Melbourne International Research Scholarships for all student.

The Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS) is awarded to international students wishing to undertake graduate research degree studies at the University of Melbourne. MIRSs are funded by the University with each faculty having a limited number to award.

Number

Each year the University offers about 200 new Melbourne Research Scholarships (MRSs), of which about 150 are normally awarded to international students as MIRSs.

Benefits and conditions

Benefits provided by the MIRS include:

• a living allowance of $23,728 per annum (2012 rate)
• a Relocation Grant of $2,000 awarded to students who are moving from interstate in order to study at the University of Melbourne or $3,000 awarded to those who are moving from overseas
• a Thesis Allowance of up to $420 (2012 rate) for masters by research and up to $840 (2012 rate) for PhD and other doctorate by research candidates, and
• paid sick, maternity and parenting leave.

Please click on the following link for the conditions relating to the MIRS, which includes information about duration of awards; commencement requirements etc.

Eligibility criteria

To be considered for a MIRS, applicants need to apply for scholarship and candidature in a graduate research degree course (eg. masters by research, PhD or other research doctorate) at the University of Melbourne. Please click on the following link for further information concerning the eligibility criteria.

Both commencing and currently enrolled international research higher degree students may apply.

Selection criteria

Selection will be based on the eligibility criteria and academic merit. Scholarship assessment guidelines, tips for applicants and other funding opportunities may be found on the Scholarships Resources webpage.

Application process

Please refer to the How to Apply section of the Graduate Research Scholarships website.

Application outcome

Applicants will be advised via email as soon as an outcome to their scholarship application is determined.

Closing date and timelines

MIRS applicants should submit their application for admission and scholarship by 31 October. Applications received after this date will only be considered for any MIRSs that remain at the time the application is assessed for scholarship.

For University of Melbourne students who are currently enrolled in the course for which they would like MIRS cover, please apply via the Student Portal.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their application and all required documents well before the closing date. Applications submitted after this date will only be considered for any MIRS that remain at the time the application is assessed for scholarship.

For detailed selection timetables, please refer to the table of timelines for international applicants.

For further information

Please contact Melbourne Scholarships.

USA Scholarships for student all over the world.

The University of South Alabama has one of the most comprehensive scholarship programs in Alabama and offers excellent opportunities to entering freshmen. The majority of USA students use a combination of scholarships, grants and loans. USA offers several scholarship levels based on standardized test scores, high school GPA and area of study. The University’s largest scholarship programs for academic achievement are:

• Presidential Scholarships • USA Honors Program Scholarships • Bay Area Scholarships • Abraham Mitchell Business Scholarships

Students are encouraged to apply early for all scholarship assistance. Information on each scholarship is provided below:

Scholarships For Entering Freshmen

ACT Composite Score SAT Equivalent (SAT Critical Reading + Math) GPA as computed by USA Annual Amount Total Amount Priority Deadline Type of Scholarship 33 or higher 1440 or higher 3.5 $11,000 $44,000 Early Application Encouraged Presidential Scholarship Program December 9 USA Honors Scholarship Program 32 1400-1430 3.5 $9,000 $36,000 Early Application Encouraged Presidential Scholarship Program $10,000 $40,000 December 9 USA Honors Scholarship Program 30-31 1330-1390 3.5 $8,000 $32,000 Early Application Encouraged Presidential Scholarship Program December 9 USA Honors Scholarship Program 28-29 1250-1320 3.5 $5,000 $20,000 Early Application Encouraged Presidential Scholarship Program 27-29 1240-1320 3.5 $6,500 $26,000 December 9 USA Honors Scholarship Program 24-27 1090-1240 3.0 $3,500 $14,000 Early Application Encouraged Presidential Scholarship Program 21-23 980-1080 3.0 $1,500 Freshman year only Early Application Encouraged Bay Area Scholarship Program (Residency requirements - Mobile or Baldwin counties in Alabama; Service areas in Florida and Mississippi) Abraham Mitchell Business Scholarship Program 28-36 1250-1600 3.5 $11,000 $44,000 December 1 Abraham Mitchell Business Scholarship Program (Additional requirements: students must major in the Mitchell College of Business. Preferences given to students from Mobile and Alabama)

How To Apply:

• Be a U.S. citizen. • Be a 2012 high school graduate. • Must first apply for admission to USA. Click here to complete and submit a USA admissions application. • Submit a USA Scholarships application. Click here for the Scholarship application. • Have official ACT and SAT scores mailed to USA Admissions. Click here for address. • Request an official high school transcript, showing grades through junior year, be mailed to USA Admissions. • USA Honors Program Scholarship applicants must submit an additional application, which is available atwww.southalabama.edu/honors or by calling the Honors Program at (251) 461-1637.

Additional Scholarship Options

Other Scholarships For Entering Freshmen Madge And Gladys Outlaw Freshman Leadership Scholarship Awarded By The USA National Alumni Association. Provides Four Entering Freshmen With $2,500 One-Year Scholarships. Click Here For Details On The Scholarships And How To Apply. SCIS Sponsored Scholarships (Computer And Information Sciences) Click Here For Details On The Scholarships And How To Apply

In Addition To Scholarships Listed Above, The University Of South Alabama Offers More Than 800 Scholarships, Many Of Which Are Based On A Student’s Academic Discipline, Leadership, Other Student Interests Or Other Qualifying Factors. Click Here To See What’s Available. NOTE: Be Sure To Check The Scholarship List Every Year While You Are A Student At The University Of South Alabama.)

How to Contact the USA Office of Admissions: Office of Admissions University of South Alabama Meisler Hall, Suite 2500 390 Alumni Circle Mobile, AL 36688-0002 Phone: (251) 460-6141 (800) USA-JAGS E-mail: jibranjeans@gmail.com Office Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Central Time Monday-Friday

The University of South Alabama provides equal educational opportunities to and is open and accessible to all qualified students without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex or qualified handicap/disability, with respect to all of its programs and activities.