Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS)

University of Melbourne
Masters/PhD Degree
Deadline: 31 Oct/31 May (annual)
Study in:  Australia
Next course starts 2014
Brief description:

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.

Host Institution(s):
University of Melbourne, Australia
Field of study:

Any graduate research degree offered at University of Melbourne

Number of Awards:

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

Target group:

International students who wish to study at University of Melbourne.

Scholarship value/inclusions:
Benefits provided by the MIRS include:

• Living allowance of $24,653 per annum (2013 rate)

• 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

• Thesis Allowance of up to $420 (2013 rate) for masters by research and up to $840 (2013 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:

To be considered for a MIRS, applicants need to have an unconditional offer of a place 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.

Application instructions:

Please do not apply for a MIRS if you have not yet been admitted to a research program at the University. Before you apply for admissions, you must read the instructions at the how to apply section of the Graduate Research Scholarships website..  MIRS applicants should submit complete both their applications for admission and scholarship by 31 October 2013 or  31  May 2014 for courses starting in 2014.

It is important to visit the official website and this for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:
Official Scholarship Website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/research/international/available/mirs

Korean Government Scholarships for International Undergraduate Students (KGSP-U)

Course(s) Offered: Any field
Course Level: Undergraduate (bachelors)
Provider: Korean Government (via NIIED)
Country to Study in: South Korea

Scholarship Description
The Korean Government through the National Institute for International Education (NIIED) offers the Korean Government Scholarship Program for an undergraduate degree (KGSP-U).

The aim of the program is to provide international students with an opportunity to conduct advanced studies at higher educational institutions in Korea in order to promote international exchanges in education and mutual friendship between the countries.

Eligibility
Prospective applicant must meet the following qualification criteria:

1. Must be a citizen of the country to which scholarships are offered, which is also applied to his/her parents
   ※ Both applicant and his/her parents must NOT be a holder of Korean citizenship
2. Should be under 25 years of age as of March 1st of the invitation year  (Should be born after March, 1, 1989)
3. Have adequate health, both physically and mentally
   ※ NOT Eligible: those who are pregnant or who have a severe illness
4. Have graduated or be scheduled to graduate from a high school as of March 1st of the invitation year
   ※ NOT Eligible: those who have already obtained a bachelor’s degree or a higher degree
5. Must possess above 80% (out of 100%) cumulative grade point average (CGPA), or must be within the top 20% (out of 100%) in rank in high school.
6. Must not at any time have ever received a Korean government scholarship for an undergraduate study
7. Must not have enrolled in an undergraduate course in Korea before
   ※ NOT Eligible: those who have ever enrolled at a Korean university as an exchange student
8. Must have no limitations in travelling abroad
9. They may be preferential selection for applicants who have proficiency in Korean or English

Eligible groups
Only those who hold a citizenship of the countries below are eligible for the program:

Country	Quota	Country	Quota	Country	Quota	Country	Quota
Afghanistan	1	Ethiopia	3	Myanmar	1	Singapore	1
Angola	2	Gabon	1	Nepal	3	South Africa	1
Azerbaijan	1	Ghana	2	Nigeria	2	Sri Lanka	3
Bangladesh	3	Guatemala	1	Oman	1	Sweden	1
Bolivia	2	Indonesia	2	Pakistan	2	Tajikistan	1
Brazil	2	Iran	2	Panama	2	Tanzania	1
Brunei	1	Japan	2	Paraguay	2	Thailand	1
Bulgaria	1	Kazakhstan	2	Peru	3	Timor-Este	1
Butan	1	Kenya	2	Philippines	2	Turkey	1
Cambodia	2	Kuwait	1	Poland	1	Uganda	1
Chile	1	Kyrgyzstan	2	Romania	2	Ukraine	2
Colombia	3	Laos	2	Rwanda	1	Uzbekistan	2
Congo(DRC)	1	Malaysia	1	Russia*	2	Venezuela	1
Dominica	2	Mexico	2	Saudi Arabia	1	Vietnam*	2
Egypt	1	Mongolia	3	Senegal	1	Yemen	1
El Salvador	1	Mozambique	1	*Russia (Moscow 1, Vladivostok 1),		Vietnam (Hanoi 1, Ho Chi Minh 1)

Participating Institutions
All accredited Korean Universities designated by the National Institute for International Education (NIIED)

Fields of Study
4-year undergraduate degree programs provided by the participating universities. Please NOTE that fields which exceed 4 years(e.g. Medicine, dentistry, architecture) are NOT Applicable.
Academic Programs: Undergraduate degree course (4 yrs) after preliminary Korean Language course (1yr)

Number of awards
About 110 awards from more than 62 countries

Sponsorship duration
Whole duration of approved courses

Scholarship benefits
For undergraduate scholarship:

1. Airplane ticket or airfare: The grantees will receive an airplane ticket or be paid an economy class airfare of the shortest route between their country and Korea when they come to Korea, and, thereafter, when they leave Korea after completion of their study.
2. Monthly Stipend: 800,000 won per month
3. Tuitions: The full tuition is exempted by the Korean Government and the entrance fee for the first semester by the host university.
4. Settlement Allowance: 200,000 won upon arrival
5. Repatriation Allowance: 100,000 won upon completion of studies
6. Korean Language Training Expenses: The full costs up to 1 year (NIIED pays directly to the language training institution)
7. Medical Insurance: The grantees will be provided with health insurance for major accidents and illnesses during their scholarship period.

Additional information:

• NIIED does not compensate fees for the domestic travel both in the grantee’s country and Korea.
• Airfare for entry into Korea will not be provided to a grantee that has been staying in Korea as of the date of announcement of successful candidates
• NIIED does not compensate fees for insurance for traveling to and from Korea.
• The medical fee is to be reimbursed through the insurance company to the grantee after s/he pays first. However, the expense for dental clinic or chronic disease will not be covered.
• Any grantee who gives up his/her study during the scholarship period will not receive airfare and allowance for repatriation.
• Any grantee that quits the program within 3 months after s/he entering Korea, should refund all scholarship fees (The airfare of arriving Korea, settlement allowance, monthly stipend, Korean language training

Method of Application
Applicants can only apply for the Korean Government Scholarships through the Korean Embassy in their home country or a participating Korean University.

Visit the websites of Korean Embassy/Consulate in your own country.

DEADLINES:
Application deadlines are as set forth by the Korean Embassy or Consulate.
For Undergraduate Program, the Korean Embassy or Consulate will recommend qualified candidates to NIIED by 15 November 2013. Be sure to apply before this period.

As for detailed information on application deadlines and submission of required documents, applicants should contact the APPROPRIATE KOREAN EMABASSY or CONSULATE in the country of applicant’s origin (or in the neighboring country), the 1st selection organization.

PLEASE NOTE:
Applications SHOULD be made through the 1st selection organization. Applications DIRECTLY FROM AN APPLICANT or THROUGH FOREIGN EMBASSIES IN KOREA are NOT accepted.

Contact
Tel: 02-3668-1357
Fax: 02-743-4992
Email: ahnj@mest.go.kr

Application Deadline: Varies (generally September-October)
Open to International students: Yes