Applications for The Fulbright-Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga Graduate Award close on August 1. The award is for a promising New Zealand graduate student to undertake postgraduate study or research in the US in the field of indigenous development.

Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga sponsors this particular award and is granted for advanced academic study in the US. One highly prestigious and competitive award is offered each year to a graduate student whose area of study or research fits within one of Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga's research themes. Applicants must also show academic excellence, leadership potential and the ability to be a cultural ambassador for New Zealand.

This is one of three exchange awards offered under a partnership between Fulbright New Zealand and Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga.

Studying in the US is an opportunity to explore America, share your culture and make friends with students from around the world. The quality of teaching, facilities and resources is renowned world wide.

Visit the Fulbright website for more details. 

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