WHY STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES?

REASONS WHY STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES

Education system in the U.S.is the most appropriate and flexiblefor international students globally. Why more than hundred milion international students from all around the world are pursuing their study in the United States? Here below are just a few from many reasons why they do it so.

o   Quality

Universities in the United States has been known for the quality of teaching and research. Colleges in the United State are known worldwide for the quality of their facilities, resources, and faculty. Accreditation systems ensure that institutions continue to maintain these standards.

o   Choice

The U.S. education system is unrivalled in the choice it offers in types of institutions, academic and social environments, entry requirements, degree programs, and subjects in which to specialize. There are more than 4,300 colleges and universities in the U.S, any one of which can offer you excellent facilities, programs, faculty, and a range of social and academic environments.

o   Diversity

 You can find a mix of people from all different backgrounds and all corners of the globe on U.S. campuses; more than 600,000 international students come to study in the United States each year.

o   Value

 As an investment in your future, a U.S. degree offers excellent value for the money. A wide range of tuition fees and living costs, plus some financial help from universities, make study in the United States affordable for thousands of students.

o   Flexibility

Students in the United States may choose from many courses within their university and have the option to move from one institution to another. Completing the first two years of a degree at one institution, usually a community college, and then moving to another, is very common.

o   High Technology
The universities in the U.S. is leading the world in using the latest science and technology and are committed to give these resources to their students. The most important is that students will be given extensive opportunities to use the most advanced technology, which the students will obtain knowledge and experiences that are useful when they graduate and work later.

Master of Science in Applied Science Position (Electrical Engineering) at Saint Mary’s University, Canada

Scholarship Description: A Master of Science in Applied Science position is available in Electrical Machine Control for Wind Energy Conversion Systems at the Division of Engineering, Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, Canada.

Eligibility:
Successful M. Sc. candidate will work on the development of Controllers for Variable Speed Wind Energy Conversion Systems. The candidate should have a Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields with a focus on Energy Systems, Electrical Machines, Control, Power Electronics and Electrical Network. Experience with MATLAB/SIMULINK is essential. The candidate will receive a funding of 16.000$ per year for two years. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and only successful candidates will be contacted for the position. International students are accepted.

Study Subject(s):Electrical Engineering
Course Level:Masters
Scholarship Provider: Saint Mary’s University
Scholarship can be taken at: Canada

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

How to Apply: By Email

Scholarship Application Deadline: The position is open until filled

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Bournemouth University Undergraduate International Scholarship, UK

This scholarship is offered to international applicants for BU undergraduate (Bachelor) degrees beginning in September 2012. You will be eligible to apply for a BU Undergraduate International Scholarship if you can demonstrate an outstanding academic profile relevant to your course. An outstanding academic profile is one which is considered to be equivalent to 3 Grade As at UK ′A′ Level as assessed by NARIC.

Who is eligible to apply for this scholarship?

All applicants classified as 'overseas' for fee purposes are eligible to apply.

To which courses does this scholarship apply?

Applicants for all three or four year full-time undergraduate (Bachelors) courses in the following Schools may apply:

Business School

School of Design, Engineering & Computing

School of Health & Social Care

The Media School

School of Tourism.

How many scholarships are awarded annually?

Business School - 5 scholarships

School of Design, Engineering & Computing - 10 scholarships

School of Health & Social Care - 5 scholarships

The Media School - 1 in every 3 applicants

School of Tourism - 10 scholarships.

How much is the scholarship worth?

£1000 payable for each academic year of the course (where an academic profile of 60% or over is achieved in continuation years). Excluding work placement and repeat years.

How is this scholarship paid?

Scholarships are paid by a reduction in tuition fee.

What are the criteria for this scholarship?

You must be able to demonstrate an exceptional academic profile (equivalent to 3 Grade As at UK ′A′ Level as assessed by NARIC)

You must be able to demonstrate an outstanding personal profile as evidenced in your personal statement.

You must achieve a 60% pass mark year on year to qualify and receive this scholarship.

Other information about this scholarship

Recipients of this scholarship cannot be in receipt of any other BU scholarship

Applicants for courses delivered at BU's Partner Colleges (other than BU campus based courses) are not eligible for this scholarship

Applicants for one year Top-up courses are not eligible for this scholarship

Financial need will not be taken into consideration.

How do I apply?

You can download the BU Scholarship Application Form here:

BU Scholarship Application Form (PDF - 123kb)

The deadline for applications is 31 May 2012.

You can apply at the same time that you submit your UCAS application or any time after. Late applications may be considered if all scholarships have not been awarded by the deadline.

