WELCOME TO BGS NEW ZEALAND

Founded in 2009, the BGS New Zealand Alumni Chapter provides opportunities for students and alumni members to benefit from, and contribute to the global BGS network. This is through initiatives such as professional development workshops, service/volunteer activities, networking events, and notable speaker presentations. We believe it is important to foster and encourage the building of professional capabilities, connections, and service to others.

While BGS spans the globe and has members in more than 190 countries, we at BGS NZ recognise that New Zealand has its own unique culture, history, and ways of 'doing things.' As such, we have created this website for BGS NZ members to learn more about the NZ chapter, to stay up-to-date with events, and to engage with others.
2020 AUT BGS Induction Ceremony Highlights

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BGS NZ MAY 2021 SCHOLARSHIP - APPLY NOW


The BGS NZ Alumni Chapter Scholarship is a way we [BGS NZ] can give back and provide value to our local member community. It was established in 2020 by BGS NZ through collaboration with BGS International.
Throughout 2021, two $500 NZD scholarships will be made available to passionate BGS NZ change makers nationwide. The May scholarship is the first of the two available in 2021.
 

WHO SHOULD APPLY?
Are you a BGS NZ member who is passionate about creating a better future? Are you an original thinker making a positive impact in your community? Are you currently studying in 2021? If so, this is the scholarship for you.
 

WHY THIS SCHOLARSHIP?
We believe that BGS members have the ideas and drive to move the world forward. The first instalment of the 2021 BGS NZ Alumni Chapter Scholarship is for current BGS NZ members who are pursuing further education and using their passion to ignite change in their communities and beyond. We believe in you – no matter where you are in your journey, whether just recognising your strengths and developing your passion or bringing it to life and inspiring others to join you.
  

HOW TO ENTER
Submit a video (3 minutes or less in length) that addresses these questions:

  1. What is your passion and how are you currently pursuing it?
  2. How do you plan to use your passion to uniquely make a positive change in your community or the world?
  3. How will your education help enable you to pursue your passion and make a change?

Your submission video must be between 30 seconds and 3 minutes in length. Think about filming this video on a phone, computer, tablet, or any other MP4 video-enabled camera to which you have access. It could be a short film, animation, or a simple testimonial. This isn’t about how well you can make a film—we want to learn more about you, your passion and how you plan to ignite change in your community and beyond!
 

ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered eligible for the May 2021 BGS NZ Alumni Scholarship:
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  • Is a current member of Beta Gamma Sigma New Zealand
  • Is currently studying at either AUT or UoA (checked with AUT or UoA)
  • Is willing to work with the BGS NZ Alumni Committee and AUT/UoA throughout the application and award process.
  • Has not previously received a BGS NZ Scholarship.
 
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SUBMISSION
  • Applications open on April 12, 2021
  • Deadline for submissions is 5:00 p.m., May 7, 2021.
  • Depending on file size, video submission can be directly emailed to bgsnewzealand@gmail.com (up to 20MB), or for larger file size, use the website https://wetransfer.com/ to attach and email the video to bgsnewzealand@gmail.com. Use the subject line: May 2021 BGS NZ Alumni Scholarship Application Video. 

NZ AACSB ACCREDITED UNIVERSITIES

​AACSB International (AACSB), a global nonprofit association, connects educators, students, and business to achieve a common goal: to create the next generation of great leaders.

Synonymous with the highest standards of excellence since 1916, AACSB provides quality assurance, business education intelligence, and learning and development services to over 1,700 member organizations and more than 840 accredited business schools worldwide.

In New Zealand, there are currently 7 AACSB accredited universities. Out of those 7, only AUT and Auckland University are associated with Beta Gamma Sigma International.

BGS NZ ALLIANCE PARTNERS

BGS NZ has strong links within the New Zealand and international business communities. We bring together the very best talent, creativity, and innovative thinking that New Zealand has to offer.
The three BGS NZ alliance partners include:

1. Students and graduates: Students and graduates are the core of BGS; without students and graduates, BGS would not exist. At BGS, we foster student excellence while studying with guidance and mentoring opportunities. Upon graduation, BGS provides meaningful networking opportunities and learning and development events.

2. Business and communities: Working alongside businesses and local communities, BGS serves as the link between member talent (i.e., our members) and current and future business and employment needs. BGS also acts as a knowledge hub where businesses can collaborate with members to solve problems and drive community innovation initiatives.

3. Universities: We partner with universities (currently Auckland University and Auckland University of Technology) who have achieved the highly acclaimed AACSB global accreditation standard for business education. Students and graduates who are members of BGS are known and highly sought after in the business and academic worlds.

BGS NZ SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS

BGS NZ kindly thanks our supporting organisations who remain committed to the ongoing viability and growth of the New Zealand Alumni chapter. 
Asia-Pacific Experts in Change Leadership. ​Positioning leaders and their organisations for success by strengthening the capability to learn, adapt, and change.
Senior graphic designer based in Auckland, New Zealand. Artia has been designing professionally for over seven years. She provides customised design services to individuals and companies. 

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