UniSA International Merit Scholarship
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About This Scholarship
The University of South Australia (UniSA) is offering the International Merit Scholarship to support prospective international students. This scholarship is designed for those wishing to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees at UniSA.
It aims to provide financial assistance to academically strong international candidates. The selection process is based on academic merit, recognizing students who have demonstrated excellence in their previous studies. This scholarship runs throughout the year, meaning eligible applicants are continuously assessed.
Successful scholars will benefit from a significant tuition fee reduction during their initial year of study. Specifically, recipients will receive a 25% tuition fee reduction for their first year, covering up to two semesters or eight courses.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the UniSA International Merit Scholarship, applicants must meet several key criteria:
• Applicants must be a prospective international student planning to study in Australia.
• Candidates must be eligible to study in Australia, fulfilling all necessary visa and immigration requirements.
• Applicants should not hold any other UniSA scholarship or bursary concurrently with this award. This scholarship cannot be combined with other financial aid from UniSA.
• A strong academic record is crucial: applicants must have achieved the UniSA equivalent of a credit average in their previous studies. Alternatively, a conditional offer based on achieving a credit average upon completion of current studies is acceptable.
• Candidates must meet all admission requirements for their chosen program of study at UniSA.
• Applicants must have already applied for or been accepted into an eligible bachelor’s or master’s by coursework degree program offered at UniSA. The scholarship is specifically for these types of degrees.
Required Documents
No separate documents are required specifically for the scholarship application.
The assessment for the UniSA International Merit Scholarship is automatic. This means that when you apply for an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate program at UniSA, your application for admission will also serve as your application for the scholarship. All necessary academic transcripts and supporting documents required for your program application will be used for scholarship assessment. Ensure that all required documents for your program application are complete and submitted accurately.
How to Apply
Applying for the UniSA International Merit Scholarship is straightforward as there is no separate application process for the scholarship itself.
1. Apply for an Eligible Program: Students must first apply for an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree program at the University of South Australia. You must meet all the academic and English language entry requirements for your chosen program.
2. Automatic Assessment: Once your application for an eligible program is submitted, you will be automatically assessed for the International Merit Scholarship. The university will review your academic qualifications and program eligibility based on the information provided in your course application.
3. Application Portal: To begin your application for an eligible program and subsequent scholarship consideration, please visit the official website of UniSA International. Follow the instructions for international student admissions. The university's admissions team will handle the scholarship assessment as part of your program application review.
Ensure all admission requirements for your chosen program are met, as this forms the basis for your scholarship consideration. You will be notified if you are successful with both your program admission and scholarship award.