Scholarships Positions

Study Subject(s):Engineering
Course Level:Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: Thyne Reid Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:
-This Scholarship is open to students who are Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia and who are from regional or remote areas of Australia.
-Students should be commencing the first year of the Bachelor of Engineering degree program and undertaking study on a full time basis as a Commonwealth Supported student.
- For the purposes of the scholarship, students undertaking 75% of a full course load are considered to be enrolled on a full time basis

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: This Scholarship has been established by the Thyne Reid Foundation which is an organisation established to commemorate the memory of Mr Thyne Reid, an engineer, resident of Sydney, who established the Thyne Reid Trust No1 for educational purposes. The Thyne Reid Foundation will provide four scholarships, each of up to four years’ duration to support students from regional or remote areas of Australia undertaking a Bachelor of Engineering degree program at the University of Adelaide. The Scholarship will provide an annual amount of $5,000 to cover education and living costs.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: Friday 29 July 2011

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Study Subject(s):Any
Course Level:Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: EUC University
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:If studying at Mt Lawley or Joondalup campuses, normally reside in rural Western Australia during non-semester periods
-If studying at ECU Bunbury, normally reside more than 50km from the campus during non-semesterperiods
-be able to demonstrate successful achievement in prior studies
-Financial hardship (usually demonstrated by being in receipt of a means-tested Centrelink allowance/payment or Health Care Card

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: Applications are invited from eligible ECU students to apply for the Mrs Mac’s Rural Scholarship in 2011. These scholarships were established to assist ECU students normally living in rural Western Australia who are required to live away from home during their studies each semester.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 5 August 2011

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Study Subject(s): Dentistry, Dietetics/Nutrition, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Oral Health, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Radiography, Social Work, Speech Pathology
Course Level: Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: Queensland Health
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Eligibility:
You are eligible to apply for a Queensland Health Rural Scholarship if you:
- Are an undergraduate studying at University full time, AND
- Are an Australian resident or have permanent residency status,

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: Queensland Health is a large and complex organisation and is the major provider of health services in this state.As part of its commitment to maintain and improve the health status of rural communities, the department administers a rural scholarship scheme.

How to Apply: Online or by Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: September 9, 2011

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Study Subject(s): Science, Engineering , Business Management
Course Level: Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: Australian Uranium Association,Indigenous Communities
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:Applicant must:
-be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
-have one referee report
-be enrolled or intending to enrol full-time in an undergraduate course leading to a degree in Science, Engineering or Business Management Nationality.
-Australian citizen
-Australian permanent resident

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: Members of the Australian Uranium Association support local indigenous communities and wish to help build the skills and capabilities of indigenous people in the regions where they do business. As part of their commitment, the Australian Uranium Association is delighted to offer three scholarships to undergraduate students commencing studies in 2012 in the disciplines of Science, Engineering or Business Management. The scholarship is tenable for the duration of the undergraduate course for which it is awarded.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 September 2011

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Study Subject(s):Health Sciences
Course Level:Postgraduate Research
Scholarship Provider: Kidney Health Australia
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:
Preference will be given to Australian applicants enrolled in Australian universities. Applicants should have graduated, or be proposing to graduate in the current academic year.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: Kidney Health Australia provides scholarships for individuals wishing to study full time for the research degrees of PhD, MD, or Masters by research, by undertaking research into the causes, prevention and treatment of disorders of the kidney. The funding is awarded annually for the duration of the Award (2 years or 3 years depending on study) but funding in 2nd and 3rd year is contingent on Kidney Health Australia receiving evidence that an applicant has also applied to other granting bodies (e.g. NHMRC) for support of those years.

