International College of Hotel Management, Australia

Job Description : Eligibility Requirements
-Citizens of Australia, both resident and non-resident. International students attending schools in Australia who completmimimum of the last two years of their high school studies in Australia. Students attending Australian International Schools in Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia are also eligible to apply.

-Minimum age requirement of 18 years old at the time of commencement with ICHM.

-Maximum age 20 at time of application.

-Will complete in 2010 or have recently completed Year 12 or equivalent international schooling.
-Open only to new students seeking entry into Year 1.
-For students whose mother tongue is other than English, IELTS 6.0/TOEFL 550 (Paper based; computer & internet
also acceptable).
Step 1: How to apply
Your completed application must contain:
- Scholarship application form.
This form is in two parts.
- Cover page providing your personal contact details.
- Your response to the 4 short answer questions. Note that there are no right or wrong answers. We simply want to find
out more about you.
- Brief CV (not more than one page in length)
- Copies of your school reports for year 11 and 12 (to date).
- iCHm application form (unless an application to attend iCHm has already been forwarded).
The Application form can be found in the ICHM Prospectus, or on the ICHM website. All sections must be completed
and submitted along with the Scholarship form and details.
-Scholarship Application Fee of A$50.
Payment can be made by credit card or cheque. Cheques in A$ made payable to ICHM Business Management Account.
All cheques are banked and credit card payments processed upon receipt.
note: Do not staple or bind applications. Do not send original transcripts as they will not be returned.
COnditiOnS OF entRy
Students who meet the scholarship eligibility criteria and ICHM entry requirements can apply for a scholarship. Students who have already applied and
been accepted by ICHM for these intakes may also apply by completing the Scholarship Application form.
ICHM has two intakes in 2011. We reserve the right to request winners to commence in the July 2011 intake, unless the applicant has been accepted
into the January intake by scholarship closing date.
ICHM reserves the right to reduce the value of scholarships if there are less than ten applicants in Australia.
The tuition fees for Australian students starting in 2011 are A$23,050. The 2011 cost for Accommodation & Meals at ICHM is $7,850 (approx.), payable
during on-campus semesters and subject to availability. These scholarships can be applied to the tuition fees or the accommodation fees.
ICHM has been approved by the Australian Government as a VET FEE-HELP and FEE-HELP provider. This allows students to borrow money from the
Government to fund their studies at ICHM; it is only available to Australian citizens. For more information please follow the links on the ICHM website.
The A$50 Scholarship Application Fee is non-refundable, this applies to successful and unsuccessful applicants. It is also not considered as part of the
Course Fees.
The scholarship amount will be credited against the final fee payment each year.
The Selection Panel may decide to increase the number of scholarship winners by reducing the scholarship amount.
Payment of the scholarship amount on behalf of the student for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th years of the course will be dependent upon satisfactory academic
results and industry placement performance as determined by the ICHM Academic Board.
The awarding of the Scholarship payment each year depends on the student paying the balance of the student fees by the due date as set out in the
Application Form contained in the prospectus. Students failing to pay the balance of fees by the due date will forfeit the right to their scholarship.
The Scholarships are open to new first year students only. Students currently studying at ICHM are ineligible.
Scholarship students failing to comply with the ICHM rules and regulations in relation to personal and ethical behaviour will forfeit their entitlement to
the scholarship.
Step 2: Send your completed application to:
ICHM Admissions Office
124 Hutt St
Adelaide SA 5000
AUSTRALIA
Email: admissions@ichm.edu.au
Fax: (+61 8) 8228 3684
Applications close on Tuesday, 5th October 2010.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered for these scholarships.
Step 3: Selection process
Ten (10) Australian finalists will be invited to an interview in Adelaide, and an economy airfare will be provided to a
maximum cost of A$500 per applicant. Balance will be paid by applicant, or applicants can choose to be interviewed by
video conference link.
Assessment Criteria
For short listing of applicants
School Report 25%
CV and references 25%
Short Answer Questions 50%
For finalists
Panel Interview 70%
Short listing criteria 30%
Finalists for interviews will be advised by fax, email or post by the first week of November 2010. Where possible,
interviews will be conducted during late November/early December 2010 and winners advised immediately thereafter.
Winners will be selected by a panel considering the assessment criteria above and the “person/s most likely to excel at
Hotel Management”.

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MWH Scholarship in Hydrogeology,Australia

MWH donates $7,500 annually to provide a scholarship to assist and encourage meritorious students to undertake research and studies in the field of hydrogeology, the branch of geology that deals with the study of underground water and the geological aspects of surface water.
Value & Duration:
The annual value of the scholarship is $7,500. The scholarship is tenable for two semesters which are normally consecutive.
Eligibile Courses:
An applicant must be eligible to enrol -
(a) an honours course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours;
or
(b) a single or combined course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science including units comprising the Level 4 Research Project;
or
(c) a single or combined course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Engineering including units comprising the Level 4 Project;
or
(d) the Graduate Diploma of Science (Hydrogeology) programme including units comprising the Research Project;
or
(e) the Master of Science (Hydrogeology) programme by thesis and coursework, or by coursework and dissertation.
To be eligible to take up the scholarship an applicant must enrol in the course for which the scholarship is awarded.
For full eligibility criteria, please download the MWH Scholarship in Hydrogeology conditions
Selection Criteria:
The scholarship is awarded to the applicant who, in the opinion of the selection committee, best demonstrates through their application and supporting documentation -
(a) academic achievement as evidenced by their academic record; and
(b) a commitment to developing skills in the field of hydrogeology research;
Closing Date:
Monday 15th March 2010

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AFUW QLD providing scholarship for women,Australia

AFUW QLD, the Queensland association of the Australian Federation of University Women, has been providing fellowships and scholarships for postgraduate research or study since 1972. AFUWQ is part of the International Federation of University Women.

