Flinders University :Flinders International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (FIPRS) at Flinders University, Australia

 
October 29, 2019
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Deadline: 07-08-2020

Scholarship Description: The Flinders International Research Scholarship (FIPRS) is a scholarship specifically intended to support international students that covers international tuition fees and also provides a stipend.

Degree Level: Masters, Doctorate

Available Subjects: all subjects

Eligible Nationalities: international students are eligible for this scholarship program.

Scholarship Benefits:

  • The FIPRS pays the international student tuition fees charged by Flinders University for a research higher degree.
  • In addition, a stipend provides the recipient with a generous living allowance paid at the rate of $27,596 per annum (2019 rate). It is tax exempt and indexed annually.
  • An FIPRS student who moves to Adelaide from overseas is eligible for an establishment allowance (after arrival at Flinders) of up to $1,485 to assist with relocation costs and airfares, provided receipts can be produced by the student.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicants must be a citizen of any overseas country, except New Zealand, and satisfy the University’s
    academic entry requirements for a Masters degree by research or Doctorate by research. 
  • Applicants are required to have successfully completed at least the equivalent of an Australian First Class Hons degree(this is a four year degree with a major research project in the final year)
  • Applicants must meet the English proficiency levels set by Flinders University for international students at the time of application. Students for whom English is a foreign language will need to provide evidence of their English language competence.
  • Applicants must not hold an equivalent research higher degree qualification.  Applications are only open to students commencing a research higher degree in Australia for the first time. 
  • Applicants must not not hold Australian citizenship, Australian permanent resident status or New Zealand citizenship.

Please download the FIPRS conditions of award for full eligibility criteria.

Application Procedure:

  • Any questions about the application process should be directed to the Student Finance Office via email at [email protected]
  • Any questions about the candidature application process should be directed to the International Centre via emailat [email protected]

More: https://www.flinders.edu.au/scholarships-system/index.cfm/scholarships/display/a044e