How to Apply: Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 August 2011

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Study Subject(s): Any field of research (relevant to blood cancer )
Course Level: Research
Scholarship Provider: Leukaemia Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Eligibility:
Applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents or New Zealand citizens holding a Special Category Visa. Applicants who have applied for, but not yet been granted permanent residency or a Special Category Visa, may apply for the award. Evidence of the appropriate status must be provided before the start of the award. Research funded by the Fellowship must be conducted in an Australian Institution.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: This is the most prestigious of the Leukaemia Foundation’s personal awards and will provide sustained support for an outstanding young researcher preferably between 3 and 10 years Postdoctorate who has established an international reputation for research in the field of leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related blood cancers and disorders. Candidates in any field of research relevant to blood cancer are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have an established track record in research at the highest level and will be expected to establish an innovative new program of research in these blood cancers.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 July 2011

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Study Subject(s):Causes, diagnosis and treatment of cancers
Course Level:Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: Leukaemia Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Eligibility:
Candidates must have been awarded their PhD no more than three years prior to the closing date for applications or else their PhD must be awarded by December of the year of application.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The Leukaemia Foundation is the only national not-for-profit foundation dedicated to the care and cure of patients and families living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma, and related blood disorders. Through its National Research Program, the Foundation seeks to foster innovative research into the causes, diagnosis and treatment of these cancers, and the care of patients and families. The program includes grants for research projects, in addition to scholarships and fellowships to foster the careers of talented young scientists and doctors.

How to Apply: Online and by Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: 29 July 2011

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Study Subject(s):Screen and Media
Course Level:Diploma
Scholarship Provider: Participate Film Academy Ltd.
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:You must fulfill the criteria below to be considered for a scholarship: Local student (Australian)
-Able to complete the full 13 month course Strongly interested in film production and the media industry Have a strong work ethic.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: Thanks to our sponsors, we are offering full scholarships to dedicated young Australians to complete the Diploma of Screen and Media CUF50107, who otherwise would not be able to enrol.We are raising funds for Diploma in Screen and Media Scholarships. Through these scholarship students will gain broad work experience. Producing a full length feature film involves setting up a company and managing day-to-day operations from planning, fundraising, execution, marketing and product distribution. They will learn and practice many technical skills as well as project management, human resource management, communication and self-development. Participate graduates acquire skills, develop their creativity and entrepreneurial capacity to become valuable contributors to our society.

How to Apply: Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: No later than 1 September 2011

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Study Subject(s):Law
Course Level:Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider:Australian Research Council
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:1. PhD in philosophy, with a specialisation in philosophy of language, at the time of appointment, or in law specialising in constitutional theory or legal philosophy.
2. Demonstrated high level ability to conduct research, resulting in publications, conference papers and/or reports.
3. Excellent written and oral communications skills.
4. Sound computer skills and proficiency in the use of core office application software including MS Word and Excel.
5. Excellent organisational skills including the ability to prioritise work effectively, manage peak workloads, and meet deadline and in addition, have excellent attention to detail.
6. Ability to work in a team environment; demonstrated high level interpersonal skills with an ability to work collaboratively towards the enhancement of the research project and with other involved staff .
7. Capacity to develop and engage in original, independent and collaborate research and scholarship.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: Monash research addresses national issues and global needs. It also improves lives in the communities we serve. If you want to challenge yourself – and do it on a global stage – then Monash could be the place for you. To attract excellent people we know we need to offer excellent benefits and conditions. That’s why when you join Monash, you’ll join a workplace where fairness and flexibility are standards, not afterthoughts. We offer a variety of professional development opportunities, support for research, generous maternity/parental leave and work arrangements that acknowledge one size doesn’t fit all.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 19 July 2011

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Study Subject(s):Various
Course Level:Masters, Dphil
Scholarship Provider: Rhodes Trust
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:  -Candidates must have completed (or be due to complete by December 2011) either at least four years of undergraduate study (normally a Bachelor’s degree with First or Upper Second Class Honours, or a combined degree with First or Upper Second Class results) or an equivalent combination of undergraduate and postgraduate study at a degree awarding body in Australia or overseas.
- You must be an Australian citizen and have been resident in Australia for at least five of the last ten years. Candidates with dual citizenship may not apply in more than one of the countries in which they are citizens.
- You must be at least 18 years and younger than 25 years by 1 October 2011. This means applicants must have been born after 30 September 1986 and on or before 1 October, 1992.
- The Rhodes Trust and Oxford University require that selection for a Scholarship and for admission to the University will be without regard to marital status, race, ethnic origin, colour, sex and gender, religion, sexual orientation, social background, disability, caste or other irrelevant distinction.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes ( Australia)

