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master's, Opportunities, Scholarships

FULLY FUNDED AUSTRALIA AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP

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Application Deadline: 30 April 2024

LOCATION: Australia

Australia Awards Scholarships are long-term awards administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. They provide opportunities for people from developing countries, particularly those countries located in the Indo-Pacific region, to undertake full time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions.

ELIGIBILITY:

Be a minimum of 25 years of age on 1 February 2025.

At minimum, have 5 years of post-graduate work experience, working in a field relative to their field of study.

Be a citizen of Algeria, Benin, Botswana, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia or Zimbabwe and be residing in and applying for the scholarship from their country of citizenship, unless working for an African Regional Organisation or working on diplomatic mission for their home country.

Not already hold or be undertaking a Master’s degree or equivalent (equivalent to a Master’s degree in home country).

Already hold an undergraduate degree (equivalent to an Australian undergraduate degree).

Not have previously received a long-term Australia Award.

Meet the minimum English language proficiency of at least 6.5 in IELTS with no band less than 6.0 (an internet based TOEFL score of at least 84, with a minimum of 21 in all subtests, or PTE Academic overall score of 58 with no communicative skill score less than 50). Scores must be valid on 1 January 2025. (Excluding candidates if their first language is English and they have undertaken their education in English).

BENEFIT:

Australia Awards scholarships are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian education institution, including any preparatory training.

Scholarship recipients will receive the following:

return air travel

a one-off establishment allowance on arrival

full tuition fees

contribution to living expenses

introductory academic program

overseas student health cover for the duration of the scholarship

supplementary academic support

fieldwork allowance for research students and master by coursework which has a compulsory fieldwork component.

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master's, Opportunities, PhD/post doctoral, Scholarships

KHALIFA UNIVERSITY POSTGRADUATE AND DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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Application Deadline: 30 April, 2024

LOCATION: United Arab Emirates

Khalifa University of Science and Technology offers postgraduate and doctoral scholarships to support qualified international students enrolled in the programs. The University reserves the right to make changes to the published scholarship benefits and conditions without prior notice.

ELIGIBILITY:

For Master’s degree programs:

Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent (e.g. an upper second-class honors in a UK-style degree, from a reputable accredited institution).

A minimum quantitative score of 150 in the General Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for admission to all Master of Science programs. Applicants must attempt all three sections of the GRE.

A minimum of two referee recommendations (provided via online form).

Statement of purpose (500-1,000 words).

A minimum level of English proficiency in the form of either:

iBT TOEFL (internet-based test) score of 91 or equivalent, or

Overall academic IELTS score of 6.5, or

1550 EmSAT English score

For Ph.D programs:

Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 out of 4.0 or equivalent from a reputable accredited institution (for Bachelor’s to PhD direct admission), or

Completion of a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum CGPA of 3.25 out of 4.0 or equivalent from a reputable accredited institution.

A minimum quantitative score of 150 in the general Graduate Record Examination (GRE).  Applicants must attempt all three sections of the GRE.

A minimum of two referee recommendations (provided via online form).

Statement of purpose (500-1,000 words).

Research statement (500-1,000 words).

A minimum level of English proficiency in the form of either:

iBT TOEFL (internet-based test) score of 91 or equivalent, or

Overall academic IELTS score of 6.5, or

1550 EmSAT English score

Interested and qualified? Go to Khalifa University on pgapply.ku.ac.ae to apply

BENEFIT:

For Master’s:

Full coverage of tuition fees.

Textbooks provided by the University.

Free University accommodation for eligible full-time students only.

Medical insurance coverage for full-time international students sponsored by Khalifa University.

Mobilization and demobilization flights (between home country and Abu Dhabi) for full-time overseas international students, subject to approval.

Coverage of UAE visa application fees for full-time international students.

For PhD:

Full coverage of tuition fees.

Basic monthly stipend of 20,000 AED.

Additional monthly allowance of 20,000 AED, subject to approval and meeting scholarship progression criteria.

Textbooks provided by the University.

Support to attend international research conferences, subject to approval.

Medical insurance coverage for full-time international students sponsored by Khalifa University.

Mobilization and demobilization flights (between home country and Abu Dhabi) for full-time overseas international students, subject to approval.

Coverage of UAE visa application fees for full-time international students.

Commitment to work with Khalifa University or a nominated entity upon graduation for a period equivalent to the period of study. The University reserves the right for any reason not to offer the student a post after graduation.

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