The Australia Awards Scholarship program is open to all qualified Filipinos. This scholarship amount can be used to cover tuition, living and medical expenses, travel expenses, and so on. In the Philippines, Australia’s international development assistance promotes prosperity, alleviates poverty, and strengthens political stability.
Scholarship Benefits
The following are the benefits of the Australia Awards Scholarship for Filipinos.
- Full tuition fees,
- Contribution to living expenses,
- Overseas student health cover for the duration of the scholarship,
- Supplementary academic support to ensure a scholar’s academic success or enhance their academic experience
- A one-off establishment allowance on arrival for accommodation expenses, text books, study materials
- A return air travel to and from Philippines to Australia via the most direct route,
- Fieldwork allowance for research students and masters by coursework which has a compulsory fieldwork component, and
- Disability support (as needed).
- Introductory academic program(IAP) – a compulsory program prior to the commencement of formal academic studies covering information on living and studying in Australia,
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The Australia Awards program provides prestigious international scholarships to the next generation of global leaders for development. Recipients gain the skills and knowledge needed to drive change and help build long-term people-to-people links with Australia through study and research.
Applicants are selected by their professional and personal skills, academic ability, and, most importantly, their ability to impact Philippine development challenges.
Women, people with disabilities, and other marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply for the Scholarship.
Eligibility criteria
The following are the eligibility for applying for the scholarship:
Candidates from the Philippines must also meet the following eligibility in addition to the eligibility requirements:
- has at least two years’ cumulative work experience,
- not hold another scholarship,
- resident of the Philippines for at least 12 months,
- master’s degree holder (for doctoral applicants), and
- John Allwright Fellowship – Philippines requirements (for doctoral applicants)
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Documentary Requirements
- The Re-entry Action Plan (REAP): Outlines a project, which applies the knowledge and skills gained from the applicant’s
- Australian education and training towards Philippine development;
- An Affidavit of citizenship and residency;
- Certification of Grade Point Average/General Weighted Average; and
- Letter from the head of agency endorsing the scholarship application, and the minutes of meeting of the scholarship
- Committee endorsing the nominees (for targeted category applicants only).
Level of Study
Australia Awards scholarships allows Filipino citizens to pursue a degree at an Australian tertiary institution. Awards will be made available for start in January 2024 in the following allocations:
Master’s:
- Open category – Individuals who intend to pursue studies in the identified priority areas of study
- Targeted category – Applicants nominated by partner Philippine government agencies whose respective mandates support the mutual priorities of Australia and the Philippines and the Philippine Development Plan
Doctoral:
Applicants pursue studies in priority areas aligned with ongoing Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR)–Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARD) projects
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How to Apply for Australia Awards Scholarship
Interested applicants may visit the Australia Awards Government website to apply for a scholarship. Visit the above link to apply for the scholarship and to learn more about it.
Application Process
The opening date of applications for scholarship is February 1, 2023
The Deadline to apply for Australia Awards Scholarship is May 1, 2023 (11:59PM AEST)
FAQ
What is the Australia Awards Scholarship?
The Australia Awards program provides prestigious international scholarships to the next generation of global leaders for development. Recipients gain the skills and knowledge needed to drive change and help build long-term people-to-people links with Australia through study and research.
What are the Scholarship Benefits?
The following are the benefits of the Australia Awards Scholarship for Filipinos.
1. Full tuition fees,
2. Contribution to living expenses,
3. Overseas student health cover for the duration of the scholarship,
4. Supplementary academic support to ensure a scholar’s academic success or enhance their academic experience
5. A one-off establishment allowance on arrival for accommodation expenses, text books, study materials
6. A return air travel to and from Philippines to Australia via the most direct route,
7. Fieldwork allowance for research students and masters by coursework which has a compulsory fieldwork component, and
8. Disability support (as needed).
9. Introductory academic program(IAP) – a compulsory program prior to the commencement of formal academic studies covering information on living and studying in Australia,
When is the Australia Awards Scholarship deadline?
The Deadline to apply for Australia Awards Scholarship is May 1, 2023 (11:59PM AEST)
