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1 Prestigious Scholarships Seminar

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3 Welcome Professor Pat Buckley Dean of Graduate Studies

9 Cambridge Australia Scholarships Awards a number of PhD scholarships to Australian graduates of outstanding academic merit to study at the University of Cambridge. Recipients are covered for: The University Composition Fee Maintenance Allowance - living expenses sufficient for 1 student Airfares at the beginning and end of the course Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with first-class honours, or a research Master's degree from a recognized Australian university. Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

10 How To Apply Applications for funding for a CAS scholarship do not require a separate application. Apply online using the on-line application portal. When applying for admission to the University, you must complete the section regarding applying for funding. Tick the box which states, I wish to be considered for funding including merit based scholarships, and complete the relevant sections. You will then automatically be considered for funding by CAS if you meet the criteria.

11 Gates Cambridge Scholarship Information available at Charlie Perkins Scholarship Information available at Roberta Sykes Scholarship Information available at

15 John Monash Scholars Leadership for Australia Dr Judith Landsberg Manager of Scholarships and Alumni Relations General Sir John Monash Foundation University of South Australia May 2017

16 The privilege of education carries great responsibilities it is given not for individual benefit alone, but to befit persons for the higher duties of citizenship and for roles of leadership in all fields to make Australia great General Sir John Monash, 1920

17 John Monash Scholars 2017 Presentation Ceremony: Shrine of Remembrance

John Monash Scholarships Uniquely Australian Offered to outstanding

All Fields of Endeavour People who are ambitious, broadly curious who

restrictions by age or geography Any post-graduate course, at any

18 John Monash Scholarships Uniquely Australian Offered to outstanding graduates with leadership capabilities, for the benefit of Australia All Fields of Endeavour People who are ambitious, broadly curious who will inspire others We would like more business applicants and STEM No restrictions by age or geography Any post-graduate course, at any university in the world Focus on the best University in your field not the big names

Lara Olsen (2004 John Monash Scholar) Telsa Motors, Melbourne This enabled me to play a

companies Hugh Evans (2006 John Monash Scholar) CEO Global Citizen, New York I have had the

Brophy-Williams (2012 JM Scholar) Paediatrician, Darwin Hospital and MSF (Afghanistan) It has

Australians Claire Daniel (2015 JM Scholar) Masters in Information Science from the Bartlett

19 Lara Olsen (2004 John Monash Scholar) Telsa Motors, Melbourne This enabled me to play a leadership role in the establishment of one of Europe s most exciting energy efficiency companies Hugh Evans (2006 John Monash Scholar) CEO Global Citizen, New York I have had the opportunity to be exposed to some of the best minds in the field of global economics Dr Sam Brophy-Williams (2012 JM Scholar) Paediatrician, Darwin Hospital and MSF (Afghanistan) It has made me a part of a remarkable global network of inspiring, intelligent, motivated young Australians Claire Daniel (2015 JM Scholar) Masters in Information Science from the Bartlett School, UCL It gave me the knowledge and skills I need to harness technology to help create better planning outcomes for Australian Cities

20 The Scholarship $70,000 per year for up to 3 years. Money is not tied to tuition fees. The Scholarship does not prohibit other sources of income.

21 The Foundation looks for Excellence in your field (not necessarily academic) Demonstrated leadership ability A career which will be of benefit to Australia

22 Eligibility Be an Australian citizen Have completed, or be about to complete, a degree from an Australian university with outstanding results Plan to start a post-graduate degree at an overseas institution in 2018

23 The Application Process 2016 data 327 Application s in State interviews 50 National Interviews 20 JM Scholars Written applications: Open May 1st close August 1st 11 State Panels: September and October National Panel: October 16th & 17th Scholars Announced: November 2016

24 Tips for the Application and Interviews The process itself is valuable it makes you think hard about your motivations and ambitions Be aware of your own project and what you uniquely offer give examples which show where you have made a difference Research your proposed institution carefully and explain why you have chosen it (you do not need to have been accepted) Think about your long-term career aspirations (20-30 years) and be able to articulate the benefit to Australia Enjoy the interviews: The Panel is interested in you and your project

