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Australia Awards Scholarships in the Philippines
Australia’s international development assistance in the Philippines helps promote prosperity, reduce poverty, and enhance political stability.
Australia Awards Scholarships are prestigious international awards offered by the Australian Government to the next generation of global leaders for development. Through study and research, recipients develop the skills and knowledge to drive change and help build enduring people-to-people links with Australia.
Applicants will be assessed for their professional and personal qualities, academic competence and, most importantly, their potential to impact on development challenges in the Philippines.
Applications are strongly encouraged from women, people with disability and other marginalised groups.
Priority fields of study
The priority areas of study for the Philippines are:
• Basic Education
• Social Protection/Welfare
• Peace and Development
• Public Financial Management
• Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
• Organisation Development/Human Resource Management and Development
• Trade and Local Economic Development
• Foreign Relations
• Governance
• Mining and Mining-related fields.
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: www.australiaawardsphilippines.org
Level of study
The Australia Awards Scholarships provide citizens of the Philippines with the opportunity to obtain a Masters Degree at an Australian tertiary institution.
Awards will be offered for commencement in 2016 within the following allocations:
• Targeted Category – approximately 70 per cent of awards are for partner organisations (government/non-government/private) with mandates that support mutual priorities of Australia and the Philippines as reflected in the Statement of Commitment. The Facility Board of the Philippines Australia Human Resource and Organisational Development Facility (PAHRODF) determines the partner organisations.
• Open Category– approximately 30 per cent of awards are for individuals in the public and private sectors who intend to pursue graduate studies in the identified priority areas of study.
Australia Awards Benefits
Australia Awards Scholarships are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian education institution, including any preparatory training.
Scholarship recipients will generally receive the following:
• return air travel
• a one off establishment allowance on arrival
• full tuition fees
• contribution to living expenses
• introductory academic program
• overseas Student Health Cover for the duration of the Scholarship
• supplementary academic support and
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• fieldwork allowance–for research students and masters by course work which has a compulsory fieldwork component.
Eligibility criteria
Australia Awards applicants must meet all eligibility requirements detailed in the Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook, available at:
http://aid.dfat.gov.au/Publications/Pages/scholar-handbook.aspx
Country Specific Conditions
In addition to these basic eligibility requirements, candidates from the Philippines must also meet the following country specific conditions:
have been employed for at least two years not hold another scholarship for Government employees:
o be supported by the organisation o have signed agreement for continuing employment
for at least two years after completion of study.
Special conditions
Applicants are also required to submit Re-Entry Action Plans (REAPs) prior to departure to Australia, and implement these in their workplace/sector areas/communities upon return.
The REAP outlines how the newly acquired knowledge and skills will be used to contribute to development in the Philippines.
The PAHRODF monitors and evaluates the implementation of REAPs and uses it as one of the metrics in assessing the effectiveness of the scholarship program.
Application dates
(for study commencing in Australia in 2016)
Opening date: 1 February 2015
Closing date: 30 April 2015
Applications or supporting documents received after the closing date will not be considered.
The application process
Online applications
All online applications should be lodged through www.australiaawardsphilippines.org
Supporting documents
Applicants must submit their application together with all the relevant supporting documents listed in the Australia Awards Philippines website, including:
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume using the template from www.australiaawardsphilippines.org
• Transcript of records and Diploma(s) of completed degrees
• Certification of the Grade Point Average/General Weighted Average
• National Bureau of Investigation clearance for International Travel
• completed REAP Form using the template from www.australiaawardsphilippines.org
For applicants from the Philippines Government:• Certificate of no scholarship obligation • Letter from the head of the agency endorsing the
scholarship application • Certificate of no pending case signed by the Human
Resource Manager (or relevant officer) • Clearance from the Office of the Ombudsman certifying
that the applicant has no pending criminal and/or administrative case.
The selection process
• Applications will be shortlisted after eligibility checking.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
• The selection process includes an interview, and applicants will be assessed against the following criteria:
- academic competence
- potential outcome, including contribution to development outcomes in the Philippines
- professional and personal leadership attributes including relevant work experience.
Successful candidates will be notified no later than November 2015.
Preparatory training
• All successful applicants will be required to attend:
- pre-departure mobilisation activities- course counselling- pre-departure briefing- university’s Introductory Academic Program
(IAP) - other required preparatory study on arrival in
Australia.
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Further information
Further information about the Australia Awards Philippines can be found at:
www.australiaawardsphilippines.org
More general information about the Australia Awards and studying in Australia can be found at:
http://www.australiaawards.gov.au/
http://aid.dfat.gov.au/australia-awards/
http://studyinaustralia.gov.au
Information about visas and Australia Awards Scholarship entitlements and conditions can be found in the Scholarships Policy Handbook, available at:
http://aid.dfat.gov.au/Publications/Pages/scholar-handbook.aspx
Contact Details
Australia Awards Philippines SecretariatAddress: 3/F JMT Building, ADB AvenueOrtigas Center, Pasig City 1605Telephone: +632- 638-9686Fax +632 -687-3518Email:[email protected]
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