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New Zealand Aid Programme – ICA 2017

NEW ZEALAND IN-COUNTRY AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS 2017

New Zealand Aid Programme/Nga Hoe Tuputupu-mai-tawhiti

NOTES FOR APPLICANTS

The New Zealand In-Country Awards (ICA) Scholarships are offered to individuals from Tonga to undertake studies locally at selected post-secondary, undergraduate and tertiary education institutions in Tonga. The purpose of this scholarship is for recipients to gain knowledge and skills in subject areas that will assist in the development of Tonga. The ICA Scholarships are offered by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) through the New Zealand Aid Programme’s Tonga bilateral programme. The ICA Scholarships are managed by the New Zealand High Commission in Nuku’alofa on behalf of MFAT.

CONDITIONS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP

Where You Can Study:

# Post Compulsory Educational

Training Providers Programme Level

1 ‘Ahopanilolo Technical Institute

Certificate in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery and Catering)

4

Certificate in Tourism [Fashion and Design] 4

Certificate in Hospitality (Accommodation Services)

4

Certificate in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery and Catering)**

2

Hala ki 'Emeasi Certificate in Counselling 4

2 Hango Agricultural College

Certificate in Agriculture and Livestock Studies

4


3


Diploma in Agriculture and Livestock Studies 3

3 LDS School System - International Teacher Education Program (ITEP)

Advanced Diploma in Teaching 6

4 Lavengamalie Institute of Technology

Certificate in Secretarial Studies ** 3

5 Montfort Technical Institute Certificate in Automotive Technology ** 3

Certificate in Carpentry, Building and Joinery**

3

6 Pouono Campus of Tupou Tertiary Institute

Certificate in Automotive Engineering 2

7 Queen Salote Institute of Nursing and Allied Health

Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Prevention. Detection and Management of Non-Communicable Diseases)

6

Diploma in Nursing 5

Diploma in Pharmacy 5

Certificate in Dental Assistant 4

8 St Joseph Business College Certificate in Secretarial Studies 3

9 Tonga Institute of Education Diploma in Education (Primary) 5

Diploma in Education (Secondary) 5

10 Tonga Institute of Higher Education

Certificate in Accounting Studies 4

Diploma in Accounting Studies 5

Certificate in Agricultural Science 4

Diploma in Agricultural Science 5

11 Tonga Institute of Science and Technology

Certificate in Carpentry 4

Certificate in Automotive Light Vehicle 4

Certificate in Electrical Engineering 4

Fitting and Machining Trade Certificate 4

Certificate in Technical and Vocational Skills **

2

12 Tonga Police College Diploma in General Policing 5

13 Tupou Tertiary Institute

Certificate in Information Technology 5

Diploma in Information Technology 5

Advanced Diploma in Information Technology

6

NZ Diploma in Business 6

Certificate in Business 4

14 University of the South Pacific All Programmes of Studies


Eligibility Criteria

1. Applicant must not hold another scholarship or funding subsidy that would give overlapping benefits.

2. Applicant must not hold or have held an Australian or New Zealand Government Scholarship to study overseas in the preceding 24 months at the time of application closing, being Friday 10th of February 2017 .

3. Applicant must not have had a New Zealand or Australian scholarship that has been terminated.

4. Applicant must satisfy the admission requirements of the institution in which the qualification is to be undertaken.

5. Applicant must be able to take up the award in the calendar year for which it is offered.

The Selection Criteria MFAT Will Use To decide who should get an ICA Scholarship we will be considering

Your previous study record and results; and Study areas which will help Tonga’s development.

What Will I receive if my application is successful

Successful applicants will receive 50% of their first and second semester and or first year course costs (depending on the length of the course). Payment will be provided directly to the institution to cover 50% of school fees for successful applicants on acceptance from the education institution of their place in the course of study. Successful applicants studying at University of the South Pacific are required to have a current Bank Account. Applicants will receive the remaining refund of their course costs depending on the grades achieved. A and B grade averages will receive reimbursement for the remaining 50% of course costs. C grade averages will receive 25% reimbursement of course costs. Successful applicants will need to produce evidence of grades achieved to receive these additional payments. Applicants who achieve a D or E grade average will not receive any further funding and will not be eligible for future ICA Scholarships.


