University of Queensland offers Scholarship for International Postgraduate Students in the field of Science, Australia 2013
Study Subject(s) : Agribusiness, Agricultural Studies, Animal Studies, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Environmental Management, Food Studies, Geographic Information Science, Magnetic Resonance Technology, Molecular Biology, Plant Protection, Rangeland Management, Regional Development, Rural Systems Management, Science, Sustainable Systems, Urban and Regional Planning, Veterinary Studies
Course Level : The scholarships are available for students applying for entry into any of the science coursework programs at postgraduate level
Scholarship Provider : University of Queensland
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Eligibility:
The scholarships are available for international students who have completed undergraduate studies and are eligible for postgraduate studies at UQ.
-For postgraduate programs, have completed an undergraduate degree and obtained a GPA (Grade
Point Average) of 6 or higher on a scale of 7.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Scholarship is available for international students
Scholarship Description: The Faculty of Science is proud to offer the Science International Scholarships program. The program is two-tiered with applicants eligible to be considered either for scholarships valued at a total of AU $12,000 or AU $5,000 with one application. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic performance and the applicant’s personal statement.
Number of awards offered: One scholarship offered
Tenure of award: Full postgraduate course
Value: $12,000 or $5,000
Other Benefits : Not known
Selection criteria:
Following each closing date, applications will be considered by the following process:
- Applications will be assessed by a selection committee made up of the Faculty of Science Associate Deans (Academic), the Manager Academic Administration, Science, and a representative from UQ International.
- The selection committee will review applicants’ grades and personal statement and provide recommendations to the Executive Dean, Faculty of Science, for approval.
- Recommendations for the award of scholarships will be based on academic merit and the personal statement. UQ also reserves the right to prioritise specific study areas in the selection process.
Notification: Not known
How to Apply: Lodge an official UQ undergraduate or postgraduate application form for international students (www.uq.edu.au/international/how-to-apply) for entry into one of the eligible Science programs
Scholarship Application Deadline: Scholarship applications must be received by: – 30 April to commence in Semester 2, 2012 (July) – 31 October to commence in Semester 1, 2013 (February)
Further Scholarship Information and Application