The Commonwealth Learning Scholarships (CLS) Program has begin since 2004. Since 1 January 2008, the program changes its name to Commonwealth Scholarships Program. The aim for the program is to provide choices in higher education and to open more opportunities of higher education participation by students for all range of socio-economic status backgrounds, including Indigenous students and students from regional and remote ares.
Higher education providers will assess applicants and granted the scholarship for students according to broad guidelines as determined by the Minister for Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). The scholarships are not treated as income for Social Security and Veterans Affairs pensions and allowances, or for ABSTUDY.
2008-09 Budget Announcements
The Commonwealth Scholarships Program has doubles the number of available scholarships to 88,000 by 2012. This most recent expansion of Commonwealth Scholarships follows an increase in the number of new Commonwealth Scholarships in 2008 from 8,500 to 12,900.
Two new scholarship categories will be introduced in 2009 are as follows:
1. National Priority Scholarships (NPS) which is allocated for undergraduate students enrolling in priority disciplines
2. National Accommodation Scholarships (NAS) for students whom have to relocate to study specialist courses that are not available near their places.
Applying for Scholarships
The Commonwealth Scholarships program is administered on behalf of the Australian Government by a number of higher education providers approved by the ministers. Providers are compulsory for managing their own application and selection guideline and process on the basis of guidelines according by the Commonwealth. Potential students need to apply or forward their enquiries on application or any issues to the higher education provider where they are studying or plan to study.
Australian Government,
Deparment of Education,Employment and Workplace Relations
http://www.dest.gov.au/
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Commonwealth Scholarships Program
Scholarship: Australian National University
A Scholarship is awarded on the basis of past achievement with the expectation of future achievement
ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences Regional Undergraduate Scholarships
College of Arts and Social Sciences award a number of undergraduate scholarships for students from various areas in Australia.
Eligiblity for a students that applied (via UAC) to enrol in the first year of a single Bachelor of Arts degree program offered by College of Arts and Social Sciences on a full-time study
The scholarship is awarded under combination of academic achievement and contribution to the communities
For more information contact the College of Arts and Social Sciences:
E: enquiries.arts@anu.edu.au T: +61 2 6125 2898 W: http://arts.anu.edu.au
The Australian Education Network University and College Guide
Experience tertiary education in Australia and you will be opening the door to a world of study that will fill your life with knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm.
The Australian higher education sector offers a complete range of programs and courses that lead to highly regarded and internationally recognised qualifications. Australia is now the destination of choice for students from around the world looking for a quality education at an affordable price.
Click here to find an alphabetical List of Universities in Australia
Click here for a State-based search of universities
Learning and studying in Australia is the perfect way to launch your career. Employment opportunities open up to those who have degrees from any one of the universities, whether they study in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, or at any of the other higher-education institutions located around Australia.
You can read these brief descriptions about some of the institutions before you select from the menu on the left and search their websites.
University of Western Sydney (UWS) Sydney, NSW. With over 32,000 students, the University of Western Sydney (UWS) is one of the largest of the universities Australia has to offer. Over 2,800 international students from 70 different countries choose to study at UWS each year. UWS is a young, energetic and rapidly growing university with six campuses located in the Sydney region
Victoria University Melbourne, Victoria. Victoria University is one of Australia's largest dual-sector institutions of higher education, with a TAFE college offering a unique combination of academic and vocational skills in a modern and supportive environment. It has built a strong reputation for providing a broad range of courses that are up-to-date and relevant to the modern employment environment and is considered an innovative institution amongst the universities in Victoria.
Deakin University Melbourne, Victoria. Deakin University is one of Australia's most progressive and visionary universities. It has been noted for providing a superior and student-centered education, Deakin has become increasingly popular as a destination for international, with around 70,000 students studying on its various campuses, including ELICOS studies.
Bond University Gold Coast, Queensland Bond University is Australia's first and largest private Australia university and has grown to become one of the Queensland universities with an excellent international reputation. At Bond you will experience personalised education by highly qualified teachers, innovative courses and teching methods, an international student body and a beautiful secure campus. Bond's staff to student ratio is the best in Australia
The University of Adelaide. Adelaide, South Australia. The University of Adelaide is one of Australia's oldest and one of the highest ranking universities Australia has in any guide to higher education institutions and is regarded as one of the best Australian universities. Established in 1874, it is a member of the 'Group of Eight'. There are more than 1,800 international students among the 14,000-strong student population.
Southern Cross University Lismore, Tweed Heads/Gold Coast and Coffs Harbour, Queensland Southern Cross University is an internationally-recognised Australian government university. It has a reputation for academic excellence, and has won many prestigious international and Australian awards and grants. The quality programs offered by the University have high academic standards.