Please note that all scholarship application forms must be returned to the address below and not to UCAS.

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FULBRIGHT- DIKTI MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAM, AMINEF

Preference will be given to applicants who serve as faculty members of state and private institutions of higher education in Indonesia. Applicants will possess:

* a Bachelor (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4.00 scale)
* leadership qualities
* a good understanding of Indonesian and international cultures a
* demonstrated commitment to the chosen field of study
* a willingness to return to Indonesia upon completion of the Fulbright-DIKTI program
* a minimum institutional TOEFL score of 550 or IELTS score of 6.0

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates should complete the appropriate application forms. Forms are available either by mail or in person at:

Fulbright-DIKTI Scholarship Program
Direktorat Ketenagakerjaan, Ditjen Pendidikan Tinggi
Departemen Pendidikan Nasional
Gedung D lt. 5.
Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Pintu 1 Senayan
Jakarta 10002

Please return your complete application package by the application deadline that includes:

* Completed application form. This includes a clearly written and concise study objective.
* Copy of your most recent, less than two years old, institutional TOEFL or IELTS score report.
* One letter of reference, either from your current employer or previous lecturer.
* Copy of academic transcript and diploma (English translation).
* Copy of identity document (KTP or passport).

CONTACT INFORMATION

Specific questions regarding the application process may be addressed to the following address: ditnaga.dikti.go.id

DIKTI does not accept email applications. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to DIKTI.

DEADLINE

The deadline for the submission of application materials for all programs is April 15, 2012.

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Postgraduate Scholarship-Health and Safety in Homecare (Youth Services), Australia

One postgraduate scholarship is available for a suitably qualified candidate with a good Honours degree in a social or health science discipline to undertake research studies leading to a PhD in occupational health. This scholarship is funded by an ARC Linkage Projects grant and will provide support for three years on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will join a research team in a dynamic and stimulating work environment. The project is titled Caring for the Carers: Occupational Health and Safety in Homecare. The provision of home-based care is a significant and growing area of employment in Australia. Homecare workers support very vulnerable clients. At the same time, they are themselves exposed to significant health and safety risks, which have not been widely investigated. The project will identify OHS risks and hazards in homecare work. The PhD student’s research will examine OHS risks and hazards in one type of homecare work – youth services. Their research will contribute to the development of interventions to secure healthier, safer and more sustainable workplaces for homecare workers.

Funding Body:

University of Sydney

Research Areas:

Health Sciences

Type

Postgraduate Research

Eligibility:

Applicants should have an Honours 1 or 2A Degree in a social or health sciences discipline. A Masters level qualification or background in occupational health and safety, industrial relations or work psychology would be an advantage. International students can apply, but the scholarship does not cover any tuition fees payable by international students.

Amount awarded:

The scholarship is valued at $27,222 per annum (tax exempt) and may be renewed for up to three years, subject to satisfactory progress. 

Application guide:

Further information can be obtained from Dr Olivia Rawlings-Way, Ageing, Work & Health Research Unit, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, PO Box 170, Lidcombe NSW 1825 (Phone: 02 9351 9915; Fax: 02 9351 9672; E-mail: olivia.rawlingsway@sydney.edu.au). Applications should be sent direct to Dr Rawlings-Way at the above address and should include a curriculum vitae, copies of academic transcripts, and the names and contact details of at least two referees. Professor Bohle is currently on research leave until January 2012 but can be contacted at philip.bohle@sydney.edu.au

Closing date:

17 February 2012

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FULBRIGHT MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAM (MA), AMINEF, USA

Preference will be given to applicants who serve as faculty members of state and private institutions of higher education in Indonesia. Applicants will possess:

* a Bachelor (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4.00 scale)
* leadership qualities
* a good understanding of Indonesian and international cultures a
* demonstrated commitment to the chosen field of study
* a willingness to return to Indonesia upon completion of the Fulbright-DIKTI program
* a minimum institutional TOEFL score of 550 or IELTS score of 6.0

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates should complete the appropriate application forms. Forms are available either by mail or in person at:

American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF)
CIMB Niaga Plaza 3rd Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav 25
Jakarta 12920

Please return your complete application package by the application deadline that includes:

* Completed application form. This includes a clearly written and concise study objective.
* Copy of your most recent, less than two years old, institutional TOEFL or IELTS score report.
* One letter of reference, either from your current employer or previous lecturer.
* Copy of academic transcript and diploma (English translation).
* Copy of identity document (KTP or passport).

CONTACT INFORMATION

Specific questions regarding the application process may be addressed to the following address: aminef.or.id

AMINEF does not accept email applications. Hard copies must be sent or delivered to AMINEF.

