Brett Berquist

Editor's Notes

• #4: WHY? “Ensuring New Zealanders are equipped with the international capabilities, readiness and competitiveness required for the global economy is essential. Our future workforce needs a greater understanding of the cultures and languages of our key markets in order to effectively work with them.” – Dean of Arts, Professor Robert Greenberg, University of Auckland
• #5: PMSA (https://enz.govt.nz/funding/prime-ministers-scholarship-for-asia/) The Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Asia (PMSA) is a programme funded by the New Zealand government and administered by Education New Zealand. Recipients must spend 6 weeks actively on programme in Asia, up to a maximum of two years.  At the date of application candidates must be at least 18 years old and be New Zealand citizens or Permanent Resident holders Applicants must propose programmes that can demonstrate links to New Zealand’s education, economic or trade agenda in Asia.  Programmes can be either: An undergraduate or postgraduate part or whole programme in a relevant subject area at an approved institution. Includes exchange programmes.   Study programmes that are a minimum of 30 hours per week. This could be a combination of class time and self-directed study.   A full-time internship (minimum 30 hours per week) of between 6 to 12 weeks, see here for a list of ENZ recommended brokers. If the internship is part-time, it must be combined with a concurrent programme of study [eg language study] that brings total hours to 30 hours per week. Internships for longer than 12 weeks may be considered.  Education, trade or economic-related research. Research applicants must be currently enrolled at a New Zealand tertiary institution. The scholarship is awarded to individuals and currently covers the following costs relating to study, internship or research in Asia:  Individuals on exchange, internship or other independent programmes Tuition fees for institutions in Asia only (if applicable) – not NZ institution fees Brokerage fees of Internship providers Return economy class flights NZ-Asia - NZ$2,500  Contribution towards living and accommodation costs of NZ$250 for each week actively on programme in Asia (if not covered by the internship brokerage fee) Medical and travel insurance (mandatory - click here for a list of insurance requirements) Visa and/or vaccine fees of NZ$200 Individuals on Group programmes Tertiary Education Organisations may apply to the PMSA to fund a group (3+) to travel together to Asia on a specified programme that meets PMSA goals Group programmes are applied for separately under the PMSA, and have their own application and reporting requirements. Individuals on a group programme must meet specified criteria  An individual’s costs are covered as above, plus additional funding of up to $20,000 per group application may be applied for to cover group-related costs.  PMSLA (https://enz.govt.nz/funding/prime-ministers-scholarships-for-latin-america/) The Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Latin America (PMSLA) is a programme funded by the New Zealand government and administered by Education New Zealand. Recipients must spend 4 weeks actively on programme in Latin America, up to a maximum of two years.  At the date of application candidates must be at least 18 years old and be New Zealand citizens or Permanent Resident holders. Applicants must propose programmes that can be demonstrated to be linked to New Zealand’s education, economic or trade agenda in Latin America, and may include business, social sciences, the creative arts and culture, indigenous studies, ICT/new media.]  Programmes can be either: An undergraduate or postgraduate part or whole programme in a relevant subject area at an approved institution. Exchange programmes are included here.   Study programmes must be a minimum of 30 hours per week. This could be a combination of class time and self-directed study.  A full-time internship (minimum 30 hours per week) of between 4 to 12 weeks, see here for a list of suggested internship providers and brokers. If the internship is part-time, it must be combined with a concurrent programme of study [eg language study] that brings total hours to 30 hours per week. Internships for longer than 12 weeks may be considered.  Education, trade or economic-related research or development including development/research for intending or existing teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, to target countries, including cooperative or independent research at educational institutions, libraries and other facilities. Research applicants must be currently enrolled at a New Zealand tertiary institution. The scholarship is awarded to individuals and currently covers the following costs relating to study, internship or research in Latin America:  Individuals on exchange, internship or other independent programmes Tuition fees of Latin American institutions only – not NZ institution fees Brokerage fees of Internship providers Return economy class flights NZ-Latin America - NZ$3,500 Contribution towards living and accommodation costs of $250 for each week actively on programme in Latin America (if not covered by the internship brokerage fee) Medical and travel insurance (mandatory - click here for a list of insurance requirements) Visa and/or vaccine fees of $200 Individuals on group programmes Tertiary Education Organisations and approved organisations may apply to the PMSLA to fund a group (3+) to travel together to Latin America on a specified programme that meets PMSLA goals Group programmes are applied for separately under the PMSLA, and have their own application and reporting requirements. Individuals on a group programme must meet specified criteria  An individual’s costs are covered as above, plus additional funding of up to $20,000 per group application may be applied for to cover group-related costs.   CAPES The North Asia, Southeast Asia, and Latin America Centres of Asia-Pacific Excellence (CAPEs) are committed to enhancing New Zealand’s economic engagement and cultural understanding with the Asia-Pacific region, and building New Zealanders' understanding and ability to engage. The CAPEs offer events, programmes, scholarships, internships, and other initiatives to support New Zealand's businesses, schools, communities and students to understand the key countries of the Asia-Pacific region better.
