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 4,306 Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships have been received by internationals and 1,232 have been received by Australians to undertake research, study or professional development across 127 eligible countries.
International Applicants
The 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 programme 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.
Categories of Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships
- Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship
- Endeavour Vocational Education and Training Scholarship
- Endeavour Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarship
- Endeavour Research Fellowship, including:
- Endeavour Research Fellowship for Indigenous Australians
- Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research Fellowship
- Endeavour Australia India Education Council Research Fellowship
- Endeavour Executive Fellowship
Eligibility
To be eligible to receive an Endeavour scholarship or fellowship, applicants must:
- be aged 18 years or over at the commencement of their programme
- be a citizen and/or permanent resident of a participating country
- commence their proposed programme after 1 January 2017 and no later than 30 November 2017. Applicants who have already commenced or will commence their intended programme prior to 2017 are not eligible to apply
- provide all relevant supporting documentation (section 9)
- not currently hold or have completed, after 1 January 2015, an Australian Government sponsored scholarship and/or fellowship (directly administered to recipients by the Australian Government).
- not apply for a category in which they have already completed an Endeavour scholarship or fellowship.
How to apply
Steps required to apply for an Endeavour scholarship or fellowship
- Step 1. Read the guidelines and the Frequently Asked Questions to gain an understanding of the programme and what is required for an application.
- Step 2. Review and ensure the minimum eligibility requirements are met.
- Step 3. Read the terms and conditions. If an Endeavour scholarship or fellowship is offered, the recipient must agree to the terms and conditions and accept within seven days. If the offer is not accepted within this period, the offer may be withdrawn.
- Step 4. Once the application period is open, an application can be started by registering on Endeavour Online. Instructions can be found on the official website.
- Step 5. To be considered for more than one scholarship or fellowship an applicant is required to lodge a separate application for each category.
- Step 6. Note the unique application ID and reference in any correspondence with the department.
- Step 7. Complete responses to the selection criteria and upload supporting documentation.
- Step 8. Finalise and submit an application. Once an application has been successfully submitted an automated email acknowledging the receipt of the application will be sent to the email address provided. Once an application has been submitted, no further changes (including addition of documents) can be made.
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