Australia Awards Scholarship
Make a difference with an
Australia Awards Scholarships.
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 recognized 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.
Applications for Australia Awards Scholarships commencing in 2024 are
now open and will close on May 1, 2023.
Australia Awards Scholarships for Nepal will be offered to undertake
Master’s degree study programs in the priority development sectors :
>
Climate change
> Disaster risk reduction
> Economic
development
> Gender equality, disability and social inclusion
>
Governance
> Inclusive education
> Natural resource
management
> Sustainable infrastructure development.
Apply
now for your opportunity to gain a world-class education and become an
emerging leader for
development with strong links to Australia.
English Language Test Score
- Applicants must have achieved an
Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 or
higher (with no individual band score less than 6.0) or an Internet-based Test
of English as a Foreign Language (iBT TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign
Language)) score of at least 84 (with a minimum of 21 in all subtests), or a
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic overall score of 58 with no
communicative skill score less than 50. Scores must be valid on 1 January
2024.
- Women, people with disability, members of traditionally
marginalised groups and public servants will be considered for eligibility
with an Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 or above (with no individual band
less than 5.5) or an equivalent iBT TOEFL or PTE Academic test score. However,
if offered an Australia Awards scholarship, these applicants must meet the
English language requirements of their preferred university and degree before
commencing study.
Women, people with disability,
members of traditionally marginalized groups, and nominated 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 or
PTE test score. However, if offered an Australia Awards Scholarship, these
applicants must meet the English language requirements of their course.
People
with a disability wishing to apply are encouraged to get in touch with English
language test centers as early as possible, as the testing facility will need
time to make necessary adjustments to meet individual needs.
Application dates For study commencing in Australia in 2024:
- Opening date: 1
February 2023.
- Closing date: 1 May 2023 (11:59PM AEST
(Australian Eastern Standard Time)).
Applications and/or supporting
documents received after the closing date will not be considered.
Level of study Australia Awards scholarships provide
citizens of Nepal with the opportunity to obtain a qualification at an
Australian tertiary institution.
Awards will be offered for commencement
in 2024 within the following allocations:
- Master by Coursework.
-
Master by Research.
The Australia Awards scholarships program will
request recognition of prior learning for all scholarship recipients from
Nepal. If this request is granted, the recipient may be placed in a study
program shorter in duration than originally applied for.
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 January 2021 can be
found under the 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. Please check the Australia Awards
Scholarships Policy Handbook for detailed information about Scholarship
benefits and entitlements.
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.
Deadline:Applications for Australia Awards Scholarships are open until 1 May
2023.
It is important to visit official website (link found below) for
detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
HOW TO APPLY
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