Griffith University, Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Queensland Griffith University, one of Australia's leading universities has over 2,500 teaching staff, 27,000 students including 4,000 students from over 80 nations. Griffith has become an popular choice for students deciding that they want to study at one of the universities in Australia. Learning never got more enjoyable or rewarding than this.
The University of Southern Queensland Toowoomba, Queensland. USQ has been recognised as a world leader in the fields of and tertiary study initiatives. USQ is a dynamic, flexible and innovative University whose staff and students pride themselves on being responsive to the technologically aware global market place.
Swinburne University of Technology Melbourne, Victoria. Established in 1908, Swinburne has a strong reputation in Australia and overseas as a provider of career oriented education. Swinburne is a small, innovative university, which is rapidly forming a distinctive character including the study of accounting business commerce computing law management marketing nursing tourism a character which reflects purpose, achievement and the genuine quality of its educational outcomes.
University of Tasmania Hobart - Launceston - Burnie, Tasmania The University of Tasmania is the fourth oldest University in Australia. It is highly regarded internationally as a teching and research institution. The University of Tasmania offers a pleasant, enjoyable environment for study at all levels of higher education.
Queensland University of Technology - Brisbane - is a dynamic and innovative institution that not only satisfies the requirements of its local and international student body but also has one of the highest MBA Australia rankings according to the Financial Times 2004 world listings.
Macquarie University Sydney, NSW Macquarie University is one of the leading NSW universities and is a modern, sophisticated and cosmopolitan leading provider of education in Australia. With over 24,000 students including 4,000 international students, Macquarie is a university which prides itself on outstanding academic achievement and has excellent resources for distance learning and study online.
Edith Cowan University Perth, Western Australia. Edith Cowan University is noted for its innovative course content, specialised research and creative pursuits. Responsive and forward thinking, it is one of the universities in Perth that is internationally focused and an Australian leader in the provision of professionally focused degree programs.
University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) Sydney, NSW The University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) is well known as a leader of professional career-focused education and is regarded as one of the best in Australia. It offers one of the most comprehensive ranges of innovative and internationally recognised degrees in Australia. When people consider one of the universities in Sydney then UTS in a natural choice.
University of Canberra Canberra-ACT, ACT Internationally focused, the University of Canberra enjoys a diverse student population from more than 80 countries worldwide on the Canberra Campus. Offshore, the University teaches programs in countries such as Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.
Monash University Melbourne, VictoriaMonash University is one of the top Australian universities and is leading the way with its international focus, ground-breaking research and academic excellence. Since its first student intake in 1961, Monash has grown into a diverse, multicultural and energetic institution with six campuses around the state and has an excellent international reputation that attracts many students.
The University of Notre Dame, Australia Perth, Western Australia Inspired by one of the greatest Catholic universities in the world, the University of Notre Dame in the United States, Notre Dame Australia brings to Australian education the vibrant traditions of a Catholic university together with the rich history.
More information about australian universities at http://www.australian-universities.com/
Australian Education Experience Right in the Heart of Johor Bahru,Malaysia
Students looking for an Australian education experience can now enjoy it in Sunway College Johor Bahru. The Victoria University, Melbourne 3 + 0 Bachelor of Business programme has proven to be a successful partnership between the university and Sunway College Johor Bahru.
The programme started in February 2007 and its enrolment has grown tremendously since then. More and more students have realized the benefits of studying for a recognized foreign qualification locally through twinning programmes. Parents also welcome the opportunity for their children to gain an overseas education without the accompanying high costs.
The Sunway College Johor Bahru – Victoria University Bachelor of Business programme follows the identical syllabus learned by students in the Australian campus. In fact, students over in Johor Bahru will sit for the same assessments and exams as students in Melbourne. This ensures that the quality of the programme is not compromised as students will be subject to the same rigor in all aspects.
Despite that, the students of Sunway College Johor Bahru have produced excellent results, evidenced by the high pass rates as well as 100% passes in the Year One core subjects.
Students also enjoy face-to-face interaction with the Australian faculty as the subject lecturers will fly in to Johor Bahru to teach for at least one week for each subject. Year One student, Ooi Shu Ying said, “I am fascinated by the Australian lecturers each time they visit as they share with us their experience in different business areas of different countries”. She added that she has made the right choice in choosing this programme at Sunway College Johor Bahru as it is also much more affordable than studying in Australia.
