University of Newcastle and Commonwealth Government Scholarships, Australia

University and Commonwealth Government Scholarships are available for
international applicants. These scholarships are available to undertake
research higher degree programme at the University of Newcastle.

The aim of the Commonwealth Government Scholarship is to enable and encourage
academically able students from any nationality.

The University of
Newcastle, informally known as Newcastle University, an Australian public university established in 1965, has its
prim
ary campus in Callaghan, a suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales.

Applicants must have
completed at least four years of undergraduate study and have attained Honours
Class 1 or equivalent and a high grade point average (GPA) and satisfy the
English proficiency requirement (IELTS of at least 6.5).

Course
Level: Scholarships
are available to undertake research higher degree programme.

Study
Subject: Scholarships
are offered in diverse fields to help students in upgrading their
education.

Scholarship
Award:

Stipend
The RTP Stipend provides a full-time living allowance of $26,682 per annum
(2017 rate). The stipend is indexed annually and will be paid fortnightly
through the University Payroll Office. Part-time stipends are taxable. The
part-time living allowance is $13,341 per annum (2017 rate).
The
R&I Global Engagement, UNRSC, UNRSC50:50, UNRSC25:75 and VIED
scholarships provide a full-time living allowance of $26,682 per annum
(2017 rate). Full-time living allowances are indexed annually and will be
paid fortnightly through the University Payroll Office. Part-time stipends
are taxable. The part-time living allowance is $13,341 per annum (2017
rate).
Relocation
Allowance The RTP Allowance provides a relocation allowance of $1,500 will
be paid to scholars who have relocated to Newcastle or Ourimbah from an
overseas country to take up their scholarship award. This will be paid as
a lump sum payment and included in the first pay.
Scholars
who relocate to Newcastle or Ourimbah from within Australia will be
eligible for a relocation allowance of up to $1,500 upon production of tax
invoices/receipts relating to the relocation. Expenses claimable
include: Travel to Newcastle/Ourimbah equivalent to the economy/student
airfare, for scholar, spouse and dependents; , Removalist
expenses, A per kilometre allowance if travelling by car, as
determined by the University, up to the equivalent economy/student
airfare costs. Scholars cannot claim for accommodation, meal costs, or
direct petrol costs;
The
maximum total amount payable for relocation allowance is $1,500.
The
R&I Global Engagement, UNRSC, UNRSC50:50, UNRSC25:75 and VIED
scholarships provide the same relocation allowance as the RTP Allowance.
Overseas
Student Health Cover (OSHC) For international scholars receiving an RTP
Stipend, R&I Global Engagement, UNRSC, UNRSC50:50 or UNRSC25:75, OSHC
will be provided for the duration of the visa. VIED scholars will be
covered for single overseas student health cover for the duration of the
visa. Candidates are personally required to cover the cost of OSHC for any
period of Visa where OSHC is not funded by a scholarship, for example
ELICOS and/or extension of candidature beyond the two (MPhil) or four year
(PhD) tenure.

Scholarship
can be taken in the Australia

Eligibility:
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.

Nationality:
International
Students are eligible to apply.

College
Admission Requirement

Entrance
Requirement: Applicants
must have completed at least four years of undergraduate study and have
attained Honours Class 1 or equivalent and a high grade point average (GPA).

Test
Requirement: No

English
Language Requirements: Applicants
must satisfy the English proficiency requirement (IELTS of at least 6.5).

How to
Apply: The
mode of applying is online. Application for admission must include:

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
Please
ensure applicant attach the following documents to support their
scholarship application: Copies of research publications, exhibitions or
conference papers, Curriculum Vitae, Details of previous research
experience e.g. research work experience / study and Any additional
documents that may add to their scholarship application e.g. evidence of
the award of a University Medal