising New Zealand graduate students to undertake postgraduate study or research at US
institutions in any field. Approximately eight awards valued at up to US$25,000 (plus travel expenses and insurance) are
offered each year.
Applications for 2012 Fulbright New Zealand graduate awards close 5pm, Monday 1 August 2011
Please find attached an FAQ sheet with more information about our Fulbright New Zealand graduate awards. Also attached
is our 2011 Grantees Booklet, which lists examples of the kinds of students and projects we funded with this year’s
awards. For further information visit www.fulbright.org.nz or contact Fulbright New Zealand’s Graduate Awards Programme Manager, Ron Mitchell – (04) 494 1504 /
ron@fulbright.org.nz
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