Basic Understanding of Australia Awards Scholarships in Australia


Studying in Australia is a dream of many such Filipino students who want to pursue their higher education abroad. Australia offers a fantastic multicultural environment for international students so that they can receive the best quality education. Apart from that, one can fit in comfortably as Australia is an English-speaking country with a little social and lifestyle differences.

Another big reason for pursuing higher education in Australia is that the Australian government and universities offer many scholarships for international students. Filipino students pursuing their undergraduate or postgraduate degrees can avail these scholarships in Australia. The prime goal of these scholarships is to encourage and support talented and academically able students.

Let’s find out some necessary information about the Australia Awards scholarships!

Australia Awards

These scholarships provide exciting opportunities for students from Indo-Pacific region to pursue an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Australian universities. The awards often include the cost of your tuition fee, air travel, living expenses, establishment allowance, and Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC).

Benefits of Australia Awards

The Awards are provided for the minimum period necessary for the students to complete the degree as specified by the Australian higher education institution, involving any preparatory training. Here are some major benefits apply:
  • Tuition fee
  • Payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia
  • Establishment allowances- a single amount of AUD5000 as a contribution towards textbooks, study materials and accommodation expenses.
  • CLE (Contribution to Living Expenses) - it’s a fortnightly contribution to basic living costs paid at a rate determined by the department. From 1 Jan 2013, CLE payable to awardees is AUD30000 per year.
  • IAP (Introductory Academic Program) - a mandatory 4-6 week program before the commencement of formal academic studies incorporating information on life and study in Australia.
  • OSHC for the duration of the award- offered to cover the student’s primary medical expenses.
  • PCE (pre-course English) fees- if deemed necessary, PCE may be provided to the students for in-country or in-Australia training.
Eligibility

If you want to avail Australia Awards, you must be 18 years of age or older. You must be unmarried, and there should not be any complications related to immigration or passport. You must have an Australian student visa.

For more information about Australian scholarships, accommodation etc., you can reach out an expert education consultant at AECC Global, a leading education consultancy and agency in the Philippines and other major parts of the world.   

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