University and Commonwealth Scholarships at Newcastle University, Australia

International applicants are invited to submit application for University and commonwealth scholarships at University of Newcastle in Australia.

Scholarship Provider/ Funding Agency

Commonwealth

Study Area

Any Research Area available in University of Newcastle

Scholarship open for

International Students

Scholarship Level

Postgraduate and PHD Research Programs

Eligibility

• Eligibility criteria is set by the Commonwealth Government and candidates must:
•  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 end of the year.
• Successful international scholarship candidates usually also have:
• satisfied the English proficiency requirement (IELTS of at least 6.5)
• A master degree with strong research component

Coverage/Scholarship Benefits

An annual living allowance $25,849 p.a. (2015 rate - indexed annually)

The scholarship may also include:

• a relocation allowance (up to $2,020)
• a thesis allowance (up to $500)
• a full tuition fee scholarship (international students)
• overseas student health cover (OSHC) (international students)

Application Method

Online

Deadline

• International applications close 31 August at 4pm
• Domestic applications close 31 October at 4pm

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