South African Scholarship in Children’s Literature at Macquarie University in Australia

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Macquarie University and South African High Commissioner is funding scholarship to undertake a research project with Macquarie University in the area of Children’s Literature of one or more Commonwealth countries. The scholarship covers international student tuition fees for up to 4 years depending on the duration of the combined program. The project also support one conference (including travel) and a two-three month paid internship. Application should be submitted online.

Study Subject(s): The scholarship is provided to undertake a research project with Macquarie University in the area of Children’s Literature of one or more Commonwealth countries.
Course Level: This scholarship is awarded to undertake a research project.
Scholarship Provider: Macquarie University and in association with the South African High Commissioner.
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility: Applicants will be considered who have prior suitable qualifications such as an Honors 1 or Honors 1 equivalent in a relevant research area,

-a Master’s by Philosophy, or an International Master’s with a major research component (may be eligible for direct entry into the second year of the MRES program or direct PhD admission).

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Students of South Africa can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: A combined Master’s of Research (MRES) and PhD or PhD only research program, funded by Macquarie University and in association with the South African High Commissioner, is being offered to a South African student to undertake a research project with Macquarie University in the area of Children’s Literature of one or more Commonwealth countries.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): The scholarship covers international student tuition fees for up to 4 years, depending on the duration of the combined program.

What does it cover? The scholarship covers international student tuition fees for up to 4 years, depending on the duration of the combined program. The scholarship also includes a stipend as follows: MRES Year 2: $16,000 per annum PhD: A stipend is offered for three years at the standard APA rate, which is indexed annually ($24,653 per annum in 2013). This project also has the support of the Commonwealth Education Trust who will offer extra funding for one conference (including travel) and a two-three month paid internship either during the tenure of the scholarship or at its completion.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is 22 Nov 2013.

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South African Scholarship in Children’s Literature at Macquarie University in Australia