Accommodation scholarships for Sri Lankan students
The Lindsay McWha Accommodation Scholarship is valued at AUD $6,250 (in 2013). It provides 50% of the cost of accommodation in
Prof Pascale Quester with alumnis and invitees
Adelaide for the first year of undergraduate study (bachelor degree) at the University of Adelaide.
The accommodation is in a new block of modern student apartments located in the city centre, close to the main shopping area and in close walking distance of the University (5-10 minute walk).
The scholarship covers half of the total cost of one year’s accommodation in an Urbanest room. The accommodation will be a single room in a six person apartment.
Each room is single occupancy in a fully furnished apartment with private ensuite and air conditioning. It features a large, shared kitchen/dining room, with a fridge, microwave and an entertainment unit.
The apartments house 503 students – both Australian and international students, providing excellent opportunities to make friends across a range of cultures.
David Samuel, Prof Pascale Quester, Dr Amal Karunaratne, Prof Pascale Quester & Sonya Koppe at the University of Adelaide Scholarship Launch
The room rental includes internet connection with 10GB internet per month, all electricity, water bills, and contents insurance. The building has excellent security, with secure swipe card access, intercom and CCTV and a dedicated onsite Urbanest team.
For further information about the apartments visit: www.urbanest.com.au/home/accommodation/adelaide.aspx
The scholarship, generously funded by Urbanest, has been named in honour of Lindsay McWha in recognition of her patronage and ten year involvement with the University of Adelaide Volunteers Committee.
This scholarship is tenable only for accommodation at the Urbanest apartments. The scholarship awardee will need to pay the remaining accommodation costs (AUD $6,250 in 2013).
The scholarship will be awarded annually, to one student each year. A student can have the Scholarship only once.
Scholarship criteria
Eligibility for the Lindsay McWhaAccom-modation Scholarship is outlined below.
To be eligible for the Lindsay McWha Accommodation Scholarship, students must be a citizen of Sri Lanka and apply: to enrol for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Adelaide as an international student.
Additionally, students must:
meet the University of Adelaide’s educational and English language proficiency requirements for admission have received an
Dr Amal Karunaratne
unconditional offer from the University of Adelaide by the scholarship closing date.
The scholarship is available only to new students at the University – students who have already commenced their studies at the University of Adelaide are ineligible to apply. For more information regarding entry requirements, visit www.international.adelaide.edu.au/apply/admission/
The scholarship is available to students applying to enrol in any of the undergraduate degrees at the University, in any field of study. Selection for the scholarship will be based on academic merit.
The scholarship must be taken in the year for which it is offered. Acceptance of the scholarship cannot be deferred.
How to apply
Prof Pascale Quester, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic)
The application closing date is 14 December 2012. The application form and further information are available at www.adelaide.edu.au/study/international/scholarships/
The University of Adelaide
The University of Adelaide is one of Australia’s leading research-intensive universities, consistently ranked among the top 1% of universities in the world. Established in 1874, it is Australia’s third oldest university with a strong reputation for research and teaching excellence and for producing graduates who make an impact on the world.
The University is a member of the Group of Eight (Go8), a coalition of leading Australian universities that are research intensive and dedicated to delivering world class education. There are more than 26,000 students at the university, with 30 per cent international students from more than 90 countries.
As one of the best resourced higher education institutions in Australia, the University has modern teaching and research facilities and established student support services. The campus also offers a vibrant, culturally diverse community. There are many sporting clubs and associations that provide opportunities to engage in recreation activities and meet new friends. The University of Adelaide is a leader in the fields of agriculture, wine and food; biological, physical and health sciences; information technology and telecommunications; environmental sciences and social sciences.
Adelaide, South Australia
David Samuel of Austrade-Colombo
Adelaide is the capital city of the State of South Australia. It is Australia’s fifth largest city with a population 1.3 million people. It offers a relaxed lifestyle and was voted the safest, friendliest and cleanest Australian city by international students surveyed by IDP Education. It is an ideal city in which to live and study. It is a vibrant city but unlike some larger cities, getting around is quick and easy. Recent research undertaken by the National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling also found that Adelaide is the most affordable city in Australia.
During summer, the city of Adelaide comes alive as it hosts many world famous festivals and sporting events including the Adelaide Festival of Arts, the Adelaide Fringe WOMADelaide and world cricket which is held at the renowned and historic Adelaide Oval.
Adelaide is a coastal city where pristine white sandy beaches become the focus of relaxation and recreation in the summer. It takes just 20 minutes on the tram to get from the city centre to the beach. During winter, people travel to the seaside town of Victor Harbor to view the Southern Right whales as they return to the safe shores of the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/study/international/
For further enquiries
The University of AdelaideSA 5005Australia
Telephone: +61 8 8313 5208Freecall: 1800 061 459Online enquiries:www.adelaide.edu.au/student/enquiries
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