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Be empowered with an Australia Awards Scholarship
Become a leader for development and reach further with an Australia Awards Scholarship.
Experience a world-class education in the land Down Under with an Australia Awards Scholarship.
Make limitless connections with an Australia Awards Scholarship
Make a difference with an Australia Awards Scholarships
Be inspired by stories of positive change led by outstanding Australia-educated Filipinos.
Experience the possibilities with an Australia Awards Scholarship
Australia Awards is the prestigious scholarship offered by the Australian Government to Filipinos who have the potential to contribute to the country’s development and become leaders in their chosen field.
Are you an applicant, awardee, partner organisation or mentor? Check out the link below for useful information on the Australia Awards Scholarships.
Be a part of the Australia Alumni in the Philippines Community
Are you a graduate of an Australian university? Did you complete a training or a short course conducted by an Australian registered training organisation? Don’t miss out on the opportunity to stay connected with your fellow alumni and build and mobilise your professional networks. Visit our alumni page to know more about the activities of the Australia Alumni in the Philippines.
Sign up to get the latest updates on our alumni community.
News and Updates
Over 100 alumni gather at the 2025 Australia Alumni Network Summit
Innovation, collaboration and forward-thinking took center stage at this year’s Australia Alumni Network Summit led by the Australia Alumni Communities Philippines.
Over 100 brilliant alumni from across the Philippines came together at this year’s Summit – focused on innovation for impact. From environmental regeneration to tech solutions for the disadvantaged, they shared ideas and committed to building a better future.
Thirty scholars are back to make a difference in the Philippines
Welcome home, Australia Awards scholars!
Australia's Ambassador to the Philippines HK Yu welcomed 30 returning scholars as they begin turning their learnings into action – driving change in their communities and organisations.
Australia Awards alumni come together for coastal cleanup
With Australia Awards, you don’t just earn a world-class education – you join a global network of leaders and changemakers!
Our alumni team came together for a coastal cleanup in the Las Pinas-Parañaque Critical Habitat and Eco Tourism Area. They also had a knowledge-sharing session to inspire future collaborations for the environment.
Australia-educated Filipinos: a powerful force shaping a more innovative, resilient and prosperous future
Manila, Philippines - The Australian Embassy recently honoured outstanding Australia-educated Filipinos at the Australia Alumni Excellence Awards. The annual awards night recognises exceptional contributions to innovation, education and industry.
Make a difference with Australia Awards
Pioneering the first financial technology (FinTech) course in the University of the Philippines
Empowered by his Master of Commerce in Enterprise Systems and Business Design from University of New South Wales, Ramon Carlo Pio Roda designed the first Financial Technology (FinTech) course at the University of the Philippines Diliman’s Virata School of Business. Pio developed the course to prepare Filipino students for the global market and empower them to thrive in the evolving financial landscape. “The financial technology course was designed to equip students with the skills needed to thrive in a highly competitive global job market,” he said.
In 2025, Pio was awarded Young Achiever at the Australia Alumni Excellence Awards for his pioneering initiative. Designing the FinTech course was his re-entry action plan (REAP) for Australia Awards Scholarships.
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My Australia Awards Story
My Australia Awards Story: Gaining new perspectives
From having globally recognised professors to experiencing world-class facilities, human rights lawyer Fermina Carmen Agudo considers her university life a memorable experience in Australia.
My Australia Awards Story: Adventure of a lifetime
From experiencing four seasons to gaining new life perspectives, Patricia considers her Australia Awards journey as an adventure of a lifetime.
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Awardees
Filipino scholars elected as FASTCO officers
Australia Awards scholars are more than just students; they're leaders. We're proud to see several scholars elected as officers of the Filipino-Australian Student Council of Victoria (FASTCO).
Congratulations to the new FASTCO executive committee! We can't wait to see how you uplift Melbourne’s Filipino student community.
Alumni
Australia Awards alumnus spearheads major budget reform
An Australia Awards scholarship recipient from the Philippines, Keith Censoro used his Master of Public Policy from Flinders University to spearhead a major budget reform.
He's now helping state universities in Western Visayas justify their infrastructure budgets more effectively with a new Department of Budget and Management Impact assessment guidebook and digital tools. This ensures the projects align with national goals and are climate-resilient and efficient.
Short Course
Spotlight on Australia Awards Short Course on Agile Leadership
In today’s tech-driven world, flexibility and adaptability are key to driving innovation and responding to change.
Australia is proud to have supported 30 regional leaders from the Philippines’ Department of Budget and Management through a short course on Agile Leadership.
They gained practical tools to make government systems more accountable and transparent — from budget review preparation to procurement and local government support.