Where to Apply and Closing Date: The New Zealand High Commission office located on corner of Taufa’ahau

and Salote Roads. All applications are to be addressed to the ‘Scholarships Officer’ and please clearly mark on your form ‘In-country Awards Scholarship.

Applications close at 4:00pm on Friday 10th of February 2017.

PLEASE NOTE: SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE ADVISED OF THE

OUTCOME OF THEIR APPLICATION BY THE INSTITUTION INDICATED.

APPLICATIONS MUST HAVE CERTIFIED COPIES ATTACHED. DO NOT

SUBMIT YOUR ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS AS THEY WILL NOT BE RETURNED

TO YOU.

CHECK LIST: Tick the below boxes once you have attached your relevant documents All required academic transcripts MUST be certified copies A certified copy of passport or birth certificate A certified copy of official evidence of any name change. Complete all requirements of the application form and SIGN the declaration DO NOT submit documents that are not required

PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE ANY ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS TO YOUR APPLICATION THAT ARE NOT REQUIRED.

PLEASE KEEP THE FIRST 4 PAGES OF THIS

APPLICATION AND

ONLY SUBMIT PAGES 5 to 12


APPLICATION FORM SECTION 1: PERSONAL INFORMATION

1.1 Name as shown in Passport or Birth certificate.

(You must attach a certified copy of your passport or birth certificate. If your name is

different from your birth certificate/passport, please provide a certified copy proof of

name change).

Family/last name

[___________________________________________________________________]

Given/First name(s)

[___________________________________________________________________]

1.2 Gender

Female: Male:

1.3 Date of birth

_______ / _______ / _______

DD/MM/YYYY

1.4 Citizenship

Are you a Tongan citizen/permanent resident: Yes No

1.5 Other citizenship

Do you, your spouse (if married) or your parents have Australian or New Zealand

citizenship/permanent residence?

Yes No

If Yes, country: [______________________________________________________]


1.6 Contact details

Your current residential address.

Village: [____________________________________________________________]

Island: [____________________________________________________________]

Telephone (landline): [_________________________________________________]

Telephone (mobile): [_________________________________________________]

Email: [_____________________________________________________________]

1.7 Institution

Which institution are you applying to study at or continuing studying at?

(Please tick only one institution/programme).

# Post Compulsory

Educational Training Providers

Programme Level

Choice

1 ‘Ahopanilolo Technical Institute

Certificate in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery and Catering)

4

Certificate in Tourism [Fashion and Design]

4

Certificate in Hospitality (Accommodation Services)

4

Certificate in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery and Catering)**

2

Hala ki 'Emeasi Certificate in Counselling

4

2 Hango Agricultural College


4


3

Diploma in Agriculture and Livestock Studies

3

3 LDS School System - International Teacher Education Program (ITEP)

Advanced Diploma in Teaching 6


4 Lavengamalie Institute of Technology

Certificate in Secretarial Studies ** 3

5 Montfort Technical Institute Certificate in Automotive Technology **

3

Certificate in Carpentry, Building and Joinery**

3

6 Pouono Campus of Tupou Tertiary Institute

Certificate in Automotive Engineering 2

7 Queen Salote Institute of Nursing and Allied Health

Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Prevention. Detection and Management of Non-Communicable Diseases)

6

Diploma in Nursing 5

Diploma in Pharmacy 5

Certificate in Dental Assistant 4

8 St Joseph Business College Certificate in Secretarial Studies 3

9 Tonga Institute of Education Diploma in Education (Primary) 5

Diploma in Education (Secondary) 5

10 Tonga Institute of Higher Education

Certificate in Accounting Studies 4

Diploma in Accounting Studies 5

Certificate in Agricultural Science 4

Diploma in Agricultural Science 5

11 Tonga Institute of Science and Technology

Certificate in Carpentry 4

Certificate in Automotive Light Vehicle 4

Certificate in Electrical Engineering 4

Fitting and Machining Trade Certificate 4

Certificate in Technical and Vocational Skills **

2

12 Tonga Police College Diploma in General Policing 5

13 Tupou Tertiary Institute

Certificate in Information Technology 5

Diploma in Information Technology 5

Advanced Diploma in Information Technology

6

NZ Diploma in Business 6

Certificate in Business 4

14 University of the South Pacific All Programmes of Studies


SECTION 2: PROPOSED STUDY and STUDY HISTORY

2.1 What were your study options in 2016

Study at Secondary school

Studying at Tertiary level

Studying at Tertiary level (part–time) and Working (full-time)

