International Postgraduate Research Scholarships at University of Adelaide in Australia, 2016

The University of Adelaide is pleased to offer international postgraduate research scholarships in 2016–2017 academic session. Scholarships will be awarded to undertake postgraduate researchprogram in any discipline.

The University of Adelaide aims to create and engender a university culture that values health, safety and wellbeing as fundamental components of the work environment, supported by safe systems of work, appropriate governance, training, management structures and operational strategies.

The University of Adelaide is one of Australia’s most prestigious universities and is renowned internationally for excellence in education and research.

International applicants from any country who have a first class honours result or equivalent, to support their study towards a higher degree by research in areas of university research strength. The university’s preferred accredited English language tests are IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson Test of English – Academic and CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced).

Course Level: Scholarships are available for students to pursue postgraduate research program at University of Adelaide.

Study Subject: Scholarships are tenable in all subject areas at the University of Adelaide.

Scholarship Award: The IPRS provides:

• Course tuition fees for two years for a masters degree by Research and three years for a Doctoral research degree (an extension is possible for doctoral programs only);
• All successful IPRS applicants will also receive an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) which provides an annual living allowance of $25,849 in 2015 for the normal duration of the program; 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.

Note. The scholarship does not cover student visa application fees.

Scholarship can be taken in Australia

Eligibility: The selection and ranking of applicants within the University of Adelaide is undertaken by the Graduate Scholarships Committee, using the criteria of academic merit and research potential. Scholarships in this program have the following conditions:

• 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 Masters degree, not hold a research qualification regarded by the University of Adelaide to be equivalent to or higher than an Australian Research Masters 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.
• IPRS scholarships can only be awarded to applicants applying to study in an area of university research strength.
• 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.
• 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.
• To be eligible for an IPRS scholarship an applicant must not have held an AusAID scholarship within the 2 years prior to commencing the IPRS, and not be receiving a scholarship for which course tuition is a component under any other scholarship scheme to which the Commonwealth Government makes a substantial contribution.

Nationality: International students can apply for these scholarships.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: International applicants from any country who have a First Class Honours result or equivalent, to support their study towards a Higher Degree by Research in areas of university research strength.

Test Requirement: No

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.

International scholarships

How to Apply: To apply please submit a formal application for Admission and a scholarship via our online application system. There is no application fee. All academic documents, professional qualifications and English translations of these documents, must be original documents or certified as a true copy of the original.

Application Procedure

Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31 August 2016.

For more Details, Please Contact 
AK CONSULTANTS, Anna Nagar,Madurai.
0452-4361818

60 International Research Scholarships at University of Technology, Sydney in Australia, 2016-2017

University of Technology, Sydney is offering up to 60 International Research Scholarships for the academic year 2016-2017. These scholarships will be awarded to eligible international candidates who demonstrate exceptional research potential.

It is aimed at attracting high-quality international students to work in areas of research strength.

The University of Technology Sydney is a university in Sydney, Australia. The university was founded in its current form in 1988, although its origins trace back to the 1870s. It is part of the Australian Technology Network of universities.

Applicants are generally required to hold the equivalent of a relevant master’s or bachelor’s degree with first or second class honours (division 1) or an equivalent or higher qualification.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing research programme at University of Technology, Sydney.

Study Subject: Scholarships are offered in diverse fields to help students in upgrading their education.

Scholarship Award: The UTS IRS only covers the tuition fees for a period of two years for a Research Masters degree or three years for a Research Doctorate degree. The UTS IRS is not transferable to another institution. The mandatory cost of a standard Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is not covered by the UTS IRS.

Scholarship can be taken in Australia

Eligibility: To be eligible for an IRS, a student must:

• be an overseas student as defined in the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (Cth)
• purchase and maintain a standard OSHC policy approved by the Commonwealth Government Department of Health and Ageing (DOHA)
• be undertaking a higher degree by research (HDR) at the University in the year of the IRS (IRS scholarships are not available to applicants whose enrolment into a postgraduate research program has not been accepted by the University); and i. commenced their HDR in the previous year but who, due to the timing of their application and subsequent enrolment, were unable to apply for the scholarship in that year; or ii. commenced an HDR and terminated that enrollment within six months of commencement, or iii. are nominated by their Faculty/Institute for strategic reasons related to their research project, or iv. have been approved for a course transfer to a different Faculty/Institute
• be enrolled as a full-time student
• be an undertaking study in a subject area identified by the University as one of its areas of research concentration
• not have completed a degree at the same or higher level as the proposed candidature
• not be receiving a scholarship for which course tuition is a component under any other scholarship scheme.

Nationality: International students are eligible to apply.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants are generally required to hold the equivalent of a relevant master’s or bachelor’s degree with first or second class honours (division 1) or an equivalent or higher qualification.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.

