International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS),Australia

The International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) scheme is funded by the Australian Government and provides tuition fees to top quality international postgraduate students who wish to enrol in a research degree at Australian universities.

Applications are assessed on academic merit and research potential. In addition to the IPRS, the University of Sydney awards an International Postgraduate Award (IPA) to IPRS holders. The IPA provides a stipend/living allowance to all IPRS recipients.

The IPRS 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 the Postgraduate Research Application form (271kb pdf). 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
- 31 December of the previous year for Semester 2 (July) commencement

To be eligible for the IPRS, you must:

• Be an international student commencing full time enrolment in a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) at this University.
  If you commenced your HDR in the previous year, but due to the timing of your application and subsequent enrolment were unable to be considered for an IPRS, you may apply and be considered for an IPRS during the current round of IPRS application.
  Students in this situation should complete the IPRS Special Application Form (112kb pdf). This form MUST be received at the International Student Office by 31 August of the current year.
• Be a student undertaking study in a subject area identified by the University as within the areas of its current and emerging research strengths.
• Not hold a research qualification regarded to be equivalent to an Australian Research Doctorate degree, or, if undertaking a Research Master's degree, not hold a research qualification regarded to be equivalent to or higher than an Australian Research Masters degree.
• Not have held an AusAID scholarship within two years prior to commencing the IPRS.
• Not be receiving a scholarship for which course tuition is a component under any other scholarship scheme to which the Australian Government makes a substantial contribution.
• Not previously have received an IPRS, unless the previous IPRS was for a Master by Research degree that you have completed and you are now applying for a doctorate research degree.

The University awards approximately 30 IPRS awards each year. Successful candidates will be notified in:

– late October/early November for Semester 1 (March) commencement
– April for Semester 2 (July) commencement

Note that only successful applicants will be notified.

In addition to the IPRS awards, commencing students may also be considered for the University of Sydney International Scholarship (USydIS). 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. No application form for the USydIS is required and eligible applicants will be considered during the IPRS selection process in October/November for scholarships to commence in Semester 1 (March), and in early April for scholarships to commence in Semester 2 (July).

The USydIS will cover tuition fees and a living allowance similar to the IPRS.

For more detailed information about both IPRS and USydIS awards, please consult pages 11 and 12 of the Postgraduate Research Application form (271kb pdf).

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Australia:Sydney Achievers International Scholarships

30 scholarships of AUD$10,000 each, available as a one-off award (total value AUD$10,000) for any Postgraduate Coursework program offered at the University of Sydney.

No living allowance is payable.

Criteria for Eligibility
Applicants must have completed the equivalent of an Australian Bachelor degree qualification with a minimum high distinction average as based on the Australian grading system. Students who have already commenced postgraduate studies, or students transferring from other postgraduate programs are not eligible.

Application Procedure

No separate application for a scholarship is necessary. An Application for Admission to the University of Sydney in 2012 will constitute an application for a scholarship. All applications meeting the selection and eligibility criteria will be automatically considered.

The deadline for receipt of applications and complete supporting documentation (academic and English language proficiency results) is 31 October 2011 for Semester 1, 2012, and 30 April 2012 (for Semester 2, 2012). Applications received after these deadlines will not be considered.

Selection Criteria

Selection will be based strictly on academic merit as per the University’s admission requirements. Selection will be based on actual results (academic and English language proficiency). Predicted/forecast results will not be considered.

Only applicants with firm, unconditional offers of admission will be considered.

Selection will be made by the University’s Scholarship Selection Committee, whose decision will be final. No appeals will be entertained.

Successful candidates will be informed in December 2011 (Semester 1, 2012) and June 2012 (Semester 2. 2012). Successful candidates applying through UAC will be informed in January 2012.

Conditions
Undergraduate scholarship recipients will need to maintain satisfactory academic progress, which, for the purposes of retaining the scholarship, is defined as maintaining a credit average (at least 65%) or more each year. Failure to do so may result in the scholarship being terminated.

Successful candidates:

• must not be in receipt of any other tuition scholarship;
• must commence study in 2012 – commencement may not be deferred;
• will be required to pay for their own airfares to Sydney, living expenses, study materials, text books, any ancillary fees (if applicable) and Overseas Student Health Cover each year;
• are also responsible for paying the balance of the tuition fees each year;
• are required to enrol as full-time international students and must maintain their international student status on a full-time basis throughout their enrolment at the University of Sydney; and
• may not be entitled to a ‘Leave of Absence’ during the duration of the scholarship, unless it is due to extenuating circumstances.

