Introduction:
In the upcoming year of 2021, The Australian National University (ANU) plans to extend an invitation to international scholars through the ANU Chancellor’s Global Educational Grants. This golden opportunity is earmarked for those seeking enrollment in undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs slated to commence in the inaugural semester of 2021. The spectrum of ANU Chancellor’s Global Educational Grants encompasses six distinct categories:
- Aspirants from the international domain pursuing undergraduate studies
- Postgraduate scholars on an international scale
- International candidates hailing from the South Asian Region
- Prospective students from the South-East Asian Region
- Individuals from the Middle East and Africa Region with global aspirations
- Graduates of the International Baccalaureate (IB) seeking further academic pursuits.
Host Institutions:
The esteemed Australian National University situated in Australia
Level/Fields of Study:
Exploration of Bachelor’s and Master’s realms across diverse disciplines
Number of Scholarship:
200
Target Group:
International scholars originating from South East Asia, South Asia, the Middle East & Africa, and those equipped with an International Baccalaureate (IB) qualification.
Scholarship Value/Inclusions:
This prestigious grant encapsulates a one-time exoneration of fees, distributed as follows:
- Undergraduate international aspirants: 25 awards, each valued up to $25,000
- Postgraduate international candidates: 75 awards, each valued up to $15,000
- Applicants from the South Asia Region: 50 awards, each valued up to $25,000
- Candidates from the South-East Asia Region: 30 awards, each valued up to $25,000
- Individuals from the Middle East and Africa Region: 10 awards, each valued up to $25,000
- Graduates of the International Baccalaureate (IB): 10 awards, each valued up to $20,000
Eligibility:
This prestigious opportunity is exclusively available to international scholars, whether residing within or outside the bounds of Australia. Eligibility mandates include the reception of an admission offer for a coursework program (Undergraduate or Postgraduate) scheduled to commence in the first semester of 2021 (excluding Graduate Certificates). Successful candidates must be self-funded for fee purposes and classified as full-fee paying students, devoid of any tuition fee sponsorship by a government or organization.
Applicants from South Asia must bear citizenship in Bangladesh; Bhutan; Maldives; India; Nepal; Pakistan; and Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, applicants from South East Asia must represent nations such as Brunei; Cambodia; Indonesia; Laos; Malaysia; Myanmar; Philippines; Singapore; Thailand; Timor-Leste; and Vietnam. On the other hand, applicants hailing from the Middle East & Africa should be citizens of African countries or possess citizenship in Bahrain; Iraq; Iran; Israel; Jordan; Kuwait; Lebanon; Oman; Palestine; Qatar; the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Syria; the United Arab Emirates; Yemen; and Turkey.
Those aligning with the IB category must ensure eligibility for the specific IB scholarship category.
Guidelines for Application:
Regrettably, the current application window is closed. No separate application process is in place, as eligibility scrutiny is automatic based on adherence to the stipulated criteria. The window for submitting applications for studies scheduled to commence in the first semester of 2021 spanned from 30 June 2020 to 16 November 2020.
To access comprehensive details on the application process, kindly refer to the official website (link provided below).
Website:
Official Scholarship Website: https://www.anu.edu.au/study/scholarships/find-a-scholarship/anu-chancellor%E2%80%99s-international-scholarship
