Deadline | SEM 1: 15 Dec 2015 / SEM 2: 15 May 2016 / Malaysia Local Time 5:00 P.M / GMT +8 |
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Organisation Type | Private Higher Educational Institutions |
Fund Type | Scholarship |
Study Local or Abroad? | International |
Name of Awarding Institution(s) / Organisation(s): Macquarie University
Name of scholarship: Vice Chancellor's International Scholarship - MACC
Courses Offered: All Coursework Degrees
Name(s) of Course(s): Engineering, Media and Communication, Environment, Public Policy, Commerce, Information technology, Human Sciences, Science
Number of scholarships: Seven (7)
Full or Partial Scholarship: Partial Scholarship of up to AUD10,000 for each coursework program.
Duration of Scholarship: For the First Year
Scholarship Coverage : Tuition Fees
Offer Period of Scholarship: 2015-2017
Estimated Value of Scholarship: in RM / AUD : AUD10,000
Terms and Conditions of Offer:
Macquarie University
General Conditions for Scholarship Students
ELIGIBILITY
- Citizen or permanent residence of Malaysia.
- Have a full offer of admission at North Ryde campus.
- Achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 for Postgraduate applications and minimum requirement of an ATAR equivalent of 90 out of 100 for Undergraduate applications.
- Have applied for a program that is longer than one Session in duration.
- Commence study in session and year indicated in the scholarship offer letter;
- Have applied for a full-time study load
YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE IF
- You are a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, or hold permanent residency of Australia.
You are currently enrolled at Macquarie University for a program which is equivalent in level. - You are in receipt of another equivalent or major award or scholarship from Macquarie University.
- You are a Study Abroad or an Exchange student coming to Macquarie University.
- You are enrolled at Macquarie City Campus or SIBT.
- TENURE
Scholarship recipients have no further claim to additional financial support from the - University, such a full tuition scholarship or stipend.
- Scholarship holders, if required, will assist Macquarie University with the promotional activity.
EXTENSION OF THE SCHOLARSHIP
The scholarship cannot be extended.
DEFERRAL OF SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship holders must commence study in the session and year indicated in their offer of Scholarship. Commencement may not be deferred.
- TERMINATION
A Scholarship will be terminated if:
The Scholarship holder does not commence in the session and year indicated in their offer of Scholarship - The Scholarship holder fails one (1) or more unit(s) in the duration of their degree program
- The Scholarship holder does not meet the course entry requirement as specified in the course offer letter
- The Scholarship holder is awarded any other partial tuition fee scholarship from Macquarie;
- A student is granted of Permanent Resident status prior to commencement of the course for which the Scholarship is awarded.
VISA INFORMATION
Macquarie University is required to provide the student with an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) to enable the student to apply for an Australian student Visa. The eCoE will not be issued until payment of the commencement fee minus the value of the Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship is remitted.
Scholarship holders will be responsible for any costs associated with obtaining a Student Visa to study in Australia.
It is the responsibility of each Scholarship holder to ensure they hold a valid visa for the duration of their stay in Australia. If a visa expires, the student may be required to leave Australia.
All Australian Student Visas are subject to mandatory conditions which students are required to comply with. These include but are not limited to a limitation on work, maintaining enrolment and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and notifying the University of their Residential Address in Australia and any changes to their address. In addition Student Visas may also have Discretionary Conditions which are included in the visa documentation.
OVERSEAS STUDENT HEALTH COVER (OSHC)
All international students studying in Australia are required to purchase and maintain OSHC for the duration of their studies.
The Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship does not cover the cost of OSHC for the student and their dependants. However, Macquarie University can arrange OSHC cover on behalf of the student.
PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT
Scholarship holders may undertake part-time work subject to conditions of their Student Visa.
VARIATION TO CONDITIONS
Macquarie University reserves the right to amend these Conditions of Scholarship, in special circumstances and subject to Student Visa conditions as determined by the Executive Director, Macquarie International.
APPENDIX B
Scholarship Students at Macquarie University:
Additional Information
OBTAINING A STUDENT VISA
In order to commence your study in Australia, you must obtain a Student Visa.
Please note that the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has assessment criteria in place for the grant of a visa to study in Australia. Notwithstanding any other conditions, your Scholarship offer will lapse if you are not able to obtain a Student Visa.
VISA DOCUMENTS
You must complete the Personal Details section on the eCOE Request Form in order for your eCoE to be issued.
You are required to sign and return the Acceptance of Scholarship and the Payment and eCoE Request Form including payment of OSHC. You will then be sent an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). You should take this form to the nearest Australian High Commission to apply for your Student Visa. Information on applying for a Student Visa can be obtained from www.immi.gov.au/students/
VISA CONDITIONS
The Australian Government issues visas for study in Australia subject to certain conditions, which are clearly notified with the visa documentation. These conditions refer particularly to work limitations, maintaining enrolment and OSHC and ensuring adequate schooling arrangements for any school age dependants. Further information on Student Visa conditions can be obtained from www.immi.gov.au/students/visa-conditions-students.htm
The University is required by law to report any breach of visa conditions to the Department of Immigration. The Student Visa will be automatically cancelled 28 days after such a report is received unless the visa holder is able to show that no breach occurred.
OVERSEAS STUDENT HEALTH COVER (OSHC) - MEDICAL INSURANCE
It is a requirement that all applicants for Student Visas have medical insurance. You are responsible for payment of your own Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) at the time of acceptance of Scholarship.
Notwithstanding any of the conditions stated herein, Scholarship holders will be subject to the conditions of their Student Visa.
Website address: http://www.mq.edu.au/study/international-students/scholarships
Online Form: http://www.mq.edu.au/study/international-students/scholarships/muis/VCIS