A branch of AFUWQ, the Fellowship Fund Branch, Inc (FFI), was incorporated in 1983 to perform the management and administration of Fellowships.

FFI owns and manages the Academic Dress Hire Service (ADHS). It is a charitable organization and profits from its operations together with investment funds, provide Fellowships to women postgraduate students.
Our Fellowships have been awarded to women graduates from more than ten countries, and have supported studies in a wide range of disciplines, for example: marine biology, architecture, law, literature, radiography, mathematics, social work, archaeology, economics, molecular biology, management, music, information technology and performing arts.
Our aim is to assist women with tertiary qualifications to increase their knowledge and broaden their experience through studying or working in a different environment.

Graduates, on their Graduation day, are encouraged to contribute to the work of FFI by donating their refund cheque back to the organization for the provision of Fellowships.

Applications for postgraduate study in 2011 are currently being accepted. The closing date for this round of applications is the 31st May 2010.

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Leukaemia Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships,Australia

The Leukaemia Foundation’s ‘Vision to Cure’ is actively realised in our National Research Program (NRP). The NRP seeks to foster innovative research into the causes, diagnosis and treatment of blood cancers like leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related blood disorders. The program includes grants-in-aid to provide seed funding for novel research projects, whilst our fellowships and scholarships program aims to encourage talented young scientists, medical graduates and researchers to pursue a career in basic, applied or translational research to find cures and better ways to care for patients and families living with haematological malignancies.
We will consider funding applications in all fields of research which will improve outcomes for people with blood cancers and related disorders.
In 2011 the following funding opportunities will be offered:
• Grants-in-aid
• Clinical Trial Grant
• Post Doctoral Fellowship
• PhD Scholarships
• PhD Scholarships (Clinical)
• New Investigators Grant (WA)
• Honours Year Scholarship (WA)
All applications to the NRP undergo peer review overseen by the Medical and Scientific Advisory Committee and its subcommittees – the Grant Review Committee and the Fellowships and Scholarships Review Committee. Unfortunately it is not possible to provide individual feedback to applicants as our peer review relies entirely upon the generosity of our expert volunteers.
All applications for funding in every state and territory are assessed through one national process. Where applicable, this includes applications for funds which are state specific. The Leukaemia Foundation NRP is listed on the Australian Competitive Grants Register.
All Leukaemia Foundation grants, fellowships and scholarships are GST exclusive.
Closing date: 30 July 2010
Contact Address : Dr Susan O’Brien at the Leukaemia Foundation (07) 3866 4038 or 0423 821 732, or email: sobrien@leukaemia.org.au

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AGA Educational Development Fellowship,Australia

The Fellowship is made available jointly by the Australian German Association and the Goethe-Institut, offering young Australians a 12-week stay in Germany. This comprises an 8-week language course at a Goethe-Institute in Germany, as well as a grant of AUD 6 000.00 towards a 4-week study tour in Germany, visiting companies/institutions in the special interest field of the Awardee. The airfare to and from Germany is also included. The scholarship is advertised between February and May each year.
Applicants must have excellent academic tertiary qualifications and the prospect of a promising career in business, law, science, political studies or the arts. They must also have a good knowledge of German and Australian citizenship, and be under the age of 35 on 1 July of the year the application is lodged.
Application deadline: 4th june 2010

Contact:
Eva Schulz
eva.schulz@melbourne.goethe.org
Irene Zeitler
irene.zeitler@freehills.com

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AINSE Research Fellowships 2010,Australia

AINSE Research Fellowships are offered at academic level B for outstanding and enthusiastic scientists with 3 – 8 years postdoctoral experience to undertake research in areas of science and technology requiring use of the research facilities at ANSTO. Fellows will be expected to build a research group in one of the AINSE member universities and be attached to ANSTO for experiments on the state of the art facilities on the OPAL research reactor or other facilities at ANSTO.

AINSE offers fellowships for exceptional researchers in the following research areas:
1. neutron scattering;
2. biological problems using radionuclide techniques;
3. high-resolution climate records using nuclear techniques; and
4. multi-scale materials modelling or structural materials for extreme environments
We emphasise that applications for Research Fellowships will also be considered where the research aligns with the broad spectrum of research foci supported by AINSE or which require use of OPAL neutron scattering facilities or other ANSTO facilities and which align with the joint research interests of ANSTO and AINSE member universities.

Application Deadline: 31st May

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UWA China Scholarships for Phd in philosophy,Australia

