Scholarship details
Commonwealth government’s Destination Australia Program in partnership with Flinders University established the Destination Australia Scholarship intended to support and attract domestic and international students to pursue their studies in regional Australia to develop and grow the regional Australian education tertiary providers and provide a world-class educational experience to the successful students.
The scholarship source of funds has been provided by the Commonwealth of Australia to support the International Education Program. The scholarship will be based on the applicants who can demonstrate their financial needs and academic merit, a $15,000 scholarship value will be awarded per annum for the outstanding international, domestic, regional, and rural or remote students. The payment of awards is paid in two installments per annum.
Scholarship Provider: Flinders University
About the Provider
Established in 1966, Flinders University is a public research university. It offers more than 160 undergraduate and postgraduate courses and conducts higher degree research in all disciplines. Flinders University is one of the top 300 institutions in the world, ranked 266 in the 2022 Times Higher Education rankings. Flinders University has a number of sports teams that compete in social and competitive sports.
Flinders University offers the skills and confidence you need to succeed in your studies and your chosen career. Flinders students are always intellectually challenged and motivated and enjoy working in a challenging, inspiring environment.
For more than 50 years, Flinders has been at the center of inspiring success from its pioneering research and excellent education to the positive impact they have on the communities they serve. Inspiration leads them to innovation, but innovation was only a buzzword for the university. It ranges from their founding vice-chancellor Peter Karmel’s request to “experiment and experiment” to the creative, enthusiastic work of their staff, students, and departments.
As we enter an era of incredible change and incredible technological innovation, Flinders is well positioned for a promising and exciting future. Their strong external relationships allow them to work seamlessly and connect across challenges to create positive solutions for the future and change lives and ultimately a different world.
The leadership of Flinders University is committed to helping them realize its vision and fulfill its mission. Its vision is to be globally recognized as a world leader in research, an innovator in modern education, and a source of Australia’s most advanced graduates. Changing lives and changing the world is one of the missions of Flinders University.
Scholarship Summary
- Academic Year: 2022-2023
- Applicant’s Nationality: International, local, Regional, Remote and Rural countries.
- Numbers of Awards: 14
- Duration: Three Years
- Scholarship Value: $15,000
- Degree Level: Undergraduate Degree
- Field: Any eligible field offer by Flinders University
- Selection will be based on: Financial needs and Academic Merit
- Scholarship Country: Australia
- Renewable: Yes
- Offered Annually: Yes
The International Students Facts at Flinders University
Flinders University gives you the skills and confidence you need to excel in your studies and the career of your choice. Their industry experts, world-class instructors, and world-class research will support your learning and guide you to success. Located in Adelaide, South Australia, Flinders is a truly global and multicultural university with students from over 90 countries around the world.
Their international student service is considered one of the best in Australia and is dedicated to supporting you in your studies and achieving your goals. Experiment boldly, explore and reach your passion and make your mark on your professions and in the world.
Scholarship Eligibility
The interested applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Must be an international, local, Regional, Remote and Rural citizen.
- Commencing their undergraduate degree at the Flinders Universit at the Riverland Campus.
- Must be enrolled full-time.
- Maintaining their ongoing residency in the regional area or as defined by the Australian Statistical Geography Standard RemotenessStructure 2016 of the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
- The international students are also required to maintain their Students visa for the whole duration of the scholarship program for up to three years.
Selection Criteria
The evaluation committee will be reviewing all the applications and will consider the following:
- Candidates who relocate to the Riverland Region to further their higher education will be taken into consideration.
- The candidates who demonstrated their financial needs.
- The candidates demonstrate their academic merit and achievements based on the entry score of the university.
Application Process
The application can be accessed in an online portal “Students System” provided by Flinders University. Please ensure to read the application process and complete the personal details and the Student System portal will be assessed using the given information.
Keep in mind that upon connecting to the student’s system, the applicants must activate their accounts.
Required Documents
As part of the application process, applicants are required to submit the supporting documents that will support their application.
- Academic transcript of records
- CV
- Proof of financial hardship
- Citizenship/ID or copy of passport
- Awards and certificates
All academic documents must be certified and submitted electronically.
Language Requirements
International students must meet English proficiency requirements to be admitted. If your language is not English, you will need: You have obtained the required test scores for the course to which you are applying. The IELTS and equivalent scores to reach the different levels are shown in Table 1 and in the table below. IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, and Cambridge tests must be taken at approved test centers.
Scholarship Award
Flinders University will be awarding a total value of $15,000 per annum for the successful student program for up to three years. There will be 12 available scholarships for domestic students and two scholarships for international students.
Scholarship Deadline
The deadline to complete and submit the application is until August 5, 2022. Late and incomplete applications will be automatically rejected, and the university encourages the interested applicants to submit their applications early as possible for the evaluation process.
Successful students must maintain a GPA of at least 4.0 for the whole duration of the award.
