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 to FSM and RMI 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 FSM and RMI.
Priority fields of study
Priority sectors for study through Australia Awards in FSM and RMI are:
- Education and Health, including Pathology,
- Environment and climate change
- Natural Resource Management including fisheries and food security,
- Cybersecurity,
- Psychology, Social work and social protection
- International Law and international relations
The governments of Australia, FSM and RMI regularly review these areas of study together and adjust the emphasis of the program.
Level of study
- Australia Awards scholarships provide citizens of FSM and RMI with the opportunity to obtain a Master’s Degree or Doctorate Degree qualification at an Australian tertiary institution.
- Awards will be offered for commencement 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 Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) must also meet the following conditions:
- For Master’s Degree level study:
- must hold a Bachelor Degree and have achieved above average results and have at least 3 years’ relevant work experience
- not hold or have held a scholarship to study utside their home country in the 24 months preceding the application
- Applicants should have an IELTS or TOEFL at pass rate of 6.5 for each band that is current at the time of application
- must not hold a Master’s Degree.
- For Doctorate Degree (PhD) level study:
- must hold a Master’s Degree and have achieved above average results and have at least 3 years’ relevant work experience
- not hold or have held a scholarship to study outside their home country in the 24 months preceding the application
- Applicants should have an IELTS or TOEFL at pass rate of 6.5 for each band that is current at the time of application
- must not hold a PhD Degree.
For more information, visit https://www.dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/marshall-islands-information-for-intake
