The Craig Buck Andrews Scholarship in Financial Reporting and Financial Management is a prestigious, fully-funded scholarship established through the generosity of the late Craig Andrews of Washington, D.C., via the Victoria University of Wellington Foundation. Andrews, who worked extensively on World Bank projects in developing countries alongside academics from Victoria University of Wellington, created this scholarship to support research that promotes economic and social development through sound financial reporting and management.

Scholarship Overview

• Scholarship Value: Up to $105,000 (up to $35,000 per year for three years)
• Level: Postgraduate, PhD
• Country: New Zealand
• Institution: Victoria University of Wellington
• Sponsor: Craig Buck Andrews Scholarship
• Eligible Countries: All Countries
• Application Deadline: Open until November 2026

Scholarship Benefits

• Total funding of $105,000, distributed as $35,000 per year over three years.
• Opportunity to pursue advanced research in financial reporting and management at a globally ranked, research-intensive university.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the Craig Buck Andrews Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Enrollment: Must be a student in the School of Accounting and Commercial Law at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington, aiming to complete a PhD thesis on financial reporting and/or financial management in developing countries.
2. Research Focus: The research thesis should contribute to capacity building in financial reporting and financial management within primary or concessionable industries.
3. Preference: Preference is given to students from developing countries who intend to return to their home country post-study.

Selection Criteria

• Applicants must intend to enroll in a PhD in the School of Accounting and Commercial Law at Victoria University of Wellington.
• Applicants must focus their PhD thesis on financial reporting and/or financial management in developing countries.

How to Apply

1. Doctoral Entry Requirements: Applicants must meet the entry requirements for Doctoral study at Victoria University of Wellington. For detailed information, refer to the Wellington Faculty of Graduate Research.
2. Application Process: New Doctoral applicants should complete the Doctoral Admission and Scholarship online application, ensuring they clearly indicate their intention to apply for the “Craig Buck Andrews PhD Scholarship in Financial Reporting and Financial Management.”
3. Supporting Documents: Applicants may be required to provide evidence of financial hardship, if applicable, and any other documentation such as personal statements or character references to support their application.
4. Acknowledgment: Recipients must write a letter of thanks to the donor of the scholarship.

For more details and to apply, please visit the scholarship webpage below

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