Destination Australia Scholarship (Doctor of Philosophy)

Destination Australia is an Australian Government funded scholarship program designed to support students to study in regional Australia. The Destination Australia Scholarship (Doctor of Philosophy) is open to new full-time international students commencing in a Doctor of Philosophy degree at CQUniversity Mackay or Bundaberg campus. Our regional campuses like Mackay and Bundaberg, don’t only offer a great quality education, they also offer the companionship of a close-knit community and opportunities to explore iconic natural wonders coupled with a lower cost of living.
Scholarship Value: $30,000 per annum
Length of Scholarship: Up to 3 (three) years
Number Available: 2
Opening Date: 01 April 2023
Closing Date: 28 April 2023
Study Level | Postgraduate (Research) |
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Year of Study | First year |
Citizenship | International |
Ethnicity | Any |
Study Region | Bundaberg; Mackay Queensland |
Study Mode | On-campus |
Study Load | Full time |
Gender | Any |
To be eligible for a Destination Australia Scholarship (Doctor of Philosophy) an applicant must:
- first complete the RHD Admissions process and receive a Letter of Offer for the Doctor of Philosophy at CQUniversity at either the Mackay or Bundaberg campus. The Principal Supervisor will then need to provide written endorsement to research-scholarships@cqu.edu.au to request that the applicant be provided with a scholarship application form. (Please note, you do not need to accept the admission offer until you have received the outcome of the scholarship request)
- be new to CQUniversity
- be commencing in a Doctor of Philosophy degree at CQUniversity Mackay or Bundaberg camps
- not be receiving any other CQUniversity stipend (living allowance) scholarship.
The Destination Australia Scholarship will also include an International Excellence Award (100% Tuition Waiver) up to 3 EFTSL.
- Completed online Application for Admission (Doctor of Philosophy) Letter of Offer for either the Mackay or Bundaberg campus
- Completed Destination Australia Scholarship Application 2023
To view further information about the Doctor of Philosophy and to submit your application for admission to be considered for this scholarship, please see the course directory.
The Destination Australia Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education to offer students from Australia and overseas the opportunity to undertake high quality education, training and research in, and to experience regional and rural Australia.