Australian scholarships open for Indian students

Australian scholarships open for Indian students

The International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) and the Scholarships for International Research Fees (SIRF) are available at the University of Western Australia (UWA) for postgraduate research degrees. The scholarships are available for study across all research disciplines at UWA. The UWA is Western Australia’s oldest and prestigious university. Established in 1911, it has over 21,000 students enrolled from over 80 countries. The UWA is part of Go8 (Group of Eight universities). Students of the university pursue a wide range of courses in Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts; Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Business; Education; Engineering, Computing and Mathematics; Life and Physical Sciences; Law; Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences; and Natural and Agricultural Sciences.

The UWA has widespread research engagements with India and has signed memoranda of understanding with premier Institutes such as IISc Bangalore and several IITs. The IPRS and SIRF awards are available for students undertaking Masters by research or PhD degrees only. Applications for India Scholarships are now open. Applications will close online on Friday 2 March 2012. These scholarships are for study in 2012.

The UWA India Scholarships cover 50% only of the full-fee cost of the course and the Overseas Student Health Cover charge. The UWA provides a living allowance of $AU27,228 per annum (in 2012) for successful India Scholarship applicants and an allowance for thesis production costs. Travel and relocation costs are the responsibility of the applicant. Students must provide documented proof of their ability to pay 50% of their tuition fees for up to two years for a Masters degree and up to four years for a PhD – this documentation should be provided at the time of application for an India Scholarship.

This scholarship will cover fifty-percent (50%) of all tuition fees for up to 4 years, as well as Overseas Student Health Cover, and provides a full living allowance scholarship. Further information can be availed at following seminar. The University of Western Australia is organising a seminar in association with Storm Overseas Education for Research aspirants titled;“Scholarship opportunities for research and new student visa regulations for postgraduate studies in Australia” on 25th Feb at Taj Krishna from 6 pm onwards. Participation in the seminar is free and interested aspirants are requested to carry their CV and testimonials for spot counselling. The seminar would be addressed by Winthrop Professor Hema Sharda (alumni IIT D, PhD micro-electronics UWA), director for South Asian Relation and Vice-chancellery at the UWA.