Scholarship Description: The Rhodes Trust offers 9 Rhodes Scholarships in Australia each year, one for each state and three for Australia at large. A Rhodes Scholarship is tenable at the University of Oxford. All fees are paid by the Trust direct to the college. In addition, a Rhodes Scholar receives a personal stipend and assistance with travelling expenses to the United Kingdom. Each year, there are nine Scholarships available in Australia to enable outstanding students – chosen on the basis of exceptional intellect, character, leadership, and commitment to service – to study at the University of Oxford.Of the nine scholarships available each year in Australia, each state offers one Scholarship that is awarded by a selection committee of seven members (including three Rhodes Scholars) based in the state. In addition, there are three Australia-at-Large Scholarships awarded by a selection committee based in Canberra. This selection committee will consider applicants from the ACT and other territories of the Commonwealth, as well as those candidates nominated by state selection committees.

How to Apply: Online or by Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 September 2011

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Study Subject(s):Social Work
Course Level:Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Scholarship Provider: Australian Catholic University Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:
The Scholarship will be open to students currently enrolled in the Bachelor or Master of Social Work at the Canberra campus (Signadou) of the University who wish to undertake a rural or international placement, with priority being given to rual placements.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: One or more Scholarships may be awarded each year on the recommendation of a Selection Committee consisting of the Campus Dean having responsibility for the Canberra campus, the Head, School of Social Work and the Director, Marketing and External Relations. (Established in 2006 to provide financial support for Social Work students, towards the costs of undertaking a rural or international placement.) This Scholarship will have a value of up to $1,500

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 August 2011

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Study Subject(s):Any
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: State  Government: Victoria
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:  1. A citizen of the Republic of India
2. Accepted into a doctoral programme at a participating Victorian university
3. Intending to complete the majority of your doctoral work in Victoria
4. Not holding a qualification regarded to be equivalent to an Australian research doctorate
5. Willing to be an ambassador for the Victoria India Doctoral Scholarships What you need

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes(india)

Scholarship Description: Ten new prestigious doctoral scholarships are available to scholars from India who enrol for their PhD in universities in Victoria, Australia, to start in 2012

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 October 2011

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Study Subject(s): Various
Course Level: Postgraduate including PhD, Masters and Graduate Diploma
Scholarship Provider: Sugar Research and Development Corporation
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Eligibility:
- Relevance of the proposed course of study to the sugar industry and to the SRDC R&D Plan.
- Potential of the candidate as a student and/or researcher, and probability of successful completion of the course – based on the student’s academic record and referees’ comments.
- Short listed applicants will be also required to take aptitude and psychometric tests, make a short presentation and undertake an interview
- Potential for the candidate to make a future contribution to the sugar industry – based on the likely value to the industry of the general field of the proposed study.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: SRDC works in partnership with the Australian sugarcane industry and the Australian Government to foster an innovative and sustainable sugarcane industry, through targeted investment in research and development into sustainable productivity in sugarcane growing, harvesting and/or milling as outlined in the National Sugarcane Industry Research, Development and Extension Strategy which is approved by the industry and the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 2 September 2011

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Study Subject(s):Any Field
Course Level:Postgraduate
Scholarship Provider:Sir John Monash
Scholarship can be taken at: Any University in the world Except Australia

Eligibility:
-Only Australian citizens graduating from Australian universities are eligible to apply
-Apply for postgraduate study at a non-Australian university.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The John Monash Scholarships are not limited by age, gender, or academic field of study. They may be taken up at any non-Australian university, subject to that university being considered to be amongst the global leaders in the chosen field of study. While no upper age limit is stipulated, Scholarships will be made to those whose major contribution to their field and to the community lies ahead of them.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 Aug 2011

