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Rhodes Scholarship 2009

Rhodes Scholarship enables outstanding individuals to further their ... Air travel costs to and from the United Kingdom. Eligibility. Citizens of New Zealand OR ...

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Rhodes Scholarship 2009

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  1. Rhodes Scholarship 2009 Scholarships Office University of Canterbury and Lincoln University Tuesday 3 June 2008

  2. Rhodes Scholarship • Rhodes Scholarship enables outstanding individuals to further their studies at the University of Oxford and pursue full-time graduate degrees • Three Scholarships are allocated to New Zealand students each year • 43 graduates of the University of Canterbury and Lincoln University have been Rhodes Scholars • Applications close August 1, 2008

  3. History of the Rhodes Scholarship • Oldest and most prestigious scholarship • Est. and endowed by the will of Mr Cecil John Rhodes • Mr Rhodes was an Oxford Scholar – felt Oxford fostered broad views and personal development • Trust created to provide education for potential future world leaders and people of influence • Hint: Do your research on Mr Rhodes for interviews!

  4. Regulations • Tenable at the University of Oxford only • Undertake a full time graduate degree (excludes MBA) • Two year BPhil or MPhil or BCL • includes second undergrad Oxford BA (2 years Final Honour School) • One year taught Masters (course work only) • Direct entry to a DPhil

  5. Regulations • Tenable for 2 years (normally), but no requirement to study for more than one year • If accepted to a doctoral programme, may be tenable for 3 years (renewal) • NOTE: Scholarship does not guarantee admission to University! Rhodes Scholars winners will be given special application forms due Jan 1 at Oxford • NO DEFERRALS PERMITTED

  6. Value • College and University fees paid by Rhodes Trust • Personal allowance of at least ₤11,000 per year • Air travel costs to and from the United Kingdom

  7. Eligibility • Citizens of New Zealand OR British subjects domiciled in New Zealand for at least five years • Aged between 19 - 25 by 1 October in the year the Scholarship tenure commences (ie. not born before 1 October 1984) • Graduate/expect to graduate with a degree from a NZ University • Expecting to complete Bachelor’s degree (as a minimum qualification) by end of 2008 – suggested Bachelors (Hons) (or LLB with Honours) at very highest level for competitive admission to Oxford

  8. Criteria • Qualities valued by Mr Rhodes in order for scholars to come to “esteem the performance of public duties as his (or her) highest aim”, including: • Proven intellectual and academic ability of a high standard • Integrity of character • Interest in and respect for others • Leadership ability • Demonstrated energy to use their talents to the full • Hint: Not considered on only academic achievements, must be an all-rounder!

  9. Application and Selection Process • Apply, using the prescribed application form, to the university from which you graduated or at which you are enrolled by 1 August 2008 at 5pm! • Applications forms available off www.nzvcc.ac.nz, along with detailed guidelines

  10. Application Form • Statement • IMPORTANT DOCUMENT! Max 1500 words • Course of study and work you intend to pursue • General interest and activities (what drives you/motivation) • Why have you chosen this path? Major influences in life? Plans for the future? Aspirations/career goals? Plan on returning to New Zealand? • Hint: Do not write you think people want to hear! You will be probed by committee! Have a supervisor review your statement

  11. Application Form • Letters of reference • 6 referees – 3 academic, 1 from school days, 2 from activities/sports • Choose carefully and brief referees (NZVCC referee form) • Should hold position of respect and trust in the community, but have a close relationship with you as well! Hint: These will be scrutinised by Oxford admissions! • CV • Follow the guidelines, 2 page max • Focus on work experience, community involvement, volunteer work, sporting and outdoor achievements

  12. Other Docs • Transcripts • If only at UC or Lincoln, Scholarships Office can provide these for free! • Birth Certificate • Scholarships Office staff can certify originals or see a JP for a certified true copy • Medical Certificate • See Health Centre on Campus

  13. Selection Process 1) Initial University shortlisting – Early August 2) Pre-selection interviews at Universities – Held mid-August 3) Successful interview candidates forwarded onto NZVCC in Wellington (max 3) by Sept 15 • all candidates from NZ Universities considered together • NZVCC shortlists for interviews at national level

  14. Selection Process 4) Mock interview for shortlisted national candidates (October-November) • Practice interview, with feedback, and example interview questions 5) National Selection Interviews (Auckland) – late November

  15. Preparation • Start researching degree programmes and potential projects (if research degree) now • May wish to make contact with potential supervisors at Oxford • Contact your referees • Bring your application form in early and ask the scholarships officers any questions you may have

  16. For more information Canterbury Students: www.canterbury.ac.nz/scholarships Email: scholarships@canterbury.ac.nz Lincoln Students: www.lincoln.ac.nz Email: scholarships@lincoln.ac.nz www.nzvcc.ac.nz – application form/guidelines www.rhodestrust.org

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