SCHOLARSHIP - 2013/14 Dr Abdul Kalam International Postgraduate Scholarships at University of Sydney in Australia

The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies of University of Sydney is offering Dr Abdul Kalam Postgraduate Scholarships for international students. Applications are now open for semester 2 2013 and Semester 1 2014. Scholarships are open to all international applicants with an offer of admission for a Master by coursework program in the Faculty of Engineering and IT at the time of submitting a scholarship application. The scholarships are valued at 50% of the tuition fees for one year of study in any postgraduate coursework program.
Study Subject(s): The scholarship is available in any of the course of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies at postgraduate level.

Course Level: The scholarship is for pursuing master program in the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies at University of Sydney.
Scholarship Provider: The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies of University of Sydney is offering
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Eligibility: -The Scholarship shall be open to all international applicants who have an offer of admission for a Master coursework program in the Faculty of Engineering and IT at the time of submitting a scholarship application.
- Applicants must have a firm/unconditional offer of admission by the relevant scholarship closing date for the appropriate semester.
- Students who have already commenced their postgraduate studies, or students transferring from other postgraduate programs are not eligible.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: International students can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description:  Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was the 11th President of India. A distinguished scientist and aeronautical engineer by training, Dr Kalam was presented an Honorary Doctorate of Engineering from the University of Sydney in 2011 in recognition of his contribution to the profession. The Dr Abdul Kalam International Postgraduate Scholarship celebrates his commitment to education, and his endeavours to support outstanding students to develop as future leaders. The scholarship shall be awarded on recommendation of the Faculty Selection Panel based on academic merit with a minimum high distinction average or equivalent as indicated by the applicant’s performance in their undergraduate degree.The scholarship is valued at 50% of the tuition fees for the Master program and year offered, subject to satisfactory academic performance deemed to be a minimum of credit average (65%) each semester. The recipient will be responsible for paying the balance of the tuition fees while enrolled in the program. The scholarship cannot be deferred and is not transferrable to another Faculty or university. Scholars must not hold an equivalent scholarship simultaneously.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): The duration of scholarship is up to 1 year subject to academic performance.
What does it cover? The Scholarship shall be valued at 50% of the tuition fees for the program and year offered. The student must be enrolled full-time in the Master program, commencing in either semester 1 or semester 2.
Selection Criteria: Selection will be based on academic merit. The scholarship shall be awarded on the basis of a minimum high distinction average or equivalent as indicated by the applicant’s performance in their undergraduate degree.
Notification: Successful candidates will be informed by 7 June 2013 for Semester 2 2013 entry and by 7 December 2013 for Semester 1 2014 entry.
How to Apply:  Students can apply online. Applicants must have fully read the terms and conditions before applying.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Application Deadline for Semester 2 2013 entry is 31st May 2013 and for Semester 1 2014 entry is 30th November 2013.
Note: All applicants must obtain a firm, unconditional offer before applying for the scholarship.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application