University of Western Australia India Scholarships

The University of Western Australia will offer fifty-percent (50%) fee waiver scholarships to Indian higher degree by research students for commencement in 2010.

Eligible Indian applicants, who can commit to paying fifty-percent (50%) of their full tuition fees to undertake a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) at The University of Western Australia, may apply for an India SIRF Scholarship.  This scholarship will cover fifty-percent (50%) of all tuition fees for up to 4 years, as well as Overseas Student Health Cover, and provide a full living allowance scholarship of 25 K.

The current international student tuition fee scale can be found at

http://www.studyat.uwa.edu.au/postgrad/international/fees.

Eligibility Criteria

In order to apply for an India Scholarship for International Research Fees (Indian SIRF), applicants must:

• be citizens of India;
• be able to commit to funding personally or have a commitment from a recognised sponsor fifty percent (50%) of the full tuition fees for up to 4 years;
• demonstrate English language proficiency to an acceptable standard (for more information http://www.studyat.uwa.edu.au/postgrad/doctorates/admission/english)
• have completed a relevant undergraduate degree requiring at least four years of study with First ClassHonours, or the equivalent
• be prepared to enroll as a full-time candidate for a higher degree by research

Tenure of Scholarships

The duration of the scholarships is up to two years for Masters courses and up to four years for PhD courses.  In order to be offered an India SIRF, applicants must have guaranteed funding for fifty percent (50%) of the their tuition fees for the full four-year duration of their candidature. 

Living Allowance support

Successful India SIRF applicants will be provided with a full living allowance scholarship. Living allowances are payments made to students while they are studying to cover living expenses.  Scholarship students are only permitted to work limited hours and must enroll full-time so it is extremely important that students have a source of funds on which to live while they carry out their studies. In 2010, the living allowance scholarship will be $25,427 per annum tax-free.

Application Process and Time Scale

Applications open on 1 June 2010, and close on 13th August 2010. These scholarships will be for study commencing in 2010.

If you meet all admission requirements and are selected to receive a half-tuition fee scholarship from The University of Western Australia (UWA), then you will receive an offer letter.

Successful applicants will normally be expected to start their PhD study program at UWA within 12 months of the scholarship being awarded.

Application Instructions

Applications for Indian SIRFs are by online form.  

Applicants who have previously applied for a Scholarship through iAthena (such as a China Scholarship or an IPRS/SIRF) and wish to transfer their application to the latest round should email joanne.francis@uwa.edu.au to request the transfer.

Please include 'Transfer previous application' in the e-mail subject heading.  You will have the opportunity to review and change your application, include new documents and so on.  You can also choose to transfer across existing referee reports or nominate new referees.  You MUST resubmit your application and sign and submit a new Application Confirmation Form but will only have to submit hard copy documents that were not previously lodged with the Graduate Research and Scholarships Office.

Enquiries

Scholarships Officer
Graduate Research and Scholarships Office
The University of Western Australia (M358)
35 Stirling Highway, CRAWLEY
WESTERN AUSTRALIA  6009
Telephone: +61 8 6488 2807
Fax: +61 8 6488 1919
Email: internationalscholarships@uwa.edu.au 
http://www.scholarships.uwa.edu.au

Closing Dates

• India SIRFs for 2010: 
  OPEN: Monday 1 June 2010 
  CLOSE: Friday 13th August 2010
• Late applications will NOT be accepted

Stipend (living allowance)

• $A25,427 per annum (2010 rate)

Application Form & Guidelines

• Online Form
• Online Referee Report Form

Enquiries about India Scholarships

• Frequently Asked Questions
• iAthena Online Application Guide
• Key Dates
• Graduate Research and Scholarships Office
  Telephone: +61 8 6488 2807
  Facsimile: +61 8 6488 1919

 internationalscholarships@uwa.edu.au

Studying at UWA

• See the International Centre for further info about UWA, Student Visas, Living in Perth and Support Services.
• Also consult the Department of Immigration and Citizenship for information on the Student Visa process.
• Apply for candidature as a full fee paying student