Deadline: 29-Apr-22
Nominations are now open for the Cambodia Australia Awards that aims to contribute to greater prosperity, stability and resilience – in Cambodia and the broader Indo-Pacific region.
Australia Awards are prestigious international awards offered by the Australian Government to the next generation of local, national and global leaders. Through study and research, recipients develop the skills and knowledge to drive change and help build enduring peopleto-people links with Australia.
Fields of study
In recognition of the genuine development challenges across all sectors in Cambodia, applicants from all fields of study are encouraged to apply. Applicants should select courses that align with their experience and qualifications or provide a strong justification for courses that represent a shift in career focus or direction. Scholarships are not available for general management degrees, such as a Master of Business Administration.
Level of study Australia
Awards Scholarships are long-term awards providing Cambodians with the opportunity to obtain postgraduate qualifications at a Masters level (either by coursework or research) or PhD level at an Australian tertiary education institution.
Australia Awards benefits
Australia Awards 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 only).
Eligibility Criteria
In addition to these global eligibility requirements, applicants from Cambodia must also meet the following country specific conditions:
- be a citizen of Cambodia, with no dual or additional citizenship
- be a resident in Cambodia for a period of 24 months as at 30 April 2022 (i.e. the day applications close) other than for short absences related to employment, professional development or holidays
- have at least 24 months full-time (or part-time equivalent) work experience as at 30 April 2022 (i.e. the day applications close)
- declare all previous study undertaken irrespective of whether it is complete or incomplete or undertaken Cambodia within Cambodia or another country.
For more information, visit https://www.dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/cambodia-information-for-intake