Introduction:
The University of Adelaide’s Global Academic Excellence Scholarship (International) in the Academic Year 2020 stands as a fiercely contested accolade. It commends the initiation of academic endeavors by international students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate coursework, showcasing remarkable scholarly achievements in their prior educational pursuits.
Host Institution(s):
University of Adelaide
Levels/Fields of Study:
The scholarship encompasses Bachelors, Masters, Graduate Diplomas, and Graduate Certificates across various disciplines, excluding specific areas such as:
- Professions: Master of Business Administration (MBA).
- Engineering, Computer, and Mathematical Sciences: Master of Marine Engineering; Graduate Diploma of Marine Engineering; Graduate Certificate of Marine Engineering.
- Sciences: Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience); Master of Viticulture and Oenology; Graduate Diploma of Viticulture and Oenology; Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
For the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, the 50% scholarship applies exclusively to the following programs: - Bachelor of Health & Medical Science
- Bachelor of Health & Medical Science (Advanced)
- Bachelor of Psychological Science
- Bachelor of Psychology (Advanced) (Honours)
- Master of Public Health (suite GC and GD)
- Master of Health Economics & Policy (suite GC and GD)
- Master of Nursing Science (General).
Number of Scholarships:
Each faculty will confer 2 scholarships, each entailing a 50% reduction in tuition fees, awarded to individuals achieving the highest scores above an ATAR of 98 or GPA of 6.8. The scholarship duration aligns with the standard full-time duration of the recipient’s chosen undergraduate or postgraduate program. The disbursement will manifest as a tuition fee waiver, excluding expenses related to visas, Overseas Student Health Cover, travel, accommodation, living costs, books, and study materials.
Eligibility:
Eligible candidates encompass those commencing studies in the Academic Year 2020. Direct-entry international undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students, including those obligated to undergo a Pre-Enrolment English Program (PEP) before initiating their degree, qualify for consideration. Citizens of all countries, excluding Australia and New Zealand, are eligible. The evaluation hinges on academic achievements, with the University of Adelaide favoring applicants who mirror the following academic benchmarks: - For undergraduate programs: Raw ATAR of 98 OR its equivalent.
- For postgraduate coursework programs: A GPA of 6.8 out of 7 or its equivalent.
Scholarship Application Process:
The application period is presently closed. For aspirants intending to commence studies in Semester 1 of 2020, submission of all University study applications must be completed by January 5, 2020. Eligible students will undergo an automatic evaluation based on academic merit, with the scholarship offer extended by January 17, 2020 (first half of 2020). Alternatively, for those aspiring to begin studies in Semester 2 of 2020, all University study applications must be submitted by June 14, 2020. The automatic scholarship offer will be extended by June 26, 2020 (second half of 2020). Detailed application guidelines are available on the official website
Website:
here.
