University of Adelaide one of the most prestgious
universities in Australia is offering free international scholarships to
foreign students who wants to further their studies in Australia. The aim of
the school is to create and engender a university culture that values health,
safety and well being as fundamental components of the work environment,
supported by safe systems of work, appropriate governance, training, management
structures and operational strategies.
The Scholarships are available for students to study any
subject of their choice offered by the University of Adelaide. The ASI provides the scholarship. The Scholarships
are available for pursuing Higher Degree by Research (Masters/ Doctoral) at
University of Adelaide.
The Scholarship Award:
The ASI provides:
Course tuition
fees for two years for a Master degree by Research and three years for a
Doctoral research degree (an extension is possible for doctoral programs only)
An annual living
allowance ($26,288 in 2016) for two years for a Master degree by Research and
three years for a Doctoral research degree (an extension is possible for
doctoral programs only)
and
For Postgraduate
Research (Subclass 574) visa holders, the award provides compulsory standard
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Worldcare policy for the student and their
spouse and dependents (if any) for the standard duration of the student
visa. It does not cover the additional
6-month extended student visa period post thesis submission. If the award
holder does not hold a subclass 574 visa then he/she is responsible for the
cost of health insurance.
Eligibility for this Scholarship offer:
In order to be eligible
Applicants are
required to have successfully completed at least the equivalent of an
Australian First Class Honours degree (this is a four-year degree with a major
research project in the final year). All qualifying programs of study must be
successfully completed.
Scholarships will
be awarded on academic merit and research potential. Extra-curricular
achievements are not considered.
International
applicants must not hold a research qualification regarded by the University of
Adelaide to be equivalent to an Australian Research Doctorate degree or, if
undertaking a Research Master degree, not hold a research qualification
regarded by the University of Adelaide to be equivalent to or higher than an
Australian Research Master degree.
International
applicants who have not provided evidence of their meeting the minimum English
language proficiency requirements for direct entry by the scholarship closing
date, or who have completed a Pre-Enrolment English Program to meet the entry
requirements for the intended program of study, are not eligible.
Citizens and
Permanent Residents of Australia, and citizens of New Zealand are ineligible.
Those undertaking
research via remote candidature is ineligible.
Candidates are
required to enrol in the University of Adelaide as ‘international students’ and
must maintain ‘international student’ status for the duration of their
enrolment in the University.
Candidates who
have applied for Australian permanent resident status can apply for ASI
scholarships.
International
applicants are not eligible if they have already commenced the degree for which
they are seeking an award unless they can establish that they were unable to
apply in the previous round.
Scholarships
holders must commence study at the University of Adelaide in the semester the
scholarship is offered.
Applicants who
applied and were eligible for consideration in an international scholarship
round, and were unsuccessful, will automatically be reconsidered in the
following international scholarship round, assuming they hold a valid offer of
candidature for that intake. An applicant who has been considered in 2 rounds cannot
be reconsidered in any future scholarship rounds.
The offer of a
scholarship is contingent upon a student not being offered another award by the
Commonwealth of Australia, the University of Adelaide, or an overseas sponsor.
The University reserves the right to withdraw an offer of a scholarship at any
time prior to enrolment if it is advised that an awardee has been offered a
scholarship equal to or in excess of the financial value of the award offered
by the University.
Nationality for this Scholarship offer:
International students can apply for these scholarships.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement:
In order to be eligible applicants are
required to have successfully completed at least the equivalent of an
Australian First Class Honours degree (this is a four-year degree with a major
research project in the final year).
Test Requirement:
None Required
English Language Requirements:
The university’s preferred
accredited English language tests are: IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson Test of English –
Academic and CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced). Students without the required
level of English will need to satisfactorily complete an intensive program of
English language before being admitted to the University of Adelaide. The
university can arrange an appropriate English language program, Academic
English (PEP Pathway) in Adelaide at the university’s English Language Centre.
How to Apply for this Scholarship offer:
To apply please submit a formal application for Admission
and a Scholarship via online application system. There is no application fee.
Note. The University of Adelaide is unable to provide an assessment of
eligibility for candidature and/or a scholarship until a formal application is
submitted and assessed. We strongly recommend that all applicants submit their
application and all required documents well before the closing date.
Application Deadline: The application deadline is January
31, 2018.
