Endeavour Awards

The Endeavour Awards is the Australian Government's internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program providing opportunities for citizens of the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe and 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 Endeavour Awards aim to:

:: Develop on-going educational, research and professional linkages between individuals, organisations and countries;
:: Provide opportunities for high achieving individuals from Australia and overseas to increase their skills and enhance their global awareness;
:: Contribute to Australia's position as a high quality education and training provider, and a leader in research and innovation; and
:: Increase the productivity of Australians through an international study, research or professional development experience.

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~ Applications for the 2012 Endeavour Awards are now open ~
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01. Endeavour Postgraduate Awards.

The Endeavour Postgraduate Awards provide financial support for international students for up to 4 years to undertake a postgraduate qualification at a Masters or PhD level either by coursework or research in any field of study in Australia.

:: 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.


02. Endeavour Research Fellowships.

The Endeavour Research Fellowships provide financial support for postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows from participating countries to undertake short-term research (4-6 months), in any field of study, in Australia.

The Endeavour Research Fellowships aim to

:: enable high achieving scholars from participating countries to undertake research in Australia.
:: further develop Award Holders' knowledge and skills in their field of research.
:: further develop Award Holders' knowledge and skills in their field of research.
:: showcase Australia's education sector.
:: strengthen mutual understanding between the people of Australia and Award Holders' home countries.
:: build international linkages and network.


03. Endeavour Executive Awards.

The Endeavour Executive Awards provide professional development opportunities for high achievers in business, industry, education or government from participating countries. The Awards focus on building skills and knowledge through a host work environment rather than through formal enrolment in a study program at a host institution and are not intended to fund direct academic research. Professional development activities could include intensive management training, peer-to-peer learning, short-term courses and developing leadership skills. Applicants must be nominated by either their home organisation or host organisation. The professional development activity must not have a commercial outcome as its purpose. Host organisations for international Executive Award applicants cannot include Australian branches of the applicant's home organisation. A home or host organisation may nominate up to 5 applicants.

The Endeavour Executive Awards aim to

:: enable high achieving professionals to further develop their skills and knowledge.
:: deepen professional engagements between Australia and participating countries.
:: strengthen mutual understanding between the people of Australia and Award Holders' home countries.
:: build linkages and networks between Australia and participating countries.
:: allow professionals the opportunity, on returning home, to share their updated skills and knowledge with colleagues.

04. Vocational Education & Training Awards (VET).

The Endeavour Vocational Education & Training (VET) Awards provide financial support for up to 2.5 years for international students from participating countries to undertake vocational education at a Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree in any field of study in Australia. Vocational Education & Training provides occupational or work-related knowledge and skills. The courses are traditionally non-academic and directly related to a trade, occupation or 'vocation' in which the applicant participates. These courses exclude degree and higher level programs normally delivered by universities. English language training in Australia is also available when the English language proficiency requirements of the Australian host institution are not met.

The Endeavour VET Awards aim to

:: Enable high achieving students to undertake study in Australia.
:: Further develop Award Holders' knowledge and skills in their area of expertise.
:: Showcase Australia's vocational and technical education sector.
:: Strengthen mutual understanding between the people of Australia and Award Holders' home countries.
:: Build linkages and networks between Australia and participating countries.
:: Address skill shortages in Award Holders' home countries.

Central Queensland University

Undergraduate & Postgraduate

:: Sydney, Gold Coast & Rockhampton Campuses 20% reduction in tution fees overall grade of 60%

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Deakin University

Undergraduate & Postgraduate

:: Warrnambool campus - AUD 8000 fee waiver
:: Geelong Campus - AUD 5000 fee waiver
:: Melbourne - AUD 3000 fee waiver
:: Have to provide evidence of High Achievement in previous studies%

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La Trobe University

Undergraduate

:: Bachelor of Civil Engineering - AUD 5000 fee waiver
:: Minimum 3 A passes at GCE Advanced Level (Average score of 80%)

Postgraduate

:: 50% - 100% fee waiver
:: Minimum 3A passes at GCE Advanced Level (Average score 0f 70%)
:: Undergraduate degree - Overall minimum aggrgate of 80%
:: IELTS score of 7.0

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University of Tasmania

Tasmanian International Scholarships (TIS)

:: 25% fee waiver for following courses.

