The open category is offered to Filipino leaders from both public and private sector who are interested to pursue postgraduate studies in Australia and implement a development project in the Philippines.
Australia Awards has extended the global deadline of applications for the Australia Awards Scholarships 2022 intake until 31 May 2021 (9:59PM Manila time). We encourage interested applicants to make the most of this additional time to finalise and fine-tune details of your application. Applications for this intake are open for Filipino leaders who are interested to pursue a master’s program.
Applications for Australia Awards Scholarships are open from 1 February - 30 April every year.
FEBRUARY - APRIL
ONLINE APPLICATION
ONLINE APPLICATION
The Australia Awards scholarship cycle starts from the application, which is February - April each year. During this time, applicants check their eligibility and submit online application, which includes a re-entry action plan (REAP) proposal. A REAP outlines how scholars intends to apply his or her learnings in Australia to contribute to Philippine development.
If your application is shortlisted, you will be notified for an interview. And if you pass the interview, you will be given a provisional priority status. This means you are now a candidate for the scholarship.
MAY - JUNE
SCREENING OF APPLICANTS
SCREENING OF APPLICANTS
The Australia Awards scholarship cycle starts from the application, which is February - April each year. During this time, applicants check their eligibility and submit online application, which includes a re-entry action plan (REAP) proposal. A REAP outlines how scholars intends to apply his or her learnings in Australia to contribute to Philippine development.
If your application is shortlisted, you will be notified for an interview. And if you pass the interview, you will be given a provisional priority status. This means you are now a candidate for the scholarship.
JULY
PANEL INTERVIEW
PANEL INTERVIEW
The Australia Awards scholarship cycle starts from the application, which is February - April each year. During this time, applicants check their eligibility and submit online application, which includes a re-entry action plan (REAP) proposal. A REAP outlines how scholars intends to apply his or her learnings in Australia to contribute to Philippine development.
If your application is shortlisted, you will be notified for an interview. And if you pass the interview, you will be given a provisional priority status. This means you are now a candidate for the scholarship.
AUGUST
SELECTION OF CANDIDATES
SELECTION OF CANDIDATES
The Australia Awards scholarship cycle starts from the application, which is February - April each year. During this time, applicants check their eligibility and submit online application, which includes a re-entry action plan (REAP) proposal. A REAP outlines how scholars intends to apply his or her learnings in Australia to contribute to Philippine development.
If your application is shortlisted, you will be notified for an interview. And if you pass the interview, you will be given a provisional priority status. This means you are now a candidate for the scholarship.
AUGUST - NOVEMBER
PRE-MOBILISATION ACTIVITIES
PRE-MOBILISATION ACTIVITIES
After successfully completing the interview, there are three things that you need to take note of:
First, submit the result of your English proficiency exam to the Australia Awards secretariat to facilitate your application to your chosen university.
Next, you need to receive an acceptance from an Australian university. The secretariat will assist you in coordinating with your chosen university regarding your application and acceptance.
Once you are accepted in the university, the secretariat will assist you in applying for a student visa.
During pre-mobilisation, you will be required to attend two events: Course Counselling, which will help you finalise your program and university, and Pre-Departure Briefing, which prepares you for your life as a scholar in Australia.
JANUARY
MOBILISATION
MOBILISATION
When you have a university and a student visa, you will be officially mobilised to go to Australia and start your Australia Awards journey.
ON-AWARD
ON-AWARD
Upon arriving, Australia Awards scholars undergo an Introductory Academic Program or IAP, which provides scholars with support during their first weeks in Australia and prepare them for their new life as scholars.
The duration of the scholars’ masters program is from one year to eighteen months, while PhD program is up to four years. During this time, we encourage you to participate in on-award enrichment activities, join Filipino clubs, and experience life in Australia outside the university to get the most of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
RETURN-REAP
ON-AWARD
After finishing your degree, you are now equipped to implement your re-entry action plan (REAP) in the Philippines. The secretariat will assist you on your re-integration and REAP implementation through a REAP Conference and Workshop.
You will be required to provide updates on your REAP implementation through REAP progress and REAP dialogue events.
Upon your return, you will also be a part of the vibrant Australia Global Alumni community in the Philippines.
Learn more about the re-entry action plan (REAP)
Applications are strongly encouraged from ALL eligible citizens of the Philippines (regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or disability) who meet the program’s eligibility criteria, especially these Philippines-specific criteria:
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At least 2 years of cumulative professional work experience
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In a position where skills can be used to effectively contribute change in the Philippines
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Residing in the Philippines for at least last 12 months
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Has a Re-Entry Action Plan (REAP) that contributes to Philippine development
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Find out if you’re eligible.
