University and Commonwealth Government Scholarships, Australia

University
and Commonwealth Government Scholarships

To allow for greater
scholarship opportunities to prospective and current research students, UON
will undertake an additional scholarship round in 2016. There are two
scholarship rounds open to domestic and international applicants, where
scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit. Applications can be
submitted at any time throughout the year. An overview of all scholarships
available within both rounds for research degree candidates is available here.

Otherscholarships may become available throughout the year.

Prospective and
current research students are eligible to apply for University and Commonwealth
Government scholarships, which are awarded during two rounds. They provide a
living allowance so you can commit to full-time study.

Scholarships are granted on the basis of academic merit, which includes your
undergraduate grade point average and extra research attainments.

Am
I eligible for a scholarship?

Eligibility criteria
based on Commonwealth Government Scholarship Guidelines and candidates must:

• satisfy
  the English proficiency requirement (IELTS of at least 6.5)
• have a
  current offer of admission into a research higher degree.
• have
  completed at least four years of undergraduate study and have attained
  Honours Class 1 or equivalent and a high grade point average (GPA)
• be no
  more than two full-time equivalent years into their PhD (or one year for
  Masters) at the latest outcome date for the round in which they are
  applying.

Successful
international scholarship candidates usually also have:

• A
  master degree with strong research component
• International
  peer reviewed research publication or research experience

Scholarship
conditions

• be
  enrolled full-time (part-time enrolment may be approved in exceptional
  circumstances. Part-time scholarships are taxable)
• be
  enrolled on-campus (off-campus enrolment may be approved in exceptional
  circumstances)
• scholars
  may only work a maximum of 8 hours per week (between Monday to Friday 9am
  to 5pm)
• scholarship
  offers must be taken up by the latest commencement date for the round in
  which the scholar has applied.
• Research Scholarship Guidelines

How
do I apply?

• Copies
  of all academic transcripts
• A
  research proposal
• Evidence
  of extra academic attainments e.g. publications
• If
  required, certified evidence of meeting the English proficiency
  requirement

• Copies
  of research publications, exhibitions or conference papers
• Curriculum
  Vitae
• Details
  of previous research experience e.g. research work experience / study
• Any
  additional documents that may add to your scholarship application e.g.
  evidence of the award of a University Medal