Philippines

Applying for an Australia Awards Scholarship

Australia Awards scholarships in the Philippines Level of study

Australia’s international development assistance in the Australia Awards scholarships provide citizens of the
Philippines helps promote prosperity, reduce poverty, and Philippines with the opportunity to obtain a qualification at an
enhance political stability. Australian tertiary institution.
Australia Awards scholarships are prestigious international Scholarships will be offered for commencement in January
awards offered by the Australian Government to the next and June 2022 within the f ollowing categories:
generation of global leaders for development. Through study
and research, recipients develop the skills and knowledge to • Open - f or individuals who intend to pursue graduate
drive change and help build enduring people-to-people links studies in the identified priority areas of study
with Australia. • Targeted - f or partner Philippine government agencies
with mandates that support mutual priorities of Australia
Applicants are assessed on their professional and personal and the Philippines as reflected in Australia’s Covid-19
qualities, academic competence and, most importantly, their Development Response Plan for the Philippines and the
potential to impact on development challenges in the Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022. The proposed
Philippines. scholars for these awards are nominated by their
respective agencies.
Applications are strongly encouraged from women, people
with disability and other marginalised groups. Australia Awards benefits
Priority fields of study Australia Awards scholarships are offered for the minimum
period necessary for the individual to complete the
The priority areas of study for the Philippines are: academic program specified by the Australian education
• Public Health and Social Protection institution, including any preparatory training.
• Trade and Economics Scholarship recipients will receive the following:
• Inf rastructure and Smart Cities • return air travel
• Digital Economy and Cyber Security • a one-off establishment allowance on arrival
• Peace and Development • f ull tuition fees
• Education • contribution to living expenses
• Governance and Public Policy, including Civil Society, • introductory academic program
Media and Foreign Relations
• overseas student health cover for the duration of the
• Natural Resource Management, including Mining and scholarship
Energy
• supplementary academic support,
• Humanitarian and Disaster Risk Management
• f ieldwork allowance for research students and masters
The governments of Australia and the Philippines regularly by coursework which has a compulsory fieldwork
review these areas of study together and adjust the component.
emphasis of the program. Detailed information on priority
areas of study can be found at: Priority areas of study Eligibility criteria
Australia Awards applicants must meet all eligibility
requirements detailed in the Australia Awards
Scholarships Policy Handbook,
Australia Awards scholarships information for study commencing in 2022
English language proficiency • The selection process includes an interview. Applicants
Applicants offered a scholarship must have achieved an will be assessed against the following criteria:
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 or higher (with no individual - academic competence
band score of less than 6.0) or an equivalent TOEFL or - potential outcome, specifically the contribution to
PTE score. Scores must be valid at 1 January 2022. development outcomes in the Philippines
Commencement of study through the proposed Re-Entry Action Plan
All scholarships must be taken up in the year for which they (REAP)
are awarded, this however also depends on travel - prof essional and personal leadership attributes
restrictions due to COVID-19. including relevant work experience.
Country-specific conditions • Successful candidates will be notified no later than
August 2021.
In addition to the eligibility requirements, candidates from the
Philippines must also meet the following conditions: Preparatory training
• be residing in the Philippines for at least the last 12 Successful applicants will be required to attend:
months • course counselling
• have at least two years cumulative work experience • pre-departure briefing
• not hold another scholarship • university’s Introductory Academic Program
• be a holder of a masters degree (for PhD applicants) • other required preparatory study on arrival in Australia.
Application dates

F or study commencing in Australia in 2022: Further information

Opening date: 1 February 2021
Inf ormation about the Australia Awards - Philippines can be
Closing date: 30 April 2021 (11:59pm Canberra Time) f ound at www.australiaawardsphilippines.org
Applications and/or supporting documents received after the
More general information about the Australia Awards,
closing date will not be considered.
Australia’s aid program, and studying in Australia can be
The application process f ound at the following links:
Online applications • Australia Awards Scholarships
All applications must be lodged online through • studyinaustralia.gov.au
Applications Inf ormation about visas and Australia Awards scholarship
Re-Entry Action Plan (REAP) entitlements and conditions can be found in the Australia
Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook.
Applicants are required to submit a REAP as part of the
application process and implement this in their workplace Contact details
or proposed area upon return. Australia Awards — Philippines
The REAP outlines a project where the newly acquired Address: 3/F JMT Building, ADB Avenue
knowledge and skills will be used to contribute to
Ortigas Center,
development in the Philippines.
Pasig City, Philippines
REAP implementation is closely monitored and evaluated.
Telephone: (+632) 86389686
Supporting documents
Fax: (+632) 86873518
Applicants must submit their application together with all the
relevant supporting documents listed on the Australia Email: [email protected]
Awards Philippines website, including: Web: www.australiaawardsphilippines.org

• Curriculum Vitae (online)

• Af fidavit of citizenship, residency and employment
• Certif ication of the Grade Point Average/General
Weighted Average
For applicants from the Philippine Government applying
through the targeted category or intending to take official
leave to undertake their studies:

The selection process

• Applications will be shortlisted after eligibility checking.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Australia Awards scholarships information for study commencing in 2022