2009 Endeavour Postgraduate Awards

The Endeavour Postgraduate Awards provide individuals with a unique opportunity to experience postgraduate study in Australia.

“I knew that the Endeavour Awards were one of the most prestigious scholarships of the Australian Government.” Phan Manh Ha, Vietnam
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# Who can apply?
# Selection criteria

Award description

The Endeavour Postgraduate Awards provide financial support for international students for up to 3 years to undertake a postgraduate qualification at a Masters or PhD level either by coursework or research in any field of study in Australia.

The Endeavour Postgraduate Awards aim to:

* enable high achieving international students to undertake a postgraduate qualification either by coursework or research in their chosen field of study in Australia

* strengthen bilateral ties between Australia and the participating countries

* showcase Australia’s education sector

* strengthen mutual understanding between the people of Australia and Award Holders' home countries

* build international linkages and networks.

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Award Benefits

Funding


Amount

Travel Allowance


$AUD4,500

Establishment Allowance


$AUD4,000

Monthly Stipend (up to 3 years on a pro-rata basis)


$AUD2,500
per month

Tuition Fees per semester (for up to 3 years)


Up to $AUD10,000
per semester/trimester

Total Award Value


Up to $AUD158,500

Funding is available for up to 2 years for a Masters degree and up to 3 years for PhD courses.

Funding will be provided to cover the cost of standard Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award.

Funds are not available to support accompanying dependants or for return visits to the home country.

In addition to the financial benefits the Endeavour Postgraduate Awards also include:

* A dedicated support network for the duration of the award.

* Membership of the Alumni Network.

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Number of awards

Up to 80 awards will be offered to applicants from participating countries with at least

* 40 awards dedicated to Masters degree applicants

* 40 awards dedicated to PhD applicants.

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Who can apply?

To be eligible for an Endeavour Postgraduate Award, applicants must:

* be citizens or permanent residents of a participating country and reside in a country other than Australia. Those holding dual Australian citizenship or permanent residency status in Australia are ineligible to apply.

* have a completed undergraduate degree that demonstrates high academic achievement

* demonstrate English language proficiency

* have applied for and gained admission to a Masters or PhD course in Australia (conditional letters of offer will be accepted at the time of application). Information on Australian universities and courses can be found at http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/

* Award holders must commence their approved program and award during 2009. Applicants who have commenced or intend to commence their program at their host institution in 2008 are ineligible for an award.

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Selection criteria

Applications will be assessed against the following selection criteria:

* a record of high-level academic achievement in the applicant’s chosen field of study

* a well defined study or research program

* a proposal that is relevant to the needs and interests of Australia and the applicant’s home country

* the applicant’s potential to foster ongoing collaboration and cooperation with Australia and potential to participate at a high level in the academic or wider community in their home country on return from Australia.