The Finnish Government offers scholarships to Australians for postgraduate studies, research and teaching for 3-9 months at a higher education institution or public research institute in Finland. Please note that Masters' courses are not considered as postgraduate studies in Finland. These scholarships are meant for postgraduate studies or research and that priority will be given to doctoral studies.
Further information and application guidelines can be found at the Discover Finland website.
In Australia apply to:
Embassy of Finland
Ms Ewa Walczuk
10 Darwin Avenue
YARRALUMLA ACT 2600
Tel. (02) 6273 3800
Email: Ewa.Walczuk@formin.fi
Scholars, postgraduate students, researchers and artists are being offered a number of awards under the Foreigners’ Fellowships Programme to study in Greece. The program also includes a number of awards for Primary and Secondary teachers of the Greek language. Further information about the program as well as the application form is available from the Alexander S Onassis Public Benefit Foundation website.
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Canberra advises that several universities in Saudi Arabia offer places for Australian students to undertake Arabic language studies. The Embassy is seeking nominations for these scholarships.
The scholarship opportunities include:
- King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah has offered two places for Australian students to undertake studies in the Arabic Language Department, as well as offering to receive a number of other students to study the Arabic language for one semester, or to undertake other Arabic language courses of study;
- King Saud University, Riyadh has already assigned one scholarship for the study of the Arabic language;
- Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca has made available two scholarships for the study of the Arabic language (please note that by virtue of its location, students enrolled at this University must be Muslims); and
- Imam Mohammad bin Saud University, Riyadh has made available five scholarships for the study of the Arabic language by Australian students in a course extending over a two year period.
For further information on the scholarships, please contact the Australian Embassy in Saudi Arabia.
The Ministry of National Education of the Republic of Turkey will provide higher education scholarships and Turkish language and culture summer course scholarships to Australian students.
All relevant information regarding these scholarships including conditions, requirements, selection process and application forms are available at http://digm.meb.gov.tr
Applications must be lodged directly to the Turkish Embassy in Canberra.
Turkish Embassy
6 Moonah Place
YARRALUMLA ACT 2600
The Stanford Humanities Centre (SHC) 
and the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI) will jointly award two international studies fellowships for junior or senior scholars who are not US nationals.
The proposals by applicants should focus on the themes of international studies compatible with the mission of one of the research centres:
- The Walter H Shorenstein Asia/Pacific Research Centre (Shorenstein APARC);
- Centre on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law (CDDRL);
- Centre for Health Policy (CHP/PCOR);
- Centre for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC); or
- The Forum on Contemporary Europe (FCE).
Eligible areas include, but are not limited to: history, philosophy, languages, linguistics, archaeology, ethics, comparative religion, and the history and criticism of the arts. Proposals are welcome from the social sciences employing historical or philosophical approaches, such as social and cultural anthropology, sociology, political theory and other subjects concerned with questions of value. Fellows are awarded stipends of up to $60,000 (USD) and a housing and moving allowance of up to $15,000 (USD), dependent upon need. For information about the programme and eligibility requirements please visit the Stanford Humanities Centre
The Ministry of Higher Education in the State of Kuwait have allocated one scholarship for Australia in the subject of Arabic Language Studies at the Kuwait University. This course will be conducted at the languages centre of the University.
The Ministry of Higher Education in the State of Kuwait will pay all expenses for the duration of the course.
Enquiries should be directed to:
Hala Botrous or Yemen Sangakdar
Embassy of the State of Kuwait
Canberra
Tel: (02) 6286 7777
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) promotes relations between German and Higher Education institutions abroad, through student exchange, academics and scientists. DAAD is Germany's largest scholarship-awarding organisation and runs several programs with academic exchange between Germany and all parts of the world are supported.
The scholarships offered by DAAD are awarded to advanced students, higher education graduates and academics from fields of science, humanities, music and art. These programs range from short-term exchanges for research or teaching through to doctoral scholarships lasting several years.
You will find more information on scholarships and funding on the DAAD website http://ic.daad.de/sydney/scholarship.htm
Applications are submitted to the DAAD Information Centre in Sydney:
Dr Andreas Jaeger
Director of the DAAD Information Centre
c/o Goethe-Institute Sydney
90 Ocean Street
Woollahra NSW 2025
Phone: (02) 8356 8333
Email: daad.australia@gmail.com
The United Kingdom has recently announced its intention to terminate support for Commonwealth Scholarships for citizens of eight countries, including Australia. In view of this, it is unlikely that any further calls for applications will be invited under the program for the foreseeable future. Scholars who commenced in 2008 will not be effected.
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science encourages highly qualified researchers from all over the world to come and conduct joint research activities with colleagues at Japanese universities and research institutes.
JSPS offers six Research fellowship programs, for further information on each program and eligibility requirements please visit the JSPS website.
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) is Japan's international university, welcoming students from over 75 different countries and regions around the world. This unique global and multicultural perspective is combined with the 130 year tradition of the Ritsumeikan Trust, one of Japan's most well-known and respected educational institutions.
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Graduate Schools are fully accredited by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
To find out more information on scholarship opportunities visit the APU website.
The University of Tokyo offers advanced study and research opportunities to international students under the Special Graduate Program in Engineering for Systems Innovation. The program offers Master (two years) and Doctoral (three years) courses.
To find out more information on courses offered visit Department of systems innovation website.
Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarships are available to eligible Australian applicants to undertake a Master's Program, First Honours Degree, Higher National Diploma or Diploma in Nursing at the following national education institutions:
For enquiries please contact Mr Ayup Othman, Attache (Education) or Ms Hani Sani, Second Secretary at the High Commission on (02) 6285 4500. Email bruneihc@netspeed.com or canberra.australia@mfa.gov.bn or visit the website .
Program Objectives
- To develop a group of Australian graduates with good understanding of Korean society, politics, economy, culture and the bilateral relationship.
- To increase Australia’s capacity to engage with Korea and to strengthen Australia-Korea relations through people-to-people and institutional linkages.
Target Groups
The program will provide individual scholarships up to $25,000 targeted at the following three groups:
- Australian graduates pursuing a career in an Australia-Korea related profession and developing networks in Korea for their future careers.
- Australian graduates or honours students who are undertaking research in a field of study important to the Australia-Korea relationship.
- Australian graduates or later year undergraduates who have studied Korean to further their language skills and cultural understanding through experiencing Korea first hand.
Eligibility and Application Details
Eligibility:
The Australia-Korea Foundation Scholarship is open to all Australian citizens who:
- are currently enrolled or recent graduates of an Australian tertiary institution
- are able to supply two referee reports, one of which must comment on the applicant's academic achievement. Further comment may be sought from referees.
Selection Process:
Applications for the 2009 Program are now open.
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will be assessed on the following selection criteria:
- the strength of the proposed research, study or internship program
- demonstrated interest in and understanding of Korea and Korean culture or an interest in increasing this knowledge
- demonstrated cultural awareness and adaptability
- academic merit
More details and application forms can be found at http://www.dfat.gov.au/akf/
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