100 Australia for ASEAN scholarships 2022 2023 for Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam , Master scholarships

Australia for ASEAN scholarships in Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam

Scholarship application in 2022 for 2023 commencement

On 27 October 2021, Australia’s Prime Minister announced100 Australia for ASEAN Scholarships to support emergingASEAN leaders to study in Australia and advance theASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP), to mark the establishment of the Australia-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Australia for ASEAN scholarships are prestigious international awards offered by the Australian Government to the next generation of leaders from ASEAN member states.Through study and research, recipients develop the skills and knowledge to drive change and help build enduring people-to-people links with Australia. Each ASEAN member state will receive 10 Australia for ASEAN Scholarships.

Australia for ASEAN scholars will also participate in an Indo-Pacific Emerging Leaders Program, which will provide a range of learning, networking and development opportunities.

Applicants are assessed on their professional and personal qualities, academic competence and their potential to impact on one of the four priority areas of cooperation: maritime, connectivity, economic, and sustainable development cooperation.

Applications are strongly encouraged from women, people with disability and marginalised groups.

Priority fields of study

The priority areas of study are:

• Maritime

• Connectivity

• Economic

• Sustainable Development Cooperation

Detailed information on priority areas of study can be found at: https://asean.org/speechandstatement/aseanoutlook-on-the-indo-pacific/

Level of study

Australia for ASEAN scholarships provide citizens of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam with the opportunity to obtain a Masters qualification at an Australian tertiary institution.

Scholarships will be offered for commencement in 2023.

Australia for ASEAN Scholarship benefits

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

Scholarship recipients will receive the following:

• return air travel

• a one-off establishment allowance on arrival

• full tuition fees

• contribution to living expenses

• introductory academic program

• overseas student health cover for the duration of the scholarship

• supplementary academic support

• fieldwork allowance for research students and masters by coursework which has a compulsory fieldwork component

• a place in the Indo-Pacific Emerging Leaders Program.

Eligibility criteria

Australia for ASEAN scholarship applicants must meet all eligibility requirements detailed in the Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook, available at: dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/Pages/australiaawards-scholarships-policy-handbook.aspx

Country-specific conditions

In addition to the eligibility requirements, candidates from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam must also meet the following conditions:

• be a citizen of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam, or be a permanent resident of Brunei

• already hold an undergraduate degree

• an English language proficiency of at least 6.5 in IELTS with no band less than 6.0 (or 575 in paper basedTOEFL or 90 in internet based TOEFL or 61 in PTEAcademic). The IELTS, TOEFL or PTE Academic result must be current (obtained in the last 2 years from the application closing date, or a test result obtained between 30 April 2020 and 30 April 2022 will be considered current). No other English language test(including TOEFL prediction test) results will be accepted 

IELTS testing result is not a requirement for applicants if:

• English was the language of instruction for your undergraduate degree, or

• you studied in Australia within the last two-years, or

• you completed over five years of study in one of the following English speaking countries: Australia, UK,USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland

• answer all relevant questions on the application form.

Application dates

For study commencing in Australia in 2023:

Opening date: 1 February 2022

Closing date: 29 April 2022 (11.59PM AEST)

Applications and/or supporting documents received after the closing date will not be considered.

The application process

Online applications

All applications must be lodged online through OASIS.

The selection process

• Applications will be shortlisted after eligibility checking.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

• The selection process includes an interview. Applicants will be assessed against the following criteria: 

o academic competence 

o potential outcome, specifically advancing the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific 

o professional and personal leadership attribute including relevant work experience.

• Successful candidates will be notified in late 2022

• Awardee travel will be subject to meeting the requirements imposed by the Australian Government, as determined by the Department of Education, Skills and Employment, and must meet the requirements imposed by State and Territory governments.

Contacts

Please send any enquires to our team in Jakarta using the email subject “Inquiry ASEAN Scholarship” [email protected]

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