Many students share Shu Ying’s sentiments on cost savings. As highlighted by Ho Peak Ghee, who is on her second semester, the opportunity to study at Sunway College Johor Bahru allows her to continue staying at home, thus saving on accommodation and transportation costs. In addition, Peak Ghee saves a lot of time on travelling as well, since her house is near to the campus in Taman Mount Austin.
Sunway Johor Bahru has always been given the first priority consideration in Southern Malaysia due to its complete facilities and conducive learning environment. Voon Kuan Peng, 19 who just started his first semester in the 3+0 twinning programme said he has made the right choice as Sunway Johor Bahru has provided him with the best hardware facilities.
“Sunway Johor Bahru has a well stocked library, wifi campus, computer labs, lecture theater, Multi purpose hall, etc. This has maximized my learning productivity.”
Flexibility is also a key attraction to students who chose the Victoria University programme at Sunway JB. Some students were still undecided on what they wanted to specialise in and the Victoria University programme allows them to decide on their specialisation only in the second year.
Students looking to further their education should look no further than Sunway College Johor Bahru. The combination of a strong local institution with an established, well-ranked Australian university ensures the students receive quality education at only a fraction of the cost of studying overseas
http://www.sunway.edu.my/
Friday, February 6, 2009
Universities receive $73 million for teaching and learning
The successful universities have been recognised for their achievements as part of the Australian Government’s 2009 Learning and Teaching Performance Fund.
In 2009 the fund will reward more universities than ever before. This follows the Rudd Government’s decision to introduce an improvement component, which recognises universities for improving their teaching and learning performance over time.
Under the previous Liberal government, only universities with the very best outcomes were eligible to receive funding with Learning and Teaching Performance Fund.
As a result only a few, mainly prestigious universities received funding and little, if anything, went to regional and less well resourced universities.
The introduction of the improvement focus has meant that some universities were eligible for funding for the first time, while universities that have achieved excellence in learning and teaching continue to be rewarded.
This year, Central Queensland University, Queensland University of Technology, the University of South Australia, the University of Western Sydney and the University of Southern Queensland will receive funding from the LTPF for the first time.
The University of New South Wales, the University of Western Australia, the Australian National University, the University of Wollongong and the University of Technology, Sydney were singled out for honourable mentions in the excellence category. The University of Southern Queensland is to be congratulated for receiving funding for excellence for the first time.
Higher education reform is a key element of the Rudd Government’s Education Revolution.
Already, the Rudd Government has delivered $500 million to our universities through the Better Universities Renewal Fund. The Rudd Government has also announced a further $1.6 billion for higher education and vocational education and training infrastructure.
Further information about the Learning and Teaching Performance Fund:
http://www.deewr.gov.au/learningteachingperformancefund
Written by Julia Gillard
http://www.australia.to/
Parents make moves on top schools
PARENTS are buying houses in areas close to desirable schools and intervening more than ever to ensure their children are positioned for success in their education, University of Sydney research has found.
The belief that bright children will do well at any school has been superseded with distrust in leaving anything to chance.
Anxious middle-class parents have become more proactive in making sure their children enrol in "the best" school, whether measured by academic or cultural standards.
Frustration had displaced any sense of entitlement Anglo-Australians once felt in sending their children to selective high schools, a tradition that could no longer "be handed down along with the family silver". This had given way to resentment with the growing role coaching colleges played in helping students, particularly those from Asian-Australian families, gain selective school entry.
Despite feeling that coaching colleges were beneath them and a form of "cheating", some Anglo-Australian families admitted they had "given in" and commissioned their services, or had drilled their children on past selective school entry test papers, even if only the once.
The findings are based on 1350 surveys and 63 interviews with parents of year 7 students. The researchers, Craig Campbell, Helen Proctor and Geoffrey Sherington, also examined Australian census data from 1976 to 2001 for their new book, School Choice: How Parents Negotiate The New School Market In Australia .
The research highlights a shift in middle-class attitudes towards education as a commodity. Those committed to the public school system felt upset that they were being "forced" into non-government schools because of insufficient government investment in state schools.
Satisfaction with the local school was more common in middle-class areas where some families had moved for no other purpose than securing a school enrolment.
Associate Professor Campbell, from the University of Sydney's faculty of education, said middle-class families interviewed for the project had expressed firm ideas about where their children should go to school. Those with the resources were moving to the catchment areas, such as Sydney's Hills District, to be near reputable public schools. Those who did not were often opting for low-fee Catholic and Christian schools despite having no religious convictions.
PARENTS are buying houses in areas close to desirable schools and intervening more than ever to ensure their children are positioned for success in their education, University of Sydney research has found.
The belief that bright children will do well at any school has been superseded with distrust in leaving anything to chance.
