Victoria University Graduate Research Scholarship in Australia, 2016

Victoria University is inviting applications for Victoria University graduate research scholarship. Priority will be given to applicants who pursue a research degree in one of Victoria University’s areas of research focus. Both Domestic and International applicants will be contacted in mid December regarding the outcome of their application.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses offered by the Victoria University,  Australia.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing graduate research program at Victoria University,  Australia.
Scholarship Provider: Victoria University,  Australia
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility: –Australian Postgraduate Awards (APA): To be eligible for an APA, applicants must:
-Be Australian citizens, OR have been granted permanent resident status (This includes New Zealand citizens who are granted permanent residency status on arrival)
-Have completed at least four years of tertiary education studies at a high level of achievement.
-Have achieved First Class Honours or equivalent results
-Be undertaking a Masters by Research or Doctoral research degree in 2016
-Enrol as a full-time student (Part-time awards may be available for compelling social or medical reasons)
-Have had their enrolment into the proposed degree approved by the institution
-Victoria University Postgraduate Research Scholarships (VUPRS)
-Victoria University International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (VUIPRS)
-International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS)
-Victoria University Postgraduate Diversity Scholarships
VU Postgraduate Research Scholarship (VUPRS): To be eligible for a VU Postgraduate Research Scholarship, applicants must:
-Be Australian citizens, OR have been granted permanent resident status (This includes New Zealand citizens who are granted permanent residency status on arrival)
-Have completed a four year undergraduate degree, or equivalent.
-Be undertaking a Masters by Research or Doctoral research degree in 2016
-Enrol as a full-time student (Part-time awards may be available for compelling social or medical reasons)
Victoria University International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (VUIPRS): 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.
International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS): 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.
Victoria University Postgraduate Diversity Scholarships: To be eligible for a Diversity Scholarship, applicants must:
-Be Australian citizens, OR have been granted permanent resident status
-Can provide evidence that you have experienced one or more of the following that have disrupted or adversely affected your studies
-Have completed a four year undergraduate degree, or equivalent.
-Be undertaking a Masters by Research or Doctoral research degree in 2016
-Enrol as a full-time student
-Have had their enrolment into the proposed degree approved by the institution

Scholarship Open for International Students: Australian and international applicants can apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Description: Victoria University (VU) offers scholarships to assist graduate research students (both domestic and international) with the costs of study.  Applicants need only submit one application to be considered for a graduate research scholarship commencing 2016. Applicants should note we receive a large number of applications and each round is highly competitive. Priority will be given to applicants who pursue a research degree in one of Victoria University’s areas of research focus.

Number of award(s): Victoria University has five postgraduate scholarship schemes.

Duration of award(s): Not Known

What does it cover? Total offer is of:
-Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) $25,849 Domestic applicants only
-VU Postgraduate Research Scholarship (VUPRS) $25,849 Domestic applicants only
-VU International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (VUIPRS) $25,849 International applicants only
-International Postgraduate Research Scholarship $25,849 International applicants only VU Diversity Postgraduate Research Scholarship (VUDPRS) $25,849 Domestic applicants only
-College Centenary Post-graduate Research Scholarships $30,000 All successful applicants
-Vice-Chancellor’s Graduate Research Award $35,000 All successful APAs

Selection criteria: Not Known

Notification: Both Domestic and International applicants will be contacted in mid December regarding the outcome of their application.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is electronically. Applicants need only submit one application to be considered for a graduate research scholarship commencing 2016. The applicants have to follow this procedure:
-Select a degree
-Check your eligibility for a graduate research scholarship
-Meet minimum academic entry requirements
-Review our Areas of Research Focus
-Prepare your Research Proposal and CV
-Confirm your supervisor
-Submit your application
-Referee reports

Application Form

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadlines are:
-International applications open 9am Australian Eastern Standard Time on the 1st of August and close at 5.00 pm on Wednesday 30th September 2015.
-Domestic applications open 9am Australian Eastern Standard Time on the 1st of September and close at 5.00 pm on Friday 30th October 2015.

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