Showing posts with label Australia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Australia. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Australian Development Scholarships (ADS)

 Australian Development Scholarships (ADS): The Africa ADS program provides academic scholarships to undertake Master Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas to nationals of African and other developing countries.
Australian Development Scholarship (ADS) are a central part of the Australian Government's development cooperation program in Africa.
The Australian Development Scholarship (ADS) scheme offers the opportunity to people from developing countries to study in priority sector coursed at Australian universities.
By providing people with the knowledge and skills to promote development in their home country, the ADS scheme aims to reduce poverty, promote good governance, and contribute to the human resource base of targeted countries and complement other Australian development projects.
Australian Development Scholarship Benefits:
Scholarships are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the institution, including any preparatory training.
Benefits:

  • Tuition.

  • Airfare - Payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route.

  • Establishment Allowance - A once only payment as a contribution towards expenses such as rental bonds, text books, study materials, additional medical insurance, home contents insurance, excess baggage upon return home etc.

  • Contribution to Living Expenses - a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by AusAID.

  • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) - provided to cover the student's basic medical costs.

  • Pre-course English - if deemed necessary may be available for students for in-country and/or in-Australia training.

  • Supplementary Academic Support (Tutorial Assistance) - May be available when essential to improving the student's performance to ensure their academic success.

  • Fieldwork - May be available for eligible research students.


  • Deadline : February 28, 2012

    For more information and application materials, contact: Australian Development Scholarships Website

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    Saturday, January 14, 2012

    Master Scholarship in Water Resources Management by ICE WaRM, Australia

    ICE WaRM offers a scholarship programme to attract high quality international students to education and training in water resources management, delivered by ICE WaRM partner institutions.
    The ICE WaRM scholarship programme aims to:
    • provide high calibre students with the opportunity to study with ICE WaRM partners to further their knowledge;
    • provide students with the opportunity to participate in research and advance their scientific knowledge in water resources management;
    • encourage the exchange of ideas on best practice within water-related fields;
    • provide students with the opportunity to participate in presentations, conferences, seminars and forums on contemporary issues in water resources management;
    • provide the opportunity for students from organisations and countries currently facing major water issues to participate in programmes which they may not be able to fund; and
    • demonstrate a commitment to cultural change and diversity and the international sharing of knowledge and skills related to water resources management.
    SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION CLOSING DATES
    Semester 1 (February 2012) – Deadline 26th August 2011
    Semester 2 (July 2012) – Deadline 24th February 2012
    ICE WaRM offers two rounds of scholarships annually, in February and July. Applicants are able to begin applying for current or future rounds at any time.
    HOW DO I APPLY?
    1) Complete the online registration form to gain access to the relevant application forms.
    Once you press “submit” you will see a webpage with links to 3 documents:
    • Scholarship Guidelines
    • Scholarship Application Form
    • Scholarships Confidential Referee Report
    2) Print and/or save these files. You will also receive an automatic email acknowledgement with a direct link to the application forms.
    3) Complete the Scholarship Application Form and send to ICE WaRM with relevant documentation by the deadline.
    NOTES:
    • ICE WaRM will acknowledge receipt of all applications and advise if any documents are outstanding.
    • Completion of the online registration form allows ICE WaRM to monitor interest in the scholarship programme and remind applicants of closing dates.
    • Any applications that are incomplete by the application deadline will not be eligible for consideration.
    • Hard copy documents (transcripts, parchments, passports/birth certificates) must be original or certified copies – uncertified photocopies will not be accepted.
    SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING
    ICE WaRM offers full and partial scholarships toward the cost of the programme (fee tuition). For international students the fully funded scholarship is AUD$40,000 and partially funded scholarship is AUD$20,000*.
    There are two types of Australia Awards: the Endeavour Awards administered by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) and the international development awards administered by the Australia Agency for International Development (AusAID). Both programs are providing opportunities to study in Australia for International Students.
    For more information, please visit official website: www.icewarm.com.au

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    Dr Abdul Kalam International Scholarships, University of Sydney, Australia

