University of Sydney World Scholars
From 2009, up to 20 new full tuition fee PhD scholarships will be available per annum for international students. Scholarships will cover the full cost of tuition fees for three years. A travel contribution of up to $2000 will also be provided to scholarship holders towards a return international air fare.
The World Scholars program is for commencing international students undertaking a PhD in any discipline. The application process is highly competitive with scholarships awarded on the basis of research potential and academic merit. Scholarship holders should demonstrate, in their application, an outstanding academic track record and capacity to engage in innovative and world class research.
Each year the University will invite applications from selected participating countries. For the inaugural application round in 2008/09, these include: Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, India, European Union, Kenya & South Africa
Some countries, including China, have special scholarship schemes already in place at present.
How to apply
Applications will open in July 2008 for commencement in Semester 1, 2009. Prospective applicants must have a firm offer of admission from the University of Sydney before lodging a World Scholars application.
In addition, PhD candidates are expected to have made contact with their potential academic supervisor prior to submitting their application for a higher degree by research. Candidates who are interested in applying for the University of Sydney World Scholars are encouraged to identify a potential supervisor as soon as possible.
Download the Application Guidelines for the World Scholars program.
(http://www.infoscholarships.com/fstudent/international/postgrad/costs
/usws_flyer.pdf)
Download the Application Form for the World Scholars program.
(http://www.infoscholarships.com/fstudent/international/postgrad/costs
/usws_form.pdf)
From 2009, up to 20 new full tuition fee PhD scholarships will be available per annum for international students. Scholarships will cover the full cost of tuition fees for three years. A travel contribution of up to $2000 will also be provided to scholarship holders towards a return international air fare.
The World Scholars program is for commencing international students undertaking a PhD in any discipline. The application process is highly competitive with scholarships awarded on the basis of research potential and academic merit. Scholarship holders should demonstrate, in their application, an outstanding academic track record and capacity to engage in innovative and world class research.
Each year the University will invite applications from selected participating countries. For the inaugural application round in 2008/09, these include: Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, India, European Union, Kenya & South Africa
Some countries, including China, have special scholarship schemes already in place at present.
How to apply
Applications will open in July 2008 for commencement in Semester 1, 2009. Prospective applicants must have a firm offer of admission from the University of Sydney before lodging a World Scholars application.
In addition, PhD candidates are expected to have made contact with their potential academic supervisor prior to submitting their application for a higher degree by research. Candidates who are interested in applying for the University of Sydney World Scholars are encouraged to identify a potential supervisor as soon as possible.
Download the Application Guidelines for the World Scholars program.
(http://www.infoscholarships.com/fstudent/international/postgrad/costs
/usws_flyer.pdf)
Download the Application Form for the World Scholars program.
(http://www.infoscholarships.com/fstudent/international/postgrad/costs
/usws_form.pdf)
