Scholarships for students from Indonesia, Malaysia & Singapore at University of Western Australia

The International Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic excellence and enthusiasm for science research for students from Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.

A total of three scholarships are available and each scholarship is valued at $15,000 over three years

To be eligible to apply, students must:

• Be completing, or have completed, the Advanced Level General Certificate of Education (A-levels); an International Baccalaureate (IB); a recognised Australian matriculation program such as AusMAT or South Australian Matriculation (SAM), or the NUS High School Diploma.
• Have applied for entry to the Bachelor of Science at The University of Western Australia, with one of the following majors:
  • Agricultural Science
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Science
  • Geography
  • Marine Science
  • Physics
• Be able to demonstrate a strong academic record and an enthusiasm for research.
• Not be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia or New Zealand

Students should apply for entry to the Bachelor of Science at UWA either through the International Centre or their agent.

To apply for the scholarship, submit an online application of not more than 500 words outlining your interest in studying science and your enthusiasm for science research. Also outline any awards and extracurricular activies such as participation in voluntary, community and/or sporting activities. Applicants' academic records will be automatically assessed as part of this process.

Scholarship applications for students commencing in Semester 2 2013 close on 30 May 2013, and for those commencing in Semester 1 2014 on 30 November 2013.

For further information, please visit the official website at http://www.science.uwa.edu.au/

International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) at University of Western Australia

Applications are invited from suitably qualified international students for scholarships to undertake the degree of Master by Research or Doctor of Philosophy at The University of Western Australia. Application for a scholarship is also an application for admission to the University.

The purpose of the IPRS scheme is to attract top quality international postgraduate students to areas in which the University has specialised research strengths and to support Australia's research effort. Successful applicants can expect to become members of a research team working under the direction of senior researchers and in an area which has attracted external resources.

These scholarships cover International Tuition Fees for up to four (4) years, as well as Overseas Student Health Cover. Successful applicants will also be awarded a full living allowance scholarship.

Available in the 2013 IPRS application round 1.

Eligibility

Applications for international postgraduate research scholarships at UWA are rated according to the following criteria: (a) Academic achievement; (b) English language achievement; (c) Research training achievement; and (d) Proposed research environment.

Allocation of scholarships is the outcome of a competitive ranking and selection process in which applications are scored and ranked by Schools, Faculties and the University Scholarships Committee, according to these common criteria and on the basis of evidence provided.

Payment type

Tuition Fee Scholarship, Fortnightly Stipend and Health Insurance

Value

$27228

Value unit

Per annum

Basis of award

Academic Achievement

Applications close

31/08/2012

For further information, please visit the official website at www.scholarships.uwa.edu.au