DEADLINE

The deadline for the submission of application materials for all programs is April 15, 2012.

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Edinburgh Global Master's Scholarship at University of Edinburgh, UK

The University of Edinburgh will offer 40 Master's scholarships for postgraduate study in any subject offered by the University for the 2012-2013 academic session.

Fifteen scholarships will have a value of £5,000 each, while a further twenty-five scholarships will have a value of £3,000 each. These scholarships will be tenable for one academic year and will be deducted from tuition fees.

Eligibility

The scholarships will be awarded to students who are nationals of countries outwith the EU who are accepted for admission on a full-time basis for a postgraduate Master's programme of study at the University of Edinburgh.

Applicants should already have been offered a place at the University of Edinburgh and should have firmly accepted that offer or be intending to do so. Preference will be given to candidates who have not already had the opportunity to study in Scotland.

Criteria

The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit. Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, the overseas equivalent of a UK first-class honours degree.

Applying

Eligible applicants should complete an online scholarship application.

The closing date for applications for these scholarships is 2 April 2012.

Please note that you will not be able to access the online application form unless you have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh and have full EASE authentication.

• Postgraduate Master's Online Scholarship Application Form

Selection Procedure

A Selection Committee will meet in late May 2012 to select the scholarship holders. The winners of the scholarships will be announced in early June 2012.

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Keycom Industrial Scholarships at University of Edinburgh, UK

Keycom offers four scholarships for undergraduate study at the University of Edinburgh.

Each scholarship has a value of £1,000 per year, paid directly to the student. Awards are tenable for the duration of the programme of study.

Successful applicants may also be offered paid summer work with Keycom as part of their award.

Eligibility

The scholarship is awarded broadly on the basis of academic merit.

Any student (UK/EU/International) is eligible who has accepted an offer of full-time admission for an undergraduate programme of study in one of the following schools:

• The Business School
• The School of Engineering
• The School of Informatics
• The School of Mathematics

The scholarship is not available to students already on programme.

Applicants should have applied through the University and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS) and been offered a place at the University of Edinburgh by the scholarship closing date of 1 August 2012.

The scholarship may be terminated at any time if, in the opinion of the Selection Committee, you:

• fail to make satisfactory progress
• withdraw
• otherwise cease to be registered as a full-time student at the University of Edinburgh

Applying

Applicants should be aware that they may be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process.

Eligible applicants should complete an online scholarship application.

All applications must be submitted no later than 1 August 2012.

Please note that you will not be able to access the online application form unless you have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh and have full EASE authentication.

• Online Scholarship Application

Scholarships and Student Funding Services

The University of Edinburgh

Old College

South Bridge

Edinburgh, EH8 9YL

Work: +44 (0)131 651 4070

Fax: +44 (0)131 651 4066

Email: scholarships@ed.ac.uk

Notification of award

A Selection Committee will meet in early October 2012 to select the scholarship holders.

The winners of the scholarship will be announced in October 2012.

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Tips How to Identify Scholarship Scams

Tips How to Identify Scholarship Scams

Scholarship scams are much to common on the internet. Many students applying for scholarships get ripped off every year by fake scholarships. Using some tips below, however, attentive scholars should be able to avoid losing money. Hopeyou find these tips helpful.

1.   Application Fee

Scholarship scams are used by organizations that charge fees for availing procedures or application submissions that can be undertaken free of cost. Never pay for scholarship application fees.

2.   Guaranteed Scholarship Award

Scams that guarantee an award- Now this trap can be tempting to an aspiring student. Nobody can guarantee a scholarship. If you are worthy and your concerns are true you will certainly get it. Don't get into the trap called 'Scholarship guarantee'. No such thing exists.

3.   You "Win" a Scholarship that You've Never Applied

Scholarships scams will contact college students informing them that they have won full college scholarship. You cannot win a scholarship if you have never for applied for it. Often, the scammer will then tell the student that he must pay a fee or give his credit card number before the prize money can be sent. 

4.   Free Scholarship Scams

Nothing in life comes easily. There is no such thing like Free Scholarship. Scholarship is generally given to students with high quality academic record. Simply money does not grow on three.

5.   Request for Personal Information

Some scams ask for your personal details, such as bank statement, date of birth, passwords, account numbers, social security number etc. Never share your personal information with anyone online. Your identity might get cloned.

6.   No Telephone Number 
    One common characteristic of scholarship scams is the lack of phone numbers. While they may have an email, scams rarely include a phone number - it is to much too easily traced.

