Apply: Northcote Postgraduate Scholarship
Deadline: 25 August @5pm
Northcote Postgraduate Scholarships are to enable students normally resident in the UK to undertake a higher degree at an Australian university for up to three years. The Trustees particularly welcome proposals for PhD and research-based Masters programmes.
Eligibility
There is no limitation on the field of study. Applicants must be resident in the UK (or one of its dependencies or territories) and need to ascertain their own eligibility for a postgraduate programme (MA or PhD) in Australia.
Support
The scholarship provides:
Visa costs
An economy return airfare to Australia
Payment of compulsory university fees and charges as specified in the Northcote Postgraduate Scholarship PDF.
A generous living allowance, paid quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions
Please read Northcote Postgraduate Scholarship PDF thoroughly before contacting the office as the answer is likely to be there.
Application Process
Applications for the 2023 awards process are now open. Award recipients will be notified in October.
The application process for 2023 is now open and will close at 5.00pm on Friday 25 August 2023. Application forms can be found HERE.
After the closing date submissions are distributed to an Evaluation Committee.
The Trustees then decide the scholarship awardee(s).
The decision is communicated to all applicants approximately 2 months after submissions close (i.e. around the end of October).
Applications must be supported by:
A completed Northcote Postgraduate Scholarship application form which includes:
Contact details
A summary CV
A statement from the applicant on the proposed course (1 or 2 pages)
A statement of why the study must be undertaken in Australia
Two references, on the form provided, from persons able to assess the academic potential and character of the applicant
A firm offer from the university. If no offer has yet been obtained then a statement from the host institution in Australia indicating that programme of study can be appropriately pursued there and that the candidate is eligible and has been given provisional acceptance.
Obligations of scholarship awardees
Study must commence within one year of the award.
The flight out must be taken within one year of the award
No funds above those stated will be entertained
The award is granted for no longer than 3 years
Scholars are responsible for arranging their own visa, health cover, insurance etc.
A yearly report (and half-year update) must be submitted on progress and expenditure. This must be supported by course supervisors. Continuation of the grant depends on satisfactory reports
A comprehensive report on completion of the study is also required
*For this and further information see: https://www.britain-australia.org.uk/northcote