Pasifika Directorate
Massey University Pasifika Doctoral Scholarships
Our mission: to empower Pasifika students and communities to achieve their social and economic aspirations
through excellence in education, research, and leadership.
The Pasifika Doctoral Scholarships are offered to encourage full -time doctoral studies at Massey University and are
open to current domestic and international students. Applicants must be pre-enrolled with an excellent academic
record.
The Pasifika Doctoral Scholarships will be awarded on academic ranking in October each year to ten Pasifika
students.
Value
The value of the Doctoral Scholarship shall be $3,000 per annum.
Application Process
The application process is based on a combined application consisting of the supervisory team’s recommendation
and a completed application form from the candidate.
Eligibility
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The Doctoral Scholarships are open to Pacific students who are enrolled or eligible to enrol full-time for a
research paper of 120 credits during a 12 month period towards a doctoral degree at Massey University. A
full-time candidate will be expected to work 40 - 50 hours per week on their doctoral qualification. Part-time
applicants are also eligible.
Applicants already holding a PhD are not eligible to apply.
Applicants who are completing Honours or Master’s theses or research reports must ensure that their work
is at the submission stage before they apply for the Doctoral Scholarship.
Consideration will normally only be given to students with a GPA score of 7.5 or better (on a 9 point scale).
This is above an average grade of A-.
No Doctoral Scholarship payments will be made to applicants if, for whatever reason, the applicant is not
actively involved full-time in his/her approved programme of research.
Term
Every Doctoral Scholarship shall be tenable at Massey University for up to a maximum period of 36 months devoted
to full-time research. No tenure beyond 36 months will be permitted. No retrospective payments will be permitted
unless approval into the Doctoral programme was delayed for reasons beyond the applicant's control.
Tenure
The tenure of the Doctoral Scholarships shall commence within the current year. No deferrals beyond these dates
are permitted, except, in exceptional circumstances, with written approval from the Chair of the Scholarships
Committee.
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[TYPE INTO THE FIELDS ON THIS FORM. LATE AND INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.]
PERSONAL DETAILS
Legal Family Name
Legal Given Name(s)
Street
Suburb/RD Number
Town/City
Home Telephone
Postcode:
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Cell phone (
Date of birth
Citizenship
)
Gender:
NZ Citizen
Other (Please state):
Do you hold a NZ residence class
visa?
Yes
No
Ethnicity
Student Email
Date of commencement of PhD
programme (i.e. if already enrolled,
or the proposed enrolment date
Personal Email
ENROLMENT DETAILS
Title of proposed project:
Enrolment Status
Full-time
Year of Study
1st
Part-time
2nd
Proposed supervisor, and affiliation
The proposed doctoral research:
(Note: this includes an explanation
of the research topic, aims of the
study, significance of the study….
Note too that the research could be
proposed by the supervisor and
agreed to by the candidate, or
proposed by candidate and agreed
to by supervisors. 400 words max)
Outline how the proposed doctoral
research aligns with and adds value
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Extra-mural
3rd
Other:
to the strategic goals of the Pasifika
Directorate. (150 words max)
Would you need assistance with the
publication of your research once it
is completed?
Please attach a one-page Word or PDF statement which outlines:
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Your academic CV and
The attributes and strategies that have assisted with your current academic success.
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CHECKLIST
Attach your supporting information to your application form with a staple or paper clip:
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Do NOT put your application in any sort of folder
All pages of your application must be A4, printed ONE side only
Make sure your name is on every page
Academic Results must be *certified copies – do NOT send originals
Read the declaration below, date it, print and sign
Take a copy of your application, for your record
Please provide the name and addresses of your supervisor.
PRIVACY PROVISIONS and DECLARATION
The personal information you provide in this scholarship application will be treated in accordance with
the Privacy Act 1993. It will be used solely for the purpose of assessing your application, and will be held
confidential to members of the selection committee.
Conditions of the Award:
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The successful candidate will provide permission to the Pasifika Directorate at Massey University to use their
profile and photo at no cost to Massey University for recruitment and marketing activities.
The successful candidate to provide a written statement of no less than 150 words at the end of the semester to
demonstrate how the scholarship has benefited their educational journey at Massey University.
Applicant’s Declaration
I confirm that:
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The information set out in this application form is true, accurate and complete; AND
I have read and understood the regulations for the Scholarships; and I agree to abide by them; AND
Should I be successful with this application, I give permission to the Pasifika Directorate at Massey University
to use my profile and photo at no cost to Massey University recruitment and marketing activities.
Applicant’s Name:
Signature: ………………………………………………………………… Date:
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CLOSING DATE: Friday 16th October, 5pm
By post:
Catherine Haslem
Executive Assistant to Directorate Pasifika
Office of the AVC (Māori and Pasifika)
Massey University
Albany Campus
Massey University East Precinct
Albany Expressway (SH17) Gate 1
Albany Mailroom
Auckland 0632
New Zealand
By email:
Email: c.l.haslem@massey.ac.nz
Phone: + 64 9 414 0800 ext. 43302
For inquiries please contact Fine Koloamatangi: f.koloamatangi@massey.ac.nz; +64 9 414 0800 ext. 43087
Acknowledgement of receipt of application will be sent by email within 5 working days.
LATE AND INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
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