Australian High Commission
India
High Commission address: 1/50 G Shantipath, Chanakyapuri - Telephone: 4139 9900 - Fax: 4149 4490

SCHOLARSHIPS

Australia offers many scholarships for international students. The grant of scholarship is basically on merit and the students have to demonstrate their eligibility for the scholarship they are applying for. There are no qualifying exams for scholarships in Australia. The only exam which the students may have to take is the IELTS to demonstrate their English language ability.

Australian scholarships announcements

Australia has made a range of study and research awards available to candidates in the Asia Pacific region, including India, under the Australian Scholarships Program. The awards will be granted to more than 19,000 people over five years to undertake study, research or a professional development activity. Read more...

Institution specific scholarships

There are scholarships which the universities offer under their own name. For information on university scholarships please refer to Scholarships database at www.studyinaustralia.gov.au . Here you will find the most accurate, reliable and searchable list of all scholarships offered by Australian institutions available to international students studying or planning to study in Australia.

Endeavour scholarships

The Endeavour Programme is an initiative, bringing together under the one umbrella, all of the Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations(DEEWR) international scholarships. Grouped under three categories Endeavour Study, Endeavour Research and Endeavour Professional these awards will enable scholars and professionals from around the world to undertake short or long term study, research or professional development in Australia and also allow Australians to do the same in the selected countries, India being one of them.

Endeavour Awards include:

These awards are open to all international students of selected countries including India under the Endeavour programme. For further details and application procedure please visit www.endeavour.dest.gov.au
Note: India has specific award allocations within generic categories above and is also entitled to share in the remaining for those categories.

Endeavour Award Specific Allocations

Key Dates for Applications:

Open on 9 April 2008

Close on 31 July 2008 at midnight Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)Summary of Endeavour Awards

Postgraduate Awards

Award Study Level Award Duration Total Award Value
Endeavour Postgraduate Awards Postgraduate study/research

Up to 2 years for a Masters

Up to 3 years for a PhD

 up to AUD 158,500
Endeavour Vocational Education and Training (VET) Awards Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree 1-2.5 years up to AUD 119,500
International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) Post Graduate research Enquiries and applications are to be made directly to participating Australian universities  

Research Awards

Award Study Level Award duration Total Award Value
Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research Fellowships Short Term Research 4 – 6 mths up to AUD 23,500
Endeavour Research Fellowships Short Term Research 4 – 6 mths up to AUD 23,500

Executive Awards

Award Study Level Award duration Total Award Value
Endeavour Executive Awards Professional Development 1 – 4 mths up to AUD 20,000


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