Friday, September 6, 2013

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences International Postgraduate Coursework Scholarships (IPCS), Australia

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences offers a limited number of scholarships to outstanding international students undertaking a postgraduate coursework Master degree in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
These scholarships cover the tuition fees for the duration of the course.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • have received an unconditional offer of admission to a Master degree in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. This means that applicants must have met the Faculty's English language requirements, as well as academic admission requirements.
  • have a minimum of 7.0 IELTS (overall) or equivalent if they are from a non-English speaking background
  • be commencing postgraduate study at the University for the first time
  • be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand, and may not hold permanent residency in Australia
  • NOT be in receipt of any other tuition fee scholarship

Selection
There is strong competition for these scholarships. Selection is primarily based on academic merit, including excellent results in the applicant's English language test where applicable. Applicants must also provide a statement regarding why they want to undertake their chosen program and what they hope to achieve following graduation.

Scholarship Benefits

These scholarships exempt students from the international student tuition fees for the duration of the course.

Items NOT covered by the IPCS include:
  • a living allowance
  • travel or relocation costs
  • accommodation
  • overseas fieldwork costs
  • visa application fees
  • tuition fees for any units beyond those required for the completion of the degree
  • text books
  • overseas student health cover (OSHC)
  • other forms of insurance

Commencement Date
Scholarships are awarded on the basis that the student will commence study in the academic year for which it is offered, and for the program in which a place has been offered in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. A scholarship holder may defer commencement of the program of study, and of the award of a scholarship, for one semester only.

Duration
The scholarship is limited to the standard duration of the course.



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