Australia Awards Scholarships

Brief description:

Formerly Australian Awards Scholarship is now known as Australian Development Scholarships (ADS). Australia Awards Scholarships provide opportunities for people, mainly from the indo-pacific region or from developing countries to undertake full time postgraduate or undergraduate study at Australian Universities and further technical Education institutions.

Australia Awards Scholarships demonstrate Australia’s Sustainable Development aims to contribute development needs of Australia's partner countries and regional agreements in the long-term. The Australian Government encourages equality for all, without discrimination. Australia Awards Scholarships aim to empower women to participate in the economy and support study by people with disabilities.

Level/Field(s) of study:

Related to the country's priority areas, which are listed on the profiles of the participating country for development that are Undergraduate or Postgraduate Programs.

Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:

Specified by the Australian higher education institution, including any preparatory training, scholarships are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program.

Cheapest Cities in Australia for a student to study based on Scholarship:

Melbourne - The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, informally RMIT, is an Australian public research university in Melbourne, Victoria, offering classes in art, science, and technology, in response to the industrial revolution in Australia. Also, in Australia, Higher and vocational education students are making it the largest dual-sector education provider. It is also one of the wealthiest universities in Australia ranked 17th in the World for design and art subjects, making it the top art and design university in Australia. It opened as a night school for instruction in art, science, and technology, especially to working men.

Brisbane - Located in the urban coastal city of the Brisbane Queensland University of Technology is a research university. Campuses and precincts- interactive exhibition spaces, an experimental black-box theatre, multimedia performance spaces, public artwork exhibition spaces. It also has many academic Profiles such as marketing, law and order, mathematics, science, etc.

Adelaide - Living costs, fees, and rent all are lower in Sydney and Melbourne comparing to others. It has Faculty of Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of the professions, faculty of Health and Medical Science and Faculty of Engineering, Computer & Mathematical Sciences. 

Gold Coast - In Australia, Griffith University ranked first for affordability. For international undergraduates, tuition and rent fees are lower than the other cities of Australia. The campus has seen significant growth and development. Logan is Griffith University's community-focused campus. Departments are Employment Relations and Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, and Economics, Tourism, Sport and Hotel Management, International Business and Asian Studies, Marketing. 

Sydney – Sydney is the least affordable for the Best Student Cities ranking. In the world, for desirability, it ranked second, an indicator that considers the pollution, safety, and corruption in a city, as well as students’ views of it. Perth is another city to get rank in Australia. Australia is also a priority for Indian students to attain education. Over the globe, it is known for the best passing results of students.

Eligibility:

To receive a Scholarship, applicants must be:

• On 1 February of the year a minimum age should be of 18 of commencing the scholarship;
• Applying for the scholarship from their country of citizenship, be a citizen of a participating country and be residing in;
• Applying for a visa to live in Australia permanently or not be a citizen of Australia, hold permanent residency in Australia or be;
• Not be engaged to, married to, who is eligible to hold, or holds Australian or permanent residency or New Zealand citizenship, at any time during the application, selection or mobilization phases but residents of Cook Islands, Niue, and Tokelau with New Zealand citizenship are eligible and must apply for a Student visa.
• Not be military personnel who is serving currently;
• In Australia he/she must not have previously received a Australia Award unless they have resided outside of Australia for twice the length of the total time(for example, a previous awardee will not be eligible to apply for another Australia Awards Scholarship who has been on an Australia Awards Scholarship in Australia for four years until they have resided outside Australia for eight years);
• Have satisfied specific criteria established by the government of the applicant’s country of citizenship or Program Area (e.g., in an appropriate sector, having worked a certain number of years);
• Able to comfort the admission compulsion of the institution at which the award is to be attempted (this may mean that Program Areas will need to withdraw an award offer if the recipient cannot satisfy an award offer of the institution’s admission requirements;
• To hold a Student Visa, he/she able to elate all concerns of the Department of Home Affairs. It may mean that if the recipient cannot satisfy the visa requirements, the Program Area will need to withdraw an award offer;
• At an academic level for a course of study he/she was not applying for a scholarship lesser than they have already achieved (example be applying for a Master’s scholarship when they already hold a Ph.D.); and
• Applicants must inform the relationship to staff employed or Program Area of any connection at Program Areas (including locally engaged staff at the post) or with managing contractors so that the application may be properly and transparently managed.  

The value of the scholarships and awards may cover:

• full tuition fees
• a stipend
• Introductory Academic Program
• Establishment allowance
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and other expenses

Benefits to study in well-developed cities of Australia:

Countries have a well-developed education system providing a large number of opportunities for all the students. Here are a few reasons to study in this premier education hub

• Academic Excellence: Australian National University or the University of Melbourne is the top-ranking education hub of the world. The country helps the students to develop a global perspective on things and offer them a vast wealth of courses. They are the top-notch university along with the internationally recognized public-school system forming its comprehensive education system.
• Pocket-Friendly Education: The tuition fees, as well as the cost of living in the country, is quite affordable. The options of scholarships, student grants and loans, and bursaries are also available to provide relevant financial assistance to the aspirants. Working part-time helps the students to arrange the cost of living on their own.
• Easy Accessibility: The island nation is well connected to all regions of the world via sea, air, and telecommunications. The productive, integrated transport system of the country includes comfortable and affordable taxis, Mass Rapid Transit lines, and air-conditioned buses. Students also get a concession while traveling on MRT lines and public busses.
• Business Hub: The developed infrastructure, political stability, and open business policy are what make the country a global business hub. International students are offered the benefits of limitless career opportunities and networking possibilities.
• New and lively lifestyle: The country is always bustling with attractions and activities because of its multicultural population. A large number of Eurasians living together celebrating one thing or the other, offering an exciting campus life to the international students. Your interest can be sports, drama, or astronomy of the country will have something to accommodate all.
• Melbourne is an arty city featuring impressive architecture. The city also offers a myriad of ultra-cool restaurants, clubs, and shopping districts, as well as a healthy love of sports. Also, it is a popular study destination because of its excellent quality of living, diverse and abundant student community, and a high concentration of world-class universities.
• Low crime rates - The crime rates are so low in Australia; even the police do not carry guns with them. The policemen only take batons with them when they are on duty. 
• Income is better - Since the population is less, the human resource is treated in the right manner. The average hourly income in Australia is near about $ 17 per hour.
• It also has world-leading museums, and an on-the-pulse theatre and comedy scene

RMIT University provides many things for AAS recipients such as 

Welcome pack, Bank account set-up, Academic support, Arrival services/ Airport Pickup, Return home briefing, Temporary accommodation, Family support, Travel arrangements, the Completion ceremony

How to apply:

Check on the applications of scholarships participating countries and Opening and Closing dates. Refer to the scholarship eligibility criteria and your country’s priority areas of study. Choose the RMIT program from the priority areas of study; you would like to study. Complete your scholarship application.

Conclusion:

So, Australia Awards Scholarship helps the student to undertake research, under graduation, and post-graduation in the universities of Australia, which have the best teaching methods as well as well qualified and trained teachers. In Australia, there are ample opportunities one can avail from the destination. It is, indeed, a growing destination with the way to a new lifestyle.