The China Scholarship Council (CSC) and The University of Western Australia (UWA) are offering postgraduate research scholarships each year to students from the People’s Republic of China who intend to undertake a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree at UWA.
UWA will provide a scholarship for tuition fees and health insurance for selected students and the CSC will consider the applications of these students for a living allowance as prescribed from time to time by the Chinese Government, a return airfare to Australia by the most economical route, and visa application fees.
Only applicants intending to enrol in a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program are eligible. If the selected Chinese students successfully complete the requirements of the program, they will be conferred with a Doctor of Philosophy degree by UWA.
Eligibility Criteria:
China Scholarships will only be available to those applicants who:
• Will be citizens and permanent residents of the People’s Republic of China at the time of application
• Are not be currently working or studying abroad (outside the People’s Republic of China);
• Agree to return to China upon completion of their studies and/or research;
• Are awarded an unconditional offer of enrolment at The University of Western Australia, which is subject to the applicant also being successful in applying for a CSC award. They must therefore fulfil the relevant academic entry requirements set by The University of Western Australia for all international scholarship holders, including a high level of English language proficiency;
• Have completed an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) test and achieved the minimum results – an overall score of 6.5, with speaking and listening no less than 6.0, and reading and writing no less than 6.5.
• Achieved an IELTS SCORE OF 7.5 for Law, with speaking and listening no less than 7.0, and with reading and writing no leass than 7.5;
• Or have completed an iBT TOEFL test and achieved minimum results – an overall score of 95, with 23 for writing, 24 for speaking and 22 for reading and listening;
• Or a P-B TOEFL with an overall score of 580, with 45 in the Test of Spoken English and a Test of Written English of no less than 4.5.
Application Process and Time Scale
Applications open on Monday, 23 August 2010, and close on Friday, 15 October 2010. These scholarships will be for study in semester 2, 2011 or semester 1 2012.
If you meet all admission requirements and are selected to receive a tuition fee scholarship from The University of Western Australia (UWA), then you will receive an offer letter.
You must then apply to the CSC for your living allowance by the relevant closing date, including your offer from UWA with your application. Please check with your home University and CSC agents for the closing date of CSC applications from your area.
Successful applicants will normally be expected to start their PhD study program at UWA within 12 months of the scholarship being awarded.
Contact addresses:
Related to The University of Western Australia:
Scholarships Officer
Graduate Research & 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

Related to CSC scholarship:
Division of Cooperation and Consultancy, China Scholarship
Council
Level 13, Building A3, Five Buildings, No.9 Chegongzhuang Avenue,
Beijing 100044, P. R. China
Tel: +86-(0)10 6609 3967
Fax: +86-(0)10 6609 3963
Email: hbsun@csc.edu.cn
http://en.csc.edu.cn/

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UWA India Scholarships,Australia

The University of Western Australia will offer fifty-percent (50%) fee waiver scholarships to Indian higher degree by research students for commencement in 2011.
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 Scholarship for International Research Fees (India SIRF). This scholarship will cover fifty-percent (50%) of all tuition fees for up to 2 years for a Masters by Research degree and up to 4 years for a PhD, as well as Overseas Student Health Cover, and a full living allowance scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria:
In order to apply for an India 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 2 years for a Masters by Research degree and up to 4 years for a PhD;
• demonstrate English language proficiency to an acceptable standard (see http://www.studyat.uwa.edu.au/postgrad/doctorates/admission/english for more information). Please note that all English test results must normally have been obtained within the last two years.
• have completed a relevant undergraduate degree requiring at least four years of study with First Class Honours, or the equivalent
• be prepared to enrol as a full-time candidate for a higher degree by research.
Application Process and Time Scale
Applications will open on 18 June 2010, and close on 13 August 2010. These scholarships will be for study commencing in 2011. Late applications will NOT be accepted.
After completion of the online application form, all hardcopy supporting documentation, including English test results, must be sent to the Scholarships Office by 27 August 2010. Documents received after 27/08/10 will be too late to be used in the ranking and selection process.
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 enrol by 31 March 2011.

Application Instructions
Applications for India SIRFs are by https://www.grs.uwa.edu.au/iAthena/

Contact address :
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

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International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) and Scholarships for International Research Fees (SIRF),the University of Western Australia R

The International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) are funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR) and the Scholarships for International Research Fees (SIRF) are funded by The University of Western Australia.
Both of these scholarships cover tuition fees and health insurance premiums only. The University provides a University Postgraduate Award International Students (UPAIS) or a University International Stipend (UIS) living allowance scholarship of $A22,500 per annum (in 2010, to be confirmed by DEEWR) for successful IPRS and SIRF applicants and an allowance for thesis production costs. Travel and relocation costs are the responsibility of the applicant.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified international students for scholarships to undertake the degree of Master by Research or Doctor of Philosophy at The University of Western Australia.
The purpose of the IPRS and the UWA SIRF scheme is to attract top quality international postgraduate students to areas in which the University has specialised research strengths and to support Australia’s research effort. Successful applicants can expect to become members of a research team working under the direction of senior researchers and in an area which has attracted external resources.
Applications for international postgraduate research scholarships at UWA are rated according to the following criteria: (a) Academic achievement; (b) English language achievement; (c) Research training achievement; and (d) Proposed research environment. Allocation of scholarships is the outcome of a competitive ranking and selection process in which applications are scored and ranked by Schools, Faculties and the University Scholarships Committee, according to these common criteria and on the basis of evidence provided.
Applications for International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS), Scholarships for International Research Fees (SIRF) and Indian SIRF Scholarships will open from Friday 18 June 2010 and close on Friday 13 August 2010. These scholarships are for study in Semester 1, 2011.

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General Sir John Monash Awards post graduate scholarships Australia

Job description:- Annually, up to eight Awards may be awarded to outstanding Australian citizens graduating from Australian universities to enable them to undertake postgraduate study abroad at the world’s best universities, appropriate to their field of study.
The Awards are not limited by age, gender, academic field of study, country or university, subject to the university being considered to be amongst the global leaders in the chosen field of study. However, whilst no upper age limit is stipulated, Awards will generally favour those whose major contribution to their field and to the community lies ahead of them.
Current status: Closed. Applications will open soon.
Detailed information about the Awards is available from the Monash Awards website
You can download the Application forms from the Monash Awards website.
Dr Peter Binks
Chief Executive Officer
Email: peter.binks@monashawards.org

Ms Carol Clark
Executive Assistant
Email: carol.clark@monashawards.org

General Sir John Monash Foundation
Level 1, Bennelong House
9 Queen Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000
Australia
Phone: (613) 9620 2428

ABN: 78 099 065 184

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Adelaide Graduate Research Scholarships

Job Description:Up to 5 AGRS Scholarships may be available for international students from any country, who have recently graduated from the University of Adelaide, to undertake postgraduate research at the University of Adelaide in semester 2, 2010.
Eligibility Criteria

In order to be eligible for consideration a student must:

* be completing their four year undergraduate degree including first class honours in a research based honours program or masters degree with a sufficient research component to be approved by the Research Education Development Committee as a degree acceptable for entry to the PhD. ie a Masters degree including a minimum of 12 points of research at the University of Adelaide in semester 1, 2010 OR have completed the above in 2009;
* be eligible to enrol as a commencing student in a full-time postgraduate research program at the University of Adelaide in semester 2, 2010;
* be an international student; and
* not be currently enrolled in the higher degree by research program at the University of Adelaide for which the student is applying for a scholarship.
* Currently enrolled PhD students and applicants who applied in previous international scholarship rounds are not eligible to apply again.

