The International WaterCentre (IWC) awards scholarships to a small number of excellent candidates who are accepted into the IWC Master of Integrated Water Management (MIWM). Scholarships are awarded to applicants who clearly demonstrate potential to become water leaders of the future.
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 2012 (Semester 1) at The University of Queensland, Brisbane.
Who can apply:
The scholarship is available to eligible Australian/New Zealand citizens, Australian permanent residents and international applicants to study the IWC Master of Integrated Water Management (MIWM) program.
Entry requirements:
- Completion of the equivalent of an Australian 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 required.
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 water sector from participating in the MIWM Program
Last date to send the application form: 1st August 2011
Download the below attachment for brochure and application form
Contact Details:
International WaterCentre
Level 16, 333 Ann Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000
PO Box 10907, Adelaide St, Brisbane, QLD 4000
Tel: 61 7 3123 7766
Email: info@watercentre.org
Website: http://watercentre.org/
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