     The Faculty of Engineering & Information Technologies at the University of Sydney takes great pleasure in announcing the Dr Abdul Kalam International Scholarships for new international students commencing in Engineering & IT programs at the University in 2012.
    Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was the 11th President of India. During his five years in office, Dr Abdul Kalam’s focus was on transforming India into a developed nation by 2020. A distinguished scientist and aeronautical engineer by training, Dr. Abdul Kalam advocates that it is possible to work cooperatively for an economically developed, prosperous and peaceful society.
    In recognition of his global contribution to his profession, Dr Kalam was presented with an Honorary Doctorate of Engineering from the University of Sydney in May 2011.
    The Dr Abdul Kalam International Scholarships celebrate his commitment to education, and his endeavours to support outstanding students to develop as future leaders.
    10 Scholarships will be available for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Coursework programs. Details of the Scholarships follow.
    SELECTION CRITERIA
    • Selection will be based strictly on academic merit as per the University’s admission requirements. Selection will be based on actual results (academic and English language proficiency). Predicted / forecast results will not be considered.
    • Only applicants with firm, unconditional offers of admission will be considered.
    • Selection will be made by the University’s Scholarship Selection Committee, whose decision will be final. No appeals will be entertained.
    • Successful candidates will be informed in December 2011 (Semester 1, 2012) and June 2012 (Semester 2. 2012). Successful candidates applying through UAC will be informed in January 2012.
    UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
    Benefits
    5 x 50% tuition fee Scholarships each per annum, available for a maximum of four years, for any Undergraduate course in Engineering or Information Technology offered at the University of Sydney (subject to the recipient maintaining satisfactory academic progress each year).
    No living allowance is payable.
    Criteria for Eligibility
    • Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification or an international senior secondary qualification accepted by the University with an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 98* or equivalent.
    • Students who have already commenced tertiary studies, or students transferring with credit exemptions and/or advanced standing are not eligible. Students completing Foundation Studies Programs are also not eligible.
    For further information on equivalents to Australian Year 12 qualifications and a table showing standard academic requirements for some of these examinations relative to ATAR scores see: sydney.edu.au/future_students/international_undergraduate/admissions/entry_requirements
    POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS
    Benefits
    5 x 50% tuition fee Scholarships each, available as a one-off award for any Postgraduate Coursework program in Engineering or Information Technology offered at the University of Sydney.
    No living allowance is payable.
    Criteria for Eligibility
    Applicants must have completed the equivalent of an Australian Bachelor degree qualification with a minimum high distinction average as based on the Australian grading system. Students who have already commenced Postgraduate studies, or students transferring from other Postgraduate programs are not eligible.
    APPLICATION PROCEDURE
    • No separate application for a Scholarship is necessary. An application for admission to the University of Sydney in 2012 will constitute an application for a Scholarship. All applications meeting the selection and eligibility criteria will be automatically considered.
    • The deadline for receipt of applications and complete supporting documentation (academic and English language proficiency results) is 31 October 2011 for Semester 1, 2012, and 30 April 2012 (for Semester 2, 2012). Applications received after these deadlines will not be considered for the Scholarship.
    CONDITIONS
    Undergraduate Scholarship recipients will need to maintain satisfactory academic progress, which, for the purposes of retaining the Scholarship, is defined as maintaining a credit average (at least 65%) or more each year. Failure to do so may result in the Scholarship being terminated.
    Successful candidates:
    • must not be in receipt of any other tuition scholarship from the University of Sydney;
    • must commence study in 2012 – commencement may not be deferred;
    • will be required to pay for their own airfares to Sydney, living expenses, study materials, text books, any ancillary fees (if applicable) and Overseas Student Health Cover each year;
    • are also responsible for paying the balance of the tuition fees each year;
    • are required to enroll as full-time international students and must maintain their international student status on a fulltime basis throughout their enrollment at the University of Sydney; and
    • may not be entitled to a ‘Leave of Absence’ during the duration of the Scholarship, unless it is due to extenuating circumstances.
    The University of Sydney reserves the right to make changes to this scholarships program without notice and at its discretion.
    For more information, contact
    Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies
    T 61 2 9351 2534
    E www.sydney.internationalstudent.info
    sydney.edu.au/engineering
    For more information, please visit official website: www.kilroy.fi

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    Friday, January 13, 2012

    International Master Scholarship in Law, University of Sydney, Australia

     Eligibility: Applicants must:
    • Have accepted an unconditional offer of admission to a Master’s by Coursework program.
    • Have a minimum IELTS or equivalent for the Master’s by Coursework: 7.0 IELTS with no band below 6.0;
    • Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand, and may not hold permanent residency in Australia.
    Conditions of Award: The Sydney Law School Foundation International Scholarship is worth AU$10,000 payable in two equal instalments in late March and late August in the first year of study.
    Commencement of Degree: Scholarships are awarded on the basis that the student will commence study in the academic year for which it is offered, and for the program in which a place has been offered in the Sydney Law School.
    Duration: The scholarship is limited to one year.
    Leave: Scholarship holders may in special circumstances take leave of absence from their scholarship for a maximum of one semester. Students must check their visa conditions before applying for leave; and they must apply for permission in advance of taking such leave. Requests to hold the scholarship part-time will only be approved under exceptional circumstances, such as a medical condition, which limits the student’s capacity to undertake full-time study. Such requests must be submitted in writing to the Sydney Law School.
    Transferring Scholarships: These scholarships cannot be transferred from one institution to another. Nor from the Sydney Law School to another faculty in the University of Sydney.
    Termination of Scholarships: Scholarships will be terminated:
    • if the student fails to meet the eligibility requirements
    • if the student fails to make satisfactory progress in the program
    • when the student ceases to be enrolled as a full-time student, or discontinues their study
    • if the University determines that the student is guilty of serious misconduct, including, but not limited to, having provided false or misleading information
    • if the student does not resume study at the end of a period of approved leave
    • if the student is granted permanent residency in Australia. Students must immediately advise the International Office and the Faculty Office about any changes to their visa status
    How to Apply: If you wish to apply, please submit the application form along with:
    • 700 word personal statement
    • Reference
    Checklist
    Before submitting the form, please ensure that you have completed the following steps:
    • Completed your personal details
    • Attached the following supporting documentations
      • Reference
      • Personal Statement
    Your application must be submitted by 4.30pm, Friday 27 January 2012 and will only be considered after your formal acceptance of your admission offer.
    Submit one copy of the completed form and supporting documents to:
    • By email: law.postgraduate@sydney.edu.au
    • Upload: Upload with your application for admission
    • By mail: Student Liaison Officer- International, Sydney Law School, New Law Building F10, University of Sydney 2006, Australia
    PLEASE NOTE that this scholarship application does not constitute an application for admission.
    Please apply through the International Office: www.sydney.edu.au/international
    For more information, please visit official website: sydney.edu.au

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