The University of Sydney reserves the right to make changes to this scholarships program without notice and at its discretion.

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Australia:Sydney Law School Foundation International Scholarships

The Sydney Law School Foundation established a limited number of scholarships in 2011 to support outstanding international students undertaking a Master by Coursework program with the Sydney Law School.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Have accepted an unconditional offer of admission to a Master by Coursework program.
• Have a minimum IELTS or equivalent for the Master by Coursework: 7.0 IELTS with no band below 6.0;
• 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 scholarship.

Conditions of Award

The Sydney Law School Foundation International Scholarship is worth AU$10,000 payable in two equal instalments in late March and late August in the first year of study.

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 Sydney Law School.

Deadline:4.30pm Friday 27 January 2012

Duration

The scholarship is limited to one year.

For further information about applications for admission to a postgraduate coursework degree, please see the International Office website.

Application Form

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Australia:Eberhard Wenzel Scholarship for International Public Health

The late Dr Eberhard Wenzel was an academic in the School of Public Health and worked in public health with a range of international health agencies for over 20 years. Dr Wenzel had a tremendous knowledge and understanding of public health issues facing humanity and his establishment of the Virtual Library for Public Health and the International Public Health Watch websites provided important means for him to engage with others who shared his passion for the field.
The objective of this scholarship is to enable students to undertake research which will advance understanding of a public health topic relevant to the academic interests of the late Dr Eberhard Wenzel.
There is one scholarship valued at $2000, for a student enrolled in either full- or part-time study in the Master of Public Health (research option) or an Honours program with the School of Public Health. The intent of the scholarship is to support the thesis component of the student’s honours or masters program of study.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 4 March 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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International College of Hotel Management (ICHM) launched International Scholarships Application for 2011/2012

The International College of Hotel Management (ICHM) is pleased to offer:

* Two Round 1 International Scholarships for the July 2011 or January 2012 intakes.
* Two Round 2 Scholarships for the January 2012 or July 2012 intakes.

SCHOLARSHIP VALUE:

The value of each scholarship is A$15,000 to be paid in the following manner:-

* Year 1 A$4,000 Year 2 A$4,000
* Year 3 A$4,000 Year 4 A$3,000

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE:

* Round 1: July 2011 or January 2012 intake – Friday April 1st 2011
* Round 2: January 2012 or July 2012 intake – Friday September 2nd 2011

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

* Open to all international students studying outside Australia, international students undertaking an English course in Australia, and international students who have completed less than two years high school in Australia. International students who finish high school in Australia including the last two years must apply for the Australian Entry Scholarships.
* Minimum age requirement of 18 years old at the time of commencement with ICHM.
* Maximum age 24 at time of application.
* Will complete/graduate in 2011 or prior to the the July 2012 intake, or have already completed/graduated their final year of high school studies. Results must meet ICHM Academic Entry Requirements (refer to ICHM Prospectus or website).
* For students whose mother tongue is other than English, IELTS 6.0/TOEFL 550. (Paper based; computer & internet also acceptable)
* Open only to new students seeking entry into Year 1.

If you do not have a copy of our prospectus to assist with the preparation of your scholarship application, it can be viewed on our website www.ichm.edu.au or please contact our Admissions Office and a copy will be forwarded to you by post.

Other general information is available on our website and in our student magazine “On-Course”, or by contacting the ICHM Admissions Office.

HOW TO APPLY

Your completed application must contain:

* Scholarship application form.
This form is in two parts.
- Cover page providing your personal contact details (see perforated attachment).
- Your response to 4 short-answer questions found on the reverse of the cover page.
* Brief CV (not more than one page in length)
* Most recent copies of your school reports from the last two years.
* ICHM application form (unless an application to attend ICHM has already been forwarded).
* Evidence of English language ability (e.g. IELT S/TOE FL)
The ICHM Application form can be found in the Prospectus 2011, or on the ICHM website. All sections must be completed and submitted along with the Scholarship form and details.
* Scholarship Application Fee of A$50.
Payment can be made by credit card or cheque. Cheques in A$ made payable to ICHM Pty Ltd. All cheques are banked and credit card payments processed upon receipt.

Note: Do not staple or bind applications. Do not send original transcripts as they will not be returned.

APPLICATION DEADLINES :

* Round 1: July 2011 or January 2012 intake – Friday April 1st 2011
* Round 2: January 2012 or July 2012 intake – Friday September 2nd 2011

Applications received after the closing dates will not be considered for these scholarships.

