Australia
John and Eric Smyth Travelling Scholarship
John and Eric Smyth Travelling Scholarship
The lucrative and prestigious John and Eric Smyth Travelling Scholarship is aimed at supporting applicants who show potential as a researcher or teacher. It offers a stipend as well as travel, accommodation and tuition fees (if applicable) for a period of one year to a maximum of two years. The recipient can use the scholarship to support a study program overseas.
Applications open
15 Feb 2018
Applications closed
16 Mar 2018
Application type
Application required
How to apply
Benefit type
General allowance
Tuition fee exemption
Full benefit details
Citizenship requirements
Australian / domestic student
Applicable study areas
Education, teaching and training
Number of scholarships awarded
1
- “The scholarship allowed me to spend time in Bristol and London and encounter first hand some exciting new work and theories that were important influences on my later research.”
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Eligibility & selection criteria
EligibilityTo be eligible for this scholarship, you need to:
- be under 30 years of age on the specified closing date
- have completed a teaching degree OR have completed a Masters degree in education at the University of Melbourne
- demonstrate an aptitude in teaching and an ability to research education (note: this may be demonstrated through strong performances in Professional Practice subjects completed as a part of your teaching qualification)
- be keen to make an exciting career move, and
- would like to pursue research or teaching interests at an overseas institution or setting.
Selection criteria
To assess your potential as a researcher or teacher, the selection panel needs to evaluate your teaching and/or research potential. Some applicants will have a strong background in teaching, and others in research. Equal weighting will be given to each. If you have strengths in both areas, each of these will be taken into account.
The following criteria will apply:
If you are applying for this Scholarship via the research route
- You will be assessed according to academic marks and grades received in your most recent University qualifications. You would need to have an average of H1 / 80%.
- Ideally, you will also have some teaching experience.
If you are applying for this Scholarship via the teaching route
- An average of at least H1 or 80% would be preferred, but this minimum grade/mark may be waived for those who show potential as an outstanding teacher. The panel needs to be confident that the applicant would be capable of writing a high quality report (see ‘The Project’ below).
- Ideally, you will be able to demonstrate an ability to research the field of education.
It is a condition of the scholarship that you are expected to return to Australia within three years of the termination of the scholarship and hold a position in the field of education for a minimum of two years.
If you do not undertake formal study at a university overseas, you will write and present an 8,000 to 10,000 word report to MGSE.
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Application process
The following guidelines outline what you need to do to make an application for this Scholarship.
1.EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
- Check that you meet the Criteria
- Write an Expression of Interest of 500 words that outlines the kind of project you would like to do. To get an idea of what you might like to do, read the section on Project below.
- Email this to [email protected] . Expressions of Interest (EOI) must be received by midnight (AEST) 15 March 2018.
Within two weeks you will receive a response indicating whether you have been invited to submit an application
2.APPLICATION
- If you are asked to submit an application, you will be put in touch with the MGSE’s Assistant Dean (Research Training) to discuss what your Project might look like. This will help you to prepare an application – a document that that outlines the Project (read the section on Project below) and a Budget.
- You will need to submit your application by the nominated date as directed by MGSE.
After you submit your application, you may be contacted by the Selection Officer to attend an interview or to provide the Selection Committee with extra information.
THE PROJECT
- you will need to think carefully about what your project will be. At the Expression of Interest stage you could think about what your main researchable idea is, and which overseas universities or systems of education you could plan to visit to develop your idea.
- One possibility is to align your idea with the research strengths and directions of the MGSE. This will give you an opportunity to tap into the extensive overseas networks we have built up. Find out about these areas of research:
https://www.findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/ - If you are invited to submit an Application, you will have the opportunity to discuss the topic you would like to research with the Assistant Dean (Research Training) who will link you with a mentor with expertise on this topic. The mentor will help you to frame your project.
- You will then devise a plan of visits/studies, and a (broadly) costed itinerary for the time you expect to be overseas.
