Would you like to have the opportunity to explore research questions that arise from the process of development and implementation of this resource? Then, you must check out the PhD Scholarships in Improving Young Mothers’ Mental Health Literacy through the Development of a Digital Learning Resource offered by the Western Sydney University in Australia for the academic year 2022-2023.

This Western Sydney University international Scholarship is offered to both international and domestic students that demonstrate strong academic performance in subjects relevant to one or more areas of focus of the project, such as qualitative and participatory methodologies, social determinants of health, youth mental health, education and training, and digital media. The applicants must hold a relevant qualification to win this scholarship worth a $30,000 stipend per annum for up to 3 years of study.

Western Sydney University is an Australian multi-campus university that aims to assure success for its students, impactful research and excellence, sustainability, equity, transformation, and connectedness. WSU is ranked 51st in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings and is firmly positioned among the top 2% of international universities.

The students selected by Western Sydney University will receive a tax-free stipend of $30,000 per annum for up to 3 years to support living costs, supported by the Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset. International students with academic solid may also gain tuition fee support.

• Eligible Countries: All domestic and international students are eligible to apply for this Western Sydney University international Scholarship.
• Eligible Course or Subjects: Students can apply for a postgraduate research study programme at the School of Health Sciences at Western Sydney University.
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
• The applicants must have an understanding of the importance of youth mental health.
• The applicants must be willing to learn and develop skills in participatory research, co-design and digital media.
• The applicants must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The applicants must be willing to work with others in a team environment.
• The applicants must be willing to conduct fieldwork across NSW.
• The applicants must be enthusiastic and highly motivated to undertake further study at an advanced level.

• How to Apply: Students must first submit an admission application on the university portal. Scholarship application details can be obtained here.
• Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
• Certified copies of all tertiary graduation certificates and academic transcripts
• Certified evidence of citizenship status
• Letter of support
• Research proposal
• Admission Requirements: The applicants must have an Australian First Class Bachelor (Honours) degree, coursework Masters with at least 25% research component, a Research Masters’s degree, or (iv) equivalent international qualifications.
• Language Requirement: The students must submit scores of the following English language proficiency tests:
• IELTS – 6.5
• TOEFL IBT – 82
• PTE – 58