Applications are invited for Australia Awards Scholarships available for the students from participating developing countries to full time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions. The Awards are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian higher education institution, including any preparatory training. Awardees are required to leave Australia for a minimum of two years after completing their scholarship.
Study Subject(s): Study programs must relate to your country’s priority areas for development. These are listed on the participating country profiles.
Eligibility: 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 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.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Students of following participating countries: Asia (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste, Vietnam.), Pacific (Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Pacific Collectivities (New Caledonia, French Polynesia, and Wallis and Futuna), Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue and Tokelau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.), Africa (Angola, Algeria, Botswana, Burundi, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Egypt, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda and Zambia.) and Middle East (Palestinian Territories) can apply for the Australia Awards Scholarships
What does it cover? The following benefits generally apply:
-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 A$5,000 as a contribution towards as accommodation expenses, text books, 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 Scholars studying under an ADS is 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)—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 students only)—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: Two methods of application are available. You must check your country application procedure and apply accordingly.
Details on application procedure can be found here.
What does it cover? The following benefits generally apply:
-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 A$5,000 as a contribution towards as accommodation expenses, text books, 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 Scholars studying under an ADS is 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)—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 students only)—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.
Deadline: Completed hard copy application forms and supporting documentation must be submitted by the deadline specified by your country. See the opening and closing dates for each country. Some countries encourage and allow you to apply online (only open until 30 April 2014) while others require hard-copy applications. Deadlines for each country can be found here.
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