Common wealth government in collaboration with University of Newcastle is providing masters and doctorate scholarship for international students including Nigerians.

This scholarship is worth $26, 288(9,069,360)Naira per annum

Eligibility

- Applicants must have a master degree with strong research component

- Applicants must have reviewed research publication or research experience

- Applicants must satisfy the English proficiency requirement (IELTS of at least 6.5)

- Applicants must have a current offer of admission into a research higher degree.

- Applicants must have completed at least four years of undergraduate study and have attained first class Honours or equivalent and a high grade point average (GPA)

- Applicants shouldn't be more than two full-time equivalent years into their PhD (or one year for Masters) at the latest outcome date for the round in which they are applying.

Application Process

- For currently enrolled candidates, applications can be made by contactingresearchscholarships@newcastle.edu.au

- For new applicants, visit this link to apply 

Your application for admission must include:

- Copies of all academic transcripts
- A research proposal
- Evidence of extra academic attainments e.g. publications
- If required, certified evidence of meeting the English proficiency requirement
Please ensure you attach the following documents to support your scholarship application:
- Copies of research publications, exhibitions or conference papers
- Curriculum Vitae
- Details of previous research experience e.g. research work experience / study
- Any additional documents that may add to your scholarship application e.g. evidence of the award of a University Medal

Application deadline

Application for this scholarship closes 15 September, 2016 and 31st January 2017.

For more information visit the official page