Studying at Tertiary level (full-time) and Working (full-time)

Working (full time)

Not studying or working

2.2 For USP students only. Please specify your study programme for 2017.

[____________________________________________________________] e.g Bachelor of Commercer (major)

2.3 For ALL students applying for an ICA in . Please list courses you plan to

undertake in and an estimation of the course tuition fees. (Pleaese note tuition

fees only required.)

Semester 1 (Please fill in course details and tuition fee)

1. _______________________________________________ Fees: $______

2. _______________________________________________ Fees: $______

3. _______________________________________________ Fees: $______

4. _______________________________________________ Fees: $______

Semester 2 (Please fill in course details and tuition fee)

5. _______________________________________________ Fees: $______

6. _______________________________________________ Fees: $______

7. _______________________________________________ Fees: $______

8. _______________________________________________ Fees: $______


2.4 Please fill in your study history. Please provide the following information for your

most recent courses. List the most recent qualifications first. (You must attach

certified transcripts of your grades for yor most recent year of study).

Name of Secondary School/Institution provider Years attended

Qualification/Major subjects Start

date End date


SECTION 3: RELEVANCE OF STUDY TO COUNTRY DEVELOPMENT

Give a brief statement to the following two questions – Use only space provided.

3.1 Describe specifically what skills and knowledge you want to gain from your

study.

3.2 Describe specifically how your proposed study will contribute to your current

job, or future job, and how it will enable you to contribute to the social and

economic development of your home country.


3.3 Have you been on a Scholarship in the last 2 years?

Yes No

If yes, what is the full name of the Sponsor and the Scholarship?

Sponsor: [____________________________________________________________]

Scholarship: [_________________________________________________________]


MFAT APPLICATION DECLARATION

To be completed and signed by the applicant I certify that the information provided about and by me in this application for a New Zealand In-Country Scholarship Award (ICA) Scholarship is true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that supplying incomplete or false information may result in MFAT withdrawing a scholarship, if offered. I understand the conditions under which the ICA Scholarship is offered. If I am accepted for an ICA Scholarship, I agree:

a) to the release of information contained in this form to relevant authorities in accordance with the NZ Privacy Act 1993 to enable collection of academic results, placement in an education institution, consideration for a scholarship, and the ongoing administration and monitoring of my scholarship;

b) to the exchange of information between MFAT and authorities and any other relevant New Zealand or Tongan government agency;

c) to advise MFAT immediately should there be any change in circumstance which affects my ICA Scholarship;

d) if I withdraw from study (for any reason reasonably within my control), the education institution terminates my study, or I fail to meet the conditions of the ICA Scholarship, I may be required to return the funds paid to me by MFAT as soon as is practicable.

e) MFAT reserves the right to terminate my scholarship or the ICA Scholarship programme at its sole discretion.

I acknowledge that MFAT, as a New Zealand government agency; is subject to the Official Information Act 1982 and maybe required to release information relating to all the ICA Scholarships, including mine. In applying for an ICA Scholarship, at the time I sign this declaration, I believe that there is no medical, personal or other circumstantial reason that may prevent me from completing the study for which the ICA Scholarship would be awarded. I accept that if I am awarded an ICA Scholarship it in no way means I am a representative of MFAT or the New Zealand Government. However, I acknowledge that my behaviour may reflect on MFAT or the New Zealand Government during the period of the scholarship and agree that I will adhere to any behavioural expectations of the education institute at which I am studying, including signing any behavioural standards the education institute may ask me to sign. In understand, that should I be awarded an ICA Scholarship, this Declaration and any confirmation letter between myself and MFAT will fall under the jurisdiction of New Zealand law. Print Name Signature of Applicant: Date:

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