Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships Program by Australian Government 2018

The Australian Government Department of Education and Training administers the Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships. The Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships aim to build Australia’s reputation for excellence in the provision of education and research, support the internationalisation of the Australian higher education and research sectors and offer high-achieving individuals from overseas and Australia opportunities to increase their productivity and expertise in their field.

The Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships aim to:

develop ongoing educational, research and professional links between individuals, organisations and countries
increase the skills and global awareness of high achieving individuals from Australia and overseas
contribute to Australia’s reputation as a high quality provider of education and training and a leader in research and innovation
increase the productivity of Australians through international study, research or professional development experience.

Since 2007, a total of 4,481 Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships have been received by internationals and 1,330 have been received by Australians to undertake research, study or professional development across 127 eligible countries.

Funding

Funding for the Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships program is provided by the Australian Government. The program typically offers three–quarters of the scholarships and fellowships funded each year to overseas citizens, with support ranging from short-term fellowships or research placements to full postgraduate degrees. Australians receive support to undertake targeted research and professional development overseas.

Support Services

To ensure recipients gain the most from their experience they will receive ongoing support for the duration of their Endeavour scholarship or fellowship. Recipients will also be able to share their journey with other recipients from around the globe. Upon successful completion, recipients will be eligible for membership of the Alumni Network. This network maintains the personal, institutional and educational links and friendships made.

Scope Global has been appointed by the department to provide post-selection support services to recipients. These services include:

a dedicated case manager
pre-departure briefings
provision of advice on health, travel, insurance, accommodation, security and legal matters
payment of allowances
reporting to the department on recipients’ progress.

International Applicants

The Australia Awards–Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships offer support to internationals to undertake study, research or professional development in Australia. To apply, you must be from a participating country and/or region.
All recipients will receive:

travel allowance: $3,000 (provision to pay up to $4,500 under special circumstances)
establishment allowance: $2,000 (fellowships) or $4,000 (scholarships)
monthly stipend: $3,000 (paid up to the maximum category duration on a pro-rata basis)
health insurance for the full category duration (OSHC for international recipients)
travel insurance (excluding during program for international recipients)

Endeavour scholarship recipients will also receive tuition fees paid up to the maximum study/research duration on a pro-rata basis. Tuition includes student service and amenities fees.

International Categories

The Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship provides financial support for international applicants to undertake a postgraduate qualification at a Masters or PhD level either by coursework or research in any field in Australia for up to four years.

The Endeavour Vocational Education and Training (VET) Scholarship provides financial support for international applicants to undertake vocational education at a Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree level in any field in Australia for up to two and a half years. Vocational education and training provides occupational or work-related knowledge and skills. The courses are directly related to a trade, occupation or 'vocation' in which the applicant participates. These courses exclude degree and higher level programs normally delivered by universities.

The Endeavour Research Fellowship provides financial support for international postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows to undertake short-term research (4-6 months) towards an overseas Masters, PhD or postdoctoral research in any field in Australia.

The Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research Fellowship provides financial support for postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows from participating Asian countries to undertake short-term research (4-6 months) in any field, in Australia.

The Endeavour Australia India Education Council (AIEC) Research Fellowship provides financial support for postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows from India to undertake short-term research (4-6 months) in Australia.

The Endeavour Executive Fellowship provides financial support towards professional development opportunities (1-4 months) for high achievers in business, industry, education or government for international applicants. The Endeavour Executive Fellowship focuses on learning and building skills and knowledge through a host work environment in the applicant’s field or area of expertise rather than through formal enrolment in a study program.

Australian Applicants

The Australia Awards–Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships offer support to Australians to undertake study, research or professional development in a participating country and/or region.

All recipients will receive:

travel allowance: $3,000 (provision to pay up to $4,500 under special circumstances)
establishment allowance: $2,000 (fellowships) or $4,000 (scholarships)
monthly stipend: $3,000 (paid up to the maximum category duration on a pro-rata basis)
health insurance for the full category duration
travel insurance

Endeavour Scholarship recipients will also receive tuition fees paid up to the maximum study/research duration on a pro-rata basis. Tuition includes student service and amenities fees.

Applications for the 2018 Round

Applications for the 2018 round of the Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships are expected to open in April 2017. Please check the Endeavour Scholarship and Fellowships website closer to April 2017 for further information.

For more information please click "Further Official Information" below.

Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships Program by Australian Government 2018