International Postgraduate Coursework Scholarships (IPCS) at Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Sydney, Australia

Host institution: The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Number of scholarship (s): limited number
Target group: outstanding international students undertaking a postgraduate coursework Master degree in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Scholaship value: These scholarships cover the tuition fees for the duration of the course.
Items NOT covered by the IPCS include:
- a living allowance
- travel or relocation costs
- accommodation
- overseas fieldwork costs
- visa application fees
- tuition fees for any units beyond those required for the completion of the degree
- text books
- overseas student health cover (OSHC)
- other forms of insurance

Eligibility
Applicants must:
- have received an unconditional offer of admission to a Master degree in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. This means that applicants must have met the Faculty's English language requirements, as well as academic admission requirements. For information on English language requirements, please visit the International Office website.
- have a minimum of 7.0 IELTS (overall) or equivalent if they are from a non-English speaking background
- be commencing postgraduate study at the University for the first time
- be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand, and may not hold permanent residency in Australia
- NOT be in receipt of any other tuition fee scholarship
- Students must check their visa conditions before applying for leave; and they must apply for permission in advance of taking such leave.

Selection
Selection is based on academic merit, including excellent results in the applicant's English language test. Applicants should provide a statement regarding why they want to undertake their chosen program and what they hope to achieve following graduation. Please note: It is very important that applicants make clear the degree for which they are applying.

Scholarship Benefits
These scholarships exempt students from the international student tuition fees for the duration of the course.

Commencement Date
Scholarships are awarded on the basis that the student will commence study in the academic year for which it is offered, and for the program in which a place has been offered in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. A scholarship holder may defer commencement of the program of study, and of the award of a scholarship, for only one semester only.

Duration
The scholarship is limited to the standard duration of the course.

Transferring Scholarships
These scholarships cannot be transferred from one institution to another, nor from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences to another faculty in the University of Sydney.

How to Apply
There is no application form for these scholarships. If you wish to apply, please submit a personal statement with your application for admission to the International Office. This personal statement should set out your academic and extra-curricular or professional achievements, and outline why you want to undertake your chosen course and what you hope to achieve following graduation.

for further information please visit

http://sydney.edu.au/future_students/international_postgraduate_research/costs_scholarships/scholarships/