Australia Scholarships

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online. All applications require supporting documents to be submitted to UTS. All documents submitted with this application become the property of UTS. The actual support documentation required depends on the applicant, and the type of study they are applying to do.

• Academic transcript, include certified copies of their academic records
• English language proficiency, include a certified copy of their English test score if available
• Details of exclusion (or possible exclusions) from a course on academic or other grounds
• Details of disability or ongoing medical condition that will require they to seek special assistance from the University attach a medical statement from a registered doctor
• Provide a statement of employment from current and all previous employers to substantiate the professional experience you have outlined in their CV

Online Application

Application Deadline: The application deadline is 20 August 2016.

For more Details, Please Contact 
AK CONSULTANTS, Anna Nagar,Madurai.
0452-4361818

University of Brighton offer New Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students, 2017

The University of Brighton is offering a number of scholarships available to both new international students and international Brighton graduates who are progressing to further study.

The aim of the University of Brighton postgraduate scholarship is to enable and encourage academically able students from any nationality.

The University of Brighton is a university of 20,685 students and 2,700 staff based on five campuses in Brighton, Eastbourne, and Hastings on the south coast of England.

Most postgraduate courses require an overall IELTS score of at least 6.5 with no element less than 5.5.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing a postgraduate programme at the University of Brighton.

Study Subject: Scholarships are offered to different departments across the university, all offering a diverse range of courses.

Scholarship Award: Scholarships will comprise

• International scholarships: 30 University of Brighton international scholarships available to new, full-time international postgraduate taught degree students. The scholarship is worth £5,000 off the cost of applicant’s tuition fees for each year of their course.
• Vice-Chancellor’s postgraduate excellence scholarships: Postgraduate excellence scholarships worth £3,000 are available to graduates with a first-class degree from a UK institution who progress immediately from undergraduate to masters level study with us in 2016.
• Vice-Chancellor’s postgraduate alumni scholarships: Scholarships worth £3,000 are available to University of Brighton students who graduate with a first or 2:1 in 2015/16 and progress to masters study with us.
• International Huxley scholarships: A number of £2,000 scholarships for international students studying certain MSc and MRes programmes within the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences.
• Sports scholarships: These scholarships are paid in the autumn of the year they are awarded. They are partly funded by the university’s ambassadors group.
• Santander international masters scholarships: Up to ten masters scholarships funded by the Santander Universities network, worth a tuition fee reduction of £5,000, are available to new full-time postgraduate students starting taught degrees in 2016.
• Global opportunities scholarships: Scholarships provide up to £15,000 to cover living costs and a fee waiver for postgraduate taught study on selected courses.
• International research scholarship: A minimum of two international research scholarships worth the full tuition fee for each year of research degree (for up to a maximum of three years) are available to outstanding international research students in all areas of study.
• Santander research scholarships: two research scholarships worth £5,000 each, funded by Santander Universities

Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for these scholarships:

• International scholarships: To be eligible to apply for a scholarship, applicants must be a new, full-time, international fee status student who holds an offer for a postgraduate taught degree with a minimum course duration of one year.
• Vice-Chancellor’s postgraduate excellence scholarships: The Vice-Chancellor’s postgraduate excellence scholarship is only available to graduates who obtain a first-class degree from a UK institution in 2015/16. Eligible graduates must be applying to start a masters course in 2016 or for deferred entry (maximum one year).
• Vice-Chancellor’s postgraduate alumni scholarships: The Vice-Chancellor’s postgraduate alumni scholarship is only available to University of Brighton alumni who graduate with a first or 2:1 in 2015/16.
• International Huxley scholarships: In order to be eligible to apply for a Huxley scholarship applicant must be a new, full-time, self-funding international masters student on one of the following courses:Biomedical Sciences MSc, Clinical Pharmacy MSc, Industrial Pharmaceutical Sciences MSc, Pharmacology MSc, Bioscience MRes, Chemistry MRes, Ecology MRes and Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences MRes
• Sports scholarships: Two different types of sports scholarships:
  1. The elite athletes / elite disabled athletes scholarships are for students who have reached a national level of competition or performance and have the potential and dedication to reach world-class performance level.
  2. The talented sports performers scholarship is for students who have represented their sport at the national or regional level or who are able to demonstrate that they have the potential to compete at these levels.
• Santander international masters scholarships: Applicants must hold an offer of admission to a one-year, full-time Masters programme in any subject at the University of Brighton by the advertised deadlines for the International Scholarships; this offer can be unconditional or conditional.
• Global opportunities scholarships: To be considered for one of these scholarships, applicants must satisfy all of the following criteria:
  1. Received an academic offer for postgraduate study starting in September 2016 on one of the eligible courses
  2. an asylum seeker or you have been refused asylum but have been granted some other form of temporary status eg. humanitarian protection, unaccompanied asylum seeking children (UASC) leave or limited leave
  3. Applicants currently live in East or West Sussex
  4. Unable to access postgraduate finance through the current UK Government student finance system
• International research scholarship: In order to be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be a new, full-time international research student with an unconditional place for entry in October 2016.
• Santander research scholarships: To be eligible for one of these scholarships, applicants need to be: a current postgraduate research student enrolled at  the University of Brighton or Brighton & Sussex Medical School and in addition either a research student from one of the Santander Universities network countries.

