International Centre of Excellent in Water Resources Management (ICE WaRM) is offering international candidates the opportunity to further their education in the field of water resources management, in Australia. Full or part tuition scholarships to undertake full-time postgraduate studies in a Master of Water Resources Management programme are available for the July 2007 intake. This scholarship programme offers to attract high quality international students to education and training in water resources management, delivered by ICE WaRM partner institutions.
Field of study
This scholarship is available for courses on the following fields of study:
* Land and Marine Resources, Animal Husbandry
* Engineering, Surveying
* Health, Community Services
* Science
* Life Sciences
* Physical Sciences
The ICE WaRM Scholarship Programme aims to:
* provide high calibre students with the opportunity to study with ICE WaRM partners to further their knowledge;
* provide students with the opportunity to participate in research and advance their scientific knowledge in water resources management;
* encourage the exchange of ideas on best practice within water-related fields;
* provide students with the opportunity to participate in presentations, conferences, seminars and forums on contemporary issues in water resources management;
* provide the opportunity for students from organisations and countries currently facing major water issues to participate in programmes which they may not be able to fund; and
* demonstrate a commitment to cultural change and diversity and the international sharing of knowledge and skills related to water resources management.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS, PROGRAMME INFORMATION AND PARTNER UNIVERSITY WEBLINKS
We recommend that you visit the Post-Graduate Programmes page of the website to find out more about the programme.
Application Deadline:
* Semester 1 (February) - Deadline 22nd September of the previous year
* Semester 2 (July) - Deadline 22nd March of the same year
ICE WaRM offers two rounds of scholarships annually, in February and July. Applicants are able to begin applying for current or future rounds at any time. The current round (Semester 1 - February 2008) has a deadline of September 22, 2007. However applicants can begin applying for future rounds at any time, ie. Semester 2, 2008 or Semester 1, 2009 (see deadlines above).
How do I Apply?
1. Complete the online registration form below to gain access to the relevant application forms. Once you press “submit” you will see a webpage with links to 3 documents:
- Scholarship Guidelines
- Scholarship Application Form
- Scholarships Confidential Referee Report
2. Print and/or save these files. You will also receive an automatic email acknowledgement with a direct link to the application forms.
3. Complete the Scholarship Application Form and send to ICE WaRM with relevant documentation by the deadline.
NOTES:
* ICE WaRM will acknowledge receipt of all applications and advise if any documents are outstanding.
* Completion of the online registration form allows ICE WaRM to monitor interest in the scholarship programme and remind applicants of closing dates.
* Any applications that are incomplete by the application deadline will not be eligible for consideration.
* Hard copy documents (transcripts, parchments, passports/birth certificates) must be original or certified copies - uncertified photocopies will not be accepted.
Scholarship Funding
ICE WaRM offers full and partial scholarships which cover the cost of the programme (fee tuition). For international students the fully funded scholarship is AUD$30,000 and partially funded scholarship is AUD$15,000*.
ICE WaRM Contact Info:
For more information on ICE WaRM’s scholarship programme or your application status, please contact:
ICE WaRM Education Services Coordinator
Email: scholarships@icewarm.com.au
GPO Box 860
Adelaide SA 5000
Phone: +61 8 8236 5200
Fax: +61 8 8236 5236
*Please note: the ICE WaRM scholarship does not include a living allowance.
