Australian Catholic University is offering
international student scholarships for postgraduate students. The
scholarships will provide full tuition fees and living stipend of $27,000 per
annum. Scholarships will be awarded for 3 years at doctoral level and 2 years
at masters degree. Applicants must be must have a bachelors degree with
minimum first class honours or equivalent. Application should be submitted till
31st March 2014.
international student scholarships for postgraduate students. The
scholarships will provide full tuition fees and living stipend of $27,000 per
annum. Scholarships will be awarded for 3 years at doctoral level and 2 years
at masters degree. Applicants must be must have a bachelors degree with
minimum first class honours or equivalent. Application should be submitted till
31st March 2014.
Study Subject (s): Scholarships are awarded to learn any of the courses at Australian
Catholic University.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing postgraduate
research program at Australian Catholic University in Australia.
Scholarship Provider: Australian Catholic University, Australia
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Accreditation: Australian Catholic University is an accredited
university. Australian Catholic University is accredited by the
Association of Australian Vice-Chancellors Committee, Association of
Commonwealth Universities, International Federation of Catholic Universities
and New Generation Universities.
Catholic University.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing postgraduate
research program at Australian Catholic University in Australia.
Scholarship Provider: Australian Catholic University, Australia
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Accreditation: Australian Catholic University is an accredited
university. Australian Catholic University is accredited by the
Association of Australian Vice-Chancellors Committee, Association of
Commonwealth Universities, International Federation of Catholic Universities
and New Generation Universities.
Eligibility: To be
eligible for an ISS, an applicant must meet all of the following requirements:
-have completed at least four years of tertiary education study at a high level
of achievement with a research component. For example, a:
-four-year degree with honours;
-three-year degree and an honours year;
-three-year degree and one year of a Masters preliminary or other qualifying
programme; or
-three-year degree and a postgraduate program with a research component.
-have obtained First Class Honours or equivalent results. In regards to
equivalence the University may also consider previous study, relevant work
experience, research publications, referee reports and other research
experience.
-be accepted into a higher degree by research at the university for the first
time with no previous enrolment.
-have their enrolment in the proposed higher degree programme accepted by the
university before being ranked for an offer of an ISS.
-be enrolled as a full-time student upon commencement of their award.
-be undertaking study in a subject area identified by the institution as
one of its areas of research concentration; and
-not hold a research qualification regarded by the institution to be equivalent
to an Australian
-Research Doctorate or, if undertaking a Research Masters, not hold a research
qualification regarded by the institution to be -equivalent or higher than an
Australian Research Masters; and not have held an AusAID scholarship within the
two years prior to commencing the ISS; and
-not be receiving a scholarship for which course tuition is a component under
any other scholarship scheme to which the Australian Government makes a
substantial contribution.
-Citizenship and Visa Requirements
-Be considered an International student for the length of candidature, as
defined by the Higher Education Support Act (2003).
-Meet International student visa requirements as specified by DIAC, including
maintaining a standard Overseas Student Health Cover policy as approved by the
Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.
-International students holding a student visa must comply with the conditions
of their visa.
eligible for an ISS, an applicant must meet all of the following requirements:
-have completed at least four years of tertiary education study at a high level
of achievement with a research component. For example, a:
-four-year degree with honours;
-three-year degree and an honours year;
-three-year degree and one year of a Masters preliminary or other qualifying
programme; or
-three-year degree and a postgraduate program with a research component.
-have obtained First Class Honours or equivalent results. In regards to
equivalence the University may also consider previous study, relevant work
experience, research publications, referee reports and other research
experience.
-be accepted into a higher degree by research at the university for the first
time with no previous enrolment.
-have their enrolment in the proposed higher degree programme accepted by the
university before being ranked for an offer of an ISS.
-be enrolled as a full-time student upon commencement of their award.
