Commonwealth Government Scholarships at University of Newcastle, Australia

Scholarship Description:

Commonwealth Government Scholarships at University of Newcastle, Australia is open for . The scholarship allows level program(s) in the field of taught at . The deadline of the scholarship is .

Commonwealth Government Scholarships at University of Newcastle, Australia, Full-time research students are eligible to apply for University and Commonwealth Government scholarships, which are awarded during one main round offer. They provide a living allowance so you can commit to full-time study.

Scholarships are granted on the basis of academic merit, which includes your undergraduate grade point average and extra research attainments.

Participating Institute:

A scholarship funded by the University of Newcastle or the Commonwealth Government provides:

• 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)

PhD scholarships are for three years and Masters scholarships are for two years, less any tenure already completed towards a research degree.

For domestic students – up to three of the highest ranked domestic applicants will receive a Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship for Outstanding Candidates. If you are awarded this scholarship, you receive an additional $10,000 per annum on top of the living allowance.

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


• International peer reviewed research publication or research experience

Scholarship conditions:

• be enrolled full-time (part-time enrolment may be approved in exceptional circumstances. Part-time scholarships are taxable)


• be enrolled on-campus (off-campus enrolment may be approved in exceptional circumstances)


• scholars may only work a maximum of 8 hours per week (between Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm)


• scholarship offers must be taken-up in the year of the offer and cannot be deferred to the following year. A leave of absence may be taken after 1 year full-time enrolment.

Application Procedure:

Currently enrolled candidates can apply for a scholarship by contacting researchscholarships-at-newcastle.edu.au

New applicants can apply for a scholarship at the same time as applying for admission.

Your application for admission must include:

• Copies of all academic transcripts


• A research proposal


• Evidence of extra academic attainments e.g. publications


• If required, certified evidence of meeting the English proficiency requirement

Please ensure you attach the following documents to support your scholarship application:

• Copies of research publications, exhibitions or conference papers


• Curriculum Vitae


• Details of previous research experience e.g. research work experience / study


• Any additional documents that may add to your scholarship application e.g. evidence of the award of a University Medal

Related documents: Scholarship Information Sheet Scholarship Guidelines Scholarship Procedures

What happens once I submit my application? Applications are assessed and ranked according to merit Attendance at an interview is not normally required Scholarship outcomes are known from mid December each year

Deadline:

International applications close 31 August at 4pm

Domestic applications close 31 October at 4pm

Read more: Scholarships in Australia

Degree Level:

Commonwealth Government Scholarships at University of Newcastle, Australia is available to undertake level programs at .

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.