University of Adelaide Student Emergency Fund in Australia

University of Sunderland in London

The University of Sunderland in London, located near the Canary Wharf financial district, is a base we’re proud of having in one of the most vibrant cities in the world. As well as professionally-focused courses in Business, Finance and Tourism, we also offer health-related programmes, including Nursing, Health and Social Care. Our students have the unique opportunity to live, work and study in an internationally-diverse city that is steeped in rich culture and history. 

 The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by the University of Sunderland or York St John University.

Undergraduate Applicants:

For foundation programs: WAEC (or equivalent) with no lower than a B grade.

For Year 1 entry: A-Levels, IB, or WAEC with no lower than a B grade, plus one year of HND or Year 1 Bachelor’s completion.

The study program is open to applicants must be international students currently residing in Australia, intending to start the Master of Research (MRes) program at Macquarie University in July 2025. 

Availability

Awards will only be available to applicants who, at the time of application:

are not an Australian/New Zealand citizen, or an Australian permanent resident

are onshore in Australia at the time of application

intend to reside in Sydney, Australia during their candidature

plan to undertake a Master of Research in July 2025 (S2 2025)

are enrolling as full-time students

meet the English language requirements for Macquarie graduate research degrees

meet the admission criteria for the Master of Research (refer to schedule 2.3)

have confirmation of supervision from an eligible Macquarie University researcher (compulsory for FMHHS and desirable for the other faculties)

The scholarship application is not yet open, pending approval. Interested candidates are encouraged to review tips for creating a great application to prepare for the process.

Eligibility

An international student in accordance with the University’s Fee Policy in the year of the award;  

Enrolled full-time in an Approved Program in the year of the award; and 

A resident at International House in the year of the award.  

Selection criteria

The Scholarship is awarded to the student showing the greatest merit based on – 

Academic achievement; and 

Any other matter that the selection committee considers to be relevant to the applicant’s future success in their studies. 

Both International and Domestic students can apply for the RTP Scholarship at Deakin University to pursue Higher Degree Research (HDR) programs through Masters, and PhD. The scholarship is open to all nationals.

Benefits of the Scholarship

A stipend of $34,400 per annum tax exempt (2024 rate)

A relocation allowance from $500 to $1,500 (for single to family).

Overseas Student Health Cover policy for the duration of the student visa.