Frequently asked questions

Application process is now open and will close on 12 August 2011. Please refer to “Apply” section for more details.

In addition to the selection criteria, we are looking for people who have the following traits

• Ability to succeed through collaboration
• Demonstrates customer focus
• Results-orientated
• Resilient
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates problem solving skills

If you meet all our selection criteria, you are welcome to submit your application for consideration.

As long as you meet our selection criteria and plan to participate in an overseas exchange program in 2012 (either first or second semester) to study in one of the universities in New Zealand, which has been accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority, you are welcome to submit your application for consideration.

However, scholarships will only be offered to candidates who have been accepted into an overseas exchange program approved by your university.

You can revisit these pages in mid-2012 for details on the 2013 intake.

To be eligible for the scholarship, subjects undertaken in the university in New Zealand University must be transferable to the corresponding modules within the degree that is being completed in Singapore.

All applications must be received by 12 August 2011. Late applications will not be considered.

Please refer to the selection criteria and application process section for more details.

We will finalise our candidate selection by end October 2011.

The purpose of this program is to provide a scholarship and internship opportunity to develop students’ international leadership skills, and to enhance business, cultural and educational connectivity between New Zealand and Singapore.

Up to two students will be selected from each participating country (ANZ Singapore and ANZ New Zealand). A maximum of four students per annum will be awarded the scholarship each year.

Each successful applicants will be awarded NZD15,000 to contribute towards his/her studies in New Zealand.  This will be followed by a three month paid internship with ANZ.

Each scholarship award will be capped at NZD15,000.  The aim is not to cover all of the students’ overseas expenses, but rather to provide significant support that will help students achieve their aspirations, and encourage ongoing links between Singapore and New Zealand universities and business environments.

Students are expected to organise their own arrangements to participate in the scholarship, including travel and living arrangements, study and work permits.

Yes, the internship agreement will outline the terms and conditions of your internship with ANZ, subject to the availability of suitable positions.  It will also include a statement on the first right for ANZ to employ the student upon graduation, subject to the availability of suitable positions.

ANZ reserves the right to request for the full amount of the scholarship to be returned to ANZ, if the student defaults on the scholarship agreement.

ANZ reserves the right to request for the full amount of the scholarship to be returned to ANZ if you do not complete the university program for which the money was intended.

If for some reason, you are not able to attain a study permit in New Zealand, then you will not be eligible for the scholarship.  ANZ reserves the right to request for any funds that have been paid to date to be returned to ANZ.

ANZ will only guarantee an internship placement if the student has fulfilled all of his/her responsibilities to ANZ up to the date of placement for the internship, including by not limited to the following

• The semester funded by the scholarship has been completed
• The student has obtained the appropriate work permit
• All other in-country requirements have been met

ANZ expects students to complete their internship in New Zealand upon completion of their scholarship semester.

If you cannot complete the internship in New Zealand due to work permit or other issues, your internship may take place at the ANZ Singapore office instead.

You will be paid in line with the prevailing market conditions in the country (i.e. New Zealand) in which the internship is offered.

Interns will be offered roles based on capability, suitability and availability.  Interns will be exposed to the banking and finance industry, with a focus on institutional banking in line with the scholarship’s aim of developing future leaders to build on business and trade flows between Singapore and New Zealand.

This is a scholarship program.  If you are looking for an internship opportunity during your school holidays, kindly register your interest and resume at the ANZ Careers site. You will be contacted by the resource manager if your profile matches our business needs.

To meet the objectives of the scholarship, ANZ plans to offer participating students a role appropriate to their study, experience and goals, subject to the availability of suitable positions.