SEND YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION TO:

Email: admissions@ichm.edu.au
Fax: (+61 8228 3684)

Post:
ICHM Admissions Office
124 Hutt Street
Adelaide SA 5000
AUSTRALIA

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Up to 5 finalists will be selected from each round to be interviewed. The interview will be conducted on-line by video link, or if this is not available, through a teleconference.

* Scholarship Application (including academic results, CV and short answer responses). 50%
* Interview 50%

Following the interview, the winners will be selected as those most likely to excel in hotel management. Scholarship winners will be notified within two weeks.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA :

Students who meet the scholarship eligibility criteria and ICHM entry requirements can apply for a scholarship. Students who have already applied and been accepted by ICHM for these intakes may also apply by completing the Scholarship Application form.

ICHM reserves the right to reduce the value of scholarships if there are less than ten applicants in either round.

The tuition fees for international students starting in 2011 are A$23,050. In addition there is a one-time New Student Fee of A$1,500. The 2011 cost for Accommodation & Meals at ICHM is A$8,190, payable during on-campus semesters and subject to availability. These scholarships can only be applied to the tuition fees. Students commencing in the 2012 intakes are required to pay the listed fess at that time.

The A$50 Scholarship Application Fee is non-refundable, this applies to successful and unsuccessful applicants. It is not considered as part of the New Student Fee or Course Fees.

The scholarship amount will be credited against the final fee payment each year.

Students who are offered and accept a scholarship or bursary amount are ineligible to apply for subsequent scholarship rounds. Students who do not accept or receive any amount at all, are able to apply to future scholarship rounds, as long as they meet all other entry requirements.

The Selection Panel may decide to increase the number of scholarship winners by reducing the scholarship amount.

Payment of the scholarship amount on behalf of the student for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th years of the course will be dependent upon satisfactory academic results and industry placement performance as determined by the ICHM Academic Board.

The awarding of the Scholarship payment each year depends on the student paying the balance of the student fees by the due date as set out in the Application Form contained in the prospectus. Students failing to pay the balance of fees by the due date will forfeit the right to their scholarship.

The Scholarships are open to new first year students only. Students currently studying at ICHM are ineligible.

Scholarship students failing to comply with the ICHM rules and regulations in relation to personal and ethical behaviour will forfeit their entitlement to the scholarship.

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Australia:Curtin Canning College Science International Bursary 2011Curtin Canning College Science International Bursary 2011

The Curtin Canning College Science International Bursary is available to international students enrolling at Curtin University in 2011 who have demonstrated high-level academic achievement in their studies at Canning College, and obtained an ATAR (TER) of at least 96 or equivalent in 2010.

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and choosing an eligible Undergraduate Science degree at Curtin as 1st preference through TISC.

Eligibility:

• Be a Canning College student in 2010
• Be an international student and hold a valid Student Visa – Higher Education (Subclass 573)
• Have received a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) in an eligible Science undergraduate course at Curtin University in 2011 (see applicant information document for the list of eligible courses)
• Commencing the first year of study at Curtin University, in an eligible course in 2011
• Have selected Curtin University through TISC as a first preference to undertake an eligible Science undergraduate degree;
• Receive an ATAR (TER) or equivalent of at least 96.

Application Deadline:1 February, 2011

Source: http://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/scholarship.cfm?id=769

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Great Artesian Basin PhD Top-up Scholarships

Funding Body:

Great Artesian Basin Coordinating Committee (GABCC)

Title:

Great Artesian Basin PhD Top-up Scholarships

Research Areas:

Humanities & Social Sciences; Health Sciences; Sciences & Engineering

Type

Postgraduate Research

Description:

Two top-up scholarships are being offered for full-time PhD students to undertake research in the ecological, physical, cultural or socioeconomic aspects of the Great Artesian Basin. The scholarship will supplement primary postgraduate awards for PhD projects commencing in 2010.

There is no closing date for receipt of applications. Applications may be submitted at any time.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be an Australian citizen or have Australian Permanent Resident status and be successful in obtaining a primary scholarship such as an Australian Postgraduate Award or equivalent.

Amount awarded:

The value of the award is $5000 per annum (tax exempt) and is for up to 3 years.

Application guide:

Please visit the Great Artesian Basin Coordinating Committee website for application information at:

http://www.gabcc.org.au/public/content/ViewCategory.aspx?id=73

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Rhodes Scholarship 2011 for Hong Kong

Funding Body:

The Rhodes Trust

Title:

Rhodes Scholarship 2011 for Hong Kong

Research Areas:

Humanities & Social Sciences; Health Sciences; Sciences & Engineering

Type

Overseas

Description:

The Rhodes Scholarship Hong Kong is tenable at the University of Oxford. Applicants should have resided in, and received education in, Hong Kong for a minimum period of 10 years, or must be permanent residents of Hong Kong or citizens of the People’s Republic of China and enrolled in full time study at a university in Hong Kong. Applicants must also be aged between 19-25 and have obtained an honours degree or equivalent. The scholarship includes fees, a personal allowance, and travel allowance.

