International Scholarships
International Scholarships
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The Macquarie Journey
SCHOLARSHIP OBJECTIVES
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1. Increase overall international student commencement numbers
2. Stimulate and support emerging markets
3. Attract students of high academic merit
4. Achieve diversity in nationality
5. Achieve diversity in program
6. Build and nurture partnerships
7. Provide a platform to promote Macquarie University
8. CSR– meet Macquarie University’s mandate as an institution of service and engagement
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§ Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship (VCIS) § Partner Scholarships
Ø Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ø Big History Ø Allianz Ø FIRST Ø Country Ø Institution Ø Key Partner
§ English Language Scholarships § Study Abroad Scholarships § Macquarie University International College Scholarships § MGSM § Research § Sports Scholarships § Travel Grants
Macquarie University International Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship (VCIS)
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• Value - up to AU$10,000 • Undergraduate and Postgraduate (coursework)
• Priority areas - Engineering, Environment, Human Science, Media, Linguistics & Education
• Other areas considered on a case by case basis
ü GPA of 3.0/4.0 for PG applicants ü ATAR of 90/100 for UG applicants
• Apply online via scholarships website • No personal statement or references required – based on academic merit • Terms and Conditions
Semester 1: 31st January Semester 2: 30th June
• Outcome Advised (every 2 – 4 weeks)
Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Scholarship
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• Value of up to $10,000
• Undergraduate and Postgraduate (coursework)
• Priority areas - Policy, Engineering and Business
• Students must be a citizen of: - Brunei, Canada, Chile, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, US & Vietnam
ü GPA of 3.0/4.0 required for PG applicants ü ATAR of 90/100 required for UG applicants
• Apply online via scholarships website • No personal statement or references required – based on academic merit • Terms and Conditions
Semester 1: 31st January Semester 2: 30th June
Big History SCHOLARSHIP
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• One full scholarship available per year • Undergraduate only - up to four years in duration
In order to be eligible, students must complete the ‘Big History: Connection Knowledge’ MOOC – available through the COURSERA® platform (A copy of the course completion certificate is required)
• 6 weeks of study @ approx 2-4hrs/week • MOOC is free of charge from: http://mq.edu.au/intl/bighistory/
ü ATAR of 90/100 required
• Apply online via scholarships website • Selection criteria based on academic performance and statement of purpose
31st October (yearly)
GLOBAL ALLIANZ FUND
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• One of scholarship of $15,000 per year • Undergraduate and Postgraduate students will be considered
• Priority areas – Health and Medical Sciences
• Student must hold Allianz Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
ü GPA of 3.0/4.0 required for PG applicants ü ATAR of 90/100 required for UG applicants
• Apply online via scholarships website
• Selection criteria based on academic performance and statement of purpose • students will be contacted with further details on submitting a selfie video as part of the
assessment process.
31st October (yearly)
FIRST® SCHOLARSHIP
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FOR INSPIRATION & RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY • Value of up to $20,000
• Undergraduate Engineering • Two scholarships available for 2016 or 2017 commencement
• Must have competed in the FIRST program globally • Hold offer for Bachelor of Engineering degree at MQ
ü ATAR of 90/100 required
• Apply online via scholarships website • Statement of purpose describing the impact FIRST has had on their choice of university study and how
they intend to work with the FIRST community in the future. • Letter of recommendation from first team leader
31st October (yearly)
MGSM SCHOLARSHIPS
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) • Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship
• Up to 25% of tuition fees ü GPA 3.3 or above
• Finance Industry Scholarship • Up to 25% of tuition fees ü Candidates working within the finance, banking or insurance industry
Master of Management (MOM) • Allen Moyes Leadership Scholarship
• Up to 25% of tuition fees ü Candidates who can demonstrate both scholastic and extracurricular
achievements in the field of leadership and volunteerism
- Personal statement addressing selection criteria / interview may be required - Applications via MGSM website Term 1 2016: 23-Oct-15
Term 2 2016 : 22-Jan-16 Term 3 2016: 15-Apr-16 Term 4 2016: 08-Jul-16
Macquarie University International College Scholarships
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• Valued at $3,000 • Available for Foundation and Diploma
• Considered on a case by case basis • Not available to direct students (agent only) • Not available for all countries
Talk to your country manager for information on availability and entry criteria
STUDY ABROAD STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE SCHOLARSHIP
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• Valued at $1,000 • Available to Undergraduate and Postgraduate students
Recipients must be willing to participate in promotional activities to enhance their Australian study experience • Receive GoPro, Samsung Tablet • Receive training in communication skills, writing for the web, social media, presenting to camera • Learn from experts in our Careers Service, Alumni Relations and marketing teams • Be profiled in Macquarie's newsletter The Globe • Take part in professional photo shoots • Enrol in MQ Global Leadership Program • Special certificate
ü GPA of 3.0/4.0 for most recent qualification required
• Apply online via scholarships website • Students shortlisted and interviewed via Skype
English Language Scholarships
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• Valued at $2,500 Available to Undergraduate and Postgraduate students • Scholarship towards their English Language Centre Program fees • Available to students with a packaged offer with an English Language Program at the
Macquarie University English Language Centre • Offered only to commencing students for study at our North Ryde campus
Other Partner Scholarships
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• Country • Macquarie University works in conjunction with Government and Industry
ensure scholarship availability
• Institutional • Macquarie University works to support partner institutions across select
countries (University, College, High School)
• Key Partner • Macquarie University can work collaboratively with Key Partners in the
development of joint scholarship initiatives
Other Scholarships
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• Sports Scholarships • Macquarie supports elite student athletes through the sport scholarship program • 2014 - Macquarie University supported 86 National and State level athletes
including Olympians and National Champions along with over 20 Emerging athletes
• Criteria is varied with many categories • Up to $4, 000 annually / range of non financial benefits
• Travel grants • Exchange • Language study • Study tours (including short-term programs) • Research and field work (for undergraduate/postgraduate coursework credit)
RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS
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APPROX $30 MILL INVESTED BY MQ ANNUALLY
International
PHD Annual Tuition Fees $30-$40K
(3 years) Annual Stipend $25,849
MRES Annual Tuition Fees $30-$40K
(2 years) Stipend Year 1 No Scholarship
Stipend Year 2 $25,849
RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS
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Master of Research/PhD bundle scholarships (MRes Year 2 and 3 year PhD stipend $25,849, Tuition Fees $30-$40K) Applications due: 31 August IPRS/iMQRES International Postgraduate Research Scholarships Applications due: 31 August 8 IPRS 2015, 22 currently being paid IPRS, 600+ applications (Government has awarded up to 8 annually)
Inbound Cotutelle/Joint PhD scholarships No closing date, iMQRES scholarships 70 students currently enrolled iMQRES International Macquarie University Research Excellence Project Scholarships (bundle or PhD only) Various closing dates 50 iMQRES offered in 2015, 231 currently being paid iMQRES for PhD
RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS
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Number of IPRS places funded varies between institutions and from year to year
IPRS established to maintain and develop international research linkages
Aims to attract top quality postgraduate students to areas of research strength in the Australian higher education sector
Support Australia’s research efforts
31ST OCTOBER (YEARLY)
Contact: HDR scholarships: [email protected] MRes scholarships: [email protected]
www.mq.edu.au/study/international-students/scholarships [email protected]