Always verify the source that containon websites. As a scholarship aspirant you need to research meticulously on the funding procedures. Otherwise you can fall a prey to any scholarship scam.

Postgraduate Masters Scholarship Scheme 2011-12, University of Glamorgan, UK

University of Glamorgan scholarships are offered on the basis that they are potentially subject to change in the event of changes to the fee and student support regime applicable in Wales.

UK and European Union graduates with a first or upper second class honours degree (or equivalent qualification) can apply for a non-means tested scholarship worth £1,500 or £2,000. The scholarship applies to most of our full-time, taught Masters courses at the University of Glamorgan offered in the February 2012 intake.

Deadlines for applications
The deadline for applications for courses starting in February 2012 is Friday 27th January 2012.

Please note that scholarships are limited and will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. If you have any queries regarding this scholarship, please contact the Student Money Service in Student Services.

Application criteria and Scholarship details
To qualify for a scholarship an applicant (Home or EU) will need to fulfil all of the following criteria.
Successful applicants must:

• Ensure that their application reaches the Student Money Service by the advertised deadline. Applicants and not the University (or its staff) are entirely responsible for meeting this element of the criteria.
• Gain a first class honours degree or an upper second class honours degree or equivalent qualification (students with qualifications gained from outside the UK will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis)
• Be offered a place on an eligible, taught Masters course, accept this offer and enrol on the course within the appropriate timeframe.

Further conditions

• Graduates with a first class honours degree or an upper second class honours issued by the University of Glamorgan or Polytechnic of Wales may apply for a scholarship totalling £2,000.
• Graduates from other Universities may apply for a scholarship totalling £1,500.
• You can apply for the scholarship before the announcement of your degree results but the scholarship will only be confirmed following acceptance by the student of a place on an eligible course, and provision of suitable evidence clearly demonstrating their first class or upper second class honours degree.
• Students with qualifications from outside of the UK will be dealt with on an individual basis.
• To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must have a first class honours degree or an upper second class honours degree or equivalent qualification. Equivalence will be determined by the University of Glamorgan whose decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.
• Students repeating a course at the University of Glamorgan will not be eligible for a scholarship. (Students granted mitigating circumstances by the University will be considered on an individual basis).
• Students who have previously received any payment from a University of Glamorgan postgraduate scholarship, will not be eligible to apply for another scholarship to study a different eligible course.
• These scholarships are not payable with any other form of support from public funds e.g. directly from any other Welsh Assembly Government initiative or objective one/convergence funding.
• The scholarship will be paid directly into successful applicants’ bank account via BACS with £1,000 or £1,500 payable approximately 4 months after successfully enrolling and studying on the course. The remaining £500 will be provided after successful completion of the Masters, within the standard time allowed. Applicants also have the option of requesting that their scholarship payments go directly towards paying off their tuition fees.

For further information regarding the postgraduate scholarship scheme, including details on how to apply, go to our FAQs.

Apply on-line
You can apply on-line or alternatively you can contact the Student Money Service to request a form.

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MSc Scholarship of International Space University, France

The International Space University is provided funding from industry and government agencies to help support MSc students who are unable to cover all of their tuition fees. This aid is available to selected applicants, and covers a portion of their fees. It is paid directly to ISU by the sponsoring organization.

This financial aid is available for:

- applicants from Europe (the countries listed below have priority*)
- applicants from the United States and Canada 
- applicants from developing countries
- applicants from other countries (within the limits of funds available)

(*Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom)

Financial aid is granted on the basis of:
- academic and professional merit
- demonstrated efforts in personal fund-raising
- demonstrated financial need

Applicants for the MSc programs 2012-2013 should apply online on the ISU website before 15 March 2012 if they want to be considered for scholarship support, and before 30 June 2012 if they are not in need of financial aid. Financial aid will be awarded within the limits of funds available, so early applications are highly recommended. Please note that the relevant box on the Confidential Financial Information form of the application must be checked. It is recommended that candidates make a personal effort to raise funds enabling them to attend the program. Such initiatives are taken into consideration when ISU allocates funding.

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United States Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service Fellowships for Developing Countries

Fellowship Title: The Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program, United States Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service Fellowships for Developing Countries

Brief Fellowship Description: The Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program (Borlaug Fellowship Program) helps developing countries strengthen sustainable agricultural practices by providing scientific training and collaborative research opportunities to visiting researchers, policymakers, and university faculty. The Borlaug Fellowship Program has provided over 500 fellowships for agricultural professionals from 64 developing countries worldwide.

Employer: United States Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service

Application Deadline: Various application deadlines, Please check the individual countries announcements below to the fellowship deadlines.

Detailed Announcements can be found below.