Recipients MUST be able to commence their research program by 30 September 2010. Under no circumstances can the scholarship be deferred to 2011.

For more information please download the Conditions of the Award.

Benefits

Benefits are payment of full tuition fees for the normal duration of the program and an annual living allowance ($22,500 in 2010). The allowance will be paid for two years for a Masters degree by Research and three years for a Doctoral research degree (an extension is possible for doctoral programs only). No other allowances will be paid. The scholarship does not provide an OSHC allowance.

Current status: Open. (2010 Midyear scholarship round)

We strongly recommend that all applicants submit their application and all required documents well before the closing date. Incomplete applications at the scholarship application deadline will not be considered for a scholarship.

To apply, complete thePostgraduate Research Application Form

and indicate your desire to be considered for an AGRS scholarship in the Financial Support section of the form. Submit this form to the International Office, Level 5, Oliphant Building, on or before 15 May 2010.

You must also forward anAcademic Referee’s Confidential Report Form to two referees, who will then complete your reference and submit the form directly to the International Office. Please ensure you send your Referee Report Forms well before the due date of 15 May 2010 so your referees have plenty of time to complete and submit the forms.

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Adelaide Scholarships International (ASI)

Job Description:The University of Adelaide offers a scholarships scheme for international students undertaking postgraduate research study. Its purpose is to attract high quality overseas postgraduate students to areas of research strength in the University of Adelaide to support its research effort. The selection for scholarships is extremely competitive.

Up to 10 prestigious scholarships may be available in the mid year round of scholarships for 2010 to outstanding international students from any country undertaking postgraduate research in any academic discipline.
The ASI provides:

1. Course tuition fees for two years for a Masters degree by Research and three years for a Doctoral research degree (an extension is possible for doctoral programs only);
2. Health insurance cover for students; and
3. An annual living allowance of approximately $22,250 (2010 value) for the normal duration of the program.

Applicants should hold at least the equivalent of an Australian First Class Honours degree. This is a four year degree with a major research project in the final year. Other criteria that will be taken into consideration is undergraduate performance, bachelor and honours awards and scholarships, other postgraduate degrees, publications in internationally refereed journals, the presentation of conference papers and relevant industry experience.

Applications for these scholarships are always highly competitive. Generally ASI recipients have completed a Masters degree including a significant research component and have several publications and relevant work and research experience.
Conditions

* ASI Scholarship will be awarded strictly on academic merit. Extra-curricular achievements will not be considered.
* Citizens and Permanent Residents of Australia, and citizens of New Zealand are ineligible.
* Those undertaking research via remote candidature are ineligible.
* International applicants are not eligible for an ASI if they have already commenced the degree for which they are seeking an award, unless they can establish that they were unable to apply for an ASI in the last round of the previous calendar year.
* International applicants who have not provided evidence of their meeting English language proficiency requirements by the closing date are not eligible for an ASI.
* International applicants must not hold a research qualification regarded by the University of Adelaide to be equivalent to an Australian Research Doctorate degree or, if undertaking a Research Masters degree, not hold a research qualification regarded by the University of Adelaide to be equivalent to or higher than an Australian Research Masters degree.
* Candidates are required to enrol in the University of Adelaide as ‘international students’ and must maintain ‘international student’ status for the duration of their enrolment in the University.
* Scholarships are available for the normal duration of the program, subject to satisfactory progress. For students enrolled in a PhD, extensions beyond three years and six months require the approval of the Graduate Scholarships Committee and would only be approved in exceptional circumstances.
* Scholarships holders must commence study at The University of Adelaide in Semester 2, 2010. No ASI may be commenced after 30 November.
* Scholarship winners will not be permitted to defer commencement until 2011.
* Applicants who applied in previous international scholarship rounds are not eligible to apply again.

We strongly recommend that all applicants submit their application and all required documents well before the closing date. Incomplete applications at the scholarship application deadline will not be considered for a scholarship.

Current status: Open (2010 Midyear scholarship round)

Postgraduate Research Application Form

Application deadline: 15th May

Weblink: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/scholarships/postgrad/international/

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Faculty of Business PhD Scholarships,Sydney

May 4, 2010

Organisation:
University of Technology, Sydney
Description:
The Faculty of Business offers some full-time PhD scholarships for study in any one of the Faculty’s five discipline-based Schools: Accounting; Finance and Economics; Leisure, Sport and Tourism; Management; or Marketing. Each scholarship has a tax-free cash value of $20,000.00 per year, and may be supplemented by a limited amount of teaching and/or research assistant activity within the Faculty. The scholarships are allocated on the basis of the terms and conditions specified by the Faculty. The scholarships are for a period of three years and are subject to satisfactory progress.
Retention:
Subject to satisfactory progress.
How to apply: at http://www.business.uts.edu.au/research/apply/index.html
Local Student Applications
Local students are Australian/New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents. Research applications can be submitted anytime up until the closing dates:
• Autumn Semester (Jan-Jun) October 31st
UTS: Business may accept 2nd round of applications, contact the Business Research Office for details.

