The Reserve Bank of New Zealand offers scholarships for students studying Economics, Finance and Banking at a New Zealand University. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand offers two scholarships each year to students who are majoring in Economics, Finance or Banking and who are entering their Honors, Masters or final year of PhD study.
Study Subject:
Scholarships are provided in the field of economics, finance and banking offered by New Zealand Universities.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be studying full time at a New Zealand University and be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.
- Students must have attained at least B+ average and be studying full time over the academic year (February to November).
- Must have majoring in Economics, Finance or Banking and who are entering their honors, Master’s or final year of PhD study.
Scholarship Value:
The value of each scholarship will be $10,000. This money will be paid fortnightly during the academic year.
In addition to the $10,000, an offer of employment is provided at the completion of your qualification. It is important to note that a condition of receipt of the scholarship is that you must accept the position with the Reserve Bank and must remain in that position for a specified period of time. Should this condition not be met you will be required to repay the sum of the scholarship payments made to you.
Notification:
Successful applicants will be asked to attend a half day interview process at the Bank in Wellington. This typically takes place at the beginning of February.
Application deadline: January 15th 2014.
Download application form.
For further information please email recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz
or For further information: Reserve Bank of New Zealand University Scholarships
