Looking to apply for a Higher Degree Scholarship at Bond University? Look no further! Bond University holds its higher degree research student cohort in high esteem and offers substantial direct financial support to many students in the form of fee offsets and living stipends.
When it comes to awarding scholarships, Bond University operates under two main principles. The first principle is that scholarships are awarded based on a competitive merit-based process. The second principle is that all scholarship applicants are treated fairly and equitably, regardless of their research discipline or the source of their scholarship funding.
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To be eligible for a scholarship, students must demonstrate exceptional academic merit and research potential. While being offered entry into the PhD program is a significant achievement, it does not guarantee that a student will receive a scholarship.
Living stipend scholarships are only available for full-time, on-campus PhD students. Unfortunately, HDR Scholarships are not available for Master’s students.
Bond University believe in supporting higher degree research students, and encourages all eligible students to apply for a Higher Degree Scholarship.
What are the Higher Degree Scholarships Available Under the Bond University HDR Scholarship?
The Bond University offers two scholarships that might be of interest to you. These are
The Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship and
The Bond University Postgraduate Research Scholarship.
Both scholarship categories offer a full-time stipend rate of $29,863 per annum for the year 2023, with the amount indexed annually.
Whether you’re a current student or looking to start your higher degree studies, we encourage you to consider these scholarship opportunities as a means of supporting your academic pursuits.
How to Apply for the Bond University Higher Degree Scholarship
If you’re interested in applying for the Bond University HDR Scholarship, here’s what you need to know.
First, the Bond University HDR Scholarship application process is open to both domestic and international students who are studying or intend to study a Doctoral Research Degree at Bond University.
However, please note that your Bond University HDR Scholarship application will only be considered if you have already received a valid Letter of Offer for admission to a doctoral research program from Bond University Admissions Department. It’s important to allow sufficient time to process your admission application before the scholarship round closure date, as some applications can take up to 6-10 weeks to complete.
To apply for admission, visit the Bond University Research Degrees webpage and follow the application process outlined there.
Once you have your Letter of Offer, you can start preparing your scholarship application. To assist you, we recommend reviewing the Assessment for Scholarship Applications Framework by clicking on the Assessment Criteria button on the Bond University website.
Documents required to apply for the Bond University HDR Scholarship
When you’re ready to apply, complete the Higher Degree Scholarship Application form online. As part of your scholarship application, you’ll need to provide several documents including the following
- your research project proposal
- academic transcripts
- curriculum vitae
- prize and award certificates
- and two referee reports.
Please note that all required documents must be uploaded to the application form, and applications sent after the scholarship round closure date will not be accepted. If you need to withdraw your application, you may do so by contacting the Research Scholarships Officer at researchscholarships@bond.edu.au by email.
What are the Eligibility criteria for the Bond University HDR Scholarship?
Before your Bond University HDR Scholarship application can be considered for a Higher Degree Scholarship at Bond University, there are a few eligibility criteria that you need to meet. These include:
- Having a valid Letter of Offer for a PhD program from Bond University.
- Studying your PhD program full-time.
- Enrolled in a PhD program at Bond University.
Additionally, please note that if you have previously applied for a Higher Degree Scholarship at Bond University and were unsuccessful, you are not eligible to reapply.
It’s important to ensure that you meet all the eligibility criteria before applying for a scholarship.
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Closing Date for the Bond HDR Scholarship
Higher Degree Scholarship at Bond University scholarship rounds are held twice per year. The upcoming scholarship round closing dates are September 30th, 2023, and March 31st, 2024.
Applications for the September 2023 round will open on August 1st, 2023. It’s recommended that you visit the new Assessment for Scholarship Applications Framework here to assist with your application.