[KS] PhD & MA Scholarships for Korean Studies at University of Auckland

Changzoo Song ch.song at auckland.ac.nz
Mon Sep 16 18:52:15 EDT 2013


PhD and MA Scholarships for Korean Studies at 
the University of Auckland - due date extended to Oct 18, 2013

The University of Auckland Korean Studies Program in the Faculty of Arts invites applications for two PhD and two Master of Arts (MA) scholarships in Korean Studies funded by the Academy of Korean Studies. Applications in all areas of Korean Studies will be considered but applicants specialising in the following areas are particularly encouraged to apply: Anthropology and Ethnomusicology, Korean Diaspora Studies, Political Studies. 

1. Master of Arts (MA) Scholarships 
Each scholarship includes fees cover of up to $30,000 per annum for up to two years for international Masters students or as a fees contribution plus an annual stipend of NZ$10,000 for domestic Masters students. The scholarships are tenable by international or domestic students for a one or two year MA programme in the Faculty of Arts, commencing late February 2014. 

Successful applicants must meet the entry criteria for the two year MA in their disciplinary area, which includes strong results in a qualification equivalent to a New Zealand Bachelor of Arts degree, with a major in the relevant disciplinary area and demonstrated proficiency in Korean sufficient to carry out research. Continuation into the second year of study is dependent on the successful completion of the first year at the required academic standard and the intention to undertake research on a topic relating to Korea. 

Further information, including English language requirements for non-native English speakers and the application process for admission to the MA is available here: 
http://www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/home/for/futurepostgraduates-1/how-to-apply-3/applyingforapostgraduateprogramme 

Specific requirements for entry into disciplinary areas are available here: 
http://www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/regulations/arts/MA.html 

MA Scholarship (Korean Studies) Application Procedure: 
The regulations and application form are available from the following link: 
http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/cs-search-for-scholarships-and-awards?form=details&detailCode=500719 

Applicants must submit a completed application form to the Scholarships Office by 
18 October 2013. Applications will include: 

* A curriculum vitae 
* Details of two referees with their reference letters in sealed envelopes. (References submitted in a student's Application for Admission may be used) 
* A list of intended courses for the first year of study (for applicants enrolling for a 2 year MA) or a 1,000 word research proposal (for applicants with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree or equivalent, who are enrolling for the one year MA by research only) 
* University transcripts 

Applications and references can be posted to the Scholarships Office address on the application form or emailed to scholarships at auckland.ac.nz. 
For any queries or further information, contact the Scholarships Office at scholarships at auckland.ac.nz
2. PhD Scholarships 
Each scholarship includes doctoral fees for up to three years plus an annual stipend of NZ$25,000. Both domestic and international students are eligible for the scholarship. 
The scholarships are tenable for three years and can be taken up on the first day of any month by agreement up to and including 1 February 2014. Renewal into the second and third years of study is dependent on the successful completion of the preceding year of study. Successful applicants must meet the entry criteria for doctoral study in their disciplinary area, including a completed Masters or Bachelors Honours degree, preferably with first honours, and a demonstrated ability to pursue doctoral level research. The full eligibility criteria are described here: 
http://www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz/regulations/doctoral/PhD.html 

Details of the application process for doctoral study are available here: 
http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/home/for/future-postgraduates/how-to-apply-pg/apply-for-a-doctorate 

PhD Scholarship Application Procedure 
The regulations and application form are available from the following link: 
http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/cs-search-for-scholarships-and-awards?form=details&detailCode=500718 

Applicants must submit a completed application form to the Scholarships Office by 
18 October 2013. Applications will include 

* A curriculum vitae 
* Details of two referees with their reference letters in sealed envelopes (References submitted in a student's Application for Admission may be used) 
* University transcripts 
* A 3,000 word research proposal 

Applications and references can be posted to the Scholarships Office address on the application form or emailed to scholarships at auckland.ac.nz. 
For any queries or further information, contact the Scholarships Office at scholarships at auckland.ac.nz 
Closing Date for all Applications: 18 October 2013





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