About the Master of Integrated WaterManagement
The Masters program is custom-designed by leading practitioners and academics from a range of disciplines from four leading universities in Australia.
The program takes a whole-of-water-cycle approach and equips students with the integration, leadership and managerial skills to become part of an elite group of water leaders with sustainable and holistic solutions to global water and climate change challenges.
The program starts in February (Semester 1) at The University of Queensland, Brisbane.
Scholarship value
- Full-tuition fee ($41,520) for full-time or part-time/distance** study of the Master of Integrated Water Management
- Partial-tuition fee* for full-time or part-time/distance** study of the Master of IntegratedWater Management
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international students
Note: the scholarships do not include travel, accommodation, field work, or living costs. These costs will be the responsibility of successful recipients.
* The selection committee will make a decision as to which recipients will receive a full or partial tuition scholarship.
** Part-time/distance study option is available only to Australian/NZ citizens and Australian permanent residents.
Who can apply
The scholarships are available to eligible Australian/New Zealand citizens, Australian permanent residents and international applicants to study the IWC Master of IntegratedWater Management (MIWM) program which begins in February 2012 (Semester 1).
Entry requirements
To apply for the scholarship, you must also apply for the MIWM program. Both applications must be received by 1 August 2011.
To apply for the MIWM program, you will need:
- A completed undergraduate degree in a related field of study from an internationally-recognised institution.
- Demonstrated English language proficiency
- Two years practical experience in a related field is preferred but not essential.
Please note that the scholarship is only available to study the IWC Master of Integrated WaterManagement. It is not available for the IWC Graduate Diploma/Certificate programs or for any other program offered by UQ or any other institutions.
Selection Criteria
Typically, successful scholarship candidates will possess an excellent academic record and several years of relevant professional experience. The IWC selection panel will use the following selection criteria when assessing scholarship applications:
- Academic record: an excellent academic record and a likelihood of success in further study.
- Professional record: relevant employment experience, achievements, membership of professional bodies and professional references.
- Commitment to the whole-of-water cycle, integrated and interdisciplinary approaches to water management.
- Leadership qualities including collaboration and team work, flexibility, initiative, communication skills, integrity and vision through professional, educational, community and other achievements.
- Potential outcomes: the likelihood of positive impacts on the individual and the watersector from participating in the MIWM Program.
How to apply
Applications for the Water Leader Scholarships are currently open. Only those applications received by 1 August 2011 will be considered.
How to apply
Applications for the Water Leader Scholarships are currently open. Only those applications received by 1 August 2011 will be considered. Before you apply, please readIWC Water Leader Scholarships Terms and Conditions.
Step 1: Apply for the MIWM program
Step 2: Apply for the Water Leader Scholarships
Note: as part of the scholarship’s application process, you will be required to attach the following documents to your application:
? current CV/resume
? 2 reference letters
Contact us
Questions regarding scholarships or program content:
- Please make sure you read our Frequently Asked Questions page before contacting us.
- Email: admin@watercentre.org
- Phone: +61 7 3123 7766
- admin@watercentre.org
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