• Spring Semester (Jul-Dec) May 31st
International Student Applications
International Students are those without Australian/New Zealand citizenship or without Australian permanent residency. Research applications can be submitted anytime up until the closing dates:
• Autumn Semester (Jan-Jun) December 15th
• Spring Semester (Jul-Dec) June 15th
Contact
Name: Faculty of Business Research Office
Phone: +61 2 9514 3940
Email: research.business@uts.edu.au
Website: http://www.business.uts.edu.au/research/
Postal Address:
PO Box 123
Broadway NSW 2007
Australia

Source: http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/business/scholarships/postgraduate-details.cfm?code=0000018213

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Accounting Honours Scholarships,Sydney

Organisation:
University of Technology, Sydney

Associated Course area or Division:BUS.School of Accounting

Primary criteria
Academic Merit

Description
The School of Accounting offers a limited number of scholarships to students for study in the Honours sequence within the School of Accounting. Each scholarship is tenable for one year and has a cash value of $5,000.00

Value:$5,000.00

Duration:1 year

Contact
Name: Honours Co-ordinator
Phone: +61 2 9514 3560
Website: http://www.uts.edu.au/index.html
Postal Address:
School of Accounting
UTS, PO Bos 123
Broadway NSW 2007
Australia

Source : http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/business/scholarships/undergraduate-details.cfm?code=0000016760

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Bachelor of Accounting Scholarship

Organisation:

University of Technology, Sydney

Primary criteria:

Academic Merit
School leavers
Industry

Description:

The Bachelor of Accounting is a co-operative education program, being a three-way partnership between the sponsor organisations, UTS and the students.
All students in the Bachelor of Accounting program receive a generous income tax-exempt scholarship per year for 3 years (subject to Recruitment Incentive being paid out), paid in fortnightly instalments.

Scholarship payments are:
*$13 500 for the first year of the course; $14 000.00 for the second year of the course $ 7 250.00 for the first half of the third year of the course

Recruitment Incentive $ 7 250.00 for the second half of the third year of the course if applicable.. In addition, all students who are recruited by a sponsor organisation in their final year of study will receive a Recruitment Incentive bonus, and any student who has to move home in order to join the course in Sydney will receive a Relocation Allowance.

Eligibility:

The Bachelor of Accounting is only open to Australian citizens and permanent residents of Australia.
We welcome applications from recent school leavers all over Australia – the course is not just for Sydney students.
Note that you can’t do both BAcc and a cadetship. If you are interested in pursuing both, read our information regarding cadetships. You must obtain a credit average to continue in the program.

Selection criteria:

Entry to the Bachelor of Accounting is very competitive and is not based on UAI score alone.
Selection criteria are as follows:

High interest in an accounting-based career

Personal attributes needed to succeed both as a student and in a business career – communication skills, inter-personal skills, team-working skills, problem-solving skills, enthusiasm and dedication

Involvement and achievement in a range of activities and interests

Demonstrated leadership qualities or potential

Academic ability (UAI of 95 highly desirable but not essential)

Selection of applicants for interview will be based on all 5 of these criteria, as demonstrated in the record of achievements set out in the written Application Form.

Selection of applicants for an offer will be based on the report of the interview panel – with the interview being focused on selection criteria 1 and 2 – and final UAI achieved (selection criteria 5).

Value: $42,000.00

Duration: 3 years.

Number per year: 30 offers

How to apply:

Applications to the Bachelor of Accounting are made through the NSW & ACT University Admissions Centre (UAC) – see the UAC Guide, available from all High Schools. You must nominate the BAcc course (code 601 010) as one of your UAC preferences, before the end of September.

In addition, a separate Bachelor of Accounting Application Form must also be submitted direct to UTS. These Forms are available from High School Careers Advisers from May each year, or they can be obtained by contacting the UTS Information Office (telephone (02) 9514 1222), or you can download the 2010 Form from Bachelor of Accounting Website: http://www.business.uts.edu.au/bofacc/

Closing Dates :

Round 1 applications close on Friday 11 June 2010.

All applicants are advised to apply in Round 1. We will be interviewing short-listed applicants in July and making recommendations for offers in July also. If you will be applying for accounting cadetships or traineeships, or if you are going to be on holiday in November, then a Round 1 application is essential.

Round 2 applications close on Friday 29 October 2010.

Round 2 is for late applicants, who only come to consider BAcc as a course preference after the close of on-time UAC applications. Places for Round 2 applicants will be limited.

Contact

Name: Carin Alberts
Phone: +61 2 9514 3579
Email: carin.alberts@uts.edu.au
Website: http://www.business.uts.edu.au/bofacc/index.html

Postal Address:
School of Accounting
UTS, PO Box 123
Broadway NSW 2007
Australia

Source : http://datasearch.uts.edu.au/business/scholarships/undergraduate-details.cfm?code=0000016761

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Research scholarship AT DEAKIN

Applications are open for the 2010 Scholarship Round. Applications for Australian and New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residents close 30 June 2010 and 31st October 2010. International applications close 30th September 2010.
Applicants must be applying for one of three higher degrees by research:
• Masters by Research,
• Doctor of Philosophy or
• Doctor of Psychology
Applicants must have achieved a first class Honours degree or equivalent. Higher degrees by research does not include the Doctor of Business Administration.
Further information can be found at:
• for Australian or New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents
• for International applicants
The application form and referee reports can be found at HDR Forms and Guidelines.
Current candidates at Deakin University who wish to be considered in this round are not required to resubmit the application form. Simply e-mail research-scholarships@deakin.edu.au stating that you wish to be included in the round and attach any additional information you would like added to your application. Please note that progress during candidature does not constitute equivalence to first class Honours, however output such as refereed publications could form the basis of a case for equivalence.

