Deadline: 30-Apr-21
Australia Awards scholarships are prestigious international awards offered by the Australian Government to the next generation of global leaders for development. Through study and research, recipients develop the skills and knowledge to drive change and help build enduring people-to-people links with Australia.
Australia’s international development assistance in Kiribati helps promote prosperity, reduce poverty, and enhance political stability.
Applicants are assessed on their professional and personal qualities, academic competence and, most importantly, their potential to impact on development challenges in Kiribati. Applications are strongly encouraged from women, people with disability and other marginalised groups.
Priority fields of study
The priority areas of study for Kiribati are set in accordance with the Government of Kiribati Human Resource Development Priority List, called the ‘Pre-Service Priority List’ for non-employed undergraduates and the ‘In-Service Priority List’ for those employed in the government sector; which is available on the Government of Kiribati Public Service Office website.
Level of study
- Australia Awards scholarships provide citizens of Kiribati with the opportunity to obtain a qualification at an Australian tertiary institution.
- Awards will be offered for undergraduate and postgraduate programs commencing in 2022.
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 and masters by coursework which has a compulsory fieldwork component.
Eligibility Criteria
In addition to the eligibility requirements, candidates from Kiribati must also meet the following conditions:
- Applicants currently undertaking Form 7 (or equivalent) must successfully complete their studies.
- Applicants who have previously received other tertiary scholarships must satisfy related ‘employment bond’ conditions prior to 1 February 2022.
For more information, visit https://www.dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/kiribati-information-for-intake
