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Business Undergraduate International Exchange Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Undergraduate |
|---|---|
| Value | $5,000 for each recipient |
| Length | One semester, to students currently studying in the Bachelor of Business programme to support the travel and accommodation costs associated with their approved international exchange. |
| Close date | Wednesday, 15 May 2019 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
The Business school, in conjunction with a generous donation from a familty trust is pleased to be able to offer this scholarship. To enable students, in the Bachelor of Business, to undertake international exchanges at business schools in the USA, Canada, UK or France. Other destinations may be considered and approved on a case-by-case basis by the Business International Exchange Selection Panel. The aim of the Business International Exchange Scholarship is to offer assistance to students when, due to financial circumstances, it would be difficult for them to undertake an exchange.
How To Apply
Application is through the AUT on-line scholarship application portal: Applicants must upload to their application: •A written statement outlining (1) which business school the applicant has been accepted into and why they chose that school; (2) how the international exchange experience will benefit the applicant; (3) the financial circumstances that would make it difficult to undertake an overseas exchange; and (4) the ability to fund the balance of the costs associated with the exchange if their application is successful (a one semester exchange generally incurs a cost of $10,000-$12,000 depending on the destination). Applicants must nominate two referees through the portal; referees will be contacted to provide a reference statement through the portal.
Entry requirements
Applicants for these scholarships must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents. •Be enrolled full-time in the AUT Bachelor of Business in either the second or third year of their studies, at the time of application for the international exchange programme. •Demonstrate a satisfactory academic record normally with a minimum B grade average. •Be accepted for an international exchange by an AUT Business School approved business school partner in the USA, Canada, UK or France; or as approved by the Business International Exchange Scholarship Selection Panel.