Global Academic Excellence Scholarships for International Students at University of Adelaide in Australia, 2019

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The University of Adelaide – one of Australia’s most prestigious universities and is renowned internationally for excellence in education and research, is offering Global Academic Excellence Scholarship for students commencing their studies in any discipline. These scholarships are open to citizens of any country (except Australia and New Zealand).

This scholarship is a highly competitive award that rewards commencing undergraduate and postgraduate coursework international students who have demonstrated academic excellence in previous studies.

Scholarship Description:

• Applications Deadline: 1st Half 2019 (Semester 1, Trimester 1 & 2)

All applications to study with the University must be lodged by the 31/12/2018

Eligible applicants will be notified by 04/01/2019

Eligible applicants must accept their offer by the 31/01/2019

2nd Half 2019 (Semester 2, Trimester 3)

All applications to study with the University must be lodged by the 30/04/2019

Eligible applicants will be notified by 07/05/2019

Eligible applicants must accept their offer by the 31/05/2019

• Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate coursework.

• Study Subject: Scholarships are available for study in any discipline.

• Scholarship Award: The scholarship offers a reduction of 50% of the tuition fee for the minimum standard full-time duration of the scholar’s chosen undergraduate or postgraduate degree.

• Nationality: This scholarship is open to citizens of any country (except Australia and New Zealand).

• Number of Scholarships: Not specified

• Scholarship can be taken in Australia

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

Eligible Countries: T his scholarship is open to citizens of any country (except Australia and New Zealand).

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• The selection process for The 2019 University of Adelaide Global Academic Excellence Scholarships is competitive, with academic achievement forming the main basis for scholarship selection. As a general guide, the University of Adelaide will consider applicants who have achieved an academic level on par with the following:

• For undergraduate programs: Raw ATAR of 98 OR its equivalent

• For postgraduate coursework programs: A GPA 6.8 out of 7 OR its equivalent

Note: Scholarship applicants who are eligible for more than one scholarship offered by the University of Adelaide will only be entitled to receive one scholarship (the highest value scholarship award that they are eligible for)

Exclusions

The following applicants are not eligible to receive these scholarships:

• Current University of Adelaide students who are transferring from one program to another prior to successful completion of their program of study (internal transfers);

• Students who are recipients of a scholarship covering tuition fees awarded by a recognized scholarship awarding body such as a government ministry or department;

• Applicants for Masters by Research or PhD programs.

• Applicants for certain programs; see the scholarship terms and conditions for a list of excluded degrees.

English Language Requirements: The University’s preferred accredited English language tests are:

• IELTS(International English Language Testing System) – Academic Test

• TOEFL– internet based and paper based

• Pearson Test of English– Academic

• CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced).

However, the University may accept other evidence of proficiency in English in individual cases.

The majority of language tests and qualifications that meet the University’s minimum English requirements have a validity of two years preceding the date of application.

Students without the required level of English will need to satisfactorily complete an intensive program of English language before being admitted to the University of Adelaide. The University can arrange an appropriate English language program, Academic English (PEP Pathway) in Adelaide at the University’s English Language Centre. The PEP Pathway provides an alternative entry pathway for prospective students who have received offers to the University of Adelaide conditional upon English proficiency. On successful completion of the PEP Pathway at the appropriate level, students are granted direct entry into the University.

How to Apply:

• Applicants who meet the academic criteria will be automatically offered this scholarship once their coursework application has been processed

• Scholarship selection is based on academic merit

• Successful applicants will be notified within 1 to 2 weeks of the scholarship closing date; unsuccessful applicants will NOT be contacted.

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