MEXICO - Postgraduate Scholarships
Here is your opportunity to experience the
Australian education system and culture while at the same time
earning a postgraduate degree from a world-class Australian
institution.
In Mexico, the Peace Scholarship Program
is managed by the Secretariat of
Public Education, Mexico (SEP) in conjunction with IDP
Education Australia in Sydney, Australia.
Commencing study in July 2009, up to five
students from Mexico will be awarded scholarships to undertake a
master degree of your choice at one of the following
universities:
WHAT DO I
GET?
The Peace Scholarship Program for postgraduate
students form Mexico includes:
- Tuition fees for a two or three semester Masters Degree at
participating Australian universities
- US$1,000 per month to cover living costs, accommodation and
other costs while in Australia (travel and visa costs are the
responsibility of the recipient)
- Two day orientation welcome program
- Other services and products offered by supporters of the Peace
Scholarship Program
- Lifetime networking opportunities with Peace Scholarship
recipients worldwide
Students who meet the eligibility criteria as
provided below are invited to apply for the Peace Scholarship.
HOW DO I APPLY?
STEP 1
Ensure you fulfil each of the general selection
criteria as detailed below as well as the specific university
criteria for the scholarship that you are applying for
General Seletion
Criteria
- At the time of application you have
completed your undergraduate degree at a university in Mexico, or
will be completing it by December 2008
- Your credit average for your
undergraduate degree was at least 75%
- You have a level of English language
proficiency that satisfies both Student Visa requirements for entry
to Australia as well as host institution requirements (see
below)
- You do not hold citizenship or permanent
residency in Australia and have not previously studied overseas,
either in Australia or elsewhere (unless on a scholarship or to
study English)
- You are able to demonstrate a commitment
to ‘global peace and understanding’ through community, academic or
professional achievements
- You are able to indicate how the Peace
Scholarship experience will enhance your professional
development and help contribute to global peace and
understanding
- You are able to demonstrate a financial
need and that without this scholarship you would not have the
chance to study overseas
Additional Criteria for University
of New South Wales Scholarship
- Minumum
English Language requirements:
- IELTS: 6.5 overall, and minimum 6.0 in each category
- Paper Based TOEFL: 577 with
TWE 5
- Computer Based TOEFL: 233 with essay
score at least 5
- Internet Based TOEFL: 90 with 24+
in the writing section
Additional Criteria for University
of Melbourne Scholarship
Applicants for the University of Melbourne
Postgraduate Peace Scholarship for Mexico must be economic
graduates interested in pursuing a Masters Degree from the
University of Melbourne's Graduate School of Management.
Minumum English Language requirements:
- IELTS: 6.5 overall, and minimum 6.0 in each category
- Paper Based TOEFL: 577 with
TWE 5
- Computer Based TOEFL: 233 with essay
score at least 5
- Internet Based TOEFL: 90 with 24+
in the writing section
Once selected, the recipient of this
scholarship must sit the GMAT and achieve a minimum of 550.
Additional Criteria for University
of Technology, Sydney Scholarship
Applicants for the University
of Technology, Sydney Postgraduate Peace Scholarship for
Mexico must be nursing graduates interested in pursuing a
Masters Degree from the UTS's Faculty of Nursing.
Minumum English Language requirements:
- IELTS: 6.5 overall, and minimum 6.0 in each category
- Paper Based TOEFL: 575 with
TWE 4.5
- Computer Based TOEFL: 231 with essay
score at least 4.5
- Internet Based TOEFL: 90 with 21+
in the writing section
STEP 2:
The following materials must be received by the
Secretariat of Education, Mexico by 30 September,
2008
- Completed, printed and signed application
form
- Completed, printed and signed Agreement of
Award Terms and Conditions
- Certified true copy of English translated
official academic transcript, including current year grades -
certified by university President / Rector / vice-chancellor or
faculty dean at your home university.
- Proof of English language ability including IELTS or TOEFL
(paper-based, computer-based or internet based)
- Two References/Testimonials in English
- One reference/testimonial from home
institution (Dean or higher). This reference/testimonial must
follow the format outlined on the Home
Institution Reference Form and address
the criteria requested
- One reference/testimonial from someone
you have worked with on a particular community service project that
you talk about in your application (preferably your supervisor), or
from someone who can honestly discuss your involvement in community
based activities and projects and who has known you for more than 2
years. This reference/testimonial must follow the format
outlined on the Community
Leader Reference Form and address the
criteria requested.
Note: References cannot be submitted from a
person to whom you are related.
All applications must
be received by SEP (details below) by 30th September 2008.
Direccion General de Relaciones Internacionales
SEP
Donceles 100
planta baja oficina 1016
Centro Historico
Delegacion Cuauhtemoc, 06010
Mexico D.F.
IMPORTANT
DATES
- 30 September 08 -
applications clow
- October 08 -
applications shortlisted
- November 08 -
shortlisted applicants requested to submit additional material as
required by the Australian University
- November 08 -
shortlisted applicants sent to Australian university for final
selection
- December 08 -
successful applicants announced
- January - April 09 -
recipients submit visa applications etc
- July 09 - travel to
Australia and commencement of Program
Who can I
contact for more information?
For more information regarding the 2009
Peace Scholarship Program please
contact becas@sep.gov.mx or
the Manager of the Program in Australia, Eleanor Rivers (eleanor.rivers@idp.com)
Don’t forget, the APPLICATION deadline
is 30th September 2008
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