Australia Awards Scholarships 2024 and the application procedure

Australia Awards Scholarships(AAS)for study commencing in 2025 About Australia Awards Scholarships Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS) are a set of long-term programs sponsored by the Australian Government's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). The primary objective of these scholarships is to support the development needs of Australia's partner countries, in line with bilateral and regional agreements. This award program provides full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study opportunities for future global leaders from developing countries, particularly those located in the Indo-Pacific region, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions. The study and research opportunities provided by Australia Awards Scholarships aim to develop individuals' skills and knowledge to drive change and contribute to their countries' development. In a nutshell, the Aus

Fully funded PhD Scholarship opportunity the University of New castle Australia

 

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About the PhD scholarship opportunity

Numerous PhD scholarship positions exist at the University of New Castle for International students with strong research potentials and interest. This includes project based scholarships. These project based scholarships are available in different research groups and supervisors. Eligible International students with related research interests are highly encouraged to apply. The scholarships offer tuition fees covers and other additional financial benefits. See details of this current opportunity below

Project title: Evaluation of A Time-Efficient School-Based Physical Activity Intervention for Older Adolescents Living with Disability

Summary of the project: This scholarship is being  funded by the Medical Research Future Fund. The main focus of the project is on the effectiveness of a time-efficient school-based physical activity intervention for older adolescents living with disability. The project involves partnerships with the NSW Department of Education and Special Olympics Australia

As a PhD research candidate interested in this research opportunity, you will work under the guidance of a supervisory team, comprised of international leaders in school-based physical activity promotion. The Primary supervisor for this project is Professor David Lubans.

As a PhD candidate interested in this project, your role will be to:

  1.  undertake a systematic review of the literature, 
  2. contribute to the development of the intervention, 
  3. assist in the collection of implementation and outcome data, 
  4. conduct data analyses, and 
  5. lead research manuscripts commensurate with the requirements of a thesis by publication.

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Scholarship Benefits overview:

  • Scholarship Cover: Full tuition fee
  • Scholarship Value: $28,597 per annum (2021 rate) indexed annually
  • Living cost: Fortnight stipends,
  • Degree Program: PhD by research
  • Related Field of study:  Education, Health, Sport science, Social and Behavioural Sciences
  • Citizen type: International students
  • Scholarship Duration: living allowance scholarship is for 3.5 years and the tuition fee scholarship up to 4  years
  • Application Deadline: 31 August 2021
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Eligibility criteria

Candidates with the relevant backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. The followings include some of the eligible  backgrounds:
  • undergraduate or postgraduate degree (including education, health, sport science, social and behavioural sciences) with a particular interest in special education, physical education and health promotion are encouraged to apply. While completion of an Honours level undergraduate is advantageous, it is not essential. Students in their final year of study are eligible to apply.

Criteria for scholarship selection

This is a merit-based scholarships and successful recipients will be selected based on  the following criteria: 

  • A strong academic/research track record with; an undergraduate grade point average equal to or greater than 5.25; 
  • OR a first or 2A class honours degree (or equivalent); OR a Masters degree with 25% research training minimum;
  • Excellent organisational, time management, written and verbal communication skills;
  • The ability to work both independently and in a team environment;
  • Demonstrated ability to write reports or peer-reviewed manuscripts
In addiction to the all of the criteria, the applicant is equally required to meet the minimum entry eligibility criteria for admission into the University of Newcastle

How to apply for this scholarship

To apply for this scholarship, interested applicants are requested to send an expression of interest email to the potential supervisors. This must be accompanied with the following documents:
  1. a brief statement of their research interests,
  2. a one-page letter outlining how they meet the above eligibility criteria,
  3. a brief (2 page) CV, and
  4. scanned copies of their academic transcripts
Send your Email to : David.Lubans@newcastle.edu.au

See a useful guide on how to send emails to potential supervisors when asking for studentship positions. This is your  very step in securing a scholarship. See other useful application guides and pro-tips at the end of the post.

Who to contact

To apply for this scholarship or any further enquiry on the subject, interested applicants should forward enquiries to : 

Also make sure to visit official scholarship link to read further details on the project 

Pro-tips for research scholarship applications

Here are  some helpful links to some essential tips and guides on how to successfully apply for research PhD scholarships and admissions to study in Australia. Below are some essential elements that any international student thinking to study abroad must be aware of especially when applying for research degree programs abroad. This include information about :
General PhD scholarship requirements to study in Australia,
a guide on How to apply successfully to scholarships abroad. Another essential guide that you must look at is  How to contact potential supervisors when asking for a PhD Studentship position

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