2013/2014 University of Newcastle Scholarships for International Students in Australia

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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.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided for studying any one of the courses offered by the university.

Course Level: Scholarships available for pursuing Research higher degree level at The University of Newcastle, Australia

Scholarship Provider: The University of Newcastle, Australia

Scholarship can be taken at: 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 Students: International and domestic students can apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Description: 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.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): Master's degree scholarships are for two years and PhD scholarships run for three years, less any tenure already completed towards an RHD.

What does it cover? 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.

How to 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.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadlines are for International applicants, 31 August each year and Domestic applicants, 31 October each year.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

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