Victoria University in Australia offers the International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) and the Victoria University International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (VUIPRS) to commencing international graduate and postgraduate students.
The purpose of these scholarships is to support high quality research by assisting students with excellent academic qualifications who wish to participate in postgraduate research programs in Australia. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and it should be noted that the competition is intense and only those applicants with outstanding academic results are likely to be successful.
The International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) covers the full tuition costs, overseas student health cover and a VU International Postgraduate Research Scholarship which provides a living allowance of $24,653 per annum (2013 rate) - see Conditions and Benefits for further information.
The Victoria University International Research Scholarship (VUIPRS) provides a living allowance of $24,653 per annum (2013 rate). In addition, successful applicants will be awarded a 100% Tuition Fees Scholarship which provides a waiver of tuition fees for the duration of the course.
Eligibility
To be eligible for an IPRS and VUIPRS, applicants must:
· Be a citizen of any country other than Australia or New Zealand.
· Have completed a four year undergraduate degree, or equivalent. For example:
o a four year undergraduate degree (e.g. Engineering or Law);
o a three year degree and an Honours year;
o a three year degree and a postgraduate diploma at an advanced level; or
o a three year degree and one year of a higher degree.
· Meet the University’s academic entrance requirements for enrolment into a research degree
· Meet the University’s English language proficiency requirements for enrolment in a research degree
· Be commencing a Masters by Research or Doctoral degree in 2014.
· Enrol as a full-time student.
· Priority will be given to applicants who pursue a program of study in one of Victoria University’s areas of research focus
Duration of the Scholarship
The IPRS and VUIPRS are normally provided for 36 months for Doctoral studies and 24 months for Masters studies. Students are expected to complete their study in the minimum time for their course.
Applications close at 4.00 pm on Friday 18 October 2014. Late applications will not be accepted.
For more information and application please visit the Victoria University International Postgraduate Research Scholarships page.
