Scholarships
(I) APA and IPRS 2012
The mid-year round for 2012 applications for APA awards is now open. There are five APA awards available for this round
The Application Form and a sheet entitled Information for Applicants are available from: List of available scholarship applications. For more information on APA and IPRS awards see item (IV) below.
(II) Menzies Foundation Scholarships
The Sir Robert Menzies Memorial Foundation wishes to stimulate research in the allied health sciences and is offering one or two research scholarships in this field. The level of remuneration is $27, 500 p.a free of income tax.
The award will be tenable at an Australian tertiary institution with adequate facilities for postgraduate research in the applicant's discipline. The scholarship will be open to persons who will be working as full-time students in a research PhD program which is likely to be completed during the two year tenure of the scholarship. The applicant will generally have completed the first stage of the PhD project. The successful applicant will be expected to take up the scholarship during the calendar year 2013.
The purpose of the scholarship is to try to improve the health of Australians by supporting an outstanding applicant from one of the non-medical allied health disciplines whose research is likely to fall outside the conventional areas of medical research.
Applications close 30 June 2012. Application forms are available through the Foundation's web site at Menzies Foundation.
(III) Endeavour Awards
The Endeavour Awards is the Australian Government's internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program providing opportunities for citizens of the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia. Awards are also available for Australians to undertake study, research and professional development abroad.
The Prime Minister's Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Award is a new Award included this year. This Award marks the 60th anniversary of the accession of Her Majesty The Queen and will be awarded to a high achieving Australian female student contributes to the advancement of women's leadership in Australia. The Prime Minister's Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Award will provide financial support for an Australian female postgraduate and/or postdoctoral fellow to undertake study and/or research (1 to 2 years) towards a PhD (which they are enrolled in Australia) or postdoctoral research, in any field of study, within the participating countries.
Applications close 30 June 2012. For more information, please visit Endeavour Awards
(IV) Commonwealth Postgraduate Scholarships
Southern Cross University is committed to providing postgraduate students with practical assistance to complete their programs. The University offers two types of Commonwealth Scholarships to assist PhD, Professional Doctorate, and Masters by Thesis students.
Australian Postgraduate Award (APA)
The APA is funded by the Commonwealth Government, and is available to Australian and New Zealand citizens, those who have permanent resident status and International Postgraduate Research Scholarship recipients. The Award provides a basic stipend of $23,728 p/a tax-free to cover living expenses.
There are usually two application rounds each year. The first closes on 31 October of the previous year - and for this round recipients must normally commence study by March 31 of the following year. The second closes on 31 May each year.
In the case of a PhD or Professional Doctorate, the Award is made for three years (with a possible extension of up to six months); and in the case of a Masters by Thesis the Award is made for two years (with no provision for extension).
International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS)
This scholarships is available for PhD, Professional Doctorate, and Masters by Thesis international only students. These students must be engaging in quality research (fundamental or applied) in SCU areas of designated research priority.
The IPRS is a scholarship funded by the Australian Government for the purpose of tuition fees. In addition, an IPRS recipient may apply for an APA for the purposes of a living allowance. The scholarships will be for a period of two years for a Masters by Thesis and three years for a PhD or Professional Doctorate. Extensions beyond this will be at the discretion of the University.
Application forms are available from mid September each year. Depending upon the initial round a second round may be offered mid-year (further advice is available from the RTU). See below to download the forms and associated information:
List of available scholarship applications
(IV) Joint Academic Scholarships On-line Network (JASON)
Southern Cross University is a member of JASON, a program to assist students wishing to pursue postgraduate studies either within Australia or internationally. Participants are able to gain access to current information regarding funding opportunities through various scholarship programs run through universities, charitable foundations, government and private institutions. JASON automatically alert students, via e-mail, to any new scholarship opportunities and changes to current entries. To search JASON for scholarship opportunities go to:
Scholarships Contact
Ms Jennifer Jones
Manager, Research Training Unit
Division of Research
+61 2 6626 9147
+61 2 6626 9145
Updated: 04 May 2012