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Study Subject(s):Biomedical or Social Research
Course Level:Postgraduate
Scholarship Provider: MSRA
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:
Successful applicants will have already qualified for Honours, and obtained a Supervisor.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The MSRA Project Grant, Post Doctoral Fellowship, Postgraduate Scholarship, Summer Vacation Scholarship and Incubator Grants are awards made in support of either a biomedical or social and applied research project,within an Australian institution proposed by an appropriately qualified investigator. Unless otherwise stated each condition of award will apply. The project is to be consistent with the aim of MSRA and the work is to be approved by the host institution (including relevant ethics committees). The institution is responsible for administration of the award. Chief Investigators who are based overseas for the duration of the grant are not eligible to apply. No person funded by MSRA award can be regarded as an employee of MSRA. 1. Purpose of the grant The award of project grants is MSRA’s main avenue for the support of research relevant to multiple sclerosis in universities, hospitals or other recognised research institutions. Since these awards will normally be made for a period of two or three years only, the purpose is primarily to assist investigations in which considerable progress can be expected over this or a shorter period. MSRA does not intend to provide long term salaries for support staff.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 14 August 2011

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The University of Tasmania has over 100 Elite Research Scholarships for PhD candidates in areas we excel in: the health and medical sciences, natural, physical and applied sciences, as well as business and management, regional development, education and the humanities.

Our Elite Research Scholarships are valued at $30k per annum tax-free, and are available for three years, with a possible six-month extension.

We also support our PhD candidates with a suite of practical resources throughout their Higher Degrees by Research including laptops, opportunities for performance-based scholarship top ups, cloud data storage, a conference support fund, generic skilling and supportive candidature management which help each candidate navigate their own research path.

If you have an outstanding academic record and a passion for research we probably have an Elite Research Scholarship for you.

Promising candidates within Australia and New Zealand are eligible for a return airfare to visit UTAS and their School of interest to help them decide. And if chosen, generous relocation support is available.

Application Deadline : 31 December 2011

Web Link

http://www.utas.edu.au/graduate-research/elite

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Postgraduate Scholarship in  the field of  Robotics at University of Sydney in Australia -2011

Study Subject:Field Robotics
Employer: University of Sydney
Level:Postgraduate
Scholarship DescriptionThe Australian Centre for Field Robotics (ACFR) at the University of Sydney has established a major new Centre for Mine Automation. Rio Tinto, a global mining company, has committed $21 million of funding for an initial period of five years for this new Centre. The aim of the Centre for Mining Automation is to develop and implement the vision of a fully autonomous, remotely operated mine.

The ACFR is seeking students interested in PhD research in the area of autonomous systems, including data fusion, perception, control, learning and systems to be part of this exciting new initiative and apply for a full time scholarship sponsored by Rio Tinto.There is no closing date for this opportunity. Applications are now open year round and successful applicants are expected to commence at the start of either semester one or semester two.

Scholarship Application Deadline:31 December 2011

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TRIP Fellowship in the field  of Clinical Practice in in Australia -2011

Study Subject:Clinical Practice
Employer: NHMRC
Level:Medical Practitioners, nurses, allied health professionals and
paramedics
Scholarship Description:The two-year half-time TRIP Fellowships are available to early career clinical
leaders who have completed professional training in a health discipline, including medical practitioners, nurses, allied health professionals and paramedics. The successful candidates will undertake an implementation research project and will have access to training, mentoring and support to become a leader in evidence uptake.

TRIP Partnership Awards are also being offered through the TRIP Fellowships scheme. Partners include beyondblue, Cancer Australia, the National Centre for Gynaecological Cancers, Heart Foundation, Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia, The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists, Organ and Tissue Authority, and Western Australian Department of Health.

Scholarship Application Deadline:24 March 2011

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TRIP Fellowship in the field  of Clinical Practice in in Australia -2011

Study Subject:Clinical Practice
Employer: NHMRC
Level:Medical Practitioners, nurses, allied health professionals and
paramedics
Scholarship Description:The two-year half-time TRIP Fellowships are available to early career clinical
leaders who have completed professional training in a health discipline, including medical practitioners, nurses, allied health professionals and paramedics. The successful candidates will undertake an implementation research project and will have access to training, mentoring and support to become a leader in evidence uptake.

TRIP Partnership Awards are also being offered through the TRIP Fellowships scheme. Partners include beyondblue, Cancer Australia, the National Centre for Gynaecological Cancers, Heart Foundation, Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia, The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists, Organ and Tissue Authority, and Western Australian Department of Health.

Scholarship Application Deadline:24 March 2011

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