International Postgraduate Scholarships, Univ. of Adelaide, Australia

The University of Adelaide offers a scholarships scheme for internationalstudents undertaking postgraduate study in 2006. The selection forscholarships is extremely competitive. Recent successful applicants for theresearch awards have usually had a research Masters, or a coursework Masterswith a substantial research component, outstanding academic performance at aninternationally recognized university, and publications in internationallyrefereed journals.

The Adelaide Scholarships International (ASI)

Up to 6 prestigious scholarships may be available to outstanding internationalstudents from any country undertaking postgraduate research in any academicdiscipline. Benefits are payment of full tuition fees plus an annual livingallowance of $18,837** for the normal duration of the program.

Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS)

Approximately 12 scholarships may be available for international students fromany country undertaking postgraduate research in areas of University researchstrengths. Benefits are payment of full tuition fees plus an annual livingallowance of $18,837** for the normal duration of the program. More informationon the Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) can befound on the Department ofEducation, Science and Training website.

The Adelaide Postgraduate Coursework Scholarships International (APCS)

Up to 6 scholarships may be available to outstanding international students fromany country to undertake a postgraduate degree by coursework in any academicdiscipline. Benefits are payment of 50% tuition fees for up to two years.

MBA Incentive Awards

Up to three A$5,000 incentive awards may be awarded annually to internationalstudents enrolled in the MBA or MBA (Advanced) program. Awards will be on thebasis of academic merit and will be set off against the recipients tuitionfees.

** Living allowance for 2005. May be subject to an increase in 2006.

Application Process

There is no separate application process for any of the above scholarships.An application for admission to the University in 2006 will constitute anapplication for a scholarship. All applications for admission consistent withthe eligibility and selection criteria will be considered automatically for ascholarship.

An application fee of $50 must accompany the application for admission. Thisfee is waived for applications made through an IDP Education Australia office,or a nominated University representative overseas.

The deadlines for receipt of applications and complete supportingdocumentation are:

Successful postgraduate scholarship recipients will be informed in December2005 (although a second round of offers may be made early in 2006).

Conditions

• Scholarships will be awarded strictly on academic merit. Extra- curricular achievements will not be considered.
• Citizens and Permanent Residents of Australia, and citizens of New Zealand are ineligible for any of the above scholarships.
• Candidates who have applied for Australian permanent resident status areineligible to apply.
• Candidates are required to enrol in The University of Adelaide as"international students" and must maintain "internationalstudent" status for the duration of their enrolment in the University.
• Most scholarships are available for the normal duration of the program, subject to satisfactory progress.
• All successful recipients (except for IPRS and postgraduate ASI recipients) will be required to pay their own Overseas Student Health Cover each year.
• Scholarships holders must commence study in The University of Adelaide in 2006. By negotiation, winners scheduled to commence in Semester I, 2006 maydefer until Semester II, 2006. Scholarship winners will not be permitted todefer commencement until 2006.

This information is correct at the time of publishing but the University reserves the right to make changes as necessary at any time. The number of scholarships awarded will depend on the quality of the candidates undertaking postgraduatestudy in 2006.

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