Scholarships for International Students
The University of Ballarat has two types of scholarship that may be awarded to International students, from any country other than Australia or New Zealand, applying for a place in a higher degree by research. These scholarships are the Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) and the Special Overseas Student Scholarship (SOSS). The scholarships cover tuition fees and may also include financial support in the form of a stipend. Further information about these awards is available from the Research and Graduate Studies Office. See below for further details.
The closing date for international scholarship applications is 31 October each year.
In addition, dependents of Post-Graduate Research Students now qualify for Tuition Fee Exemption in government primary and secondary schools. All such enquries, including those regarding student visas, travel, healthcare and accommodation should be directed to International Student Programs. See below for further details.
There is currently a limited offer scholarship available, the Alex Rubinov Research Scholarship ($72024 over 3 years), for which international students can apply. See the bottom of the page for details.
| Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) | |
This scholarship may be awarded to the highest ranked eligible overseas applicant who would be eligible for the award of a University of Ballarat Postgraduate Research Scholarship under the procedure outlined in the Scholarship Application Ranking Procedures. The maximum number available scholarships available in a year is one. Australian Government guidelines for the Endeavour IPRS scholarship are available from the Department of Education Science and Technology (DEST) website, here.
Eligibility for IPRS - course fees
Applicants for the Endeavour International Postgraduate Award (IPRS) are open to international graduates who have completed a four year undergraduate degree at first class honours (or have other qualifications such as a Masters degree or experience in research that lead the Research Higher Degrees Committee to evaluate the applicant as being equivalent to first class honours standard). Please refer to the DEST website for all details. This scholarship covers all fees relating to the course and pays basic Health Insurance for the successful applicant. The successful student awarded the University of Ballarat IPRS will receive a UBPRS award. This award is valued at $19,231 p.a. and is available for the term of the IPRS.
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| Special Overseas Student Scholarship (SOSS) | |
This scholarship may be awarded to an overseas applicant ranked sufficiently highly to be awarded a University of Ballarat Postgraduate Research Scholarship, awarded under the procedure outlined here, provided the School concerned has indicated prior to the evaluation meeting that the applicant is eligible for such an award. The maximum number available scholarships available in a year is one. This is an internal award of the University of Ballarat.
Eligibility for SOSS - course fees
Applicants for the SOSS are open to international graduates who have completed a four year undergraduate degree at first class honours (or have other qualifications such as a Masters degree or experience in research that lead the Research Higher Degrees Committee to evaluate the applicant as being equivalent to first class honours standard). The successful student awarded the SOSS will also receive a UBPRS award. This award is valued at $19,231 p.a. and is available for the term of the SOSS. A student must be ranked second on the University of Ballarat Research Scholarships Merit List. This award is funded by the School and covers course fees only. The School must provide confirmation in writing from the Head of School that the School will cover all course fees from non-DEST accounts. This letter must be in the students file when re-submitted to the Research and Graduate Studies Office for consideration by the Research Higher Degrees Committee -1 December.
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Tuition Fee Exemption for Dependents of Post-Graduate Research Students
The Victorian Government has announced that dependents of international post-graduate research students will receive full exemption from tuition fees in government primary and secondary schools from 1 January 2006.The exemption applies to dependents of post-graduate research students enrolled at Victorian tertiary institutions in doctoral or masters by research degree courses, who hold a Subclass 574 Visa issued on or after 1 July 2004.
- Current students are entitled to the exemption from 1 January 2006. However, the exemption does not apply retrospectively (that is, no refunds can be made for tuition that took place prior to 1 January 2006).
- There is no restriction on the number of dependents.
- The exemption applies for the duration of the Subclass 574 Visa. In the event of a student acquiring a different visa sub class, they may be required to pay tuition fees for their dependents.
- Dependents of tertiary students holding AusAID or full Australian Tertiary Scholarships are already fee exempt from tuition fees.
- For more information, click here.
Limited Offer Scholarship available:
For general scholarship and candidature information contact:
Diane Clingin
Research and Graduate Studies Office,
Telephone: (03) 5327 9608,
Facsimile: (03) 5327 9602,
Email: d.clingin@ballarat.edu.au
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