Australia Awards Scholarships 2275 views

Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is offering Australia Awards Scholarships. These scholarships are long term development awards administered by the Department. They aim to contribute to the long term development needs of Australia’s partner countries in line with bilateral and regional agreements.

About the scholarship program:

• The awards 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.

Duration:

• minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian higher education institution, including any preparatory training.

Awards benefits:

• Full tuition fees
• Return air travel
• Establishment allowance (A$5,000)
• Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE), fortnightly; A$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)—
• Pre-course English (PCE) fees: if deemed necessary
• 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 compulsory component

Terms and conditions:

• Selected candidates accepting the award will be required to sign a contract with the Commonwealth of Australia declaring that they will comply with the conditions of the scholarship.
• Awardees are required to leave Australia for a minimum of two years after completing their scholarship. Failure to do so will result in the awardee incurring a debt for the total accrued cost of their scholarship.

How to apply:

Applicant may apply online or via email

Applying online:

• Go to the Online Australia Scholarships Information System (OASIS)
• When you register online, you will be required to answer some questions to establish your eligibility. You will then be given a unique registration number, username and password.
• You do not need to submit your application immediately. You can set up a draft application form and update it and your supporting documentation until the designated closing date as on the relevant participating country profile).
• Once submitted, your application cannot be changed. We strongly advise applicants applying online to do so well before the closing date. OASIS experiences peak usage in the days leading up to the closing date and applicants may experience delays.

Applying by mail

• If you are unable to submit your application online, you can apply by mail. Please check your participating country profile for contact details to obtain a hardcopy application form and any other templates such as referee reports (if applicable).
• Completed hard copy application forms and supporting documentation must be submitted by the deadline specified by your country.