Faculty of Information Technology International Merit Scholarship, Monash University, Australia

Monash is a university of transformation. The desire to make a difference informs everything we do. We see a brighter future as more than just possible - it is something for which we are directly responsible; something we can help create. We are launching one of the most comprehensive and generous scholarship programs ever offered in Australia.

Selection

• Based on academic achievement Commencing students can refer to the eligibility table.
• Continuing Monash students are only eligible for the Level 1 scholarship, and must achieve a minimum of a high distinction average (80%) - you must have completed at least 18 credit points of study

Eligibility

All conditions must be met

• International student or applicant
• Commencing or continuing undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) student
• On-campus undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) degree in the Faculty of Information Technology at a Monash campus in Australia.

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International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS), University of Western Sydney (UWS) Australia

International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) are a tuition fee scholarship for full-time study towards a higher degree by research.  These prestigious scholarships are funded by the Australian Government. UWS supports IPRS awardees with a living allowance and overseas student health cover.

Deadline: 16 August 2013

Eligibility

Students from any overseas country, except New Zealand, who are commencing a new research degree course and do not already hold an equivalent degree are eligible to apply. Applicants for coursework awards are not eligible to apply, even where there is a research component in the degree. Students who have already commenced their research degree may not be eligible.

Current AusAID students are ineligible.

How will my application be ranked?

Applicants eligible for consideration for an International Postgraduate Research Scholarship will be ranked by the UWS Research Committee Scholarship Panel, following recommendation from the host School of the Research Centre or Research Group.

Eligible applicants will:

• have an academic record at least equivalent to an Australian 1st Class Bachelor Honours degree. This is a four year degree with a major research project in the final year, with a score of at least 80 per cent.
• be supervised in one of UWS’s areas of research concentration

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International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) 2013, Murdoch University, Australia

The International Postgraduate Research Studentship (IPRS) is available to international students who wish to undertake a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Education (EdD) or Master by Research (MPhil) and includes tuition fees, health insurance premiums and a living allowance. Scholarships are awarded on academic merit, research experience and/or potential. Applicants should possess an honours degree (at least upper second-class honours) or equivalent.

Deadline: 30 Sep 2013

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Applicants must provide evidence of having achieved Murdoch University English language proficiency requirements. These requirements are IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0) or TOEFL (Test Of English as a Foreign Language/ internet based) - Minimum score of 90 with no band less than 20. Exceptions include Nursing and Education which have an IELTS requirement of 7.0.

THE FOLLOWING APPLICANTS ARE INELIGIBLE FOR A SCHOLARSHIP UNDER THE SCHEME:

• New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.
• International applicants who have completed a degree at the same or higher level.
• International applicants who have commenced the degree prior to 1 January and who are seeking an award commencing in the year starting 1 January unless the applicant can establish that they were unable to apply for an award commencing in the previous year.
• International applicants who are currently studying on a scholarship sponsored by AUSAID or have just completed study on such a scholarship. These students are required to return to their home country for at least one year before returning to Australia.
• Applicants who have held a Studentship previously, unless it was terminated within three months of the commencement of benefits.
• International applicants who are in receipt of another equivalent award, scholarship or salary to undertake the proposed study (an ‘equivalent’ stipend would be regarded as one greater than 75% of the base studentship stipend rate). Income earned from sources unrelated to the course of study is not subject to the 75% rule.

Benefits

Murdoch University provides the successful applicant with a living allowance of AUD $26,200 per annum (2013 rate). The scholarship also includes health insurance which covers the student and their spouse and dependants (if any) for the period of the IPRS. Under the IPRS conditions, travel and relocation costs are the responsibility of the applicant however Murdoch University provides their IPRS recipients with a (partial) allowance for relocation and airfares (based on receipts). Murdoch students also have access to a conference travel allowance once during the course of their degree, maintenance funding set by the Schools and a thesis production allowance.

Tenure

The award is for a maximum of three years for PhD and EdD studies and two years for MPhil. An extension of up to 6 months may be granted for PhD candidates.

How to apply

You must indicate that you would like to be considered for IPRS on your International Student Application for Admission & Scholarship.

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University of Sydney International Scholarship (USydIS), Australia

The University of Sydney invites candidates who are eligible to undertake a Postgraduate Research Degree or Master's by Research program at this University to apply for the University of Sydney International Research Scholarship (USydIS).

Deadline: See details

The objective of the USydIS is to attract top quality international postgraduate students to undertake research projects which will enhance the University's research activities. The USydIS is open to all research disciplines; however participation in the USydIS program each semester is at the discretion of the Dean of each faculty. These Scholarships will be awarded to eligible applicants twice a year – in October/November in conjunction with the International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) for commencement in Semester 1 (March), and in early April for commencement in Semester 2 (July). The USydIS will cover tuition fees and living allowance for up to three years with a possibility of one semester's extension for PhD students.

The USydIS is available to students commencing in both the March and July Semesters. Students must indicate that they would like to be considered for the IPRS by completing the relevant section of thePostgraduate Research Application form (add hyperlink to Course Search). No separate application for a USydIS Scholarship is necessary. To be considered for the award, applications MUST be received by the International Student Office by:

• 31 July of the previous year for Semester 1 (March) commencement
• 15 December of the previous year for Semester 2 (July) commencement

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International Student Scholarship 2013, Bond University, Australia

The International Student Scholarships are a testament to Bond University’s commitment to quality and outstanding international students. These scholarships are available to international students who have demonstrated outstanding academic ability (academic merit based scholarships).

Deadline: See details

International Student Scholarship application closing dates for each semester are highlighted below:

Semester	Scholarship Application Closing Date	Winners Announced
September 2013	May 31, 2013	End of June 2013
January 2014	September 20, 2013	End of October 2013
May 2014	January 24, 2014	Mid-March 2014
September 2014	May 30, 2014	End of June 2014

Eligibility

• Available for international students only, for undergraduate or postgraduate study.
• Applicants must currently be or have previously been in the top 5% of their high school or university class.
• Students will be selected for scholarships based on outstanding academic ability. In addition, demonstrated strong leadership skills and extensive involvement in extracurricular activities will also be considered.
• Students whose first language is not English must refer to and meet Bond University’s standard. English entry requirements for undergraduate applicants.
• English entry requirements for postgraduate applicants.

Selection Criteria

Successful applicants will be awarded these scholarships based on their ability to meet the eligibility criteria outlined

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Curtin International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (CIPRS), Curtin University, Australia

The CIPRS is available to any international student wishing to commence a Higher Degree by Research at Curtin for the first time in 2013. This scholarship is awarded to students to attract top quality international postgraduate students to areas of research strength in the Australian higher education sector and support Australia’s research effect. 

Deadline: Applications accepted any time

Value
The CIPRS provides:

• Course tuition fee for two years for a Master's (by Research) and a maximum of three and a half years for a Doctoral degree; and
• awardee are usually offered a stipend from either Faculty/government project or external organisation funding equivalent to the amount of an APA award.

Eligibility criteria

The award is open to citizens of an overseas country (excluding New Zealand).

Scholarships will be awarded on academic merit and research capacity to suitably qualified overseas graduates eligible to commence a higher degree by research in 2013.

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