Course(s) Offered: Any field
Course Level: Graduate (masters, research, PhD)
Provider: Australian Government
Country to Study in: Australia
Scholarship Description
The Endeavour Postgraduate Awards provide full financial support for international students to undertake a postgraduate qualification at a Masters (2 years) or PhD (4 years) level either by coursework or research in any field of study in Australia.
The Endeavour Postgraduate Awards is only one of the Endeavour Awards - the Australian Government’s internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program providing opportunities for citizens of the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia.
Eligibility
To be eligible to receive an Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship, applicants must:
- be aged 18 years or over at the commencement of their programme
- be a citizen and/or permanent resident of a participating country (see below)
- commence their proposed programme after 1 January 2015 and no later than 30 November 2015. Applicants who have already commenced or will commence their intended programme prior to 2015 are not eligible to apply
- provide all relevant supporting documentation
- not currently hold or have completed, since 1 January 2013, an Australian Government sponsored scholarship and/or fellowship (directly administered to recipients by the Australian Government)
- not apply for a category in which they have already completed an Endeavour Scholarship or Fellowship.
Americas: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela.
The Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago.
Europe: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus (Republic of), Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
Middle East: Afghanistan, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen.
Pacific: Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated states of), Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand* (including Cook Islands), Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna.
Asia: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, People’s Republic of China (including Hong Kong and Macau SARs), Philippines, Republic of Korea (South Korea), Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam.
Participating Institution(s)
Universities or Higher Educations Institutions in Australia. Visit the Study in Australia or
Field(s) of Study
Masters or PhD level coursework or research in any field of study in Australia
Number of Awards
Not specified by the sponsors/providers
Sponsorship duration
Up to the maximum study/research duration on a pro-rata basis
Scholarship benefits
Total Award Value – Up to $AUD272,500 for PhD and $AUD140,500 for Masters. This will include the following:
- Travel Allowance: $AUD3,000
- Establishment Allowance: $AUD4,000
- Monthly Stipend (up to maximum programme duration, pro-rata basis): $AUD3,000 per month.
- Tuition Fees per semester (for up to 2 years for Masters and 4 years for a PhD): Up to $AUS15,000 per semester. Tuition includes student service and amenities fees.
- Health and travel insurance will also be provided.
All applications are made online at the official website (link to it is below). Please download the Endeavour Awards Step by Step Guideline to using the Endeavour Application System to help you with the online application process.
To be considered for an Endeavour Postgraduate Award, applicants must complete an online application and attach the supporting documentation as listed in the guidelines.
It is important to carefully read through the Endeavour Step by Step Applications Guidelines and also visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete information on how to apply.
DEADLINES:
The deadline date for submission of all applications is 11.59 am AEST, 30th June 2014
PLEASE NOTE:
Applicants undertaking study for a Masters Degree or PhD must provide a confirmation of enrolment or an offer of admission letter from the host university/institution they have applied to. Note that a conditional offer of admission will be accepted. A letter to potential universities to assist in your application for admission is found at the last page of the Step by Step application guidelines.
The Endeavour Awards aim to:
- Develop on-going educational, research and professional linkages between individuals, organisations and countries,
- Provide opportunities for high achieving individuals from Australia and overseas to increase their skills and enhance their global awareness,
- Contribute to Australia’s position as a high quality education and training provider, and a leader in research and innovation, and
- Increase the productivity of Australians through an international study, research or professional development experience.
- enable high achieving international students to undertake a postgraduate qualification either by coursework or research in their chosen fields of study in Australia
- strengthen bilateral ties between Australia and the participating countries
- showcase Australia’s education sector
- strengthen mutual understanding between the people of Australia and Award Holders’ home countries
- build international linkages and networks.
Open to International Applicants: Yes
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