Murdoch scholarship options
The Research and Development Board will be sponsoring a range of international research scholarships for 2009. The Board, in co-operation with the University, will be offering 10 Murdoch University Research Studentships which will also have a Tuition Fee Waiver with them (Murdoch International Research Scholarships).
In addition, the Board is sponsoring 10 International Partnership Scholarships.
The Board will match funding from a genuine research-funding agency equal to the current value of the Murdoch University Research Studentship (Living allowance). These funds will be provided to the candidate as the stipend component of the scholarship (i.e. not maintenance funding).
Eligibility Criteria
Awards will only be available to those students who:
- Have completed a four-year undergraduate degree at first-class honours level or equivalent.
- Are enrolling as a full-time candidate for a Masters degree by research EdD or a PhD degree;
- Will be commencing their course on or before 31 March 2009;
- Provide evidence of achieving English language proficiency to the standards listed.
Please note: Students who have completed their previous degrees in English are NOT required to supply either TOEFL or IELTS results. However, applicants from non-English speaking countries must attach a statement from the University confirming that the language of instruction was in English and that all written requirements of the degree were completed in English.
The following students will be ineligible for a scholarship under the scheme:
- International students who have already obtained a PhD degree or equivalent.
- International students who have already obtained a Masters degree by research and are applying to undertake another Masters degree by research.
- International students who have already commenced the degree for which they are seeking an award prior to 1 January 2009 unless the applicant can establish that they were unable to apply for an award commencing in 2008.
- International students who are currently studying on a scholarship sponsored by AUSAID or have just completed study on such a scholarship. These students are required to return to their home country for at least two years before returning to Australia.
- Australian and New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.
- Applications are open to citizens of all overseas countries (excluding New Zealand) who are commencing full-time postgraduate study in the first semester of the year 2009. There is no age restriction. Candidates will be required to enrol at Murdoch University as "international students" and must maintain "international student" status for the duration of their enrolment in the University or risk the possibility of continuing as a fee-paying student.
- The allocation of awards will be restricted to students who can demonstrate that they have adequate English proficiency.
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