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Applications open for sixth round of the New Zealand Government Agencies Fund

The New Zealand Government Agencies fund supports New Zealand government agencies to carry out development activities that align with government Official Development Assistance (ODA) priorities and are outside the focus of NZAID. The fund offers government departments, agencies and statutory authorities undertaking non-commercial activities the opportunity to access ODA resources in order to undertake activities in their areas of expertise that: * Contribute to capacity development through transferring skills and expertise to developing country partners, in particular public sector counterparts * Support the development of long-term strategic partnerships between New Zealand government agencies and their counterparts in partner countries * Provide technical assistance to developing country partners, in particular public sector counterparts to improve delivery of their core services NZAID is now accepting bids for the sixth round of the New Zealand Government Agencies Fund. Full guidelines, criteria and application forms can be found on the NZAID website at www.nzaid.govt.nz. Proposals must be submitted by Friday 11 April 2008

http://www.nzaid.govt.nz

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Careers Service Scholarships and Funding

The Careers Service Scholarship and Funding site provides a useful overview of scholarship providers in New Zealand.

http://www.careers.govt.nz/default.aspx?id0=59907

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CID NGO Travel Fund

The travel fund is available to any New Zealand NGO wanting to send representatives to conferences or seminars overseas related to international development. You don't have to be a CID member, you can get up to $3500 per conference, the application process is relatively simple and decisions usually only take a few days. NGOs must pay 20% of the costs themselves and make some effort to spread the knowledge and experience gained to the wider NGO community on their return.(Council for International Development)

http://www.cid.org.nz/about-cid/index.html

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Commonwealth Scholarships

These awards allow New Zealand applicants to study in Britain and Canada. The scholarships are normally intended for postgraduate scholarship and research and encompass all discipline areas and branches of learning.

http://www.fis.org.nz/BreakOut/vuw/schols.phtml?detail+100023

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Equator Prize

Awarded biennially, the Equator Prize recognizes five community-based projects that demonstrate extraordinary achievement in reducing poverty through the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in the equatorial belt. Prize winners receive international recognition for their work and an opportunity to help shape international policy and practice in the field, as well as a monetary award of US$30,000 each. Details on the criteria for the Equator Prize, information on the award process, and the online nomination system can be accessed through the Equator Initiative website.

http://www.equatorinitiative.org/

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FRST Fellowships

This link includes information on the New Zealand Science and Technology Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme, the Te Tipu Pūtaiao Fellowships,and the Technology for Industry Fellowships.

http://www.frst.govt.nz/Fellowships/

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Funding Information Service

Funding information for New Zealand.

http://www.fis.org.nz/

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Global Development Awards and Medals Competition

The Global Development Awards and Medals Competition is the largest international contest for research on development. Over 3,000 researchers representing more than 100 countries throughout the developing world have participated to date. More than US $ 1.91 million has been distributed in prizes and travel to finalists and winners. In 2005 alone, the competition attracted more than 700 applications.

http://www.gdnet.org/middle.php?oid=19

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Global Education Fund

The Global Education Fund is a contestable pool of money allocated through the NZ government aid agency, NZAID Nga Hoe Tuputupu-mai-tawhiti. The GEF provides funding for small projects to develop awareness and understanding of global perspectives among New Zealanders, and to encourage them to become responsible global citizens.

http://www.globaleducationfund.org.nz/

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GLOBAL EDUCATION FUND Applications Close 31 March 2008

The Global Education Fund (GEF) provides funding for small projects to develop awareness and understanding of global perspectives among New Zealanders, to encourage them to become responsible global citizens, and to create a safe and just world. The next funding round closes 31 March 2008.

http://www.globaleducationfund.org.nz

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Health Research Council of New Zealand

The Health Research Council is the major government-funded agency responsible for purchasing and co-ordinating health research and fostering the health research workforce in New Zealand. Funding opportunities offered include partnership initiatives, research contracts, career development opportunities, conference grants, seeding grants and grants in kind.

http://www.hrc.govt.nz/root/Research%20Funding/About_Research_Funding.html

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Interest free student loans for overseas charity workers

In this press release, the Aotearoa New Zealand government has named the 48 charitable organisations whose volunteers may be exempted from interest on their student loans while working for those organisations overseas.

http://www.beehive.govt.nz/ViewDocument.aspx?DocumentID=25291

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International Activist Award

The International Activist Award has been established to honor individuals in the international community who have inspired change and motivated others in the realm of social activism. The $100,000 award is presented every other year, alternating with the award presented to activists in the United States.

http://www.gleitsman.org/international.html

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Ministry of Environment Funding

This funding is intended for projects and participation, and is targeted at regional councils. The categories range from sustainable management to education services

http://www.mfe.govt.nz/withyou/funding/index.html

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New Zealand Government Scholarships

This link provides information on a range of scholarships offered by various government ministeries in New Zealand.

http://newzealand.govt.nz/search?type=user&t=service&q=scholarships

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New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships

Funded by the New Zealand Government and administered by Education New Zealand, the New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships are a significant educational opportunity. The scholarships provide financial support for students from designated countries undertaking doctoral degrees by research in New Zealand universities. Contact the Education New Zealand Scholarships Administrator for further information scholarships@educationnz.org.nz

http://www.newzealandeducated.com/scholarships

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New Zealand Scholarships

Funded by the New Zealand Government and administered by Education New Zealand, the New Zealand International Scholarships are a significant educational opportunity. These awards are available for international students wishing to study at undergraduate and doctoral levels.

http://www.newzealandeducated.com/index.cfm?layout=scholarships

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New Zealand Study Abroad Scholarships

The New Zealand Undergraduate and Postgraduate Study Abroad Awards are funded by the New Zealand Government and administered by Education New Zealand. They are available to students wishing to complete part of their study or research overseas.

http://www.newzealandeducated.com/scholarships/page3.html

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Pacific Cooperation Foundation

The Pacific Cooperation Foundation is an independent partnership between the public and private sectors in New Zealand and the Pacific Island countries and promotes increased understanding, cooperation and partnerships through programmes in four primary areas of Media and Public Affairs, Business, Communities and Culture and Education.

http://www.pcf.org.nz/

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Peace and Disarmament Education Trust Scholarships

PADET Scholarships are designed to support appropriate postgraduate research by Masters and Doctoral students at New Zealand universities. Anyone who is, or intends to enrol as, a postgraduate degree student pursuing research of interest to the Peace and Disarmament Education Trust (PADET), may apply for a scholarship.

http://www.dia.govt.nz/diawebsite.nsf/wpg_URL/Services-Trust-&-Fellowship-Grants-PADET-Scholarships?OpenDocument

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SOMALIA: Food, water shortages hit Galgadud

Little or no rain in Abudwaq district of the central Somali region of Galgadud has resulted in serious food and water shortages for thousands of residents. (IRIN, 28 January 2008)

http://www.irinnews.org/Report.aspx?ReportId=76446

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