30 June 2017
Australian Government Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships 2017 are administered by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training. The Endeavour scholarships and Fellowships aim to build Australia’s reputation for excellence in the provision of education and research. Australian Government Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships are the merit-based scholarship and fellowships providing opportunities to Overseas students to undertake study, research or professional development in Australia.
The last date of Application Process is 30 June 2017. International Candidates can apply for any of the following categories of Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships:
| Scholarships/Fellowships | Eligible Countries |
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Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship |
Asia |
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Endeavour Vocational Education and Training Scholarship |
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Endeavour Research Fellowship |
The Caribbean Countries |
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Endeavour Executive Fellowship |
Some countries of Europe, Middle East and Pacific |
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Events |
Dates |
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Application Starts |
April 2017 |
| Application Ends | 30 June 2017 |
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Applications shortlisted and assessed |
July-October 2017 |
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Recommendations provided to the Minister for |
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Successful and unsuccessful applicants receive |
December 2017 |
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Successful recipients complete and return |
December 2017 |
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Commencement of the programme |
January- November 2018 |
| Gender | Both |
| Region | Asia |
| Class/ Age | Must be 18 years of age |
| Details |
Age: Applicants must be 18 years of age and there is no maximum age limit for the Australian Endeavour Scholarships. Citizenship: International Applicants must be a citizen or a permanent resident of a participating country and remain so for the duration of their programme. International applicants must not hold citizenship/ dual citizenship or permanent residency of Australia.
Eligible countries: Asia: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China (People’s Republic), Hong Kong, SAR, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea (Republic of Korea - South), Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam. Non-Eligibility Applicants who have already commenced their proposed Endeavour programme at their host organisation are not eligible to apply. |
Endeavour scholarship recipients will also receive tuition fees paid up to the maximum study/research duration on a pro-rata basis
Endeavour Scholarship Application process can only be applied Online. Candidates must read the instructions and guidelines before filling the online application form. The last date to apply is 30 June 2017.
Registration: All the applicants have to register themselves first in order to apply for Endeavour Scholarship. The applicants need to enter their email address, first name and last name and click on register button.
Click Here to Apply Online
Application Form Details: The online application form will consist of the following fields given below:
The candidates must scan and attach the following supporting documents to meet the scholarship and fellowship requirements:
The applicants must complete the Endeavour Scholarship Application form with all the necessary details and send the hard copy of the application form along with the above-mentioned documents to the following address on or before 30 June 2017:
Endeavour Management Team
Australian Government Department of Education and Training
International Group, GPO Box 9880
Canberra Act 2601, Australia
It is to be noted that any kind of incomplete or late applications will not be accepted by the authority.
Endeavour Scholarship and fellowship 2017 consists of three round or processes. They are as follows:
Assessment Round: After the submission of the application, all the eligible applications are shortlisted by the department using the selection criteria. The shortlisted applications are assessed against the selection criteria by an independent selection panel. The recommendations of the selection panel members are considered and approved by the International Group Manager, Department of Education and Training. The selection panel consists of three members, which include eminent academic professionals and government representatives. The Selection Process for all categories of the Endeavour Scholarships and fellowships are the same. The following are their selection criteria and their relative weightage:
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Selection Criteria |
Weightage |
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A record of high-level academic achievement and/or relevant work experience in the applicant’s chosen field of study |
40% |
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A well-defined study, research and/or professional development programme |
20% |
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A statement on how the international study, research or professional development opportunity would further the applicant’s academic and/or professional career |
20% |
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A statement on how the international study, research or professional development opportunity will benefit Australia |
20% |
Allocation Process: The Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships are merit-based, however, final selection may target specific participating countries and regions to support Australian Government international education and research priorities and emerging bilateral education and research relationships.
Telephone: 1300 615 262
Email Id: endeavour@education.gov.au
