Australia International Postgraduate Scholarships

Univ. of Western Australia
Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: 29 Aug 2014 (annual)
Study in:  Australia
Course starts January 2015

Brief description:

Applications are invited from suitably qualified international students to undertake the degree of Master by Research or Doctor of Philosophy at The University of Western Australia under the International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) . These schemes seek to attract top quality international postgraduate students to areas in which the University has specialised research strengths and to support Australia’s research effort.

Host Institution:

University of Western Australia

Field(s) of study:

Eligible Masters by Research or PhD degree offered by the University of Western Australia

Number of Scholarships:

Not specified.

Target group:

International students except New Zealand

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The IPRS scholarships cover International Tuition Fees for up to four (4) years, as well as Overseas Student Health Cover.  Successful applicants will also be awarded a full living allowance scholarship and UWA Top-Up Scholarship (the total combined value for 2014 is $28,892 per annum).

Eligibility:

The IPRS Scholarships are only available to applicants who:

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o    - have completed a four year undergraduate degree at first-class honours level or equivalent

o    - may be disadvantaged if the Scholarships Committee cannot make a comparison with The University of Western Australia’s standards, particularly in relation to the class of honours achieved, that is first or second class honours

o    - intend to enrol as a full-time candidate for a master’s degree by research or a PhD degree

o    -will be commencing their course in the semester following the scholarship round in which they have successfully applied.

See the full eligibility criteria in the Scholarship Conditions.

Application instructions:

All applicants need to apply through the online iATHENA scholarship system.  Master’s by research or PhD study place or candidature application is included in a scholarship application.  Deadline for applications is 29 August 2014.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://www.scholarships.uwa.edu.au/search?sc_view=1&id=454&page=1&q=IPRS&s=1&old_key=0