Do you want to be a leader in your field and make a difference in
Nepal? Applications for Australia Awards Scholarships are now open
An Australia Awards Scholarship provides you
with the opportunity to gain an internationally recognised qualification
from an Australian institution. It includes all the necessary support and
funding to complete your study.
Your career will benefit from new
knowledge, leadership skills and the links you create both in Australia and
through the Australia Global Alumni network. On your return home, you can
make a vital contribution to the social and economic development of
Nepal.
The application process is transparent and competitive,
providing equal opportunity to all eligible applicants, regardless of
gender, ethnicity or disability.
Australia
Awards Scholarships for Nepal will be offered to undertake Master’s degree
study programs in the priority development sectors of Disaster Risk
Reduction; Economic Development; Education; Gender Equality, Disability and
Social Inclusion; Governance; Health; Natural Resource Management and
Sustainable Infrastructure Development.
Apply now for your
opportunity to gain world-class education and become an emerging leader for
development with strong links to Australia.
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English language requirements
To be eligible for
an Australia Awards Scholarship, you must meet certain standards in English
language proficiency, with the results valid as at 1 January 2023. At
minimum, you must have:
> an IELTS (Academic) overall score of
at least 6.5 with no band less than 6.0; or
> a TOEFL internet based
(iBT) score of at least 84, with a minimum of 21 in all sub-tests; or
>
a PTE (Academic) overall score of 58 with no communicative skill score less
than 50.
Women, people with disability, members of traditionally
marginalised groups and public servants will be considered for eligibility
with an IELTS (Academic) overall score of 6.0 or above (with no individual
band less than 5.5) or an equivalent TOEFL (iBT) or PTE (Academic) test
score. However, if offered an Australia Awards Scholarship, these applicants
must meet the English language requirements of their course.
People
with disability wishing to apply are encouraged to get in touch with English
language test centres as early as possible, as the testing facility will
need time to make necessary adjustments to meet individual needs.
What are Australia Awards?
Australia Awards are prestigious international Scholarships and Short
Courses funded by the Australian Government. Australia Awards equip
recipients with the skills and knowledge to drive change and contribute to
the economic and social development of their own countries.
All
recipients of Australia Awards become part of the Australia Global Alumni
network, connecting them to Australia and to each other — building an
engaged and influential global network of leaders and advocates, and
establishing a network of ambassadors for Australia and its first-class
education system.An important area of focus for Australia Awards is the
empowerment of women and the inclusion of people with disability and
individuals from disadvantaged social groups.
What are Australia Awards Scholarships?
Australia
Awards Scholarships are long-term development awards administered by the
Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. They aim to
contribute to the development needs of Australia’s partner countries in line
with bilateral and regional agreements.
They provide
opportunities for people from developing countries, particularly those
countries located in the Indo-Pacific region, to undertake full-time
undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian
institutions.
For Nepal, Australia Awards Scholarships are
offered for Master’s degree-level study in fields agreed with partner
governments and aligned with Australia’s development, economic and public
diplomacy priorities. The indicative fields for study commencing in 2023 can
be found under Application Documentation section.
The study and
research opportunities provided by Australia Awards Scholarships develop the
skills and knowledge of individuals to drive change and contribute to
development in their own countries.
What benefits are provided?
Australia Awards Scholarships are offered for the minimum period
necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by
the Australian higher education institution, including any preparatory
training. Benefits include full tuition fees, return airfares, contribution
to living expenses and medical insurance.
Scholarship conditions
Applicants who want to accept an Australia Awards Scholarship will
need to sign a contract with the Commonwealth of Australia declaring that
they will comply with the conditions of the Australia Awards Scholarship.
Scholars are required to leave Australia for a minimum of two years after
completing their Scholarship.
Application Deadline :
Applications for Australia
Awards Scholarships commencing in 2023 are now open and will close
29 April 2022.
It is important to visit official website (link found below) for
detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
HOW TO APPLY
click [ HERE ] to view original link for more details and application procedure.
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