25 Get in Touch For more information about the Foundation, the John Monash Scholars and applying for scholarships, please visit: Contact us: E: T: GeneralSirJohnMonashFoundationMelbourne general-sir-john-monash-foundation To receive our newsletter,

26 THE RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS AUSTRALIA Information for Applicants 2017

27 THE RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS Every year 9 Australian Rhodes Scholars are elected. There are 95 Rhodes Scholars elected around the world every year. They are part of a tradition that started in Australia in They join a community of nearly 8000 Rhodes Scholars worldwide..

28 The Rhodes Scholarships Australia: 9 Scholarships New South Wales Queensland South Australia Tasmania Victoria Western Australia Australia at Large (3 scholarships)

29 The Rhodes Scholarships Australia: Can I apply? 1 I am an Australian citizen and have lived in Australia for a least four years 2 I completed at least two years of secondary schooling in Australia 3 I will have completed an honours degree or masters degree or international equivalent with a proficiency level of first class honours or an equivalent mark of distinction (masters or international qualification) by 15 June I will not be older than 26 when I start at Oxford 5 I have not applied for a Rhodes Scholarship two or more times before.

30 The Rhodes Scholarships Australia: What are the Panels looking for? Literary and scholastic achievements Energy to develop one s talents to the full Truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and protection of the weak, kindliness, unselfishness and fellowship Moral force of character and instincts to lead

31 The Rhodes Scholarships Australia: Should I apply? If you are looking at this presentation, either you know, or someone has told you that you are talented. There is no Rhodes Scholar, only Rhodes Scholars. We don t have any particular kind of person, degree or list of achievements in mind. We want young women and men to tell us about their instincts to lead

32 The Rhodes Scholarships Australia: Where do I apply? Apply in the state or territory in which you are or have completed your most recent degree, or where you did the majority of your schooling. If you are studying overseas, apply in the state or territory in which you attended secondary school. If you are studying in the ACT or NT, apply via the Commonwealth Territories panel or in the state where you did the majority of your schooling. Applicants who are shortlisted in the Territories panel proceed to the Australia at Large interviews.

33 The Rhodes Scholarships Australia: Where do I apply? To start an application, go to: Applications open on 1 July 2017 at 00:01am AEST Applications close 14 September 2017 at 23:59pm AEST

34 The Rhodes Scholarships Australia: The Application 1000 word personal statement Curriculum vitae (up to 3 pages, 12pt font) Research proposal (D.Phil. applicants, 2 pages) confirmation from Oxford that area of research can be supervised (D.Phil. applicants) 6 Referee reports (at least 3 academics)

The Rhodes Scholarships Australia: Selection

end October 2017 2 nd and 3 rd ranked from

proceeds to Australia At Large interviews

35 The Rhodes Scholarships Australia: Selection Process At Large elections State elections end October nd and 3 rd ranked from each state and top ranked from Territories proceeds to Australia At Large interviews Interviews for states and territories end October 2017 Shortlisting notification Written application and references Applications open 1 July 2017

36 The Rhodes Scholarships Australia: What does the Scholarship Entail? All University and College fees The University application fee A personal stipend ( 13,658 per annum; ~$AUD26,830 ) Private health insurance (BUPA) One economy class airfare to Oxford at the start of the scholarship and one economy flight back to the student's home country at the conclusion of the scholarship The Scholarship cannot be deferred and cannot be held with another scholarship The Rhodes Program includes: FIRST YEAR RETREAT Service & Leadership Second Year Retreat Building a life of Purpose, Meaning, and Balance SKILLS WORKSHOP SESSIONS Public speaking, problem solving, leadership, writing for impact and media training SPEAKER SERIES with leading international speakers from politics, academia, commerce WEEKLY DISCUSSIONS and debates on global challenges INTERNSHIPS within a wide range of organisations