Get assessed by answering these eligibility questions. After you passed the eligibility questions you will be given the application link so you can start filling
out the application
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Fill out the online form to begin your application. Don’t forget to upload the required documents. A notification containing the link to edit will be sent to your email address.
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Keep the deadline in mind.
Deadline of applications is every 31 May at 9:59pm Manila time.
This application form is a confidential document between the applicant and the Australia Awards - Philippines. DO NOT share this secured edit link that was sent to your email with any individual or organisation.
Australia Awards Scholarships adheres to the Philippine Government’s Data Privacy Act of 2012 and its implementing rules and regulations, and complies with the Australian Government’s Privacy Act 1988.
This application form must be accomplished in English.
Be sure to use only major internet browsers (Mozilla, Chrome, Edge, Safari)
This application form may be filled out in stages. You may save your entries and return at a later time to complete your application. Save as you go. In each section there is a “save” button. Use that in each section. Be sure to save every 5 minutes to ensure that your latest input are transmitted to our server.
We only accept documents in PDF format. Please ensure that all documents that are required to be submitted are in PDF format.
There are sections in the application where you can see word count at the bottom of the field. These are maximum word count. Your entries will not be accepted unless they are within the word count limit.
If you have already applied in the last 3 years, the system will not allow you to create another profile. You may use the old link you used to edit your application below. It was sent to your email. Or if you no longer have a copy, contact our helpdesk to retrieve your previous profile by filling out this form:
https://www.australiaawardsphilippines.org/forms/retrieve-application-linkIf you have very urgent concern regarding errors on the form, you may send an email to aaaep.helpdesk@ttp.domains.
If you’re interested to start a journey with us, watch this video for more guidance on applying for an Australia Awards Scholarship.
An applicant’s proposed academic program (course) and REAP proposal should be aligned on the following priority areas:
Public Health and Social Protection
Trade and Economics
Infrastructure and Smart Cities
Digital Economy and Cyber Security
Peace and Development
Education
Governance and Public Policy, including civil society and media
Natural Resource Management, including mining and energy
Humanitarian and Disaster Risk Management
You may select any university in Australia. Please visit http://cricos.education.gov.au/ to search for courses and universities.
You may also refer to www.australian-universities.com/list for a list of Australian universities.
Scholarships are valued at up to AUD 200,00 for a master’s degree and AUD 300,000 for a 4-year PhD covering:
Roundtrip airfare
Full tuition fees
Contribution to living expenses
Introductory academic program
Overseas student health coverage
Supplementary academic support
Fieldwork allowance*
*for research students
One-off establishment allowance on arrival
Pastoral Care
Disability Support
Australia Awards Scholarships recipients receive full scholarships for the minimum period necessary to complete their academic program as specified by the university, including any preparatory training.
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
A CV template is included in the online application form.
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Affidavit of citizenship and residency
A notarized affidavit indicating that you are a Filipino citizen and that you have been residing in the Philippines for at least 12 months upon application.
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Re-Entry Action Plan (REAP)
A re-entry action plan outlines how you intend to use the competencies you acquire in Australia to contribute to the development of the Philippines.
To learn
more about REAP, visit this link.
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Graduation Certificate (with GWA/GPA indicated)
Secured from the academic institution where you earned your highest completed degree, the certificate must indicate the details of your course
including your General Weighted Average or Grade Point Average.
If your application is shortlisted, the Australia Awards Secretariat will schedule you for a panel interview. Watch this video for guidance on how to prepare for this important step in the application process.
Applications for Australia Awards Scholarships are open from 1 February - 30 April every year.
The REAP is an important requirement that you need to accomplish to make it to the Australia Awards program.
A REAP outlines how you intend to use the competencies you will acquire in Australia to contribute to Philippine development.
Here are some key points to consider in your REAP proposal:
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Responsive to the opportunity or problem of the host organisation
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Responsive to Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI)
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Aligned to the priority fields of study
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Aligned to the Philippines Development Plan and the Australian Government’s Philippines COVID-19 Development Response Plan
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REAP should be implemented within 1-2 years upon scholar’s return
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Strategy for resources and financial support
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Could also be an improvement of a current system
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Features new methods; advanced and original
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Gains of the REAP i.e. output will be used and can be institutionalized
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Responsive to the opportunity or problem of the host organisation
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Responsive to Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI)
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Aligned to the priority fields of study
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Aligned to the Philippines Development Plan and the Australian Government’s Philippines COVID-19 Development Response Plan
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REAP should be implemented within 1-2 years upon scholar’s return
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Strategy for resources and financial support
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Could also be an improvement of a current system
2
Features new methods; advanced and original
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Gains of the REAP i.e. output will be used and can be institutionalized
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Responsive to the opportunity or problem of the host organisation
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Responsive to Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI)
1
Aligned to the priority fields of study
2
Aligned to the Philippines Development Plan and the Australian Government’s Philippines COVID-19 Development Response Plan
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REAP should be implemented within 1-2 years upon scholar’s return
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Strategy for resources and financial support
1
Could also be an improvement of a current system
2
Features new methods; advanced and original
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Gains of the REAP i.e. output will be used and can be institutionalized
Watch the video below for a step-by-step guide on how to fill out the REAP proposal section in the online application form. You may also download this Annotated REAP as your reference.
