Commonwealth and University Government Scholarships 2017 Australia

 Description:
Commonwealth  and university Government Scholarships available for international candidates. scholarships are available to pursue HDR program at the University of Newcastle.

The main purpose of this Commonwealth Government Scholarship is to enable & encourage academically able students from all over world.
The University of Newcastle, informally known as Newcastle University, an Australian public university established in 1965.

Requirements: Scholarships are available to undertake research higher degree(HDR)  program and courses offered in university of New Castle.

Scholarship Benefits: 

Its contains following benefits:

• Stipend, full-time living allowance of $26,682 per annum (2017 rate). The stipend is indexed annually and will be earnings fortnightly through the University Payroll Office staff . Role -metre stipends are taxable. 
•  The share -time bread and butter allowance is $1 3,341 per annum (2017 rate). The R&I Global Engagement, UNRSC, UNRSCfifty :L , UNRSC25:75 and VIED educatee hips provide a full-time support allowance of $26,682 per annum (2017 rate). Full-time sustenance allowance are indexed annually and will be remuneration fortnightly through the University Payroll Office. Part-time stipends are taxable. 
• The part-time living allowance is $XIII ,341 per annum (2017 rate). Relocation Valuation account The RTP Allowance provides a relocation allowance of $1,D will be paid to scholars who have relocated to Newcastle or Ourimbah from an overseas country to take up their scholarship award. This will be paid as a lump sum requital and included in the first pay. Scholars who relocate to Newcastle or Ourimbah from within Australia will be eligible for a relocation allowance of up to $1,D upon production of tax invoices/receipts relating to the relocation. 
• Expenses call able include: Travel to Newcastle/Ourimbah combining weight to the saving /student airfare , for scholar, partner and dependent ; ,
• Removalist expenses, A per km allowance if travelling by auto , as determined by the University, up to the equivalent economic system /student airfare costs. Scholars cannot claim for accommodation, meal costs, or direct gasoline costs;
•  The maximum total amount account payable for relocation allowance is $1,500. The R&I Global Engagement, UNRSC, UNRSC50:50, UNRSC25:75 and VIED encyclopaedism provide the same relocation allowance as the RTP Allowance. Overseas Student Health Covering (OSHC) For international scholars receiving an RTP Stipend , R&I Global Engagement, UNRSC, UNRSC50:50 or UNRSC25:75, OSHC will be provided for the duration of the visa. 
• VIED scholars will be covering fire t ed for single overseas student health cover for the duration of the visa. Candidates are personally required to cover the cost of OSHC for any period of Visa whe

Eligibility Criteria: 

 The candidate will be selected on the basis following criteria:

• English proficiency requirement (IELTS of at least 6.5)
• current offer for admission into research higher degree.
• Have completed at least four years of undergraduate study and have attained good (GPA)
• Be no more than 2 full-time equivalent years into their  PhD (or one year for Masters) at  latest outcome date for round in which they are applying.

English Language Requirements: Applicants must satisfy English proficiency requirement  (IELTS of at least 6.5).


How to Apply: Apply online and must include:

• Copies of all academic transcripts and certificates.
• research proposal
• Evidence of extra academic attainments e.g. publications
• If required, certified evidence of meeting the English proficiency requirement

1. Please ensure applicant attach the following documents to support their scholarship application: Copies of research publications, 
2. exhibitions or conference papers,
3.  Curriculum Vitae, 
4. Details of previous research experience e.g. research work experience or study and Any additional documents that will make strong to the scholarship application e.g. evidence of University Medal.
   

Online Application

Last date:

last date to apply for above scholarship  is August 18, 2017.

Scholarship Link