IMPACT OF RHODES SCHOLARS NOBEL PRIZE WINNERS Lord Florey Sir John Eccles Michael Spence INNOVATORS IN MEDICINE Eric Lander Atul Gawande Salim Yusuf Pardis Sabeti Sir John Bell INVENTORS Ralph

37 IMPACT OF RHODES SCHOLARS NOBEL PRIZE WINNERS Lord Florey Sir John Eccles Michael Spence INNOVATORS IN MEDICINE Eric Lander Atul Gawande Salim Yusuf Pardis Sabeti Sir John Bell INVENTORS Ralph Hartley EF Schumacher Edwin Hubble HEADS OF STATE & GOVERNMENT LEADERS Dominic Mintoff Roland Michene George Stanley John Turner Bob Hawke Wasim Sajjad Bill Clinton Nancy-Ann Min DeParle Tony Abbott Susan Rice Sylvia Mathews Burwell OLYMPIANS Across many sports with over forty competitors UNIVERSITY LEADERS Including three Vice-Chancellors of the University of Oxford and over 20 other Vice Chancellors globally ENTREPRENEURS Sir John Templeton, John McCall MacBain Roxanne Joyal Swati Mylavarapu NGO LEADERSHIP Kumi Naidoo Timothy Evans Shaun Johnson PULITZER PRIZE WINNERS Siddhartha Mukherjee Nick Kristof Bart Gellman Robert Massie JUSTICES Edmund Herring Gérard La Forest Edwin Cameron Bryon White, John Harlan II, David Souter Wilbur Jackett James Gobbo Eileen Gillese MEDIA Elmer Davis Rachel Maddow John Mulgan Dan Davin John Oakes Frank Wells George Stephanopoulos

Allied Scholarship events (Rhodes Mandela) Joint competitive

38 Rhodes Network and Opportunities Academic development Rhodes House lectures Global network & registry, mentorship Second year retreat Allied Scholarship events (Rhodes Mandela) Joint competitive scholarship events Diverse recruiting opportunities Social events, Rhodes Ball

39 Oxford College Life 38 self-governing, financially independent colleges Tutorials (undergraduates) Accommodation Financial support Formal dinners, social events Sport

40 Prof. Ben Davis Research Group Current and former members from ~30 countries Oxford University and Global Education 10,000 postgraduate students 61% non-uk citizens

41 Oxford Life

42 Thank you Follow us For enquiries and appointments: Your Local Secretaries are: Dr Justin Chalker Flinders University Prof John Williams The University of Adelaide john.williams@adelaide.edu.au

43 Fulbright Scholarships fulbright.com.au

Mission & Vision The Fulbright Commission promotes educational and cultural exchange between Australia and the United States in order to enhance mutual understanding and strengthen relations between

44 Mission & Vision The Fulbright Commission promotes educational and cultural exchange between Australia and the United States in order to enhance mutual understanding and strengthen relations between the two countries As the leading scholarship program between Australia and the United States, the Fulbright name is synonymous with academic excellence, thought leadership, and mutual understanding, and reflects the uniquely deep bilateral relationship.

History Established in 1946 by U.S. Senator J. William Fulbright and the U.S. Government Ethos of swords into ploughshares surplus WWII materials sold to fund two-way academic exchanges to the U.S. Grown to become the largest education scholarship program in the world, operating between the U.