• #6: UoA KPI 1 in 4 graduates will have had an international learning experience during their degree Latest participation is 16% (in 2016) ViaTRM provides us with a platform to both encourage students to consider their options for study abroad (uses a gamification strategy to encourage along the ‘just curious students’) while also serving as a platform for the University to house the various university supported study abroad opportunities we have available. It helps us to both increase participation in study abroad as well as manage the associated risk (by knowing where are students are we can insure them and assist in times of crisis). – from Ainslie GSA SNAPSHOT + USG & HEI SUPPORT GSA rationale: Being part of a larger initiative will provide networks and resources to support the efforts of campuses to increase study abroad. For many years individual institutions and organizations have tried to do this alone without the effect that we feel is needed (given the 1 in 10 stat) With Generation Study Abroad, we aim to mobilize variety of stakeholders to affect the following change: Accelerate Growth – Doubling by the End of the Decade. SA increases have averaged from 2%-5% per year (which will take more than 20 years to double the #), instead we need a 16.5% growth rate per year to reach the goal of 600,000 students studying in credit and noncredit programs by the end of the decade. Diversify who studies abroad Increase funding: IIE has provided grants to students and institutions through its Generation Study Abroad Fund, has leveraged funding from public and private sector partners around the world, and has helped and encouraged campuses to dedicate and raise money to support study abroad offices, programs, and scholarships Expand the definition: GSA is helping students, parents and educators to look more broadly at all the options, to offer and consider other ways to get international educational experience that may be more accessible, such as expanded internship, volunteering and service learning abroad, as well as pursuing full degrees abroad. Change perceptions of study abroad so that that every student expects to study abroad as an essential part of a college education How it helps USG and HEIs: GSA helps colleges build on current best practices and find new ways to extend study abroad opportunities – including academic study abroad programs, internships, service learning and non-credit educational experiences – to many students who are not currently taking part in study abroad Employers are increasingly looking for workers who have the international experience, cross-cultural competence and language skills needed to thrive in this rapidly changing environment 1 in 5 American jobs is tied to international trade; U.S. graduates will compete for jobs with graduates from around the world, by 2030 China will surpass the US as the world’s largest economy A survey of more than 2,000 U.S. HR managers showed that 70% of respondents believe that U.S. HEIs need to do more to prepare graduates in terms of language skills and multicultural experience Supporting Research on the Student Experience: Better grades + higher graduation rates University of Georgia found the students who studied abroad had an 18% higher 4-year graduation rate than those who did not study abroad Indiana University reported that study abroad students earned higher grades and completed degrees in four years at a higher rate than their peers Analysis by the SAGE Research Project of 6,000 alumni over 50 years demonstrated that study abroad had a substantial long-term impact on individuals' career paths and global engagement GSA IN NEW ZEALAND NZ experienced second largest growth this year at 10.1% (behind only Israel at 15.3%) Of the 3,325 U.S. students in NZ, about 1/3 are attributed to GSA # goals set (and reached) by 5 universities = 1,000 students in 2015 Funding pledges total over $500,000 and 3 partners have allocated $150,000 in total so far for scholarships