• Nationality (IEFA): Unrestricted
• Host countries (IEFA): Australia
• The scholarship program is designed to attract outstanding students who are interested in making a contribution to their community through a deeper appreciation of Buddhism.
• Number available per year:
• Up to 5 scholarships per year for international students (tuition waiver = AUD$12,800 per year plus accommodation waiver = AUD$19,760 per year per student).
• The Scholarship:
• Will be offered for 12 months subject to maintaining satisfactory progress
• Will cover tuition (AUD$1,600 per subject for up to 8 subjects)
• Will cover accommodation on site (single or double room with en suite and meals),
• Students must enroll as full- time students and maintain a good record of participation and a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.5 (on a 4-point scale).
• Students may reapply for a continuation of their scholarship beyond the initial year.
• Eligibility:
• Students must satisfy all of the following criteria:
• l New or current full time students of Nan Tien Institute who are enrolled in one of the Applied Buddhist Studies courses;
• l Currently not receiving any other scholarship or financial aid from Nan Tien Institute;
• l Needing financial assistance. Domestic students must demonstrate that they are in need of financial aid by enclosing appropriate documentation, e.g. proof of Centrelink income.
• How to apply:
• Students must lodge their scholarship application at least 2 weeks before the start date of a new semester. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
• A completed application must include:
• A signed application form;
• Proof of family income;
• Academic transcripts;
• A completed recommendation form (for continuing students only). The recommendation form must be in a sealed envelope with the flap signed by the Head of Program
• Referee letters (if applicable),

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

• Purpose:.
• The scholarship program is designed to attract outstanding students who are interested in making a contribution to their community through a deeper appreciation of Buddhism.
• Number available per year:.
• Up to 5 scholarships per year for international students (tuition waiver = AUD$12,800 per year plus accommodation waiver = AUD$19,760 per year per student).
• Benefits:.
• The Scholarship:.
• Will be offered for 12 months subject to maintaining satisfactory progress.
• Will cover tuition (AUD$1,600 per subject for up to 8 subjects).
• Will cover accommodation on site (single or double room with en suite and meals),.
• Students must enroll as full- time students and maintain a good record of participation and a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.5 (on a 4-point scale).
• Students may reapply for a continuation of their scholarship beyond the initial year.
• Eligibility:.
• Students must satisfy all of the following criteria:.
• L New or current full time students of Nan Tien Institute who are enrolled in one of the Applied Buddhist Studies courses;.
• L Currently not receiving any other scholarship or financial aid from Nan Tien Institute;.
• L Needing financial assistance. Domestic students must demonstrate that they are in need of financial aid by enclosing appropriate documentation, e.g. proof of Centrelink income.
• How to apply:.
• Students must lodge their scholarship application at least 2 weeks before the start date of a new semester. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
• A completed application must include:.
• A signed application form;.
• Proof of family income;.
• Academic transcripts;.
• A completed recommendation form (for continuing students only). The recommendation form must be in a sealed envelope with the flap signed by the Head of Program.
• Referee letters (if applicable),.
• Other supporting documents (selection for the Nan Tien Institute scholarship is expected to be competitive. Applicants are encouraged to provide supporting documents to demonstrate academic potential and/or general socio-economic disadvantage).
• Outcome:.
• The successful applicant will be notified of the outcome by e-mail.
• Student responsibilities:.
• Nan Tien Institute will monitor the academic progress of the student in each subject. A scholarship applicant must:.
• Attend all lectures;.
• Obtain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.5 (on a 4-point scale).

Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.

• Official transcript or academic record
• Supporting documents (as listed in requirements)
• Uploaded supporting documents