45 History Established in 1946 by U.S. Senator J. William Fulbright and the U.S. Government Ethos of swords into ploughshares surplus WWII materials sold to fund two-way academic exchanges to the U.S. Grown to become the largest education scholarship program in the world, operating between the U.S. and 160 countries. To date, over 360,000 Fulbright Scholars worldwide Over 5,000 alumni of the Australian-American Fulbright program since establishment in 1949

46 Fulbright Values Passion - about field of work and study Vision - for themselves and their communities Excellence - demonstrated achievement Innovation - creative, inspired thinking Partnerships - collaborations, linkages Ambassadorial skills - articulate, community involvement

Fulbright Scholarship Benefits Monthly stipend Travel allowance Establishment allowance depending on scholarship Dependent allowance depending on scholarship / eligibility ASPE health and accident

47 Fulbright Scholarship Benefits Monthly stipend Travel allowance Establishment allowance depending on scholarship Dependent allowance depending on scholarship / eligibility ASPE health and accident cover valued at up to $100,000 Access to established professional networks - alumni and other international collaborative groups Orientation and enrichment opportunities - in the U.S. and in Australia Extensive support - from the Commission as well as U.S. organisations.

48 Over 30 Australian Scholarships on offer per year Postgraduate Scholarships including sponsored scholarships, to undertake U.S. based research towards an Australian Master s or PhD or to enrol in a postgraduate degree program at a U.S. institution (3 10 months duration) Postdoctoral Scholarships including sponsored scholarships, to undertake postdoctoral research in the U.S. aimed at applicants who have completed a PhD within the last 5 years (3 10 months duration) Professional Scholarships including sponsored scholarships, for mid-career candidates in the private / public sector, poised for movement to leadership positions, or mid-level academics whose research has industry / professional links. Application proposals must include an educational component, such as research and / or a short-course (3 4 months duration) Senior Scholarships including sponsored scholarships, for academics at the level of associate or full professor in a range of academic fields to undertake U.S. based research (3 4 months duration) Distinguished Chair sponsored by Kansas State University, up to six months research at Kansas State University in the field of Agriculture or Life Sciences (3 6 months duration)

49 Selection and Eligibility Criteria Academic/professional excellence Ambassadorial skills Adaptability Relevance of proposed program Potential outcomes Australian citizens only No age limit, open to any field and host institution

Application Process Project proposal Personal statement Three confidential referee reports required - submitted online Host institution letter

50 Application Process Project proposal Personal statement Three confidential referee reports required - submitted online Host institution letter of support / invitation (not necessary at postgraduate level) Copies of official, complete and certified academic documents (where applicable)

51 Application Timeline Applications are open from March 1st - August 1st each year Applicants will be invited for interview in August / September All applicants will receive notification of the outcome of their application by the end of the year Successful scholarship recipients will attend an Orientation Program and Gala Presentation Dinner in March Scholarship recipients can depart for the U.S. between July June 2019

52 Fulbright Website best place to start! In depth Scholarship information FAQs Alumni profiles Information webinars Application instructions including link to external portal and much more! Fulbright.com.au Contact the scholarships team: E: P: (02) (9am to 5pm AEST) APPLICATIONS CLOSE AUGUST 1 st!

53 Australia Awards Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships Department of Education and Training May 2017

54 Snapshot of the Endeavour program Over 100 eligible countries Open to all fields of study Competitive merit-based process Available to Australian and International students, researchers and professionals Variety of categories

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57 Benefits to recipients Generous support travel and establishment allowances monthly stipend tuition fees travel and health insurance personalised support Alumni network membership

58 Key steps for applying Go to the website: Read Applicant Guidelines and FAQ s Applications open each year in mid April and close on 30 June. Successful applicants announced in December for commencement between January and November of the following year

59 Read the guidelines Allow enough time Check supporting documentation is included Refer to selection criteria Discuss your program with relevant contacts Tips for a successful application

60 What we look for in an application High-level academic achievement and/or relevant work experience Well-defined program Benefits of the scholarship to the applicant s career Benefits of the scholarship to foster ongoing collaboration with your home and host country

61 Endeavour South Australia My research aims to optimise oral treatment for schizophrenia. Tahnee Jade Dening University of South Australia - Europe Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship

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THE RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS AUSTRALIA. Information for Applicants 2018

THE RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS AUSTRALIA Information for Applicants 2018 THE RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS Every year 9 Australian Rhodes Scholars are elected. There are >100 Rhodes Scholars elected around the world every