The Endeavour Postgraduate Awards provide full financial support for international students for up to 3 years to undertake a postgraduate qualification at a Masters or PhD level either by coursework or research in any field of study in Australia.
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The Endeavour Postgraduate Awards aim to:
- 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.
Deadline: mid July (mail application) or 31 July 2007 (online application)
| Payment Type | Amount |
| Travel Allowance |
$AUD5,000 |
| Establishment Allowance |
$AUD5,000 |
| Monthly Stipend (up to 3 years on a pro-rata basis) |
$AUD2,500 |
| Tuition Fees per semester (for up to 3 years) |
Up to $AUD10,000 |
| Total Award Value |
Up to $AUD160,000 |
Funding is available for up to 2 years for a Masters degree and up to 3 years for PhD courses.
Funding will be provided to cover the cost of standard Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award.
Funds are not available to support accompanying dependants or for return visits to the home country.
Award holders must spend a minimum of 12 months and a maximum of three years at their host institution.
Up to 65 awards will be offered to applicants from participating countries with atleast
- 21 awards dedicated to Masters degree applicants
- 44 awards dedicated to PhD applicants.
To be eligible for an Endeavour Postgraduate Award, applicants must:
- be citizens or permanent residents of a participating country
and physically resident in that country (those holding dual Australian
citizenship or permanent residency status in Australia are ineligible
to apply) - have a completed undergraduate degree that demonstrates high academic achievement
- demonstrate English language proficiency
- have applied for and gained admission to a Masters or PhD course in
Australia (conditional letters of offer will be accepted at the time of
application). Information on Australian universities and courses can
be found at http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/.
Award holders must commence their approved programme and award
during 2008. Applicants who have commenced or intend to commence their
programme at their host institution in 2007 are ineligible for an award.
Applications will be assessed against the following selection criteria:
- a record of high-level academic achievement in the applicant’s chosen field of study
- a well defined study or research programme
- a proposal that is relevant to the needs and interests of Australia and the applicant’s home country
- the applicant’s potential to foster ongoing collaboration and
cooperation with Australia and potential to participate at a high level
in the academic or wider community in their home country on return from
Australia.
Application Form (338.0 KB)
Referee Report (883.0 KB)