Nationality: UK/EU and international students are eligible to apply.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Masters-level degree courses typically require a first degree. However, if you don’t hold this qualification but can demonstrate an equivalent level of experience, we will consider your application on the basis of your potential to benefit from, and contribute to, a course.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirements: Most postgraduate courses require an overall IELTS score of at least 6.5 with no element less than 5.5, but a number of courses do have higher IELTS requirements than this.

Postgraduate Scholarships

How to Apply: Please email internationalscholarships-at-brighton.ac.uk with University of Brighton student number in the subject line, and University will send a scholarship application pack.

Application Deadline: Application deadlines are different for each scholarship.

For more Details, Please Contact 
AK CONSULTANTS, Anna Nagar,Madurai.
0452-4361818

Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships at University of Hertfordshire in UK, 2016

University of Hertfordshire is offering Vice-Chancellor’s scholarships for international students. Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degree programme at University of Hertfordshire.

The aim of the Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship is to enable and encourage academically able international students.

The University is the UK’s leading business-facing university and an exemplar in the sector. The university main objective of the university is to provide high quality, comprehensive educational and training opportunities that are compatible to changing needs of the students.

The normal entry requirements are that applicants must have completed their degree. IELTS score should be 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band).

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degree programme at University of Hertfordshire.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are offered in diverse fields to help students in upgrading their education.

Scholarship Award: The scholarship will be awarded for either £1000 or £2000 towards course fees for the first year of study.

Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:
–Applicants are classed as an International student if they are from a country outside of the European Union.
-All undergraduate and postgraduate International students may be eligible for the International Scholarship.
-Scholarships will be assessed based on the strength of their personal statement.
-They assess eligibility and funding amounts on a case by case basis which is dependent on course, application and country of application.
-Students will be notified by email by 1st August 2016 to let them know if they have been successful in receiving a scholarship award.
-Students are only eligible to receive one scholarship award.

Nationality: International students can apply for these scholarships.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: The normal entry requirements for undergraduate degrees are completion of 12 years of school education and successful completion of a school leaving certificate equivalent to UK ‘A’ Levels and for postgraduate degrees are completion of a Bachelor degree in a relevant subject area at a level equivalent to a UK second class honours degree.

Test Requirement:

English Language Requirements: For the majority of university courses, they accept the following tests
-GCSE English Language at grade C or above
-IGCSE English at grade C or above
-IELTS score of 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band)
-Pearson Test of English 51 (with no less than 42 in any band)
-Indian Standard XII English Language (65% undergraduate/70% postgraduate)

International Scholarships

Supporting Material: If they are applying to the University through an approved representative, or making a direct application (for postgraduate students only) please make sure that they include the following documents:
-Completed UH application form
-Academic transcripts (1 for undergraduate and 2 for postgraduate study)
-Evidence of English language qualification
-Personal statement
-References
-Copy of passport photo page
-Proof of sponsorship, if applicable
-Immigration History Questionnaire

How to Apply: Applications must be submitted via email to scholarships-at-herts.ac.uk for September 2016 intake.

Application Form

Application Deadline: The deadline for new applications (standard courses) for the September 2016 intake is Friday 12 August 2016

For more Details, Please Contact 
AK CONSULTANTS, Anna Nagar,Madurai.
0452-4361818

2017 Flinders International Postgraduate Research Scholarships, Australia

Flinders University is inviting applications for postgraduate research scholarships for international students. Scholarships are tenable for up to three years for a Research Doctorate degree and up to two years for a Research Masters degree.

The Flinders International Postgraduate Research Scholarships are specifically intended to support international students to undertake a doctorate and master degree and at Flinders University. The Scholarship covers international tuition fees and a stipend.

Flinders University enjoys a well-justified reputation for excellence in teaching and research. It also has a long-standing commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for all and a proud record of community engagement.

Applicants are required to have successfully completed at least the equivalent of an Australian First Class Hons degree(this is a four-year degree with a major research project in the final year).

Course Level: Scholarships are tenable for up to three years for a Research Doctorate degree and up to two years for a Research Masters degree.

