Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS)

Who it is for

• Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS) Status: Open Applications open: 1/01/2021 Applications accepted at any time View printable version [.pdf] About this scholarship Description/Applicant information Australia Awards Scholarship (AAS) are funded by Australian Government to provide higher education opportunities for people from developing countries
• to study in Australia to build the skills and knowledge to drive change as the next generation of global leaders.
• These scholarships aim to contribute to the development needs of Australia's partner countries in line with bilateral and regional agreements.
• Scholarships are mainly at postgraduate level however there is a limited number of undergradua ||| Citizenship International Student Scholarship base Merit Based Value Scholarship benefits AAS 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.
• The following benefits generally apply: Full tuition fees.
• Return air travel-payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route.
• Establishment allowance-a once only pa ||| Value Scholarship benefits AAS 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.
• The following benefits generally apply: Full tuition fees.
• Return air travel-payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route.
• Establishment allowance-a once only payment of AUD$5,000 as a contribution towards as accommodation expenses, text books, study materials.
• Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE) is a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by Australian Government.
• From 1 January 2015, CLE payable to Scholars studying under an AAS is AUD$30,000 per year.
• Introductory Academic Program (IAP)-a compulsory 4-6 week program prior to the commencement of formal academic studies coverin ||| Eligibility criteria AAS are offered to people from Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific.
• You can find out how to apply and the key dates specific to your country.
• Use the link below to find out if your country is eligible.http://dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/australia-awards/pages/participating-countries.aspxor for further information about studying at Curtin as an AAS recipient go to:
• http://international.curtin.edu.au/scholarships/australia-award-scholarships/ Application process For details of how to apply and application forms go to: http://dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/australia-awards/pages/participating-countries.aspx Open & Close Dates are Country specific:
• http://dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/australia-awards/Pages/australia-awards-scholarships-opening-and-closing-dates.aspx Enrolment Requirements - Enquiries If you would like further information about studying at Curtin as an AAS recipient,
• contact the International Sponsored Students Unit (ISSU).International Sponsored Students Unit (ISSU)Curtin International (Building 101), GPO Box S1512, Perth 6845, Western AustraliaEmail: issu@curtin.edu.auJulie CraigManager and AAS Institution Contact OfficerTel: +61 8 9266 2437Email:
• J.M.Craig@curtin.edu.auRaquel IlianoSponsored Student Co-ordinator and AAS student Contact OfficerTel: +61 8 9266 1941Email: Raquel.Iliano@curtin.edu.auIan TsenSponsored Student Co-ordinator