Africa & Middle East

• USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program in Algeria
• USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program in Burkina Faso
• USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program in Egypt
• USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program in Ethiopia
• USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program in Ghana
• USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program in Kenya
• USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program in Liberia
• USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program in Malawi
• USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program in Morocco
• USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program in Rwanda
• USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program in Senegal
• USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program in South Africa
• USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program in Tanzania
• USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program in Tunisia
• USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program in Uganda
• USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program in Zambia

Asia

• USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program in Bangladesh
• USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program in India
• USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program in Indonesia
• USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program in Malaysia
• USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program in Philippines
• USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program in Vietnam

Eastern Europe

• USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program in Azerbaijan 

Latin America

• USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program in Colombia
• USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program in Guatemala
• USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program in Honduras
• USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program in Mexico
• USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program in Nicaragua
• USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program in Peru

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Masters Scholarship for Glasgow Caledonian University for Developing Countries Students

Glasgow Caledonian University offers these scholarships jointly in conjunction with Windle Trust International, an organisation that equips refugees and others affected by conflict in Africa.  Windle Trust International is responsible for recruiting candidates for these scholarships on behalf of Glasgow Caledonian University.

Awards are available for full time graduate study. Courses must be Masters programmes.

Value: There are 2 fully funded scholarships available for the following postgraduate programmes:

MSc International Development (subject to approval)/ MSc Energy & Environmental Management/ MSc International Project Management/ MSc Wireless Communication Technologies/ MSc Public Health/ MSc Clinical Nutrition & Health/ MSc Health & Social Care (Physiotherapy)/ MSc Diabetes Care & Management/ MSc Food Bioscience/ MSc Biomolecular and Biomedical Science

Eligibility: To be considered for the Commonwealth Scholarship at Glasgow Caledonian University, you must meet the following criteria:

• Applicants should be from the countries of East, Central or the Horn of Africa and be resident in Kenya or Uganda as a refugee, OR be a Ugandan national who demonstrates a clear long-term link with Acholiland - either born in Acholiland and/or have lived or worked there for at least 5 years.

• Have a very good first degree, with a grade equivalent to a British upper second or first class

• Have at least 2 years of relevant work experience since completing undergraduate studies

• Demonstrate leadership potential and excellent personal qualities

• Be committed to returning to Africa to put into practice the skills and knowledge learned for the benefit of the community, society and regions as a whole.

• Priority will be given to those under the age 40, although reasons may need to be submitted to make exceptions for older applicants.

• Have sufficient proficiency in the English language (both oral and written) to effectively pursue the proposed course of study

In addition to the above requirements, ALL applicants are required to fully meet any other specific criteria of Glasgow Caledonian University and the Commonwealth Scholarship Scheme and that may not have been listed.

Deadline: 31st March 2012.

How to apply: If you meet the criteria listed above and are still interested in applying for a scholarship please either contact the UK Scholarships Officer at Windle Trust International (currently Jessica Moore, Jessica@windle.org.uk)

 

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International Postgraduate Research Scholarships, University of Western Australia

Title : International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) and Scholarships for International Research Fees (SIRFs)

Description : Applications are invited from suitably qualified international students for scholarships to undertake the degree of Master by Research or Doctor of Philosophy at The University of Western Australia. Application for a scholarship is also an application for admission to the University. The purpose of the IPRS and the UWA SIRF scheme is to attract top quality international postgraduate students to areas in which the University has specialised research strengths and to support Australia's research effort. Successful applicants can expect to become members of a research team working under the direction of senior researchers and in an area which has attracted external resources. These scholarships cover International Tuition Fees for up to four (4) years, as well as Overseas Student Health Cover.  Successful applicants may also be awarded a full living allowance scholarship. Available in the IPRS/SIRF second application round for 2012. Applications will be assessed after the closing date. Scholarships can commence from 1 July 2012.

Payment type : Tuition Fee Scholarship and Health Insurance

Value : Please see conditions

Value unit : Per annum

Basis of award : Academic Achievement

Eligibility : Applications for international postgraduate research scholarships at UWA are rated according to the following criteria: (a) Academic achievement; (b) English language achievement; (c) Research training achievement; and (d) Proposed research environment. Allocation of scholarships is the outcome of a competitive ranking and selection process in which applications are scored and ranked by Schools, Faculties and the University Scholarships Committee, according to these common criteria and on the basis of evidence provided.

Nationality : International

Study area : All

Commencement date : 01/07/2012

Applications open : 18/10/2011

Applications close : 02/03/2012

Tenable At : Australian University

Currently available : Yes

Application status : Open

 

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