For application form refer at http://www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/international/assets/resources/forms/pg-research-app.pdf

Source:http://www.deakin.edu.au/research/admin/scholarships/

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The Tempe Mann Travelling Scholarship

Job Description:The Trustees of the Education Trust of the Australian Federation of Graduate Women — NSW Inc. invite applications from women enrolled as a research masters or doctoral degree student at The University of Sydney, or have a first degree or masters from the University of Sydney and be enrolled for a doctorate at another university within NSW, for the TEMPE MANN TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP 2010. The Scholarship is awarded to a woman to undertake a short period of advanced research or course work in any field, at an overseas university or equivalent organisation.

Value: The Scholarship for 2010 will be $A7,500. The award will be applied to the cost of the successful applicant’s expenses incurred in the designated study program.

Tenure: The scholarship will be taken up in 2011 for a period to be agreed by the Trustees.

Eligibility:
• Be enrolled as a research masters or doctoral degree student at The University of Sydney, or have a first degree or masters from the University of Sydney and be enrolled for a doctorate at another university within NSW
• Have proof of acceptance by the overseas university (or equivalent organisation) at which she proposes to study
• Establish the necessity for overseas study/research
• Be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency in Australia
• Short listed candidates will be required to attend an interview in Sydney in Oct/Nov
Closing date:
• Completed online application form should be submitted to the AFGW-NSW Inc by 30 September 2010. No applications will be considered after this date
• The Trustees hope to announce the award of the Scholarship in December 2010.
To apply:
Click for the

Tempe Mann Scholarship Guidelines and link to Application form

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Zonta Club International Community Scholarship

Job Description: Zonta Club of Wollongong will provide a female undergraduate student with $2000 towards the cost of their studies at the university of Wollongong .This scholarship aims to assist a first year female who may be experiencing financial difficulties.

Number of Scholarships: ONE (1)
Value: $2000
Duration: THREE (3) YEARS
Year of Scholarship: 2010 – 2012
Year of Enrolment: First Year
Criteria:
Applicants for the Zonta Club of Wollongong Scholarship must meet the following criteria:
o Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate in their first year at the
University of Wollongong/Wollongong Campus in 2010
o Applicants must achieve and maintain a credit average for duration of scholarship
o Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents.
o Applicants must be a female from the Illawarra Region
Application Package:
Interested students will be required to provide the following information in support of their
Application:
o A completed Current Student Application Form from Student Central
Building 17 or download www.uow.edu.au/about/scholarships/currentforms/
o A brief cover letter and resume
o A photocopy of your HSC results and/or academic records from previous studies
o A one page outline of how the scholarship will assist you in your studies
o Proof of residency in the Illawarra Region
o One (1) additional copy of your entire Application Package
Closing date: FRIDAY, 4 JUNE 2010
Send Applications to:
Scholarships Officer
Student Central
Ground Floor, Building 17
Northfields Avenue
Wollongong, NSW 2522
or via email at scholarships@uow.edu.au

Web link : http://www.uow.edu.au/about/scholarships/current/index.html

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Illawarra Mercury Marketing Work Integrated Learning Scholarship

Job Description :The Illawarra Mercury has been reporting the news to the people of the Illawarra region since the middle of the 19th century. The Mercury currently sponsors three editorial scholarships for students in the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Creative Arts or Faculty of Commerce, providing work experience in the editorial department.

Number of Scholarships: One (1)
Value: $5000
Duration: One year
Year of Scholarship: 2010
Level of Enrolment: 2nd or 3rd Year
Criteria:
Applicants for the sponsored Scholarship must meet and address the following criteria:

oStudents must be enrolled full-time in 2010, in their 2nd or 3rd year studying:
-Bachelor of Arts – Communication Studies, Bachelor of Communications Media Studies, Bachelor of Communications & Media (Advertising & Marketing), Bachelor of Arts (Marketing) or any Media & Business related disciplines OR Bachelor of Commerce.
oStudents must be available for four (4) weeks work experience in Nov/Feb 2010. (3rd year students please note you must remain enrolled at UOW during the entire Work Experience period at the end of your degree)
oStudents must have a credit average.
oStudents must be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia.
Application Package:
Interested students must provide the following information in support of their application:
oA completed Current Student Application Form from Student Central Building 17 or download www.uow.edu.au/about/scholarships/currentforms/
oA brief cover letter and resume and a photocopy of your academic records
oA one page outline of how the scholarship will assist you in your career ambitions.
oPlease submit three (3) copies of your application package
For information about the University’s Privacy Act please visit http://www.uow.edu.au/about/privacy/
Closing date: FRIDAY, 14 MAY 2010
Send Applications to:
Scholarships Officer
Student Central
Ground Floor, Building 17
Northfields Avenue
Wollongong, NSW 2522

Weblink : http://www.uow.edu.au/about/scholarships/current/index.html

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Wollongong City Council Civil Engineering Work Integrated Learning Scholarship

Job Description:Wollongong City Council is an innovative and diverse organisation which employs over 1,000 employees across 500 job titles covering the 140 services they provide the local community.
Wollongong City Council is offering an Engineering Scholarship in the Construction and Maintenance of Civil Infrastructure. The student will be reviewing and analysing Civil Infrastructure Construction and Maintenance in a Local Government Environment. This experience will be an excellent starting point for potential research in ENGG452.

