The Australia Awards Scholarships are extended grants managed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Their purpose is to support the developmental requirements of Australia’s partner nations, aligning with bilateral and regional agreements.
Australia Awards Scholarships Summary
Australia Awards Scholarships Details:
Australia Awards Scholarships offer chances for individuals from developing countries, especially those in the Indo-Pacific region, to pursue full-time undergraduate or postgraduate studies at designated Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions.
These scholarships provide study and research opportunities aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of recipients, empowering them to instigate positive change and actively contribute to the development of their home countries.
Eligibility Requirements for Australia Awards Scholarships:
Individuals seeking to accept an Australia Awards Scholarship must enter into a contract with the Commonwealth of Australia, committing to adhere to the stipulated scholarship conditions.
Upon completion of their scholarship, recipients are obligated to depart Australia for a minimum period of two years. Non-compliance with this requirement will lead to the scholar incurring a debt equivalent to the total accumulated cost of their scholarship.
Benefits of Australia Awards Scholarships:
The scholarship benefits generally include:
- 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 as a contribution towards accommodation expenses, text books, study materials
- Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE) – a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by the department.
- Introductory Academic Program (IAP)–a compulsory program prior to the commencement of formal academic studies covering information on living and studying in Australia
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only)–provided to cover the scholar’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 awards and Masters by coursework which have a research component where fieldwork is compulsory) 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 for Australia Awards Scholarships:
To apply for the Australia Awards Scholarships, interested and qualified applicants should use the apply button below to proceed to the application page.
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