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Scholarships for Overseas Study

The opportunities listed below are generally for domestic students who wish to undertake research studies abroad. Prospective applicants should also inquire directly with the institutions and consulates of the countries in which they intend to study. Your lecturers and supervisors may also have suggestions as to places of study appropriate to your area of study.

General Information on Scholarships for Overseas Study

An information brochure containing a list of references of overseas funding opportunities in various countries is available. This document should be used as a general guide and is not a comprehensive list of all overseas opportunities. Scholarship conditions and closing dates may change without notice. You can also subscribe to our weekly email bulletin for the latest information on overseas scholarship opportunities.

University of Sydney Travelling Scholarships

Applications for 2012 are now closed. Applications for 2013 will open in mid March 2013.

Travelling scholarships are intended to fund graduates or graduands of the University of Sydney who are of not more than four years standing from qualifying for the first degree appropriate to the proposed course of study overseas.

Scholarships shall normally be awarded to enable scholars to undertake studies or research overseas. Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents.

Scholarship conditions vary but usually include an annual stipend of $20,000 and supplementation up to $2,000 to cover the cost of airfares.

  • 2012 Information Document PDF.


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Other Overseas Scholarships

The opportunities listed below are some of the prominent schemes available to undertake research overseas. It is not an exhaustive list, and you should refer to the Scholarships for Overseas Study Brochure above for more information.

Australian Federation of Graduate Women (AFGW)

The Australian Federation of Graduate Women (AFGW) offers a range of scholarship for study overseas. Awards are made both by the national AFGW Inc and by the State and Territory Associations (STAs) that comprise the Federation.

  • AFUW-NSW: The Tempe Mann Scholarship
    This scholarship is open to women enrolled as research masters or doctoral degree students at the University of Sydney, or have a first degree or masters from the University of Sydney and are enrolled for a doctorate at another university within NSW. The Scholarship is awarded to a woman to undertake a short period of advanced research or coursework in any field, at an overseas university or equivalent organisation. Please refer to the AFGW-NSW website (below) for further information.

National website: http://www.afgw.org.au/
New South Wales website: http://www.afgwnsw.org.au/scholarships.php

Cite International des Arts

Paris residency for artists to work, to discuss and exchange ideas.
Website: http://sydney.edu.au/arts/power/about/paris_residency.shtml

Commonwealth Scholarship & Fellowship Plan (CSFP) UK

Information on the Commonwealth Scholarship & Fellowship Plan (CSFP) UK can be found at the Commonwealth Scholarships website at http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/scholarships-developed-cw/.

The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) is the nominating agency for Australian applicants.

Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
GPO Box 9880
Canberra ACT 2601
Email:
Website: http://www.deewr.gov.au

DAAD Scholarships and Funding Programs for Australia

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is a joint organisation of the German institutions of higher education. The purpose of the DAAD is to promote relations between these German institutions and higher education institutions abroad, primarily through the exchange of students, academics and scientists.

The DAAD is Germany's largest scholarship-awarding organisation and runs several programs to support academic exchange between Germany and all parts of the world. These programs range from short-term exchanges for research or teaching purposes to doctoral scholarships lasting several years. The scholarships offered by the DAAD are awarded to younger university graduates from all academic disciplines as well as from the fields of music and art. Support is also available for young academics and scientists, university teachers and groups completing study visits under the guidance of a university teacher. This support is largely financed from public funds made available by the German Federal Foreign Office.

Applicants are generally expected to be Australian nationals; foreign nationals may be eligible if they are permanent residents of Australia. Temporary residents need to prove that they have been long-term residents of Australia for at least six years and that they intend to remain in Australia for the foreseeable future.

Further information is available from DAAD’s Sydney website at http://ic.daad.de/sydney/scholarship.htm.

Endeavour Awards

The Endeavour Awards program is administered by the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DWEER) and provides opportunities for study, research and professional development abroad. Please refer the Endeavour Awards website for details. Research student funding includes:

  • Prime Minister's Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Award: will provide financial support for an Australian female postgraduate and/or postdoctoral fellow to undertake study and/or research (1 to 2 years) towards a PhD (which they are enrolled in Australia) or postdoctoral research, in any field of study, within the participating countries.
    Website: http://www.deewr.gov.au/International/EndeavourAwards/Pages/DiamondJubileeAward.aspx

Frank Knox Memorial Fellowships to Harvard University

Frank Knox Fellowships are available to enable up to three (3) students from Australia to undertake postgraduate study in any field at Harvard University.
Admission to a graduate or professional School is a prior condition of the award of a Frank Knox Fellowship. Although applicants do not need to have been accepted by the Fellowship closing date, it is vital for the applicant to file an admission application directly with the Harvard Graduate School of his/her choice.
Website: http://www.frankknox.harvard.edu/aust.html

Fulbright Scholarships

For information on the Australian American Fulbright Commission (AAFC) Fulbright Scholarships, please visit the link below.
Website: http://sydney.edu.au/scholarships/research/fulbright.shtml

Gowrie Scholarship Trust Fund Research Scholarship

The Gowrie Scholarships are in a transition period having recently been handed over to the Australian National University. The ANU is reviewing the selection processes and will therefore not offer scholarships for 2012. The scholarships are expected to be available again for 2013.

Rhodes Scholarships for Australia

These scholarships enable outstanding students - chosen on the basis of exceptional intellect, character, leadership, and commitment to service - to study at the University of Oxford.
Website: http://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/page/australia

University of Sydney Exchange Programs

The University of Sydney offers overseas exchange programs for current students.
Website: http://sydney.edu.au/current_students/student_exchange/index.shtml

Useful Links

For information on student travel grants for short-term periods of research overseas, please refer to the Grants-in-Aid section of this website.

For information on direct research support to aid overseas research for current research students, please refer to the Postgraduate Research Support Scheme section of this website.

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