Studying in international universities is dream of many but some have hurdles in their way to get admission. If you’re concerned about finances that are stopping you then remember your caliber can earn you financial aid for fees. Canadian, New Zealand, and Australian universities provide many types of scholarships for international students, but competition for these scholarships can be fierce. Here’s what prospective students should know about scholarships in these countries:
CANADA: Some of the reputed universities in Canada have various top notch scholarships for students. The University of Montreal gives substantial amount of scholarship to its international students which include up to $27,300 per year for Masters and up to $24,300 for Ph.D. The University of Alberta provides several awards such as International Student Scholarships which ranges $3000-$9000 and Master’s Entrance Scholarships with $10000 for International students. McGill University offers full financial assistance via the McCall Mac Bain Scholarship program which covers full tuition fee charge in addition to $2000 per month living expenses.
NEW ZEALAND: New Zealand’s scholarship programs are as follows: The NZIDRS is another large Scholarship Program for the international students enrolled in the Doctorate degree programs which are funded by the New Zealand government and it pays the fee for education, personal living expenses up to New Zealand $25000 tax free, and for the health benefits. The New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA) for Indian students offers between NZD 10,000 to NZD 20,000 towards the undergraduate or postgraduate program. Details of the New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships include full tuition fees for the scholarship duration, weekly living allowances, and establishment costs.
AUSTRALIA: The main area of specialization of the Australian scholarships is research degree. The general funding sources for research masters and PhD programs is usually through supervisor grants. Some of the biggest opportunities include Australian Awards Scholarships, Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarships and University Scholarships such as the University of Sydney International Research Scholarships and Melbourne Research Scholarships.
Key Application Tips:
- Begin conducting research and submitting applications 8 – 12 months before the time the candidate intends to enroll.
- Consulting from experienced people in the field of education so that student do not left any stone unturned or any corner unsearched as per their eligibility.
- Achieve good academic standards (as a rule, the student’s grade point average should be 60-75% or higher in undergraduate programs).
- English language test or equivalent usually IELTS
- Prospective research supervisors should be contacted directly for the research based programs.
- They should do regular visits to university websites in the search for scholarships which might be specific to the institution.
- Focus on dates of submission and requirements to participate
Before proceeding, it is important to point out that full scholarships are a rarity these days, regardless of the academic level, but particularly student level. International students should be ready for the situation when they will cover only part of their tuition fees and to have certain financial backup. University specific scholarships usually have less competition than government sponsored scholarships, however they usually offer the applicant more coverage. We can help you make this important choice – contact us now for a consultation that may change your academic and career trajectory.
– The Author is Mr. Ajay Thiara , Founder & Managing Director of 360 College Review
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