What’s On New scholarships for international students

Dr APJ Kalam, former president of India and distinguished scientist and technologist, has demonstrated his support for international students interested in studying engineering and IT at the University of Sydney with the establishment of a new merit-based scholarships scheme.

Under the new Dr Abdul Kalam International Scholarships scheme, eligible international students seeking admission in 2012 to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs within the Faculty of Engineering and IT will have 50 percent of their tuition fees covered by the scholarship fund.

10 Scholarships will be available for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Coursework programs.

The Dr Abdul Kalam International Scholarships celebrate his commitment to education, and his endeavours to support outstanding students to develop as future leaders. International students will be encouraged to study engineering and IT through the University of Sydney.

The announcement comes following Dr Kalam’s visit to the University of Sydney in May, when he was awarded an honorary doctorate in recognition of his outstanding global contribution to the profession of engineering.

Professor Archie Johnston, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and IT said, “These scholarships represent Dr Kalam’s commitment to education and his endeavours to support outstanding students to develop as future leaders.” He added, “The scholarships are available to all new international applicants, and are timely given the current challenges for international students studying in Australia. The scheme is also part of our ongoing commitment to expand the faculty’s scholarship programme, giving more students the ability to reach their full potential.”

Applicants must have completed the equivalent of an Australian Bachelor degree qualification with a minimum high distinction average as based on the Australian grading system. Students who have already commenced Postgraduate studies, or students transferring from other

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Postgraduate programs are not eligible.

The establishment of the Dr Abdul Kalam International Scholarships scheme follows the announcement of the University’s Sydney Achievers International Scholarships program, available to new international students commencing study at the University in 2012.

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was the 11th President of India. During his five years in office, Dr Abdul Kalam’s focus was on transforming India into a developed nation by 2020. A distinguished scientist and aeronautical engineer by training, Dr. Abdul Kalam advocates that it is possible to work cooperatively for an economically developed, prosperous and peaceful society.

The deadline for receipt of applications and complete supporting documentation (academic and English language proficiency results) is 31 October 2011 for Semester 1, 2012, and 30 April 2012 (for Semester 2, 2012). Applications received after these deadlines will not be considered for the Scholarship. Selection will be based strictly on academic merit as per the University’s admission requirements. Selection will be based on actual results (academic and English language proficiency) and will be made by the University’s Scholarship Selection Committee, whose decision will be final.