Anxious middle-class parents have become more proactive in making sure their children enrol in "the best" school, whether measured by academic or cultural standards.
Frustration had displaced any sense of entitlement Anglo-Australians once felt in sending their children to selective high schools, a tradition that could no longer "be handed down along with the family silver". This had given way to resentment with the growing role coaching colleges played in helping students, particularly those from Asian-Australian families, gain selective school entry.
Despite feeling that coaching colleges were beneath them and a form of "cheating", some Anglo-Australian families admitted they had "given in" and commissioned their services, or had drilled their children on past selective school entry test papers, even if only the once.
The findings are based on 1350 surveys and 63 interviews with parents of year 7 students. The researchers, Craig Campbell, Helen Proctor and Geoffrey Sherington, also examined Australian census data from 1976 to 2001 for their new book, School Choice: How Parents Negotiate The New School Market In Australia .
The research highlights a shift in middle-class attitudes towards education as a commodity. Those committed to the public school system felt upset that they were being "forced" into non-government schools because of insufficient government investment in state schools.
Satisfaction with the local school was more common in middle-class areas where some families had moved for no other purpose than securing a school enrolment.
Associate Professor Campbell, from the University of Sydney's faculty of education, said middle-class families interviewed for the project had expressed firm ideas about where their children should go to school. Those with the resources were moving to the catchment areas, such as Sydney's Hills District, to be near reputable public schools. Those who did not were often opting for low-fee Catholic and Christian schools despite having no religious convictions.
Sydney Morning Herald
Enrolments on the rise to buck the trend
AUSTRALIA'S $13 billion export education industry has defied predictions of a sharp slump in demand to register a 10-15 per cent spike in applications this year.
Some universities are even predicting a boom year ahead as the world slips further into recession.
The latest 2009 enrolment figures, compiled by a group of university directors of international education and obtained by the HES, suggest that the global economic crisis will trigger a flight to higher education.
Information shared by 20 international directors comparing the number of places accepted by international students in the last week of January with the corresponding number last year reveals a rise in student numbers.
Three universities are reporting static commencements compared with last year, and one a slight decline. But 16 universities report increases of between 10 per cent and 15 per cent, while some are seeing much larger rises.
Growth in postgraduate coursework is understood to be running at about 10 per cent, while research intensive universities are reporting double digit growth in new international research students.
Two factors, however, caution against over-reliance on the information gathered by international directors. First, a number of universities declined to share enrolment figures with the group. Second, international students appear to be taking advantage of the downturn in the value of the dollar by paying the first instalment of their fees earlier.
Despite these caveats the international director of a big metropolitan university, who declined to be named, told the HES: "The magnitude of the increase at this point is a clear indicator that the growth in international enrolments in the higher education sector in Australia is not slowing. We may well be looking at a continuation of the same strong level of growth that the sector experienced in 2008."
He added that education in Asia was an essential expenditure not unlike a household staple, and a high proportion of families would continue to make sacrifices to give their children a university degree from an English-speaking country.
The university sector's bullish predictions come in the week that Navitas, the global education services provider, announced a record interim profit for the half year ended December 31, 2008, on the back of strong revenue increases across all group operations.
Net profit after tax increased by 15 per cent to $19 million, underpinned by a 34 per cent rise in total group revenue to $217.4million.
The University of Melbourne is one of several institutions anticipating a record number of international student enrolments in 2009. Melbourne vice-chancellor Glyn Davis told the HES that while it would be another month before reliable international figures emerge, enrolments at this stage appeared strong across the country, as students paid their fees and secured accommodation.
"Talking with colleagues in other large public universities it seems that deferments are down as you might expect in a recession," he said.
"So far this is consistent with the Asian crisis of 1997. In that year, to everyone's surprise and relief, numbers did not fall sharply. However, there were some variegated responses, as the rise of Chinese enrolments masked some significant falls from other Asian countries. In particular, Indonesian enrolments fell sharply and have yet to recover."
Jeffrey Smart, Pro Vice-Chancellor (International & Recruitment) at Swinburne University of Technology, said his university was experiencing strong growth in international acceptances for semester 1 2009 across all program levels: English language, TAFE and higher education.
"We are seeing increases from the majority of our source markets," Professor Smart said.
The University of South Australia's director international, Rob Greig, said the outlook for international student enrolments was encouraging.
"We will know more when Australian Education International first quarter data comes through in March, but early signs are that there is a pick up in both offers and acceptances overall," he said. "There looks to be some strong growth for us in Malaysia, China, Vietnam and Pakistan."
A spokesman for Macquarie University said there appeared to be no downturn in interest, or increase in deferrals, from international students.
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/
