Australia Awards Scholarship 2023/2024 | Open to Apply

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Australia Awards Scholarship 2023 is open for all eligible Filipinos. Australia Awards Scholarships are long-term awards provided and administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. These Scholarships aim to contribute to the development needs of Australia’s partner countries in line with bilateral and regional agreements.

The study and research opportunities provided by Australia Awards Scholarships help students develop the skills and knowledge of individuals to drive change and contribute to development in their own countries.

Table of Contents

• Australia Awards Scholarship Overview
• Australia Awards Scholarship Benefits
• Level of study to avail Australia Awards Scholarship
• Priority fields of Study
• Eligibility for the Scholarship
• Documentary Requirements
• Application Timeline
• How to Apply for Australia Awards Scholarship 2023
• FAQ

Australia Awards Scholarship Overview

The Australian Government provides prestigious international scholarships to the next generation of global leaders for development through the Australia Awards program. 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 evaluated based on their professional and personal qualities, academic competence, and, most importantly, their potential to impact Philippine development challenges.

Women, people with disabilities, and other marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply for the Scholarship.

Ongoing Scholarship: Security Bank Scholarship 2023

Australia Awards Scholarship Benefits

Following are the benefits an Australia Awards Scholar will enjoy:

• Full tuition fees coverage
• Establishment allowance – a one time payment / contribution towards accommodation expenses, text books, study materials
• Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE) – a fortnightly (once every two weeks) contribution towards basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by the department.
• 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
• 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)
• Return air travel – payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route
• Supplementary academic support may be available to ensure a scholar’s academic success or enhance their academic experience
• 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.

Level of study to avail Australia Awards Scholarship

Australia Awards scholarships provide Filipinos with the opportunity to obtain a qualification at an Australian tertiary institution. Awards will be offered for commencement in January 2024 within 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

Also Read: 2023 Scholarships for College Students in Philippines

Priority fields of Study

The priority areas of study for the Filipinos to avail this Scholarship are:

• Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Management (including Maritime, Mining, and Energy)
• Digital Economy and Cyber Security
• Education
• Foreign Relations
• Governance and Public Policy (including Civil Society, Media, and Foreign Relations)
• Health (including Public Health and Mental Health)
• Humanitarian, Disaster Risk, and Climate Change Management
• Law and Justice
• Infrastructure and Smart Cities
• Peace and Development
• Trade and Economics

The governments of Australia and the Philippines regularly review these areas of study together and adjust the emphasis of the program. Detailed information on priority areas of study can be found at: australiaawardsphilippines.org.

Eligibility for the Scholarship

Here is the eligibility criteria a student must meet to apply for Australia Awards Scholarship:

The eligibility requirements are detailed in the Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook, available at:

• dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/Pages/australia-awards-scholarships-policyhandbook.aspx and
• australiaawardsphilippines.org/forms/prequal.

In addition to the eligibility requirements, Filipinos must also meet the following conditions to be eligible for the Scholarship:

• Must be a resident of the Philippines for at least 12 months,
• The applicant has at least two years’ cumulative work experience,
• Should not hold another scholarship,
• Master’s degree holder (for doctoral applicants), and
• John Allwright Fellowship – Philippines requirements (for doctoral applicants)

Documentary Requirements

Here is the list of documents required to apply for the Scholarship:

• 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).

Also Read: Hawak Kamay Scholarship

Application Timeline

• The opening date of Australia Awards scholarship application is February 1, 2023.
• The Deadline to apply for Australia Awards Scholarship is May 1, 2023 (11:59PM AEST).

How to Apply for Australia Awards Scholarship 2023

Interested applicants can apply for Scholarship by visiting the Australia Awards Government website.

Visit the above link to apply for scholarship and for more details regarding the Scholarship.

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