Complete Process of Australia Awards Scholarships 2024
Complete Process of Australia Awards Scholarships 2024
Australia Awards Scholarships are like big scholarships given out by the Australian government. They’re meant to help countries that Australia works closely with by providing education and training to people from those countries.
These scholarships let folks from developing countries, especially those in the Indo-Pacific area, go to Australian universities or technical schools (called TAFEs) full-time for either bachelor’s or master’s degrees.
The idea is that by studying in Australia, people can learn new skills and gain knowledge to help make positive changes back in their home countries. So, these scholarships aim to develop leaders who can make a difference in their own communities.
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Benefits of Australia Awards Scholarships
Australia Awards Scholarships are given for the time needed to finish the academic program chosen by the Australian university. They include:
- Full payment of tuition fees.
- A single round-trip economy class flight to and from Australia.
- A one-time allowance to help with starting expenses like accommodation, textbooks, and study materials.
- Regular payments to cover basic living expenses.
- A compulsory program before starting studies to learn about living and studying in Australia.
- Health insurance for the duration of the scholarship, covering basic medical costs (except for pre-existing conditions).
- If necessary, support for English language training before starting the main course, both in the student’s home country and in Australia.
- Additional academic support to help scholars succeed in their studies or enhance their academic experience.
- For students doing research or coursework with a research component that requires fieldwork, funding for one round-trip economy class flight to their home country or within Australia.
Conditions of Australia Awards Scholarships
People who want to accept an Australia Awards Scholarship must sign a contract with the Australian government. In this contract, they promise to follow the rules of the scholarship.
After finishing their studies, scholars must leave Australia and stay away for at least two years. If they don’t, they’ll have to pay back all the money spent on their scholarship.
How to apply for Australia Awards Scholarships
Here’s guidance on how to apply for an Australia Awards Scholarship:
Country details:
1. Before you apply
Here’s what you need to do:
- Check Dates: Find out when applications open and close for your country. Choose your country of citizenship or residency from the list of eligible nations to get specific details on eligibility, priority areas, and application procedures. Visit the participating countries page for exact opening and closing dates.
- Review Policy Handbook: Before applying, make sure to thoroughly read the Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook [PDF]. This handbook covers important details such as eligibility criteria, selection processes, entitlements, and responsibilities. Keep in mind that the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade may update the handbook without prior notice.
- Application Methods: Depending on your country, you may have the option to apply online or through hard-copy applications. Refer to your country’s profile for specific instructions on the application process.
Make sure to follow these steps carefully to ensure your application is complete and submitted on time.
2. Applying online
Please refer to your country’s profile to find the link to the application portal. Please note that for Indonesia and the Philippines, the Online Australia Scholarships Information System (OASIS) is not used. Instead, you can find the application link in their respective country profiles.
When you register online, you’ll need to answer some questions to confirm your eligibility. After that, you’ll receive a unique registration number, username, and password.
You don’t have to submit your application right away. You can create a draft application form and update it, along with your supporting documents, until the closing date specified in your country’s profile.
Once you submit your application, you can’t make any changes. We recommend that applicants applying online do so well before the closing date. OASIS often experiences high usage in the days leading up to the deadline, which may cause delays.
If you need assistance, refer to the Applicant’s Online User Manual.
3. Supporting documentation
Please review your participating country profile to determine if additional supporting documents are required, such as referee reports. Below are templates for referee reports:
4. Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for an Australia Awards Scholarship, applicants must:
i. Be at least 18 years old by February 1st of the scholarship year.
ii. Hold citizenship in one of the participating countries listed on the Australia Awards website and apply for the scholarship from their country of citizenship.
iii. Not be Australian citizens, permanent residents of Australia, or seeking permanent residency in Australia.
iv. Not be married to, engaged to, or in a de facto relationship with someone who is an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, at any stage during the application, selection, and mobilization processes. However, residents of Cook Islands, Niue, and Tokelau with New Zealand citizenship are eligible but must apply for a Student visa [subclass 500].
v. Not be actively serving in the military.
vi. Not have received a long-term Australia Award in the past four years.
vii. Not have convictions for criminal activities, including offenses related to Child Protection and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH), both in their home country and elsewhere.
viii. Meet any specific criteria set by the Program Area or the applicant’s government, such as having a certain amount of work experience in a relevant sector.
ix. Meet the admission requirements of the institution where the scholarship will be pursued. If the recipient cannot meet these requirements, the Program Area may need to withdraw the award offer.
x. Meet all requirements set by the Department of Home Affairs to obtain a Student Visa. Failure to meet these requirements may lead to the withdrawal of the award offer by the Program Area.
xi. Applicants must not apply for a scholarship for a course of study at an academic level lower than what they have already achieved (for example, applying for a Master’s scholarship when they already hold a PhD).
xii. Applicants must disclose to the Program Area any connections or relationships they have with staff employed at Program Areas (including locally engaged staff at post) or with managing contractors so that the application may be properly and transparently
managed.
Australia Awards Scholarships Pakistan Information
For Pakistani students to check wether or not they are eligible to this scholarship, they can check out here.