Number of Scholarships: ONE (1)
Area of Study: Civil Engineering
Level of Enrolment: 3rd Year
Duration of scholarship: 1 year
Value Per Annum: $10,500

Scholarship Commence: 2010

Criteria:
Applicants for the sponsored Scholarship must meet and address the following criteria:
o Must be enrolled full-time in their 3rd year in a Bachelor of Civil Engineering at the University of Wollongong in 2010 and the duration of the scholarship.
o Applicants must remain enrolled full time for the duration of the scholarship
o Must be eligible to commence ENGG452 in Autumn 2011
o Must achieve and maintain a credit average for duration of scholarship.
o Must be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia
o Must undertake 12 weeks of work experience during the summer break of 2010/2011. Must be enrolled at UOW during entire work experience period.
Application Package:
Interested students must provide the following information in support of their application:
o A completed Current Student Application Form from Student Central Building 17 or download www.uow.edu.au/about/scholarships/currentforms/
o A brief cover letter and resume and outline of community involvement
o A photocopy of your academic records
o A one page outline of how the scholarship will assist you in your career ambitions.
o Please submit 3 copies of ALL PAGES of your application package (as the sponsor will be forwarded a copy)
For information about the University’s Privacy Act please visit http:

http://www.uow.edu.au/about/privacy/index.html

Closing date: FRIDAY, MAY 28 2010
Send Applications to:
Scholarships Officer
Student Central
Ground Floor, Building 17
Northfields Avenue
Wollongong, NSW 2522

Weblink: http://www.uow.edu.au/about/scholarships/current/index.html

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Nigeria: Shell University Scholarship Award Scheme

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (Operator of the NNPC/SHELL /TEPN/AGIP Joint Venture) Scholarship Scheme offers first year students in all Nigerian universities the opportunity to study with an annual grant from Shell Nigeria for the full duration of their course. The programme aims to promote academic excellence and improve the skills-base among young Nigerians.

WHO CAN APPLY?
The Scholarship is in two categories – the National Merit Award (NM) and the Areas of Operation Merit Award, East or West (OE or OW).

1. National Merit Award (NM)

The National Merit Award (NM) University Scholarship is open to all Nigerian first year full-time degree students in Nigerian universities who are NOT indigenes of Shell’s operational areas - Abia, Akwa Ibom, Imo, Rivers and Bayelsa (indigenes of Ekeremor and Sagbama Local Government Areas), Delta and Edo States. Apply in writing using the application format below only and send in an envelope clearly marked 2009/2010 NM Award.

2a. Areas of Operation Merit Award, East (OE)

The Areas of Operation Merit Award, East (OE) University Scholarship is open to first year full-time degree students in Nigerian universities who are indigenes of Shell’s operational areas in Abia, Akwa Ibom, Imo, Rivers and Bayelsa States (excluding indigenes of Ekeremor and Sagbama Local Government Areas). Apply in writing using the format below only and send in an envelope clearly marked 2009/2010 OE Award

2b. Areas of Operation Merit Award, West (OW)

The Areas of Operation Merit Award, West (OW) University Scholarship is open to first year full-time degree students in Nigerian universities who are indigenes of Shell’s operational areas in Bayelsa (i.e. indigenes of Ekeremor and Sagbama Local Government Areas), Delta and Edo States. Apply in writing using the format below only and send in an envelope clearly marked 2009/2010 OW Award.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Candidates who meet the above entry qualifications should apply by submitting;-

• Copies of JAMB Admission letter, GCE, SSC, and other relevant certificates
• A one-Page Resume (Curriculum Vitae) containing the information listed below:

Surname	Other Name(s)
Title (i.e. Mr, Mrs, or Miss).	Type of Award (i.e. Quoting one of the above References)
Year of Admission	Mode of Admission (i.e. UME, Direct Entry, or Remedial)
University	Course
Course Duration	Matriculation Number
JAMB Registration Number	JAMB (UME) Scores
State of Origin	Local Government Area
Home Town	Community (for OE /OW Award Applicants)
Postal Address: {Do not use post office boxes, as mails will be posted, by courier, except otherwise indicated}	Residential Address: {This should reflect the House Number, Street, Town / City, and State}
Email Address	Telephone Number
Physical Disability (If any, attach evidence)	Signature and Date

Applications from candidates must be accompanied by

1. Photocopy of JAMB or University Admission Letter;
2. Photocopy of University Matriculation Examinations (UME) Scores;
3. Photocopy of SSCE, GCE ‘O’ Level Result; and ‘A’ Level or OND Result as applicable;
4. Two recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant should be stapled to the top right hand corner of application (with Name, School & Course written on the back);
5. Letter of Identification from State (showing Local Government) of Origin; and
6. For applicants for the Operational Area Award, Letters of Identification duly stamped and signed by:

(a) The Paramount Ruler of the Community; and

(b) The Chairman of the Community Executive Council (CEC) or

The Chairman of the Community Development Council (CDC).
Applications should be addressed to:
The Head, Tertiary Scholarships, (CA–CX–WA)
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited
P. O. Box. 230, Warri, Delta State.
Please note that:

• Shell does not demand payment from applicants. The application is entirely FREE of charge.
• Applications should be sent to the above address on or before Monday, May31, 2010.
• Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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Graça Machel Scholarships Programme

Job Description: Application Information: The key aim of the Graça Machel Scholarship Programme is to help provide the human resources necessary for economic, social and cultural development in the southern African region and to develop an educated and skilled workforce that can benefit the wider community. Scholarships that target women have long been recognized as an effective approach in addressing gender equality and eradicating poverty. By providing opportunities to study at postgraduate level, these scholarships aim to empower women and to equip them to take up leadership positions in order to have a direct impact in the communities, nations and region in which they live.

