Australia Awards Scholarships – Philippines

• Filipino citizens residing in the Philippines for at least the last 12 months
  
• Applicants for the Open Category: Filipino leaders from the public and private sectors with at least 2 years of cumulative work experience and a proposed Re-Entry Action Plan (REAP) for Philippine development
  
• Applicants for the Targeted Category: Regular employees of AAAEP-P partner organizations, preferably with SG-18 and above, and at least 5 years of public sector experience
  
• Must not have pending applications or obligations with other scholarship programs
  
• Must meet English language proficiency requirements:
  
  • IELTS: 6.5 overall with no band lower than 6.0
    
  • TOEFL iBT: above 92
    
  • PTE: 58 overall with no band lower than 54

Scholars may enjoy the following benefits:

• Full tuition coverage (up to AUD 200,000 for Master’s, AUD 300,000 for 4-year PhD)
  
• Roundtrip airfare
  
• Contribution to living expenses
  
• One-off establishment allowance upon arrival
  
• Overseas student health coverage
  
• Introductory academic program and supplementary academic support
  
• Fieldwork allowance (for research students)
  
• English proficiency exam review and testing support
  
• Pastoral and disability support services

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

• Must be a Filipino citizen residing in the Philippines for at least 12 months
  
• Must have a completed Bachelor’s degree (or be eligible for Master’s or PhD admission in Australia)
  
• Must propose a development-oriented Re-Entry Action Plan (REAP)
  
• Must not be married to or engaged to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or have pending permanent residency in those countries
  
• Must not have any ongoing scholarship that will overlap with this award
  
• For the Targeted Category: Must be nominated by a AAAEP-P partner agency and pass internal selection and medical screening