Foundation Studies

:: Sri Lankan GCE or Cambridge GCE O Levels 4A + 3B

Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas and Associate Degrees

:: Sri Lankan GCE or Cambridge GCE A Levels CCC or The successful completion of a Diploma, Advanced Diplomas and Associate Degrees with a B+ Average

Bachelor Degrees (Excluding Medical Research, Pharmacy, Psychology and MBBS)

:: Cambridge GCE A Levels BBB
:: Sri Lankan A Levels ABB

ICHM Scholarship 2011 - 2012

:: Completion of GCE A/L & IELTS 6.0 - AUD 15,000 fee waiver


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Kingston University

Kingston University awards, in total, over GBP: 250,000.00 worth of scholarships every year to international students from over 30different countries. Each Scholarship is worth GBP: 3,300.00 per year of study.

International PG scholarships & UG scholarships.

International students who receive an offer of a place on one of Kingston full-time PG taught courses can apply for one of our international PG scholarships.

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International students who receive an offer of a place on one of Kingston full-time UG courses can apply for one of Kingston UG scholarships. The GBP: 3,300.00 discount on fees will apply to each year of the UG course.

How to apply?

Apply online at: www.kingston.ac.uk/internationalscholarships.

Application deadlines

31st May 2011 for Sept 2011 Entry.

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City University - LONDON

City awards some scholarships based on academic merit. For up to-date information on available scholarships visit:http://www.city.ac.uk/study/why-study-at-city/fees-and-finance/international-students

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Brunel University - LONDON

The Brunel International Scholarship Programme is an annual award run by the Brunel International office. Its goal is to provide financial support to exceptional students. Scholarship holders will go on to represent Brunel as ambassadors throughout their time at the University. The 2011 Scholarships will offer 33 regional scholarships of GBP 3000, as well as 8 Alumni scholarships of GBP 2000, which are awarded by the Alumni officewww.brunel.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/scholarships

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The University of West London

International Ambassador Scholarships

The University of West London is proud to be offering 30 scholarships of GBP 3,000 for applicants applying to start in September 2011.
The International Ambassador Scholarship is intended to recognise and provide financial support for outstanding students who wish to act as ambassadors for the University of West London.
International Ambassadors will be active representatives of the University. They will be expected to participate in current and future promotional activities, and as such, will be interviewed and photographed by our marketing department.
The scholar will also contribute from time to time in the promotion of the University of West London by supporting events organised for scholars and by the International Office.
Completed application forms must be submitted to the University's International Office by Wednesday 10 August 2011 in order to be considered.
If you would like more information about the scholarship, e-mail us at int.office@uwl.ac.uk.
http://www.uwl.ac.uk/international/tuition_fees_and_finance/Scholarships_and_bursaries.jsp

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Monash University - Malaysia

Entrance Scholarships for July 2011 Intake

Monash University, Sunway campus awards two types of scholarships to students, the Entrance Scholarships and Honours Scholarships.

Entrance Scholarships

Students with excellent academic results will be automatically awarded a scholarship upon application to Monash Sunway for July 2011. The scholarship provides a 20% reduction in fees for the first year of study.

Entrance scholarship recipients are eligible to continue to receive their scholarship throughout the duration of their studies in Monash University, Sunway Campus, subject to excellent academic performance and will need to maintain an average of 75% (24 credit points) whilst not failing any unit.
Students applying for the MBBS and Pharmacy programs are not eligible.

Entry Criteria

:: G.C.E. A/L - 3As
:: Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY) - ≥ 365

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The University of Nottingham - Malaysia campus

High Achievers Scholarship

The High Achievers' Scholarships (HAS) are available on an automatic basis to all academically-qualified students who are applying for entry onto the Foundation and Undergraduate programmes at the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus.

Foundation Studies

A scholarship equivalent to 25% reduction of the tuition fee is automatically awarded to all students who have obtained 7A' s in their SPM/GCSE.

The HAS is only available to students who apply for any of the three semester Foundation Year programmes in Arts, Business, Engineering or Science.

Undergraduate programmes

A scholarship equivalent to 25% reduction of the tuition fee is automatically awarded to students who have obtained the following results in the various examinations:

Entry Criteria

:: G.C.E. A/L - 3As- including General Studies

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Taylor`s University

Entry Criteria

:: G.C.E. A/L - 3As- Up to 100% fee waiver


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