- Travel costs
– itemised to show the cost of each individual leg (economy-class) - Accommodation costs
– Cost per night in each place
– Number of nights you are staying in each place
– hotels that have no more than a 3-star rating. (The only exception is if a female applicant is travelling to a location where her personal safety might be compromised. In this case, you will need to make a special case for staying in other accommodation) - Tuition costs – if applicable
- Dates for when accommodation and travel information were collected.
– The selection panel understands that prices can change, especially travel costs. If you are awarded the scholarship you can update this information for the selection panel, with reference to the firm bookings you have made. -
When will I know the outcome?
Within two weeks of submitting an Expression of Interest you will receive a response indicating whether you have been invited to submit an application.
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About the donor
John SmythJohn Smyth was the first Professor of Education at the University of Melbourne. He set up the John and Eric Smyth Travelling Scholarship to commemorate his son Eric, a medical student, who died from an accident when he was only 23.
THE BUDGET
The Scholarship will fund the major expenditure of your trip. It will cover accommodation, tuition fees, and a stipend to cover day-to-day incidentals.
Elaborate the following in your budget:
The stipend can only be paid for the period that that you would be overseas.
What are the benefits?
The lucrative and prestigious John and Eric Smyth Travelling Scholarship is aimed at supporting applicants who show potential as a researcher or teacher. It offers a generous stipend as well as travel, accommodation and tuition fees (if applicable) for a period of one year to a maximum of two years. The recipient can use the scholarship to support a study program overseas:
- study education and allied subjects at a university
- study education systems
- study a subject related to the teaching profession
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Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Food Systems and Security
Funding Body:
ARC Linkage Project, University of Sydney and TAFE NSW
Title:
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Food Systems and Security
Research Areas:
Humanities & Social Sciences
Type
Postgraduate Research
Description:
An opportunity is available for two outstanding PhD scholars to conduct research into the relationship between social enterprise and food security in the City of Sydney. The successful recipients will join a large research team working on a project with multiple partners, and will focus on one of the following two projects:
I. An examination of how to best use social enterprise models to engage with disadvantaged communities, or
II. A comparative study of how different economic policy environments across Australia have worked to enable or constrain the development of food-related social enterprisesThis Scholarship is supported by a grant from ARC Australian Laureate Fellowship.
Both scholars would also contribute to the larger project and the operations of the City’s incubator program, FoodLab Sydney.
This Scholarship is funded by a grant from ARC Linkage Project, University of Sydney and TAFE NSW.
Eligibility:
Eligibility:
a. The Scholarship is offered subject to applicants having an unconditional offer of admission or being currently enrolled in full-time studies in a PhD at the University of Sydney within the:
I. Department of Government and International Relations, or
II. Department of Media and Communications.
b. Applicants must also hold at least one of the following:
I. an Honours degree (First Class or Second Class upper),
II. a Master’s degree at high academic standard (e.g. conferred with Distinction) with a substantial research component, or
III. an equivalent qualification in Political/ International Relations, Media/Communications, or a closely related discipline.
c. Applicants must also demonstrate engagement with issues related to food systems, food politics/policy, food security and/or social enterprise.
Selection Criteria:
a. The successful applicant will be awarded the Scholarship on the basis of:
I. academic merit,
II. curriculum vitae,
III. feedback from three academic referees, and
IV. a personal statement which demonstrates their experience and interest in food policy studies.
b. The successful applicant will be awarded the Scholarship on the nomination of the relevant research supervisor(s) in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney.
Amount awarded:
The Scholarship will provide an annual stipend allowance equivalent to the minimum Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship rate (indexed on 1 January each year) for up to three years, subject to satisfactory academic performance. No extensions will be granted.
Application guide:
For further information, please refer to the terms and conditions .
Applications for this scholarship can be made through the Online Application Form .
Closing date:
01 January 2019
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Testing Intern (2 positions available)
Perth, WA
Woodside are offering several ACS Foundation Work Integrated Learning (WIL) scholarships / internships to work and learn in a dynamic and leading edge Digital environment.
Woodside is an Australian oil and gas company with a global presence, recognised for its world class capabilities as an explorer, a developer, a producer and a supplier. We are Australia’s most experienced LNG operator and largest independent oil and gas company. We are pioneering the application of advanced analytics and cognitive computing in our operations to leverage our collective knowledge and to support operational excellence.
