Scholarship details
Flinders University has developed the Flinders University International Travel scholarship to aid students in furthering their education at Flinders University by gaining an understanding of other cultures and ways of doing things around the world.
About the Scholarship Sponsor:
Around 300 acres of land in Bedford Park were donated to the University of Adelaide in 1960 so that it could establish a second campus there. Maybe 150 acres of land was involved. As a result, Flinders University was founded. In 1962, after a year of preparation and planning, construction began. A state election victory by the Australian Labor Party (ALP) in 1965 allowed the party to purchase privately owned land in Bedford Park and establish a university on it. After achieving their objective, they reasoned that this was the next best thing to do. On July 1, 1966, Flinders University opened its doors to the first class of students. After the British explorer and cartographer Matthew Flinders, it is called. In the United States, higher education would not exist prior to the passage of the University Act. Only 400 students and 90 teachers showed up to class on that March day in 1966.
The initial residents of the campus were professors Sir Mark Mitchell and Peter Karmel. They are the first Chancellor and Vice Chancellor of the university. Since all of Flinders University’s other campuses are located in the southern area of Australia, the main campus makes perfect sense there. The main campus is located in Bedford Park, a neighborhood about 12 kilometers outside of the downtown area. There are a variety of spaces for students to study, work, and learn on campus, including computer labs, study rooms, a library, and public areas with free wireless internet. In addition to a soccer field, a volleyball court, and a basketball court, they also have a baseball diamond and a softball field. Victoria Square, in the heart of Adelaide’s commercial district, is an excellent location for students looking to focus on their academics and make academic progress. The campus is sometimes referred to as the “heart” of a school.
The town of Tonsley, South Australia is home to a Flinders University campus. Besides its main location in Canberra, the University of Adelaide also has campuses in Melbourne and Darwin. It’s also has a bunch of branch campuses spread out across the country. Some of the many disciplines available to students at Flinders University are business, the arts, education, engineering, the health sciences, and public administration. Those looking to study abroad can pick from a plethora of institutions. The employment markets in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia are just as robust as those in China. There are a total of 26,000 students and around 2,600 faculty and staff at the university. These steps are being taken to fulfill the requirements of the university’s membership in the IRU (Innovative Research Universities) consortium (IRU)
Students at this institution have the opportunity to continue their study in countries such as Canada, China, the United Kingdom, and Germany because to the school’s many international relationships. Flinders University has produced some of the world’s most renowned individuals. For his outstanding contributions to television, Mario Andreacchio has been honored with an Emmy. He’s worked behind the camera as well as in front of the camera. Alex Frayne is rapidly building a reputation as a talented filmmaker and photographer. Even though Noni Hazlehurst is most recognized for her playing performances, she is also a talented writer, director, and producer. She has won awards from both the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) and the Australian Film Institute (AFI) (ARIA).
Shine, based on the biography of musician David Helfgott and directed by Scott Hicks, won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Hicks conceptualized and directed the endeavor. However, Hicks’ contributions to the film go beyond those of writer and director. Since he was also the film’s executive producer, he was responsible for supervising its production. Hicks’s election as Prime Minister of Tonga was a major accomplishment. In the fields of immunology and surgery, Brendon Coventry has made a name for himself. It is generally agreed that he discovered the immunological cycle. For his part, he was wise to grasp that he had, in fact, found it. Christopher Pearson is a well-respected journalist whose writings are read and admired by many. In addition to being a copywriter for former Australian Prime Minister John Howard, he has served as editor of “The Adelaide Review.” He gained a great deal of experience between his two positions in the field.
Poet Sudesh Mishra is the recipient of numerous honors for his writing. All the famous persons who worked at the school or went there to learn are included. There is an online directory accessible via a button on the homepage of the organization. Adelaide’s convenient position makes it a good jumping-off point for weekend excursions to nearby cities. Golden beaches and rolling hills are also features of the area. All roads lead to nowhere on these excursions. In 2016, it was ranked as one of the top five best places to live in the world by the Global Liveability Study. Not surprisingly, this result was found. Foreign students flock to because the cost of living is so much lower than in other major cities throughout the world. Adelaide’s cost of living is 14% lower than those of Australia’s other major cities, according to many surveys. As a result of Australia’s general cost-of-living decline, students now have more disposable income to enjoy the country’s many low-priced tourist attractions.
Scholarship Sponsor(s): Flinders University
Scholarship Country: Australia
Scholarship Worth: $1000
Scholarship Type: PhD
Nationality: International Students
Scholarship Offer:
- One or more grants, with a value of either $1,000 or $500, are available, subject to the availability of funds.
Eligibility for Scholarship
Prospective candidates must:
- Have completed at least 36 units of the undergraduate course prior to the start of their study abroad program; and
- Be enrolled onshore at Flinders University as an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework student at the time of application and throughout the duration of their scholarship.
- You must not be in receipt of any other Flinders University administered award which provides travel assistance; and Have completed at least 18 units of the postgraduate course prior to the commencement of overseas study; and Have your overseas study count towards your course of study at Flinders University.
Undergraduates at Leeds University in the United Kingdom can apply for a scholarship for the 2023–2024 school year. In an effort to inspire all students to continue their study, the University of Leeds is looking for exceptional students who can participate in research across the Mathematics department and are inspired to pursue higher education.
Nationality
The Flinders University 2022 International Travel Scholarship – Semester is open to all International Students
Application Procedure
- Are you interested, and do you qualify? To apply to Flinders University, please visit their website at stuadmin.flinders.edu.au.
- To be considered, applications must be received by the closing date and must be submitted electronically through the Flinders University Student System.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for Flinders University 2022 International Travel Scholarship – Semester is October 31, 2022
