SCHORLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS INCLUDING NIGERIANS

The University of Newcastle offers a number of postgraduate research scholarships to support international research candidates.

Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (Endeavour IPRS) The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations of the Australian Government offers Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (Endeavour IPRS) to support international students in high quality research programs at Australian universities.

These scholarships cover the full tuition fee and medical insurance for a period of two years for a Master's degree and three years for a Doctoral degree. Recipients of an Endeavour IPRS will also be awarded a University of Newcastle Research Scholarship which provides a living allowance ($22,500 p.a. in 2010), a relocation allowance and a thesis allowance.

Application is open to students from all countries with the exception of Australian and New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents.

Applicants must provide evidence of English proficiency before the closing date. The TOEFL computer based test requires a score of at least 232 (with an Essay Rating of at least 4.5) or a paper based test score of at least 575 (with an Essay Rating of at least 4.5); or an IELTS score of at least 6.5 with no individual subtest score less than 6.0

To receive details on how to apply for a Scholarship, email International Admissions: IA@newcastle.edu.au.

Applications close on 31 August each year.

FOR DETAILS VISIT:

"http://www.newcastle.edu.au/students/international/our-programs/scholarships/"