Selection Guidelines Selection is based on academic merit. Normally no more than 10 new scholarships are allocated to any one country in an academic year. The purpose of the scholarships is to enable people to gain knowledge and skills which will help the development of their home country when they return. Further information is available through either the Australian Diplomatic Mission or the AusAid office in your home country. The Business Development Division at the University specialises in providing pastoral and administrative support to AusAid and University scholarship holders.
Scholarships are only for the course nominated at the time of application.
Students are advised to nominate the highest level of study anticipated. The duration of the scholarship is normally limited to two years for Honours Masters by Research programs three years for PhD programs. Application Procedures Students must submit a Postgraduate Research Application Form AND a Scholarship Application - Postgraduate Research application form. NSW 2522 Notification of Offers Successful applicants will receive notice of the award for their scholarship in December. The University provides up to 20 scholarships annually for full-time postgraduate study in any field of research leading either to an Honours Masters by research degree or a Doctorate.