Swinburne University of Technology offers Chancellor’s Research Scholarship for both International  and Local doctorate students to do research at Australia, 2012

Study Subject(s): Courses offered by the University
Course Level: Doctorate
Scholarship Provider: Swinburne
Scholarship can be taken at: Swinburne University of Technology

To become and remain eligible for a CRS a student:
-May be a local or an international student
-Must meet the University’s enrolment eligibility criteria including language proficiency
-Must have completed a Bachelor Degree with First Class Honours, or be regarded by the University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with these Guidelines
-Must be undertaking a research doctorate
-Must be enrolled as a full-time student, unless the University has approved a part-time CRS for the student under these Guidelines
-Must not previously have held a postgraduate research scholarship (some exceptions may apply, contact Swinburne Research for more information)
-Must not be receiving an equivalent award, scholarship or salary providing a benefit greater than 75% of the CRS stipend rate, to undertake the HDR
-Must study in an identified area of research strength for Swinburne University
-Must undertake a 6 month overseas research placement at an institution identified and approved by Swinburne University

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National Health and Medical Research council offers Postgraduate Scholarship for the applicants of  Australia/New Zealand in the field of  Health and Medical at Australia, 2012

Study Subject(s): Health and Medical
Course Level: Postgraduate
Scholarship Provider: National Health and Medical Research council
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

The purpose of the scheme is to support outstanding Australian health and medical graduates early in their career so that they can:
-Be trained to conduct research that is internationally competitive; and
-Develop a capacity for original independent research.
-Applicants must be an Australian citizen, an Australian Permanent Resident or a New Zealand
citizen and must be based in Australia for the duration of the Scholarship. (more…)

PhD Scholarships for the applicants of  Australia or New Zealand in field of Psychology, Health Sciences, Public Health, Social Sciences and Health at the Center for Research and Action in Public Health at the University of Canberra, Australia 2012

Study Subject(s): Psychology, Health Sciences, Public Health, Social Sciences and Health
Course Level: PhD
Scholarship Provider: University of Canberra
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

First Class Honours Degree or Masters Degree in a relevant discipline.
-Only citizens of Australia or New Zealand may apply.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes (New Zealand)

The scholarships provide a stipend of $25 000 per annum for a period of 3 years (with additional conference attendance funding), subject to satisfactory annual progress. The scholarship is for study in Australia. Only citizens of Australia or New Zealand may apply. Applicants will have a First Class Honours Degree or Masters Degree in a relevant discipline. (more…)

PhD  scholarship  in Philosophy  for applicants of any overseas country except New Zealand, and not hold Australian citizenship or Australian permanent resident status at University of Canberra, 2012 Australia

Study Subject(s): Philosophy
Course Level: PhD
Scholarship Provider: University of Canberra
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

To be eligible for an IPRS, an applicant must:
- Have completed a Bachelor degree with First Class Honours, or be regarded by the University as having an equivalent level of attainment;
-Be enrolled, or be seeking to enrol, as a full-time candidate in a Doctor of Philosophy course at the University in the year for which the award is to be allocated;
Intend to enrol in an area of research concentration.
-These are areas in which the University has particular strength including a concentration of research resources.
-Be a citizen of any overseas country except New Zealand, and not hold Australian citizenship or Australian permanent resident status.
-Not have consumed more than 2.5 equivalent full-time study load (EFTSL) (i.e. have been enrolled in a maximum of 2.5 years full-time equivalent (FTE) study) in current enrolment in a higher degree by research at the time of applying for the IPRS.

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 PhD Research Scholarship in the field of  Philosophy for international and Australian applicants and at the University of Canberra, Australia 2012

Study Subject(s): Philosophy
Course Level: PhD
Scholarship Provider: University of Canberra
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

To be eligible for a Weeden Stipend, an applicant must:
-Have completed a Bachelor degree with First Class Honours, or be regarded by the University as having an equivalent level of attainment;
-Be enrolled, or be seeking to enrol, as a full-time candidate in a Doctor of Philosophy course at the University
-Be a domestic or international applicant to a higher degree by Research course at University of Canberra; and not have consumed more than 2.5 equivalent full-time study load (EFTSL) (i.e. have been enrolled in a maximum of 2.5 years full-time equivalent (FTE) study) in current enrolment in a higher degree by research at the time of applying for the Weeden Stipend.

WJ Weeden Research Stipend Scholarships (Weeden Stipends) are awarded to applicants of exceptional research potential undertaking a higher degree by research (HDR). (more…)

Undergraduate  International Exchange Scholarships at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at University of Sydney, Australia 2012

Study Subject(s): Arts and Social Sciences
Course Level: Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: University of Sydney
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:
1.Eligibility is confined to students who are enrolled in undergraduate degree programs offered by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, who are accepted to study overseas on formal University of Sydney Exchange Programs.
2. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the selection committee on the basis of merit.
3. The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences reserves the right to specify destination regions or countries for which applications will be prioritized, based upon either (i) Faculty strategic priorities, or (ii) donor preferences. In 2012, priority will be given to students applying for exchange places in Asia (China, Hong Kong, Indonesia,Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore). Priority areas will be reviewed on an annual basis.
4. Scholarships cannot be awarded more than once to the same student.

Scholarships scheme assists arts and social science  students enrolled in undergraduate degree programs with travel, insurance, (more…)

Diploma or Degree Level Scholarship in Nursing for Australian Citizens at RMIT University, Australia 2012

Study Subject(s): Nursing
Course Level: Diploma or Degree Level
Scholarship Provider: RMIT University
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:
-be enrolled full time in an RMIT nursing program at diploma or degree level
-provide evidence that you hold or have previously held refugee visa status in Australia
-be able to demonstrate financial difficulties and/or educational disadvantage.

If you are or were a refugee and are studying nursing at diploma or degree level, this scholarship can provide assistance towards your study and living expenses .The scholarship provides $2500 as a one-off payment. (more…)