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
Deadline
- International
applications close 31 August at 4pm
- Domestic
applications close 31 October at 4pm