Masters Research Scholarship for Women in NewZealand

Masters Research Scholarship for Women in NewZealand

This Scholarship is designed to assist a woman Masters student to complete a research thesis on ‘Tertiary qualified women migrant and refugee employment: Women’s experiences and employers’ perspectives’. The research will be designed to describe and understand the job-seeking experiences of Wellington-based tertiary qualified women migrants and refugees, identify the barriers to their employment in positions commensurate with their qualifications in the Greater Wellington Region, and explore ways to overcome the barriers.

Funding of up to $7,500 is available to a woman Masters student to undertake a full-year full-time thesis under academic supervision in the 2010 academic year (completion by 28 February 2011) that explores the above topic. Applications are open to women students of Victoria University of Wellington, Massey University or any other tertiary institution capable of supporting this research in the Greater Wellington Region. Funding is available for thesis enrolment fees, research expenses and other expenses such as travel and childcare.

The Scholarship is funded by the New Zealand Federation of Graduate Women Wellington Branch in support of the Branch’s Action Project ‘Women Into Work: Leveraging Refugee and Migrant Potential’. The successful candidate will be expected to keep the Branch informed on their progress via the Branch contact person and to make a presentation to the Branch on the completion of their study. Applicants must complete the enclosed Application Form (Points 1 - 11, enclosing Attachments A - E) and send the completed form to Masters Research Scholarship, Scholarships Convenor, NZFGW Wellington Branch, PO Box 2006, Wellington. Applications must be received by 5pm, Thursday 1 October 2009.

All applications will be acknowledged. Short-listed applicants will be notified by Friday 9 October 2009. Interviews will be held with short-listed candidates between Monday 12 October 2009 and Friday 16 October 2009. The successful candidate will be notified by Friday 23 October 2009.

Any further enquiries should be directed to Dr Janet Davies by email