Deadline: 30-Apr-21
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has announced a call for applications for the Australia Awards Scholarships in Tuvalu.
Australia’s international development assistance in Tuvalu helps promote prosperity, reduce poverty, and enhance political stability. This contributes to the Government of Tuvalu’s (GOT) capacity to use human resources to improve standards of living and opportunities for its people.
Australia Awards Scholarships provide citizens of Tuvalu with the opportunity to obtain an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at an Australian tertiary institution.
AAS scholarships are awarded under two categories in Tuvalu, either ‘Public’ or ‘Open’:
- Public category awards focus on building capacity in priority public service sectors within GOT Ministries. The shortlist for public candidates is approved in consultation with the GOT.
- Open category awards cater for the general population in Tuvalu. The shortlist for open category is confirmed by the Australian High Commission.
Priority fields of study
- Environment and Climate Change
- Economic Growth and Governance
- Education
- Gender, Disability and Social Inclusion
- Infrastructure Support
- Health – Clinical
- Health – Non-clinical
Levels of study: Australia Awards scholarships provide citizens of Tuvalu with the opportunity to obtain a qualification at a tertiary institution in Australia or in the Pacific.
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
- initial visa expenses
- contribution to living expenses
- introductory academic program
- overseas student health cover for the duration of the scholarship
- supplementary academic support; and
- fieldwork allowance for research students and masters by coursework which has a compulsory fieldwork component.
Eligibility Criteria
In addition to meeting the general eligibility criteria, applicants must also meet the following specific eligibility requirements to be considered for this award:
- must be residing in the Pacific region at the time of application;
- program of study must not be available locally or regionally;
- must be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of commencing the scholarship;
- must be able to meet the institutional entry requirements for their proposed course;
- must not be serving an existing scholarship bond with Tuvalu or any other government;
- must not hold an equivalent or higher degree qualification either at time of application or commencement of award;
- must not transfer from a Tuvalu Government scholarship or any other scholarship during the tenure of that scholarship; and
- must be applying to commence a new course of study and not be seeking support for a course they have already commenced in Australia.
For more information, visit https://www.dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/tuvalu-information-for-intake
