University and Commonwealth Government
Scholarships, Australia

e 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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