Sakshi Education
International students in Australia have an option to apply for a scholarship.
Scholarships are offered by the Australian Government, education institutions and a number of other organisations. They cover various educational sectors, including vocational education and training, student exchanges, undergraduate and postgraduate study and research. Australian Government scholarships are not available for international students undertaking English language training specifically in Australia. However, there are several English language training scholarships offered by Australian institutions.
There are three programs available under Australian Scholarships. They are:
Endeavour Awards:
The Endeavour Awards is the Australian Government’s internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program providing opportunities for citizens of the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia. The Endeavour Awards provide individuals with a unique opportunity to further their academic or professional careers.
The Endeavour Awards aim to:
Australian Leadership Awards (ALA):
ALAs provide scholarship support for postgraduate studies in Australia and short-term fellowship opportunities in specialised research, study or professional attachments through participating Australian organisations. These focus on developing leaders who can influence social and economic policy reform and development outcomes in both their own countries and in the Asia-Pacific region.
Further information can be found at www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar
Other funding sources
International and charitable organisations offer scholarships for international study. One must apply for these scholarships in India, not in Australia.
The Association of Commonwealth Universities website provides a scholarships guide for Commonwealth postgraduate students offered by Governments, Rotary International, World Bank, World Health Organisation, Asian Development Bank, United Nations, Rockefeller Foundation and other organisations.
To search a scholarship in a specific field of study Click here
For further information on scholarships Click here
There are three programs available under Australian Scholarships. They are:
Endeavour Awards:
The Endeavour Awards is the Australian Government’s internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program providing opportunities for citizens of the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia. The Endeavour Awards provide individuals with a unique opportunity to further their academic or professional careers.
The Endeavour Awards aim to:
- Develop on-going educational, research and professional linkages between individuals, organisations and countries
- Provide opportunities for high achieving individuals from Australia and overseas to increase their skills and enhance their global awareness;
- Contribute to Australia’s position as a high quality education and training provider, and a leader in research and innovation; and
- Increase the productivity of Australians through an international study, research or professional development experience.
Australian Leadership Awards (ALA):
ALAs provide scholarship support for postgraduate studies in Australia and short-term fellowship opportunities in specialised research, study or professional attachments through participating Australian organisations. These focus on developing leaders who can influence social and economic policy reform and development outcomes in both their own countries and in the Asia-Pacific region.
Further information can be found at www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar
Other funding sources
International and charitable organisations offer scholarships for international study. One must apply for these scholarships in India, not in Australia.
The Association of Commonwealth Universities website provides a scholarships guide for Commonwealth postgraduate students offered by Governments, Rotary International, World Bank, World Health Organisation, Asian Development Bank, United Nations, Rockefeller Foundation and other organisations.
To search a scholarship in a specific field of study Click here
For further information on scholarships Click here
Published date : 13 Oct 2010 03:37PM
More Articles
