S C H O L A R S H I P A P P L I C A T I O N F O R M
Tertiary scholarship for women studying science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
Government Communications Security Bureau
The Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) contributes to the protection of New Zealand’s national security, the international relations and well-being of New Zealand, and New Zealand’s economic well-being.
We do this by providing:
• Information assurance and cyber security;
• Intelligence collection and analysis; and
• Co-operation with other New Zealand public authorities.
GCSB ensures the integrity and confidentiality of government
information, and investigates and analyses cyber incidents against
New Zealand’s critical infrastructure. To keep New Zealand safe we
need people who are skilled and knowledgeable in computer
science, cyber security, technology, science, mathematics, computer
engineering and data science.
GCSB needs to represent the society we serve and that includes
ensuring we encourage women to study subjects that may assist
them to gain a position with GCSB.
Scholarship value
The value of this award is $10,000, which can be spread
over three years depending on your study plans. Note,
no more than $5,000 will be allocated in any one year.
Eligibility
Open to female second year tertiary students and above
(including Honours and Masters students) intending to
take a full-time course of study in science, technology,
computer engineering, mathematics, data science and
cyber security at any New Zealand tertiary institution.
Selection criteria
To be eligible for GCSB Tertiary Scholarship,
applicants must be:
• Female students over the age of 18 years.
• Have been a New Zealand citizen for at least 10 years or hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or hold a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa and have been a citizen of United Kingdom, Canada, United States of America or Australia for at least 10 years.
• Have enrolled, or been accepted to enrol, in a full time degree majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at an approved NZQA accredited tertiary provider in New Zealand for the next academic year.
• Be eligible to obtain and keep a national security clearance.
Number of scholarships
Up to three scholarships may be awarded of which
one will be dedicated to a Maori/Pacifica candidate.
How will applications be assessed?
• Academic achievement & excellence
• Honours and awards
• Life and work experience
• Proven leadership qualities and/or experience
• Career aspirations
• Voluntary work (including coaching and mentoring)
Decision makers
The successful candidate/s will be selected by a
panel consisting of the Director-General of the
GCSB, a representative from People and Capability,
representatives from the relevant areas of GCSB
and an academic who specialises in STEM subjects.
Application timeframe
Applications open on 1 June and close on 1 October.
Decision time
The successful scholarship winner/s will
be notified by 31 October.
How to apply
To download a full application form go to:
gcsb.govt.nz/working-for-us/gcsb-women-in-stem-scholarship/
Complete the application form and submit this
with a copy of your academic transcript to:
For all general enquiries email
[email protected] or phone the
GCSB Learning and Development, People
and Capability Team on 04 472 6881.
GCSB Scholarship application information
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Application
Surname
First names
Previous names
Title
Known as
Personal information
Degree Name
Tertiary Institution
Papers
Current or intended degree
Papers
Intended postgraduate study (if any)
Mailing address
Permanent address
(if different from above)
Mobile phone
Email address
Home phone
Contact details
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Brief Outline
Research topics (if any)
Why did you elect to study your chosen degree programme?
Why do you think you should be considered for this scholarship?
What are your future career ideas?
Study and career outline
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Tell us what you think are the key security threats to New Zealand (maximum 500 words).
Study and career outline, continued
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Higher Education Institutions attended and qualifications received/in training (School University/Polytech, etc). Please attach copies of your academic transcripts.
Are you competent in any language other than English?
Name
Address
Title of qualification
Date received/expected
Dates attended
Language
Speak
Read
Write
Language
Speak
Read
Write
Name
Address
Title of qualification
Date received/expected
Dates attended
Name
Address
Title of qualification
Date received/expected
Dates attended
Education
Languages
Yes No
If yes, please state which languages and your level of competency in each (slight, good, fluent or bilingual)
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Date of birth
Place of birth
Nationality at birth
Ethnicity
(tick all that you identify with)
Present nationality
Date of change to NZ citizenship
(if different from above)
NZ Residency Status
(if not a NZ citizen)
Dual nationality
(if yes please specify)
Passport number
Year granted
Date of arrival in NZ
(if applicable)
Country of issue
Country
Your date of birth and nationality
Yes No
If you are a legal adoptee, information is still requested. Enter the details of your adoptive parents and state your age when adopted. If brought up by a step-parent(s), guardian or anyone acting as a parent, attach a separate sheet.
If those listed are deceased, information is still required.
SECURITY INFORMATION required for New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS). The following information will assist us to ascertain if you would meet the criteria for any future employment opportunities that may be available post your graduation.
Surname
Address
Date of birth
Nationality at birth
Present nationality
Occupation
Father
First names
Place of birth
Family details
European
Maori
Pacific Peoples
Asian
Middle Eastern/Latin American/African
Other Ethnicity
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Surname
Address
Date of birth
Nationality at birth
Present nationality
Occupation
Mother
First names
Place of birth
Partner
(Please give details of spouse, de facto or fiancée)
Surname
Address
Date of birth
Nationality at birth
Present nationality
Occupation
First names
Place of birth
Family details, continued
Full name
Relationship
Country of residence
Do you have any other immediate family members (not listed above) who reside overseas? Yes No
Other
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List all countries (other than New Zealand) in which you have lived in for 6 months or more within the last 15 years (Continue on separate sheet if necessary).
From
Country lived in
Reason for visit/stay
To
From
Country lived in
Reason for visit/stay
To
From
Country lived in
Reason for visit/stay
To
From
Country lived in
Reason for visit/stay
To
From
Country lived in
Reason for visit/stay
To
From
Country lived in
Reason for visit/stay
To
Overseas country of residence
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Do you hold a drivers licence, permitting you to drive in New Zealand?
The Criminal Convictions (Clean Slate) Act does not apply when an application is made for future employment in a position involving the national security of New Zealand.
Do you have any medical conditions or physical disabilities which mean that you would, or could, be impaired in carrying out your study?
Do you have a criminal record?
Please provide details:
If yes, please specify
Driver licence
Criminal record
Health
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Full CarRestricted TruckLearners Motocycle
NZ Driver License number
(if applicable)
If yes to either question above, please give details
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Have you ever held a Government security clearance?
By submitting this application I acknowledge that the information I have provided may be held and used by the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service for the purpose of conducting security checks to enable an assessment of my current and on-going suitability to be sponsored by the Government Communications Security Bureau.
By submitting this application I acknowledge that the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service may use the information provided to obtain personal and financial information about me (including convictions and any no-conviction information, and other records covered by the Clean Slate Act) held by the New Zealand Police, any other New Zealand government agency, and/or any other law enforcement, security and/or intelligence agency of any other country.
I consent to information from these sources being released to, or accessed by the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service for the purpose of conducting security checks and security clearance vetting assessments.
If you give any information which you know to be false, or if you withhold relevant information, this may lead to your application being rejected.
I declare that the information I have given is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true and complete.
Security clearance
Declaration
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
If yes, please state the country, level of clearance and year issued
Signature Date
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