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Scholarships Program
Carnegie Mellon University - Australia seeks to attract the very best and brightest students from around the globe to deliver on our mission.
To this end, our competitive scholarship and awards program allows us to remove hurdles which may otherwise prevent deserving future leaders from attaining a prestigious Carnegie Mellon University degree. The application assessment process for admission into Carnegie Mellon University - Australia, assesses both the applicant’s strength for entrance into a degree program, while simultaneously assessing merit for a scholarship or award.
Successful awardees accept an ambassadorial role representing Carnegie Mellon University - Australia. Their role provides a unique responsibility and leadership development opportunities, including representing the university at networking events, alumni functions, industry gatherings and community engagement activities.
Scholarships will be awarded to applicants who exemplify success in the following areas:
The Human Capital Investment Scholarship
This prestigious scholarship is awarded to a superior applicant who demonstrates significant potential as an influential future leader. Successful awardees will be able to demonstrate an exceptionally strong academic record, possess an international mindset and be able to corroborate a significant track record of voluntary service.
The Scholarship for Emerging Leaders
Awarded to a civic-minded student who has demonstrated a significantly high standard of academic achievement and can actively demonstrate how his/her professional or volunteer work positions them as an emerging leader.
The Scholarship for Active Community Engagement
Awarded to students who have demonstrated a significantly high standard of academic achievement and who have already demonstrated a practical application of their higher education studies to enhance his/her community.
The Scholarship for International Development
Successful candidates for this scholarship will be able to demonstrate a passion for working within an international framework. Candidates who can articulate strong examples of activity including travel, work abroad and international studies will be considered for this award.
The Public Policy and Management Award
The successful recipient of this award will have demonstrated a practical application, work experience or aptitude in the area of Public Policy and/or Management. Beyond theory, the candidate will be able to demonstrate competency in human resource management, team management, public policy or organisational behaviour within an organisation.
The Information Technology and Innovation Award
The successful recipient of this award will have demonstrated a practical application and understanding of the role of Information Technology within an organisation. The candidate will be able to provide evidence of how his/her role has embraced and advanced the role of IT within their organisation.
Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) Scholarships (including ADS and ALA)
Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) Scholarships
The Commonwealth Government of Australia provides funding for a number AusAID Scholarships to eligible applicants for the following Masters level programs at this campus:
- Master of Science in Public Policy and Management (MSPPM)
- Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT)
Scholarship recipients will gain knowledge and skills that they can apply to the development of their home country upon completion of their study. Scholarships include full tuition, return economy airfares, a contribution to living expenses and basic medical insurance.
For more information please visit the AusAID website or Contact Admissions at the footer of this page or apply online today.
Endeavour Awards
The Endeavour Awards is the Australian Government’s internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program enabling citizens of the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe and the Americas to undertake study, research or professional development in Australia. Awards are also available for Australians to do the same abroad.
For more information please visit the Endeavour website or Contact Admissions at the footer of this page or apply online today.