International Scholarships

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SCHOLARSHIP OBJECTIVES

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1.  Increase overall international student commencement numbers

2.  Stimulate and support emerging markets

3.  Attract students of high academic merit

4.  Achieve diversity in nationality

5.  Achieve diversity in program

6.  Build and nurture partnerships

7.  Provide a platform to promote Macquarie University

8.  CSR– meet Macquarie University’s mandate as an institution of service and engagement

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§  Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship (VCIS) §  Partner Scholarships

Ø  Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ø  Big History Ø  Allianz Ø  FIRST Ø  Country Ø  Institution Ø  Key Partner

§  English Language Scholarships §  Study Abroad Scholarships §  Macquarie University International College Scholarships §  MGSM §  Research §  Sports Scholarships §  Travel Grants

Macquarie University International Scholarships

Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship (VCIS)

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•  Value - up to AU$10,000 •  Undergraduate and Postgraduate (coursework)

•  Priority areas - Engineering, Environment, Human Science, Media, Linguistics & Education

•  Other areas considered on a case by case basis

ü  GPA of 3.0/4.0 for PG applicants ü  ATAR of 90/100 for UG applicants

•  Apply online via scholarships website •  No personal statement or references required – based on academic merit •  Terms and Conditions

Semester 1: 31st January Semester 2: 30th June

•  Outcome Advised (every 2 – 4 weeks)

Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Scholarship

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•  Value of up to $10,000

•  Undergraduate and Postgraduate (coursework)

•  Priority areas - Policy, Engineering and Business

•  Students must be a citizen of: - Brunei, Canada, Chile, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, US & Vietnam

ü  GPA of 3.0/4.0 required for PG applicants ü  ATAR of 90/100 required for UG applicants

•  Apply online via scholarships website •  No personal statement or references required – based on academic merit •  Terms and Conditions

Semester 1: 31st January Semester 2: 30th June

Big History SCHOLARSHIP

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•  One full scholarship available per year •  Undergraduate only - up to four years in duration

In order to be eligible, students must complete the ‘Big History: Connection Knowledge’ MOOC – available through the COURSERA® platform (A copy of the course completion certificate is required)

•  6 weeks of study @ approx 2-4hrs/week •  MOOC is free of charge from: http://mq.edu.au/intl/bighistory/

ü  ATAR of 90/100 required

•  Apply online via scholarships website •  Selection criteria based on academic performance and statement of purpose

31st October (yearly)

GLOBAL ALLIANZ FUND

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•  One of scholarship of $15,000 per year •  Undergraduate and Postgraduate students will be considered

•  Priority areas – Health and Medical Sciences

•  Student must hold Allianz Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

ü  GPA of 3.0/4.0 required for PG applicants ü  ATAR of 90/100 required for UG applicants

•  Apply online via scholarships website

•  Selection criteria based on academic performance and statement of purpose •  students will be contacted with further details on submitting a selfie video as part of the

assessment process.

31st October (yearly)

FIRST® SCHOLARSHIP

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FOR INSPIRATION & RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY •  Value of up to $20,000

•  Undergraduate Engineering •  Two scholarships available for 2016 or 2017 commencement

•  Must have competed in the FIRST program globally •  Hold offer for Bachelor of Engineering degree at MQ

ü  ATAR of 90/100 required

•  Apply online via scholarships website •  Statement of purpose describing the impact FIRST has had on their choice of university study and how

they intend to work with the FIRST community in the future. •  Letter of recommendation from first team leader

31st October (yearly)

MGSM SCHOLARSHIPS

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) •  Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship

•  Up to 25% of tuition fees ü  GPA 3.3 or above

•  Finance Industry Scholarship •  Up to 25% of tuition fees ü  Candidates working within the finance, banking or insurance industry

Master of Management (MOM) •  Allen Moyes Leadership Scholarship

•  Up to 25% of tuition fees ü  Candidates who can demonstrate both scholastic and extracurricular

achievements in the field of leadership and volunteerism

-  Personal statement addressing selection criteria / interview may be required -  Applications via MGSM website Term 1 2016: 23-Oct-15

Term 2 2016 : 22-Jan-16 Term 3 2016: 15-Apr-16 Term 4 2016: 08-Jul-16

Macquarie University International College Scholarships

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•  Valued at $3,000 •  Available for Foundation and Diploma

•  Considered on a case by case basis •  Not available to direct students (agent only) •  Not available for all countries

Talk to your country manager for information on availability and entry criteria

STUDY ABROAD STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE SCHOLARSHIP

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•  Valued at $1,000 •  Available to Undergraduate and Postgraduate students

Recipients must be willing to participate in promotional activities to enhance their Australian study experience •  Receive GoPro, Samsung Tablet •  Receive training in communication skills, writing for the web, social media, presenting to camera •  Learn from experts in our Careers Service, Alumni Relations and marketing teams •  Be profiled in Macquarie's newsletter The Globe •  Take part in professional photo shoots •  Enrol in MQ Global Leadership Program •  Special certificate

ü  GPA of 3.0/4.0 for most recent qualification required

•  Apply online via scholarships website •  Students shortlisted and interviewed via Skype

English Language Scholarships

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•  Valued at $2,500 Available to Undergraduate and Postgraduate students •  Scholarship towards their English Language Centre Program fees  •  Available to students with a packaged offer with an English Language Program at the

Macquarie University English Language Centre •  Offered only to commencing students for study at our North Ryde campus

Other Partner Scholarships

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•  Country •  Macquarie University works in conjunction with Government and Industry

ensure scholarship availability

•  Institutional •  Macquarie University works to support partner institutions across select

countries (University, College, High School)

•  Key Partner •  Macquarie University can work collaboratively with Key Partners in the

development of joint scholarship initiatives

Other Scholarships

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•  Sports Scholarships •  Macquarie supports elite student athletes through the sport scholarship program •  2014 - Macquarie University supported 86 National and State level athletes

including Olympians and National Champions along with over 20 Emerging athletes

•  Criteria is varied with many categories •  Up to $4, 000 annually / range of non financial benefits

•  Travel grants •  Exchange •  Language study •  Study tours (including short-term programs) •  Research and field work (for undergraduate/postgraduate coursework credit)

RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS

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APPROX $30 MILL INVESTED BY MQ ANNUALLY

International

PHD Annual Tuition Fees $30-$40K

(3 years) Annual Stipend $25,849

MRES Annual Tuition Fees $30-$40K

(2 years) Stipend Year 1 No Scholarship

Stipend Year 2 $25,849

RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS

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Master of Research/PhD bundle scholarships (MRes Year 2 and 3 year PhD stipend $25,849, Tuition Fees $30-$40K) Applications due: 31 August IPRS/iMQRES International Postgraduate Research Scholarships Applications due: 31 August 8 IPRS 2015, 22 currently being paid IPRS, 600+ applications (Government has awarded up to 8 annually)

Inbound Cotutelle/Joint PhD scholarships No closing date, iMQRES scholarships 70 students currently enrolled iMQRES International Macquarie University Research Excellence  Project Scholarships (bundle or PhD only) Various closing dates 50 iMQRES offered in 2015, 231 currently being paid iMQRES for PhD

RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS

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Number of IPRS places funded varies between institutions and from year to year

IPRS established to maintain and develop international research linkages

Aims to attract top quality postgraduate students to areas of research strength in the Australian higher education sector

Support Australia’s research efforts

31ST OCTOBER (YEARLY)

Contact: HDR scholarships: hdrschol@mq.edu.au MRes scholarships: mres.schol@mq.edu.au

www.mq.edu.au/study/international-students/scholarships scholarships@mq.edu.au