Study Subject: Scholarships are offered to different departments across the University, all offering a diverse range of courses.

Scholarship Award: Scholarships enable suitably qualified applicants to commence a full-time research higher degree. The FIPRS pays the international student tuition fees charged by Flinders University for a research higher degree. In addition, Flinders University provides the recipient with a generous living allowance paid at the rate of $26,288 (2016 rate). It is tax exempt and indexed annually. An FIPRS student who moves to Adelaide from overseas is eligible for an establishment allowance (after arrival at Flinders) of up to $1,485 to assist with relocation costs and airfares, provided receipts can be produced by the student.

Scholarship can be taken in Australia

Eligibility: Criteria is

• Applicants must satisfy the University’s academic entry requirements for a Masters degree by research or Doctorate by research.
• Applicants are required to have successfully completed at least the equivalent of an Australian First Class Hons degree(this is a four-year degree with a major research project in the final year)
• Applicants must have met the English proficiency levels set by Flinders University for international students at the time of application. Students for whom English is a foreign language will need to provide evidence of their English language competence.
• Applicants must not hold an equivalent research higher degree qualification.  Applications are only open to students commencing a research higher degree in Australia for the first time.
• Applicants must not hold Australian citizenship, Australian permanent resident status or New Zealand citizenship. Please see the attached conditions of award for full eligibility criteria.

Nationality: International students are eligible to apply for these scholarships.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants are required to have successfully completed at least the equivalent of an Australian First Class Hons degree(this is a four-year degree with a major research project in the final year).

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there. Applicants must have met the English proficiency levels set by Flinders University for international students at the time of application. Students for whom English is a foreign language will need to provide evidence of their English language competence.

Scholarships in Australia

How to Apply: All documents that are submitted electronically should be in English, saved preferably as a PDF and scanned and saved in the correct orientation. Please name all document with their family name and document name, for example, name_Transcript, name_publication 1
If they send an electronic application by email and they are successful, they will be required to provide all of their original or certified documents to the International Office before their scholarship will commence. Email completed application to iprs-at-flinders.edu.au

Application Form

Application Deadline: The application deadline is 12 August 2016.

For more Details, Please Contact 
AK CONSULTANTS, Anna Nagar,Madurai.
0452-4361818

International Student Merit Scholarships at Plymouth University in UK, 2016

\For September 2016 intake, Plymouth University is pleased to offer 10 merit scholarships for internationalstudents. These scholarships are available for pursuing master degree programme.

Plymouth University offers a range of financial support to help applicants during their time with university. From how to pay their tuition fees, to finding funding to support their studies, or getting financial support and advice – these pages will point them in the right direction for all their student money needs.

Plymouth University is a public university based predominantly in Plymouth, England where the main campus is located, but the university has campuses and affiliated colleges all over South West England.

Applicants undergraduate degree must be the equivalent of a UK honours degree, as specified by UK NARIC. IELTS score must be 6.5 overall.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing masters degree programme.

Study Subject (s): Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses offered by the Plymouth University.

Scholarship Award: Each scholarship has a value of £2,500.

Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility: Minimum eligibility criteria for consideration for award-Equivalent of a UK University first class undergraduate degree in a relevant subject.

Nationality: International students can apply for these scholarships.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants undergraduate degree must be the equivalent of a UK honours degree, as specified by UK NARIC. 

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirements: IELTS score must be 6.5 overall.

International Scholarships

How to Apply: Complete the application form and return this, along with all requested documents, to the email address specified.  Please note: they must have received a conditional offer of a place for a postgraduate taught programme commencing September 2016. They must also be holding the equivalent of a UK University first class undergraduate degree in a relevant subject. See terms and conditions for details. Once all conditions of their offer have been met and the tuition fee deposit has been paid, we’ll then confirm the scholarship award and issue their unconditional offer letter or CAS.  Don’t forget to send:

• Completed and signed application form.
• Original, or certified copies, of qualifications to date, for example first degree certificate and full transcripts.
• Two references; at least one from an academic who has taught them. Both must be on headed paper and in sealed envelopes, signed across the seal by their referees.
• A copy of the information page of current passport (inform us immediately if they get a new passport at any time before they come to the UK to study).
• A copy of any previous or current UK visa.
• Any English language qualification they have to date – for example: IELTS or PTE Academic.
• Curriculum vitae (CV) or resume detailing relevant work experience, if they feel it will contribute to their application.
• Personal statement

Application Deadline: The application deadline is 30 June 2016.

Scholarship Link

by Scholarship Positions on December 1, 2015 in International Scholarships for Students, Masters Scholarships, UK Scholarships

For more Details, Please Contact 
AK CONSULTANTS, Anna Nagar,Madurai.
0452-4361818