Deadline: April 30, 2018 00:00 CEST
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Eligibility: unmarried students 18 years of age or older, from one of the following countries: Africa (Masters study), Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Kiribati, Laos, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Myanmar, Mongolia, Nauru, Nepal, Nepal, Palestinian Territories, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Republic of Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Vietnam, and Wallis and Futuna
Location: Australia
Australia Awards Scholarships 2018
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.
Why apply?
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. 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 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 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 awardees and Master by coursework which has a research component where fieldwork is the 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.
Deadline
In this scholarship, the deadline for all region are same but (for some region) there are few changes in deadline:
- Africa (Masters study) [opening date: 1 September 2017, deadline: 15 December 2017]
- India (No applications sought for study commencing in 2019).
- Kiribati [opening date: January 2017 (date to be confirmed) deadline: March 2017 (date to be confirmed)]
- Laos [opening date: 5 February 2018, deadline: 23 March 2018]
- Papua New Guinea [opening date: 1 October 2017, deadline: 28 February 2018]
- Vanuatu [opening date: 1 March 2018, deadline: 31 March 2018]
Interested in applying for the Australia Awards Scholarships 2018? Register your participation by following the registration link and taking the suggested steps.
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