To assist students with living costs and tuition fees, the University of Queensland has partnered with the Australian Government to provide PhD students with the Earmarked Scholarships for the academic year 2023-2024.

The Australian Government funds this scholarship scheme for all postgraduate research (HDR) students, international or domestic, at UQ. The funds will cover living and tuition fees costs. The stipend is valued at $28,854, along with the tuition fee of the applied program and health cover.

Known as the most prestigious and widely-recognized institute in Australia, The University of Queensland is a public research university ranked in the top 50 and top 100 globally, working to shape the future by producing leaders and inspiring the next generation.

Why choose to study at the University of Queensland? The University of Queensland is a research university that encourages advanced ideas that benefit the world. It harbors professionals with the same passion for excellence in education as the students at Queensland.

Application Deadline: Research quarter will ends as the following:
RQ1  –  31 March?
RQ2  –  30 June
RQ3  –  30 September
RQ4  –  30 December

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University of Queensland
• Department: NA
• Course Level: PhD
• Award: $28,854
• Number of Awards: NA
• Access Mode: Online
• Nationality: Domestic and International
• The award can be taken in Australia.

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Students from all foreign countries and their home countries can apply.
• Eligible Course or Subjects: Any PhD programme available at UQ across any preferred study area can be applied for.
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
• The applicants must be future UQ students.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: Students must start their PhD applications online on the university portal. To apply for the scholarship, students must follow the steps below:
• Under the ‘Scholarship and Collaborative study’ section, students must select –
• ‘My higher degree is not collaborative.’
• ‘I am applying for or have been awarded a scholarship or sponsorship.’
• UQ Earmarked Scholarship type
• Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
• Academic transcripts
• Degree certificate
• Academic CV
• Passport
• Letter of recommendation/reference
• Proof of citizenship
• Admission Requirements: The students must meet the university’s requirements for future PhD students.
• Language Requirement: The students must submit scores of the following English language proficiency tests:
• IELTS – 7.0
• TOEFL PBT – 570
• TOEFL IBT – 87

Benefits

The successfully selected candidates will be given a living stipend of $28,854 per annum tax-free (indexed annually), tuition fees covered, and Single Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for up to 3.5 years with the possibility of 1 extension.

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