International Water Center Scholarships

IWC Scholarships  :http://www.watercentre.org/education/programs/scholarships/iwc-scholarships     

The International WaterCentre (IWC) Water Leader Scholarships are now closed for the 2012 intake. If you have applied for the scholarship, you should have received an email notifying the outcome of your application on 9 September 2011. If you haven't received this email, please check your junk mail folder and contact IWC on +61 7 3123 7766 (or email: admin@watercentre.org).

• IWC Water Leader Scholarships: now closed (read archived information)

• IWC Partial Scholarships ($5000): now available (more information below)

IWC Partial Scholarships ($5,000) - now available

To support future water leaders, the International WaterCentre (IWC) is offering partial tuition scholarships (AU$5,000) to the first 50 students who enrol in the IWC Integrated Water Management programs (Masters, Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate) for 2012.
These scholarships are available to Australian and international students who do not receive any external full-tuition scholarship or full-tuition funding from other sources.

Scholarship value

Full-time study: AU$5,000 for the whole program, payable per semester towards tuition fees:

• Semester 1 (Graduate Certificate) AU$1,550
• Semester 2 (Graduate Diploma) AU$1,550
• Semester 3 (Masters) AU$1,900

Part-time study: AU$5,000 for the whole program payable per semester towards tuition fees (AU$850 per semester).

Recipients are responsible for paying the remainder of the tuition fees each semester and all other associated expenses.

The scholarship does not cover: travel, accommodation, field work, living costs, medical cover, insurance and other associated costs. These costs will be the responsibility of successful recipients.

Number of scholarships

There are 50 partial scholarships available for the 2012 intake (Semester 1, 2012).

Scholarship restrictions

Please read complete Terms and Conditions:

• Available only to cover part of the tuition fees for the IWC Integrated Water Management programs (Masters, Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate) in 2012.
• Available in the year of offer only
• Available only to self-supported students** who have been offered a place in the program and have enrolled in it
• The scholarship is paid out equally over the semesters of study. The program must be completed within 3 consecutive semesters of full-time study or 6 consecutive semesters (3 years) of part-time/distance study.
• This scholarship is not available with any other IWC scholarships.

** Self-supported students are students who do not benefit from any other full-tuition funding, scholarship, grant or award, including IWC’s MIWM full scholarships, (government, public or private institutions).

Important dates

• 15 Oct.2011: Program application deadline for international students (category 3 & 4 countries)
• 15 Nov. 2011: Program applications deadline for international students (category 1 & 2 countries)
• 18 Feb. 2012: Program applications deadline for domestic students
• December 2011: Enrolments open
• February/March 2012: Program commences

We highly encourage students to apply as soon as possible considering you will need to apply for a student visa, which could take up to 6 months.

Apply now

There is no scholarship application form. To receive the scholarship, be one of the first 50 students to apply and enrol in the program.


IWC Water Leader Scholarships - now closed
Every year, the International WaterCentre (IWC) offers scholarships to a small number of excellent candidates who are accepted into the IWC Master of Integrated Water Management (MIWM). These scholarships are awarded to applicants who clearly demonstrate potential to become water leaders of the future.

Scholarship value

• Full-tuition fee (AU$41,520) for full-time or part-time/distance* study of the Master of Integrated Water Management
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international students

Note: the scholarships do not include travel, accommodation, field work, or living costs. These costs will be the responsibility of successful recipients.

* Part-time/distance study option is available only to Australian/NZ citizens and Australian permanent residents.

Who can apply

The scholarships are available to eligible Australian and international applicants to study the IWC Master of Integrated Water Management (MIWM) program which commences in February 2012 (Semester 1).

Please note that the scholarship is only available to study the IWC Master of Integrated Water Management. It is not available for the IWC Graduate Diploma/Certificate programs or for any other program offered by The University of Queensland or any other institutions.

Entry requirements

To apply for the scholarship, you must also apply for the MIWM program and meet the program entry requirements:

• A completed undergraduate degree in a related field of study from an internationally-recognised institution.
• Demonstrated English language proficiency
• Two years practical experience in a related field is preferred but not essential.

Selection criteria

Typically, successful scholarship candidates will possess an excellent academic record and several years of relevant professional experience. The IWC selection panel will use the following selection criteria when assessing scholarship applications:

• Academic record: an excellent academic record and a likelihood of success in further study.
• Professional record: relevant employment experience, achievements, membership of professional bodies and professional references.
• Commitment to the whole-of-water cycle, integrated and interdisciplinary approaches to water management.
• Leadership qualities including collaboration and team work, flexibility, initiative, communication skills, integrity and vision through professional, educational, community and other achievements.
  
• Potential outcomes: the likelihood of positive impacts on the individual and the water sector from participating in the MIWM Program.

How to apply

Before you apply, please read IWC Water Leader Scholarships Terms and Conditions.

Applications for the Water Leader Scholarships to study the MIWM program in 2012 are now closed. Please check this page again in May 2012 for the 2013 scholarships.

Scholarship selection outcomes

Applications for the Water Leader Scholarships are assessed by a selection panel at the International WaterCentre. If you have applied for the scholarship this year, you should have received an email notifying the outcome of your application on 9 September 2011. If you haven't received this email, please check your junk mail folder and contact IWC on +61 7 3123 7766 (or email: admin@watercentre.org).

The selection panel adheres to IWC's policy of non-discrimination for this process. Decisions of the selection panel are final and confidential. IWC will not enter into correspondence regarding outcomes of the selection process.

Citizenship/visa status

Successful international applicants must meet visa requirements of the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship.

Questions regarding scholarships or program content:

• Please make sure you read our Frequently Asked Questions page before contacting us.
• Email: admin@watercentre.org
• Phone: +61 7 3123 776

Questions regarding program admissions:

• Visit The University of Queensland website
• Email: study@uq.edu.au (international students)
• Email: AdmissionsEnquiries@admin.uq.edu.au (domestic students)