Colombo Plan Scholarship in Engineering (PG)

Scholarship Overview

The Scholarship was established in 2011 and is funded by alumni of the Faculty of Engineering who studied at the University of Auckland under the Colombo Plan, together with other donors. The main purpose of the Scholarship is to assist international students who are citizens of Colombo Plan member countries, to study undergraduate or postgraduate engineering programmes at the University of Auckland.

Applicable course, university, and country

 

• This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree
• This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in University of Auckland in New Zealand
  • Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
  • Master of Engineering Management

 

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: NZD 3,000
Conversion rate used: 1 NZD = Rs. 52.74
Scholarship amount will be given: One Time

Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense	Indicates if the scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Application	× Not covered in scholarship
Tuition & Fees	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	× Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation	× Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	× Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	× Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	× Not covered in scholarship
Others	× Not covered in scholarship

Number of students to be Awarded
1

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, South Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, the United States of America and Vietnam.

Appication Process for this scholarship

 

• Application is made to the Scholarships Office
• A Selection Committee assesses the applications
• The Scholarship is awarded by the University of Auckland Council on the recommendation of the Selection Committee

Scholarship Application
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Scholarship link:
https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/scholarships-and-awards/find-a-scholarship/colombo-plan-scholarship-in-engineering-666-eng.html#:~:text=The%20Scholarship%20was%20established%20in,Plan%2C%20together%20with%20other%20donors.

Application Documents

Document	Required/Optional
Official Transcripts	Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Info	Date
Scholarship Deadline	4-7-2024
Contact Number	6493737513
Contact Email	scholarships@auckland.ac.nz

 

Scholarship Eligibility

 

• The Scholarship will be known as the Colombo Plan Scholarship in Engineering
• One Scholarship will be awarded annually, for a period of one year, and will be of the value of $3,000 towards tuition fees
• The Scholarship will be awarded to a student who has paid the fees, or arranged to pay the fees, for full-time enrolment in a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or any postgraduate degree programme in the Faculty of Engineering
• The Scholarship will be awarded to an international student who is a citizen of one of the following countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, South Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, the United States of America and Vietnam
• The basis of selection will be academic merit, financial need, community activities, communication skills, leadership potential and desire to contribute positively to the engineering profession
• The Scholarship will be awarded by the University of Auckland Council on the recommendation of a Selection Committee comprising the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering (or nominee), the Deputy Dean of Engineering (or nominee) and an academic from the Faculty of Engineering appointed by the Dean
• The Scholarship may be concurrently held with any other award or grant as long as a) the terms of that award or grant permit and b) the University of Auckland Council is informed and approves
• The University of Auckland Council has the power to terminate or suspend a Scholarship if it receives an unsatisfactory report on the progress of a Scholar from the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering
• The University of Auckland Council has the power to amend or vary these Regulations provided that there is no departure from the main purpose of the Scholarship
• The scholarship’s emolument will be paid in two instalments, one in the first and one in the second semester
• The University of Auckland Council is not obliged to make an award if in any year there is no candidate of sufficient merit
• The University of Auckland Council has the power to amend or vary these regulations, in consultation with the Donor, provided that there is no departure from the main purpose of the Scholarship
• Applications close with the Scholarships Office on 4 July in the year of the award

Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction is applicable.

Exams Details:

Exam	Required/Optional
UG	Required

 

The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

Who can apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from various countries.

What is the minimum Qualification Required?
Students must have completed their bachelors degree or equivalent degree from a recognized institution.

What is the procedure for applying?
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official Transcripts.

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
One Time.