Australia Awards Scholarships – Applications are Open – 2023
Australia Awards Scholarships are long-term development awards funded by the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The study and research opportunities provided through Australia Awards Scholarships develop the skills and knowledge of individuals to drive change and contribute to development.
Australia Awards Scholarships offer emerging leaders the opportunity to undertake full-time postgraduate study in Australia in specific fields. Under the Australia Awards – South Asia & Mongolia program, they are open to suitably qualified nationals of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Mongolia.
Scholars are well supported throughout the period of their studies in Australia. Benefits include full tuition fees, return airfares, contribution to living expenses and medical insurance. On completion of their studies, recipients of Australia Awards become part of the Australia Global Alumni network, connecting them to Australia, the region and each other – building an engaged and influential global network of leaders and advocates for development.
Australia Awards Scholarships generally cover the following fees and entitlements:
i. full tuition fees
ii. return air travel
iii. establishment allowance
iv. contribution to living expenses
v. an Introductory Academic Program
vi. Overseas Student Health Cover
vii. Initial visa expenses.
Who can apply
Australia Awards Scholarship applications are accepted from individuals who are citizens of participating countries and meet eligibility criteria specific to their country. Under the Australia Awards – South Asia & Mongolia program, they are open to suitably qualified nationals of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Mongolia. Women, people with disability and individuals from traditionally marginalized groups are encouraged to apply. The country pages on the website provide detailed information on the application process. Applications are submitted via the Online Australia Awards Scholarships Information System. Eligible applicants are assessed and shortlisted for interviews.
Information Sessions
Australia Awards – Bangladesh will be conducting online Information Sessions (via Zoom) starting in January 2023 for potential Australia Awards Scholarships applicants for study commencing in 2024, Register for the Online Information Sessions
Australia Awards – Bhutan will be conducting online/face-to-face Information Sessions starting in February 2023 for potential Australia Awards Scholarships applicants for study commencing in 2024, Register for the Online Information Sessions
Australia Awards – Maldives will be conducting Information Sessions starting in February 2023 for potential Australia Awards Scholarships applicants for study commencing in 2024, Register for an Information Session.
Australia Awards – Sri Lanka will be conducting Information Sessions starting in February 2023 for potential Australia Awards Scholarships applicants for study commencing in 2024, Register for an Information Session.
Advice Sessions
Australia Awards – South Asia & Mongolia will conduct online course advice sessions for potential Australia Awards Scholarships applicants to learn more about Australian universities and courses via Zoom. Please register here to attend one of the course advice sessions, which will be on the following dates:
- Tuesday 7 February 2023
- Saturday 18 February 2023
- Tuesday 7 March 2023
- Saturday 18 March 2023.
More Information
Read the Scholarship Policy Handbook for more details: https://www.dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/aus-awards-scholarships-policy-handbook.pdf
For More Details Please Visit the website – https://australiaawardssouthasiamongolia.org/scholarships/#go_to
Closing Date of The Application: open on 1 February 2023 and close on 30 April 2023
Useful Resources:
- Australia Awards information – Australian Government website
- OASIS
- OASIS (User Guide)
- Universities and Courses in Australia
- Australia Awards participating institutions
- University websites
- Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students
- International English Language Testing System
- Test of English as a Foreign Language
- Pearson Test of English Academic
- Department of Home Affairs (Student Visa: subclass 500)
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