The Graça Machel Scholarships Programme will provide a minimum of 60 postgraduate scholarships to female students from Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland and South Africa in both South Africa and the UK. The majority of the scholarships will be for study in South Africa.

Postgraduate Study: All scholarships are for postgraduate study, either for one academic year if based in the UK or for two years if based in South Africa. The scholarship includes payment of maintenance, travel, health insurance and tuition fees.

Candidates: Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to women on the basis of academic/professional merit, financial need, intended academic programme, leadership potential and commitment to work for constructive change in Africa.

Subject Areas:
• Health
• Education
• Science & Technology
• Economics & Finance
• Development

Application Process: The application form is of primary importance as the initial assessment is made on the basis of the completed application form. Where possible, interviews will also be conducted. The following documents must be sent with all applications:

• Certified copy of undergraduate degree certificate plus university academic transcript
• One passport size photo with the applicant’s name clearly written on the back
• One academic reference in sealed envelope
• One employment reference in sealed envelope (if you have not been employed we will accept two academic references or a reference from your voluntary work)

Please post (do not fax or email) completed application forms and supporting documents to:

Canon Collins Trust
22 The Ivories, Northampton Street, London N1 2HY, UK.

All applications must be sent to Canon Collins Trust in the United Kingdom

Please be aware that Canon Collins Trust will assess many applications. It is important that you take time to complete the form accurately and legibly.

The deadline for applications is
• August 11th 2010 for study in South Africa (courses starting in February)
• December 10th 2010 for study in the UK (courses starting in September/October)

Application for Graça Machel South Africa scholarship starting 2011

References

We are happy to accept references separately from the application and will collate them; however it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the reference is sent.

In the case of the work reference, please be aware that confirmation of employment is not sufficient as a reference. We require information regarding your work performance and potential.

If you are not currently employed, we will accept a reference from voluntary work, or two academic references.

Application checklist

1. Have you answered all the questions carefully?

2. Remember to include:

• Undergraduate degree certificate

• Academic Reference

• Work Reference

3. Is the application form legible?

4. Do not include any additional information as it will be discarded. Your application will be judged by the quality of the information on the application form.

Weblink: http://www.canoncollins.org.uk/scholarships/index.php

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2011 South Africa scholarship programme

Job Description: Canon Collins Trust will award postgraduate scholarships to study in South Africa for southern African students in 2011. DO NOT use this form to apply to study in the UK or for the Graça Machel scheme

Postgraduate Study: All scholarships are for postgraduate study for one academic year. Renewal of scholarships will be considered for subsequent years of study (provided that students meet reporting requirements and receive satisfactory academic reports) up to a maximum of one year for Honours, two years for Masters and three years for PhD. Canon Collins Trust scholarships are not full scholarships and the value can vary from R10,000 to R35,000 a year dependent on need, level and available funds. The only full scholarships that the Trust offers for study in South Africa are for women of rural origin under the Graça Machel scholarship scheme. This must be applied for separately on a different form.

Candidates: Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to women and men from the following southern African countries, or with official refugee status in one of these countries.

Angola Botswana Lesotho Malawi Mozambique
Namibia South Africa Swaziland Zambia Zimbabwe

We aim for gender equality and we welcome applications from women and from those studying unusual subjects. We welcome applications from Angola and Mozambique which are currently underrepresented amongst our scholars.

All applicants must be committed to:

• The development of southern Africa
• Using the knowledge, training and skills gained through the scholarship for the general benefit of their home community and country

Subject Areas: Applications for all subject areas will be considered but the applicant must demonstrate how studying this subject will contribute to the development of southern Africa.

Universities: Applicants are expected to apply independently to universities. We will consider applications from students part way through their course but we will not cover debt from previous years.

Application Process: The application form is of primary importance as assessment is made on the basis of a completed Canon Collins Trust application form. A great deal of care must be taken in completing the form especially the motivation section. The following documents must be sent with all applications:

• Certified copy of university academic transcript
• One passport size photo with the applicant’s name clearly written on the back
• Two references in sealed envelopes (two academic or 1 academic and one employer reference)
• Copies of 2 payslips (if employed)
• For PhD candidates a copy of their accepted PhD proposal

Please note we will not assess applications that have documents missing so DO NOT submit your form until you have all the necessary information.

Please post (do not fax or email) completed application forms and supporting documents to:

Canon Collins Trust
PO Box 34692
Groote Schuur 7937
Cape Town
Please note couriered applications will not be accepted at a PO Box address.

Please be aware that Canon Collins Trust will assess over 650 applications. It is important that you take time to complete the form accurately and legibly. Where possible use a computer to complete the form. It is provided as a word document to facilitate this process.

The deadline for applications is August 11th 2010 – late applications will not be considered.

References

You should ask your referees to provide you with a reference that relates to your application for this scholarship. It should outline your strengths as an applicant, demonstrate your capacity to study at the level required, and identify your potential impact in the future. In the case of an employment reference, please be aware that confirmation of employment is not sufficient as a reference. We require information regarding your work performance and potential.

If you are not currently employed, we will accept a reference from voluntary work, or two academic references.

Application checklist

1. Have you answered all the questions carefully? Have you clearly demonstrated why the Trust should fund you rather than any other applicants?

2. Remember to include all of the required paperwork.

3. Is the application form clear and easy to read?

4. Do not include any additional information (including CVs) as it will be discarded. Your application will be judged by the quality of the information on the application form.

Application form for study in South Africa starting 2011

We will not acknowledge receipt of your application. We will let you know the outcome of your application in November/ December 2010. Please do not contact us about the result of your application before January 2011 as we will not respond. All notifications will be by email so please make sure you provide an accurate email address.

Weblink:http://www.canoncollins.org.uk/scholarships/index.php

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