Endeavour Postgraduate Awards

Description The Endeavour Awards are a part of the Australia Awards initiative which was announced by the Prime Minister in November 2009. The Australia Awards have been established to maximize the benefit to Australia of its extensive scholarship programs, and to support enduring ties between Australia and its neighbors. The Endeavour Postgraduate Awards aim to: enable high achieving international students to undertake a postgraduate qualification either by coursework or research in their chosen field of study in Australia? strengthen bilateral ties between Australia and the participating countries? showcase Australia’s education sector? strengthen mutual understanding between the people of Australia and award holders’ home countries? and build international linkages and networks. For more information, visit http://www.australiaawards.gov.au/ Additional Information Applications for the main round close 31 July. Applications for the second round close 31 January. Duration and Value Duration: 3.0 years Total value: $A 173,500.00 Extra Details: Awards are valued at up to a total of A$173,500. Benefits include: a travel allowance of $4,500? an establishment allowance of $4,500? a monthly stipend of $2,500? and tuition fees of up to $12,500 per semester. Funding is available for up to 2 years for a master degree and up to 3 years for PhD courses (with a possible 6-month extension). Funding will be provided to cover the cost of standard Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award. Funds are not available to support accompanying dependants or for return visits to the home country. Award holders must spend a minimum of 12 months and a maximum of 3 years at their host institution. Important Dates Application closing date: 31 July? 31 January Scholarship start date: January Scholarship end date: December Eligibility criteria General information Applicants must: be citizens or permanent residents of a participating country and physically resident in that country (those holding dual Australian citizenship or permanent residency status in Australia are ineligible to apply)? have completed an undergraduate degree that demonstrates high academic achievement? demonstrate English language proficiency? and have applied for and gained admission to a master or PhD course in Australia (conditional letters of offer will be accepted at the time of application). Award holders must commence their approved program and award during the following year. Applicants who have commenced or intend to commence their program at their host institution in the current year are ineligible for an award. Countries This scholarship is available to students from the following countries: Afghanistan Argentina Bahrain Bangladesh Bhutan Bolivia Brazil Brunei Darussalam Cambodia Canada Chile Colombia Cook Islands Costa Rica Cuba Dominican Republic East Timor Ecuador El Salvador Fiji French Polynesia Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Hong Kong India Indonesia Iraq Islamic Republic of Iran Japan Jordan Kiribati Kuwait Lao People’s Democratic Republic Lebanon Macau Malaysia Maldives Marshall Islands Mexico Micronesia, Federated States of Mongolia Nauru Nepal New Caledonia Nicaragua Niue Oman Pakistan Palau Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peoples Republic of China Peru Philippines Qatar Republic of South Korea Samoa Saudi Arabia Singapore Solomon Islands Sri Lanka Suriname Syrian Arab Republic Taiwan Thailand Tokelau Tonga Turkey Tuvalu United Arab Emirates United States of America Uruguay Vanuatu Venezuela Vietnam Wallis and Futuna Yemen Eligible institutions This scholarship is available at any Australian educational institution offering eligible courses (as described below). You can use the course search facility to find a course and institution. Eligible courses Course Level This scholarship is only available for the following course levels: Doctor of Philosophy Masters Coursework Masters Research Organisation Name: Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations Website: http://www.deewr.gov.au/ Contact Information Email: endeavour.awards@deewr.gov.au