Australia Government Australia Awards Scholarships is now open for applications from suitably qualified students. It is a fully funded scholarship for all students sponsored by the Australia Government.
About the Scholarship
Australia Awards Scholarships are long-term awards administered by the .
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 the skills and knowledge of individuals to drive change and contribute to development in their own countries.
Benefits of Australia Government Australia Awards Scholarships
Australia Awards Scholarships 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. The following benefits generally apply:
1. Full tuition fees.
2. Return air travel–payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route.
3. Establishment allowance–a once only payment as a contribution towards accommodation expenses, text books, study materials.
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4. Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE)–a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by the department.
5. Introductory Academic Program (IAP)–a compulsory program prior to the commencement of formal academic studies covering information on living and studying in Australia.
6. 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).
7. Pre-course English (PCE) fees–if deemed necessary PCE may be available for students for in-country and/or in-Australia training.
8. Supplementary academic support may be available to ensure a scholar’s academic success or enhance their academic experience.
9. 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.
Requirements for Australia Government Australia Awards Scholarships
To be eligible for Australian Government Awards for Developing Countries, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:
1. Applicants from developing countries.
2. Applicants must enrol in full-time program.
3. Applicants should be enrolling for a Master’s degree study program in an Australian public university.
4. Applicants who want to accept an Australia Awards Scholarship will need to sign a contract with the Commonwealth of Australia declaring that they will comply with the conditions of the scholarship.
5. Scholars are required to leave Australia for a minimum of two years after completing their scholarship. Failure to do so will cause the scholar incurring a debt for the total accrued cost of their scholarship.
Application Deadline
November 30, 2022.
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