UWA India Scholarships
Total up to 50 scholarships
As part of its broader international scholarship program
The University of Western Australia will offer fiftypercent (50%) international tuition fee scholarships to
Indian higher degree by research students for
commencement in 2012.
Eligible 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 India Scholarships for International Research Fees
(India SIRF). These scholarships cover fifty-percent (50%) of
international tuition fees for up to 4 years, as well as Overseas
Student Health Cover. Successful applicants will also be awarded
a full living allowance scholarship. The current international
student tuition fee scale is at
www.studyat.uwa.edu.au/postgrad/international/fees
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be citizens of India and must;
• be able to commit to funding personally or have a commitment
from a recognised sponsor to fund fifty percent (50%) of the full
tuition fees for up to four years (for a PhD);
• demonstrate English language proficiency to an acceptable
standard — for details see the following
http://www.studyat.uwa.edu.au/postgraduate/admission/englishcompetency
• have completed a relevant undergraduate degree with at least
four years of study and with First Class Honours, or the
equivalent — e.g. a Masters degree incorporating a research
project of at least 25% of a full year’s program.
• be prepared to enroll as a full-time candidate for a higher
degree by research
Other Scholarships
The India SIRF is part of UWA’s broader international scholarship
program. Applicants for the India SIRF should also apply for
other scholarships in the same round — in particular,
International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) and
Scholarships for International Research Fees (SIRF) which are
open to all international applicants.
Closing Dates
India Scholarships for 2012
commencement:
• OPEN: Monday 18
th
July 2011
CLOSE: Friday 23
rd
Sept. 2011
• Late applications will NOT be
accepted
Stipend (living allowance)
• $A26,360 per annum
How to Apply
• iAthena Online Scholarship
system
Contact Details for Enquiries
about India Scholarships
• 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 information 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 studentTenure 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 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 2011, the living allowance scholarship will be
$AU26,360 per annum tax-free.
Required Proof of Financial Support
All successful India SIRF awardees will be issued with a
conditional scholarship offer and will be required to
confirm proof of financial support within two months of
the offer letter. Official Confirmation of Enrolment forms
will not be issued without confirmation of the funding
arrangements for payment of 50% of the Tuition Fees for
the course duration.
Evidence of financial support in accordance with the usual
requirements of the UWA International Centre, is as follows:
• private students supported by themselves or their family
must submit a signed statement by parent/provider or bank
institution to confirm that they have funds to pay 50% of the
Fees for up to 2 years for a Masters by Research degree and up
to 4 years for a PhD. Bank statements must be provided that
show savings to cover the full 50% tuition fee contribution for the
duration of the course, i.e. the full 50% commitment for 2 years
of fees for a Masters by Research degree and for 4 years of fees
for a PhD.
• applicants who are supported by their home government/
university must submit written proof on official Government or
University letterhead confirming the amount and duration of
funding.
• applicants who are sponsored by their employer must submit a
letter from the employer confirming the amount and duration of
funding.
UWA CRICOS Code: 00126G
FOR DETAILS CLICK
http://www.du.ac.in/fileadmin/DU/DUCorner/pdf/0182011_UWA-India.pdf