-be undertaking study in a subject area identified by the institution as
one of its areas of research concentration; and
-not hold a research qualification regarded by the institution to be equivalent
to an Australian
-Research Doctorate or, if undertaking a Research Masters, not hold a research
qualification regarded by the institution to be -equivalent or higher than an
Australian Research Masters; and not have held an AusAID scholarship within the
two years prior to commencing the ISS; and
-not be receiving a scholarship for which course tuition is a component under
any other scholarship scheme to which the Australian Government makes a
substantial contribution.
-Citizenship and Visa Requirements
-Be considered an International student for the length of candidature, as
defined by the Higher Education Support Act (2003).
-Meet International student visa requirements as specified by DIAC, including
maintaining a standard Overseas Student Health Cover policy as approved by the
Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.
-International students holding a student visa must comply with the conditions
of their visa.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Description: The ISS was established by the Australian Catholic University to
maintain and develop international research linkages and specifically aims
to: Attract top quality international postgraduate students to areas of
research strength in ACU; and Support ACU’s research effort.
maintain and develop international research linkages and specifically aims
to: Attract top quality international postgraduate students to areas of
research strength in ACU; and Support ACU’s research effort.
Duration of award(s): Scholarships are offered for 3 years at doctoral level and 2 years at
Masters level.
Masters level.
What does it cover? The scholarships will provide full tuition fees and living stipend of
$27,000 per annum for 3 years. The value of an ISS is equal to the estimated
course cost as determined by the institution in accordance with regulations and
a stipend which shall be equal to the International Postgraduate Research
Scholarship.
-Thesis Allowance
-An allowance, to be determined by the university, will be paid upon
presentation of original
receipts to the Graduate Research Office.
-The thesis allowance must be claimed within one year of the submission of the
thesis for an examination and no more than 2 years after termination of the
award.
-The amount paid will be up to the maximum rate applicable at the time of
submission of the thesis.
-The allowance is a contribution to the costs of production of the thesis (i.e.
typing support, photocopying, and binding) and does not include costs such as
purchase of computer equipment.
-The thesis allowance is payable for costs associated with submission of a
thesis, or the lodgement of bound copies of the thesis following approval,
provided that the claim is made within one year of the resubmission date
or lodgement date. The combined total of allowances for submission and final
submission must not exceed the approved maximum amount.
$27,000 per annum for 3 years. The value of an ISS is equal to the estimated
course cost as determined by the institution in accordance with regulations and
a stipend which shall be equal to the International Postgraduate Research
Scholarship.
-Thesis Allowance
-An allowance, to be determined by the university, will be paid upon
presentation of original
receipts to the Graduate Research Office.
-The thesis allowance must be claimed within one year of the submission of the
thesis for an examination and no more than 2 years after termination of the
award.
-The amount paid will be up to the maximum rate applicable at the time of
submission of the thesis.
-The allowance is a contribution to the costs of production of the thesis (i.e.
typing support, photocopying, and binding) and does not include costs such as
purchase of computer equipment.
-The thesis allowance is payable for costs associated with submission of a
thesis, or the lodgement of bound copies of the thesis following approval,
provided that the claim is made within one year of the resubmission date
or lodgement date. The combined total of allowances for submission and final
submission must not exceed the approved maximum amount.
Selection Criteria: The university is required to select eligible applications on the basis
of academic merit and through a competitive selection process.
Applications will be referred to the Research Training Standing Committee for
assessment.
of academic merit and through a competitive selection process.
Applications will be referred to the Research Training Standing Committee for
assessment.
Notification: Applicants
will be notified of the outcome of their application at the conclusion of the
ranking process.
will be notified of the outcome of their application at the conclusion of the
ranking process.
How to Apply: To apply please complete the application form and return to
the Melbourne Graduate Research Office: Vic.Cand-at-acu.edu.au. You will
also need to approach two referees who will submit a referee report
directly to the University.
the Melbourne Graduate Research Office: Vic.Cand-at-acu.edu.au. You will
also need to approach two referees who will submit a referee report
directly to the University.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31st March 2014.