For further information please visit http://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/page/hong-kong

Closing date:

29 September 2010

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Australia:The Neville and Jeanne York PhD Scholarship

Overview

Australian Rotary Health
Australian Rotary Health is a multi-district project for Rotary in Australia, with over 1,150 Rotary Clubs and 38,000 Rotarians supporting it. Australian Rotary Health has channelled more than $24 million in Australian research projects over its 29-year history. Australian Rotary Health’s emphasis has been on community health. Australian Rotary Health has previously invested in research projects looking at Cot Death, Adolescent Health, Family Health as well as the Ross River Virus, Malaria, Bowel Cancer screening, First Aid and Emergency Care Research. Australian Rotary Health’s Funding Partners Program has invested in over $1 million in the best and brightest minds in fields as diverse as Motor Neuron Disease, Child Wellbeing, Suicide, Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s and most of the Cancers.


The Neville and Jeanne York PhD Scholarship
• The Neville and Jeanne York PhD Scholarship is offered to a PhD applicant – anywhere in Australia – investigating Motor Neuron Disease. The applicants must be beginning their first year of the Scholarship.
• The Scholarship honours the late Neville and Jeanne York and recognises the meritorious support for Australian Rotary Health over many years.
• The successful applicants will formally report to Australian Rotary Health but will also be expected to regularly meet with the York Family and give reports on their research.


Eligibility Requirement:
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen of have Permanent Resident Status and not be under bond to any foreign government. Applicants are to provide where appropriate, evidence of residential status.

Applications will be evaluated on the following:
Academic Record.
Quality of the Proposed Research.
Suitability of the Intended Supervisors and Institution.
Suitability of the Applicant for Research Training.
Relevance to Community-Based Interventions.

Instructions for Applicants:
• Applications must be relevant to any field of Motor Neuron Disease research.
• It is intended that Australian Rotary Health Research Companion Neville & Jeanne York PhD Scholarship will provide salary and incidental support for a postgraduate student who is undertaking full time research in an area relevant to Motor Neuron Disease research.
• The annual value is $25,000. The award will be made for one year in the first instance but can be extended for a maximum of three and a half years (total) upon receipt of satisfactory annual progress reports.
• Payments are restricted by Income Tax authorities to entities endorsed as a deductible gift recipient under subdivision 30-Ba of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.
• To qualify, projects must be undertaken within a university, public hospital, research institute or other body approved under Section 78 of the Income Assessment Act.
• Only applicants about to commence, or already those engaged in their first year of a PhD are eligible to apply for the Scholarship.

Scholarship Conditions:
• Applicants must be FULL-TIME students and not be receiving an additional scholarship. Additional salaried work must not exceed NHMRC guidelines. Applicants enrolled in a combined degree are not eligible.

How to Apply:
Failure to follow these instructions concerning the application form could prejudice the success of your application.
• The application should be complete in itself. Do not assume that the person reading it will have access to any of your previous applications.
• It is in your interest to be precise and concise in your application. Do not add annexes or other documents to this application except those requested.
• The minimum size typeface to be used is 12pt.
• Do not change page divisions.
• Important references to other publications in the field should be quoted so the assessors can relate the importance of the application to the field in general.
• Applicants and supervisors should list their own publications over the past five years. Quote only those references that have been accepted or have been published in refereed journals.
• The original plus five copies of (i) the typed application, (ii) academic transcript and (iii) curriculum vitae should be sent by mail (DO NOT send your application by fax or e-mail) to Australian Rotary Health, through the Administrative Officer of your Institution. Late applications will not be considered.
• Attach official academic transcripts and an institutional key to grading system used at the end of the application.
• The scholarship applicant must arrange for THREE referees reports to be sent DIRECTLY to Australian Rotary Health by the due date of the application. These may be submitted electronically.
• All correspondence and enquiries should be addressed to:
Australian Rotary Health: PO Box 3455, Parramatta, NSW, 2124
Email: admin@australianrotaryhealth.org.au

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN AND
WILL CLOSE ON FRIDAY 3rd December 2010

Forward the original plus 5 copies by post to
Australian Rotary Health
PO Box 3455, Parramatta, NSW, 2124
Email: admin@australianrotaryhealth.org.au
Internet: www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au

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