Scholarships for International Students at Macquarie University

Brief description:

Macquarie University International Scholarships (MUIS) are available across most courses to cover international tuition fees for study on campus in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree.

Host Institution(s):

Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia

Field of study:

Available across most courses except Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Applied Finance (MAF), Master of Advanced Surgery and Master of Surgery.

Number of Awards:

Not specified

Target group:

International students who wish to pursue undergraduate/postgraduate coursework at Macquarie University.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

MUIS covers international tuition fees for study on campus in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree.

The scholarship provides course fees for the minimum course duration. No additional allowances are payable. The scholarship does NOT provide financial support in the form of a living allowance, nor does it provide for the cost of visa application, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), airfares, accommodation, conferences or other costs associated with study. Annual renewal of the MUIS is subject to satisfactory performance in the Macquarie University degree program.  Scholarships will be granted to cover the credit points required to complete a single undergraduate or postgraduate degree.

To download the MUIS conditions click here.

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

• •  Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
  •  Have met the University’s academic and English requirements for the course to be considered for a scholarship (must hold a FULL OFFER by the application deadline).
  •  Have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) for Postgraduate applications and minimum requirement of 90 (out of 100) for Undergraduate applications.

You are not eligible if:

• •  You are a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, or hold permanent residency of Australia.
  •  You are currently enrolled at Macquarie University for a program which is equivalent in level.
  •  You have undertaken the same level or a higher level of study previously.
  •  You are currently enrolled in the program that you apply the MUIS for.
  •  You are in receipt of another equivalent or major award or scholarship.
  •  You are a Study Abroad or an Exchange student coming to Macquarie University.

Application instructions:

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Applicants must complete a course application form with certified copies of all relevant documents and application fee of $110. The application fee will be refunded if you are awarded an MUIS when applicable.  Applicants must also complete an online MUIS application form (MUIS paper application forms are no longer accepted).

Important Note:  Applicants must hold a FULL OFFER for the course by the MUIS deadline to be considered for the scholarship.

MUIS online applications for February 2012 must be submitted by 31 October 2011 and MUIS applicants must also submit their International Undergraduate or Postgraduate Application Form by 1 October 2011.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.international.mq.edu.au/scholarships/muis