MA Scholarship in Transnational Humanities in Korean Studies

The ANU Korea Institute in the College of Asia and the Pacific invites applications for a Master of Arts scholarship for 2012 commencement based on funding from the Academy of Korean Studies.

Scholarship name: MA Scholarship in Transnational Humanities in Korean Studies
Grant amount: A$23,000 per annum, tax-free, paid in fortnightly instalments
Duration: Two years full-time, comprising a year of coursework and a one-year research project (thesis)
*Number of Scholarships:* 1
Closing date for application: 24 February 2012
Commence by: 1 August 2012
Eligibility & selection criteria

Successful applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • outstanding academic record and a minimum academic qualification equivalent to a Bachelor degree;
  • evidence of motivation and commitment to graduate study;
  • undertaking a field of study in history, literature, music, politics, gender studies, or cultural studies;
  • ability to both access and work with sources written in Korean;
  • for non-native English speakers, the University’s English language requirements of either:
    • IELTS score of 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component of the test; or
    • TOEFL with either paper-based test score of 570 with TWE score of 4.5; computer-based test score of 230 with essay score of 4.5; or internet-based test score of 90 with a minimum of 20 in all four sections.
  • developed collegial values with emphasis on engagement, respect and fairness; and
  • demonstrated understanding of equal opportunity principles and knowledge of their application in a university context.

Application procedure

Submit an application form, a research proposal that indicates familiarity with the research area and outlines your approach to the PhD research topic (3 pages including bibliography), and a CV electronically by the closing date to korea at anu.edu . Applicants should ensure that they nominate three referees who can submit references to the University by the closing date for applications.

Application form for the Master of Arts scholarship http://koreainstitute.anu.edu.au/_documents/2012_MA_scholarship.pdf

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