Swinburne University Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship (VCIS) in Australia, 2015

Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne University of Technology offers Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship (VCIS) to undertake higher degree by research (HDR). Scholarships are obtainable for a period of three years to pursue full time research in all discipline areas. The awards provide an annual stipend of $25,392 and cover the cost of Overseas Health Cover (OSHC). The award also covers to cost of tuition. The application deadline is 17 October 2014.

Study Subject(s):

Scholarships are awarded in all discipline areas.

Course Level:

Scholarship is available for pursuing higher degree by research (HDR) at Swinburne University of Technology.

Scholarship Provider:

Swinburne University of Technology

Scholarship can be taken at:

Australia

Scholarship Open for International Students:

International students can apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Description:

Swinburne University of Technology, Australia The Swinburne University Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship (VCIS) is a new scholarship available only in the Mid-Year Scholarship Round. The VCIS are awarded to students of exceptional research potential to undertake a higher degree by research (HDR). Awards are available in all discipline areas but are only available to International applicants.

Duration of award(s):

The duration of a full-time VCIS is three years for a student undertaking research doctorate studies?

What does it cover?

The awards provide an annual stipend of $25,392 and cover the cost of Overseas Health Cover (OSHC). The award also covers to cost of tuition.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for a VCIS, a student:

-must be a an international student; and

-must have completed a Bachelor Degree with First Class Honours, or be regarded by the University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with these Guidelines; and

-must be undertaking a Research Doctorate; and

-must be enrolled as a full-time student; and

-be ineligible for study under the Commonwealth’s Research Training Scheme (RTS) at the commencement of the HDR; and

-must not hold a research doctorate or equivalent research qualification; and

-must not previously have held a postgraduate research scholarship (some exceptions may apply, contact Swinburne Research for more information); and

-must not be receiving an equivalent award, scholarship (excluding an IPRS) or salary providing a benefit greater than 75% of the APA stipend rate, to undertake the HDR. Income from sources unrelated to the course of study is permitted but must be within the confines of HDR policy section 7.9 ‘Employment Commitments’

How to Apply:

If you wish to be considered for a scholarship you must complete the scholarship portion of the candidature application form. Research degree candidature is considered all year round. Visit the application page for information on applying for a research degree.

Scholarship Application Deadline:

The application deadline is 17 October 2014.