Monday, 17 June 2013

University of Newcastle Scholarships for International Students in Australia, 2013-2014

The University of Newcastle, Australia is offering scholarships for international students. Scholarships are available to support candidates who have an excellent academic record to undertake their research program on a full time basis. Master’s degree scholarships are for two years and PhD scholarships run for three years, less any tenure already completed towards an RHD. The application deadlines are for international applicants, 31 August each year and Domestic applicants, 31 October each year. 
About Scholarship: Research higher degree scholarships are available to support candidates who have an excellent academic record to undertake their research program on a full time basis. There is one main scholarship round each year where scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit including undergraduate grade point average and extra research attainments. Up to three of the highest ranked domestic applicants will receive a “Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship for Outstanding Candidates”. They will receive an additional $10,000 per annum on top of the living allowance. 
Study: Scholarships are provided for studying any one of the courses offered by the university.
Course Level: Research higher degree level
Scholarship by: The University of Newcastle, Australia

Location: Australia 
Eligibility: The main eligibility criteria include:
-An offer of admission for candidature
-Honours Class One or equivalent – an example of equivalency is a research masters degree. Equivalence may be determined by the Head of School in consultation with the Assistant Dean Research Training
-Enrolling full time – part time enrolment is available in exceptional circumstances where the candidate has heavy carer requirements such as young children or an invalid parent or where the candidate has an illness that prevents them from studying full time. Part time enrolment will not be approved for scholarship holders where the reason for part time enrolment is work related. Part time scholarships are taxable.
-For current domestic students – applicants cannot have been enrolled for more than 2 full time equivalent semesters at the end of 2013 for an MPhil (unless upgrading) or more than 4 full time equivalent semesters at the end of 2013 for a PhD.
-For current enrolled international students – applicants cannot be considered again if they were assessed for scholarship in a previous round.
-Applicants must have provided evidence of meeting the English language proficiency level by the closing date.
Scholarship Open for: International and domestic students can apply for these scholarships. 
Duration: Master’s degree scholarships are for two years and PhD scholarships run for three years, less any tenure already completed towards an RHD.
Value: Up to three of the highest ranked domestic applicants will receive a “Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship for Outstanding Candidates”. They will receive an additional $10,000 per annum on top of the living allowance. The 2013 full-time rate provides a living allowance of $24,653 per annum
-Most international scholarships also cover tuition fees
The Scholarship may include other benefits such as:
-Thesis allowance
-Relocation allowance (if required) to the value of an economy airfare.
Selection Criteria: The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit including undergraduate grade point average and extra research attainments.
Notification:  Scholarship outcomes will be known in December each year.
Apply: The mode of applying is by email. Applicants must include:
-Certified copies of all academic transcripts
-A research proposal
-Evidence of extra academic attainments eg publications
-If required, certified evidence of meeting the English proficiency requirement
Please note, incomplete applications cannot be considered. 
Deadline: The application deadlines are for International applicants, 31 August each year and Domestic applicants, 31 October each year.
Further Information: http://www.newcastle.edu.au//students/research-higher-degree/scholarships/

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