The Endeavour Postgraduate Awards provide 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.
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.
Funding* | Amount |
Travel Allowance | $AUD4,500 |
Establishment Allowance | $AUD4,000 |
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 $AUD158,500 |
*Funding is available for up to 2 years for a Masters degree and up to 3 years for PhD courses.
** Tuition fees will be paid up to a maximum of $AUD40,000 for Masters degrees and a maximum of $AUD60,000 for PhD courses.
Funding will be provided to cover the cost of standard Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award.
Travel insurance will be provided.
Funds are not available to support accompanying dependants or for return visits to the home country.
In addition to the financial benefits the Endeavour Postgraduate Awards also include:
- A dedicated support network for the duration of the Award.
- Membership of the Alumni Network.
Up to 80 Awards will be offered to applicants from participating countries with at least
- 40 Awards dedicated to Masters degree applicants
- 40 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 reside in a country other than Australia. 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 for 2009 (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 program and Award during 2009. Applicants who have commenced or intend to commence their program at their host institution in 2008 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 program
- 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.
Proof of citizenship
Applicants must supply one of the following:
- Certified/attested copy of the data page of your current passport providing evidence of your full name, date of birth, and country of citizenship. If the original document is not in English you must provide an English translation;
- Certified/attested copy of your birth certificate or national identity card as evidence of citizenship.
- A certified/attested copy of official documentation showing evidence of residency.
Applicants must provide one of the following to satisfy documentation requirements.
- IELTS - A certified/attested copy of an IELTS test result. The test should have been undertaken no earlier than 31 December 2006;
- TOEFL – A certified/attested copy of a TOEFL test result. The test should have been undertaken no earlier than 31 December 2006;
- Proof of completion of study conducted in English from one of the relevant countries as outlined in English Language Requirements - this may be in the form of an Academic Transcript or degree certificate.
- For Postdoctoral Research Applicants only – a letter from the host institution confirming the applicant’s English language ability is suitable for the proposed research program. This letter must be on the host institution’s official letterhead and signed by a senior officer.
Applicants should provide evidence of their University level study by providing academic transcripts and certificates as follows:
- Academic transcripts - Certified/attested copies of full academic transcripts showing the subjects and standard of pass for each. If the transcript is not in English, a certified/attested English translation must be provided. Do not include the academic transcript in the original language. Academic transcripts must be accompanied with the explanation of the marking system. Secondary school transcripts are not required.
- Degrees, Graduation certificates or diploma – Certified/attested copies of all university-level academic qualifications completed. Secondary school certificates are not required.
Applicants must provide documentation confirming their placement as follows:
- For applicants undertaking research towards a degree in their home country – A confirmation letter from the proposed supervisor or confirmation from the host institution regarding affiliation. This letter must be on official letterhead.
- For applicants undertaking study for a degree – A Confirmation of Enrolment or letter of offer from the host university. Please note that conditional offer letters will be accepted.
- For applicants undertaking postdoctoral research – A confirmation letter from the proposed supervisor or confirmation from the host institution regarding affiliation. This letter must be on official letterhead.
- Three Referees’ reports must be submitted on the form provided. The referee report can be found on the online application system. One referee report must be from a supervisor, lecturer or course convenor who is familiar with the applicant’s recent academic performance. Other referees may include applicant’s employers, senior colleagues, and peers. Referees must not be family members. Referee reports can be sent by the referee directly to DEEWR or returned to the applicant to be submitted with the other application documentation.
To certify a document as a true copy, applicants should present the original document and a copy to a Justice of the Peace, Commissioner of Oaths, Public Notary or other formally recognised authority in their home country. This official should sight both documents and certify with a stamp or a signature or both that the copy presented is a true copy of the original document. Note that the cost of any fees charged by notaries for certification of documents must be borne by the applicant.
When submitting an online application, applicants should scan the certified true copies of their supporting documents (not the originals) and attach them as PDF or Word files.
source-Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (EIPRS)
Applications for the second round of the 2009 Endeavour Awards are now closed.
Applications for the 2010 round of the Endeavour Awards will open on 6 April 2009. Please check the Endeavour Awards website closer to this date for more information.
You must have completed your Undergraduate Degree before applying for an Endeavour Postgraduate Award.
- A certified/attested copy of official documentation showing evidence of residency.
Applicants must provide one of the following to satisfy documentation requirements.
- IELTS - A certified/attested copy of an IELTS test result. The test should have been undertaken no earlier than 31 December 2006;
- TOEFL – A certified/attested copy of a TOEFL test result. The test should have been undertaken no earlier than 31 December 2006;
- Proof of completion of study conducted in English from one of the relevant countries as outlined in English Language Requirements - this may be in the form of an Academic Transcript or degree certificate.
- For Postdoctoral Research Applicants only – a letter from the host institution confirming the applicant’s English language ability is suitable for the proposed research program. This letter must be on the host institution’s official letterhead and signed by a senior officer.
Applicants should provide evidence of their University level study by providing academic transcripts and certificates as follows:
- Academic transcripts - Certified/attested copies of full academic transcripts showing the subjects and standard of pass for each. If the transcript is not in English, a certified/attested English translation must be provided. Do not include the academic transcript in the original language. Academic transcripts must be accompanied with the explanation of the marking system. Secondary school transcripts are not required.
- Degrees, Graduation certificates or diploma – Certified/attested copies of all university-level academic qualifications completed. Secondary school certificates are not required.
Applicants must provide documentation confirming their placement as follows:
- For applicants undertaking research towards a degree in their home country – A confirmation letter from the proposed supervisor or confirmation from the host institution regarding affiliation. This letter must be on official letterhead.
- For applicants undertaking study for a degree – A Confirmation of Enrolment or letter of offer from the host university. Please note that conditional offer letters will be accepted.
- For applicants undertaking postdoctoral research – A confirmation letter from the proposed supervisor or confirmation from the host institution regarding affiliation. This letter must be on official letterhead.
- Three Referees’ reports must be submitted on the form provided. The referee report can be found on the online application system. One referee report must be from a supervisor, lecturer or course convenor who is familiar with the applicant’s recent academic performance. Other referees may include applicant’s employers, senior colleagues, and peers. Referees must not be family members. Referee reports can be sent by the referee directly to DEEWR or returned to the applicant to be submitted with the other application documentation.
To certify a document as a true copy, applicants should present the original document and a copy to a Justice of the Peace, Commissioner of Oaths, Public Notary or other formally recognised authority in their home country. This official should sight both documents and certify with a stamp or a signature or both that the copy presented is a true copy of the original document. Note that the cost of any fees charged by notaries for certification of documents must be borne by the applicant.
When submitting an online application, applicants should scan the certified true copies of their supporting documents (not the originals) and attach them as PDF or Word files.
source-Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (EIPRS)
Applications for the second round of the 2009 Endeavour Awards are now closed.
Applications for the 2010 round of the Endeavour Awards will open on 6 April 2009. Please check the Endeavour Awards website closer to this date for more information.
You must have completed your Undergraduate Degree before applying for an Endeavour Postgraduate Award.
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