Brief Description:

About the PMSA

Deadline: 30 September, 2016 12 a.m. (midnight) New Zealand time

The Prime Minister's Scholarships for Asia (PMSA) is a scholarship programme funded by the New Zealand government and administered by Education New Zealand. Established in June 2013, the scholarship covers costs relating to study or research in Asia. To find out more click here.

The scholarship aims to:

Strengthen New Zealand's ability to engage with key Asian trading partners
Improve the international skills of the New Zealand workforce
Improve the internationalisation of New Zealand tertiary institutions
Increase international understanding of the strength and quality of New Zealand's education system
Establish connections between New Zealand and other countries through participants building lifelong friendships and networks
Strengthen New Zealanders' understanding of other cultures

Groups may apply for additional funding of up to $20,000 per group application to cover group-related costs for the extra-curricular activities that are planned. Please detail activities and provide a budget if you intend to apply against this discretionary fund. The selection panel will award additional funds at their discretion.

Description:

Strengthen New Zealand's ability to engage with key Asian trading partners
Improve the international skills of the New Zealand workforce
Improve the internationalisation of New Zealand tertiary institutions
Increase international understanding of the strength and quality of New Zealand's education system
Establish connections between New Zealand and other countries through participants building lifelong friendships and networks
Strengthen New Zealanders' understanding of other cultures