2009 Rewi Alley Scholarship in Chinese Studies
BACKGROUND
The Rewi Alley Scholarship in Chinese Studies was established by the Rewi Alley National
Committee to mark the occasion of Rewi Alley's birthday and in recognition of his humanitarian and
literary work in China over more than 50 years. The purpose of the Scholarship is to encourage study
and research on China, preferably in New Zealand.
REGULATIONS
1. The Scholarship shall be known as the Rewi Alley Scholarship in Chinese Studies.
2. The Scholarship is tenable at a university or other institution in New Zealand approved for the
purpose, or, with the consent of the Selection Panel, without formal enrolment at any institution.
Where appropriate facilities are not available in New Zealand, the Scholarship may be offered
towards study undertaken abroad.
3. The Scholarship is open to persons who are New Zealand citizens, or who are permanent
residents of New Zealand, for study on any aspect of life in China.
4. The Scholarship shall be offered in alternate (odd) years, i.e. 2009, 2011. In 2009, the
Scholarship will comprise a sum of $1,000.
5. The award of the Scholarship shall be made by the Scholarships Committee of the University of
Waikato on the recommendation of a Selection Panel established for the purpose by the New
Zealand Asian Studies Society.
6. When submitting your application, you should attach a written statement on what your future aims
are, how your studies are relevant to life in China, and what you would use the funds for if the
Scholarship were awarded to you. Attach two written academic referee reports in support of your
application.
7. Applications for the Scholarship must be submitted on the current application form to the
Scholarships Office, University of Waikato, Private Bag 3105, Hamilton, by 31 October in
alternate (even) years, i.e. 2008, 2010.
8. The next due date for applications is 31 October 2008.
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