The Craig Buck Andrews Scholarship offers fully-funded financial aid to international students pursuing a PhD in Financial Reporting and Financial Management at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.
Named in memory of Craig Andrews from Washington, DC, the scholarship supports capacity-building in financial reporting and management, especially for students from developing countries.
Scholarship Overview
- Institution: Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
- Degree Level: PhD
- Study Area: Financial Reporting and Financial Management in Developing Countries
- Scholarship Duration: Three years
- Total Value: $105,000 (disbursed as $35,000 per year)
- Application Deadline: Open through November 2026
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must:
- Enroll in PhD: Be enrolled or intending to enroll in a PhD within the School of Accounting and Commercial Law at Victoria University of Wellington.
- Research Focus: Propose a thesis on financial reporting and/or financial management specifically aimed at developing countries, contributing to capacity building within primary or concessional industries.
- Developing Country Preference: Preference may be given to students from developing nations intending to return home after completing their studies.
Selection Process
A panel comprising academic experts, including the Head of the School of Accounting and Commercial Law and prominent professors such as Professor Keitha Dunstan (Bond University) and Tony van Zijl (Victoria University of Wellington), will select the scholarship recipient.
Scholarship Benefits
The Craig Buck Andrews Scholarship offers:
- Total Financial Support: $105,000, allocated over three years at $35,000 per year.
- Research Funding: Supports full-time research, covering tuition and living expenses throughout the program duration.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should follow these steps:
- Scholarship Link: https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/scholarships/current/craig-buck-andrews-phd-scholarship-in-financial-reporting-and-financial-mgmt
- PhD Admission: Apply for Doctoral study at Victoria University of Wellington through the Wellington Faculty of Graduate Research.
- Online Application: Complete the Doctoral Admission and Scholarship application online, specifying interest in the Craig Buck Andrews PhD Scholarship.
- Documentation: Provide evidence of financial hardship if relevant, and other documents like personal statements or character references.
- Scholarship Terms: Note that the scholarship cannot be deferred, and a letter of thanks to the donor is expected upon award receipt.
For more information on the application process, eligibility, and requirements, visit the Victoria University of Wellington Scholarship Portal. This scholarship offers a unique opportunity for international students to engage in impactful financial research that can contribute to meaningful change in developing economies.
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