Woodside recognises the value of diversity as a competitive advantage and strives to create a working environment where everyone feels free to bring their full selves to work every day.
The Autism Academy for Software Quality Assurance (AASQA) at Curtin University is an Australian social innovation initiative with the vision of harnessing the special talents of people with Autism Spectrum for the collective benefit of these individuals, the industry and the wider community. The mission of the AASQA is to enable individuals with Autism Spectrum to leverage their unique talents through outreach, training and educating, and graduate programs, so as to create pathways from schools to valued, long-term employment; whilst addressing the business needs of the Australian ICT industry facing challenges in attracting and retaining software and quality assurance testers within the sector.
Woodside the ACS Foundation and AASQA are in partnership to continue the Australia’s Specialist ACS Foundation WIL scholarships for undergraduates with Autism Spectrum and related conditions.
Internship Description:
As an intern, you will work on a real project (or a few) and have the opportunity to enjoy our dynamic and innovative environment.
• Monitoring of data ingestion pipelines and processes
• Completeness, Quality, Timeliness etc
• Consistent implementation of daily monitoring and testing processes
• Responding to alerts and alarms from software failure and disruptions
• Manage and escalate identified issues and non-conformities
• Testing of Data Software and platform solutions
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage by finding bugs, defects and verifying fixes
• Investigate test failures and customer reports using your technical understanding of the product or tools
• Improve processes and regimes to get great accuracy and consistency in surveillance and testing
The working environment will be inclusive by investigating and accommodating the individual needs of the interns in terms of their working conditions prior to and during their employment.
Required Skills/Knowledge:
- Possess knowledge of software engineering processes and tools (for example programming proficiency in languages, preferably Scala, Java, Python, .Net, SQL etc) algorithms and data structure
- Enjoy working digital centric environment
- A passion for using information technology and an eagerness to obtain practical experience within a supportive work environment.
- Ability to meet work deadlines
- Willingness to working well with others
- Attitude – enthusiastic, punctual/ reliable, professional.
Qualifications – Australian University Degree
Actively pursing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics or a related field.
All WA undergraduate students on the Autism Spectrum and related conditions are welcome to apply for this scholarship opportunity.
Australia
Melbourne Graduate Scholarships
Melbourne Graduate Scholarships
The Melbourne School of Design offers a variety of fee remission scholarships to high achieving international students applying to eligible courses, covering a 25% or 50% fee remission.
Application type
No application is required. You will be automatically considered for this award.
Benefit type
Fee remission
Full benefit details
Citizenship requirements
International student
Total value
25-50% fee remission
Applicable study areas
Architecture, building and planning
Number of scholarships awarded
Approximately 4
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Eligibility & selection criteria
EligibilityTo be eligible for this scholarship, you need to:
- be enrolled as a full-time student in an eligible postgraduate coursework degree
- obtain and hold a valid visa (as determined by the Department of Immigration)
- meet the satisfactory academic performance requirements for each semester of the course
- be available for promotional activities and able to represent the Melbourne School of Design
Eligible courses
- Master of Architecture
- Master of Architectural Engineering
- Master of Construction Management
- Master of Landscape Architecture
- Master of Property
- Master of Urban and Cultural Heritage
- Master of Urban Design
- Master of Urban Planning
Selection criteria
Selection is based on academic merit and will be offered to students with highest ranked entry score (calculated based on University of Melbourne admissions policy and procedures) as well as other requirements (i.e. Portfolio and personal statement).
What are the benefits?
A 25% or 50% fee remission scholarship.
Interested in an undergraduate Melbourne Scholarship? Register now
Get more on scholarships and other information to help you succeed at the University of Melbourne.
or call 13 MELB (13 6352)
International: +61 3 9035 5511
For complete listings of faculty-specific scholarships, please see individual faculty websites.
The information listed here is subject to change without notice. Where we have listed information about jointly run scholarships programs, please also see our partners’ websites. Information describing the number and value of scholarships awarded is indicative.
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