Deadline: 30 April 2019
Open to: people from developing countries
Benefits: fully funded
Description
Australia Awards Scholarships are long term development awards administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. They aim to contribute to the long term development needs of Australia’s partner countries in line with bilateral and regional agreements.
They provide opportunities for people from developing countries, particularly those countries located in the Indo-Pacific region, to undertake full time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions.
The study and research opportunities provided by Australia Awards Scholarships develop skills and knowledge of individuals to drive change and contribute to the development outcomes of their own country.
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Bangladesh, Bhutan, Botswana, Cambodia, East Timor, Fiji, Indonesia, Kiribati, Laos, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Pakistan, Palau, Palestinian Authority, Papua, New Guinea, Philippines. Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Vietnam.
Benefits
- Full tuition fees;
- Return air travel—payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route;
- Establishment allowance—a once only payment of AUD5,000 as a contribution towards accommodation expenses, textbooks, study materials;
- Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE) – is a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by the department. From 1 January 2013, CLE payable to awardees is AUD 30,000 per year;
- Introductory Academic Program (IAP)—a compulsory 4-6 week program prior to the commencement of formal academic studies covering information on life and study in Australia;
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only)—provided to cover the student’s basic medical costs (with the exception of pre-existing conditions);
- Pre-course English (PCE) fees—if deemed necessary PCE may be available for students for in-country and/or in-Australia training;
- Supplementary Academic Support may be available to ensure a Scholar’s academic success or enhance their academic experience;
- Fieldwork (for research awardees and Master by coursework which has a research component where fieldwork is a compulsory component)—may be available for eligible research students for one return economy class airfare via the most direct route to their country of citizenship or within Australia.
How to apply?
You can find more information, and how to apply at the following link.