The program values gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI). Watch this video for tips in developing a GEDSI lens in designing your REAP.
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Below are the frequently asked questions by prospective applicants.
Applications are accepted from February to April every year for studies commencing the following year.
Applicants may expect to know the results of their application by August.
The number of scholarship placements is determined by the Australian Government and may vary yearly.
Australia Awards has two categories – open and targeted. The open category is offered to Filipino leaders from both public and private sector who are interested to pursue postgraduate studies in Australia and implement a development project in the Philippines. Meanwhile, the targeted category is offered to Australia’s key partner agencies delivering priority development initiatives. The partner organisation nominates applicants from their agency who are expected to contribute to their organisational development upon return.
Permanent and regular employees of the following agencies must go to their HR to apply to the program. Contractual employees can apply under the open category.
For the open category, all proposed study should align with the following priority areas:
Australia Awards in the Philippines support master’s programs for the 2022 Intake. The Awards, however, do not support completion of studies already commenced in Australia and / or study by distance or external mode while residing outside Australia.
Applicants, whose interest is in a course different from his/her bachelor’s degree, can still be considered depending on their relevant work experience and career goals. In the application form, applicants must demonstrate how they would use the knowledge and skills they would gain from study program to implement their Re-Entry Action Plans (REAPs).
You may select any participating university in Australia. Please visit https://cricos.education.gov.au to search for courses and universities. You may also refer to www.australian-universities.com/list for a list of Australian universities. Note that currently, scholarship awards in the Philippines only support postgraduate programs.
Click on the eligibility section of the website for a full description of the eligibility criteria.
No. You should not apply directly to universities in Australia. The Australia Awards Scholarships secretariat will assist in placing you once you are awarded with the scholarship.
No. To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be residing in the Philippines at the time of their application.
There is no age limit.
Yes. However, an offer letter from a university in Australia is not a requirement for the Australia Awards Scholarships and is not a guarantee that the applicant shall be awarded a scholarship.
You must have cumulative professional work experience of at least 2 years. Your current or immediate past employment must be in the Philippines. On-the-Job-Training (OJT), internships and volunteer work will not be credited to work experience. Any probation period will be included as part of the two-year calculation.
No. Work experience does not have to be continuous or with the same employer.
Yes, as long as you meet the requirements of the scholarships.
Yes. Applicants must have completed all obligations to their previous scholarship upon application.
Yes.
Yes. You would need to apply for credit to reduce the time required for you to achieve the qualification through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). This is done once the secretariat confirms that you have passed the interview. You would need to submit additional documents (e.g., description of work experience from your current/past employers, certification of courses taken, etc.) to support this request for RPL.
Applicants are required to submit a graduate certificate with GWA/GPA of their highest completed degree. However, because of the current situation in the country, we are accepting TOR in liue of the certificate. Applicants, though, must compute and indicate their GWA in the specified field in the application form.
No. However, universities may require candidates to show evidence of relevant work experience during the placement period.
Yes. However, please note that result of the English proficiency test is not required during the initial application. It will be required only if you passed the interview.
Yes. Although please note that the results of your English profieciency exam is not part of the initial requirements to apply for the scholarship.
Applicants from non-partner government organisations need not obtain an endorsement on initial application. Endorsements are only required after the secretariat confirms that you passed the interview.
Yes, scholars are allowed to work part-time (up to 20 hours per week).
The maximum study duration is 1.5 years for master’s programs and 4 years for PhD programs.
Successful candidates are required to return to the Philippines for at least two years after completion of the scholarship to contribute to the development of the country through his/her REAP.
Before awardees take up an offer of a scholarship, they will need to enter into a legal agreement with the Australian Government. This agreement will contain detailed information about awardee responsibilities. This condition is indicated in the Scholarships Handbook.
Yes, awardees may bring their family members (spouse/partner and children below 18 years old) to Australia as dependents. However, dependents can only join awardees in Australia 3 months after the awardee commences his/her scholarship. Please note that the Australian Government does not provide any financial or other support for the dependents.
REAPs implemented in a private organisation must be under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program.
The REAP should be completed within 1-2 years upon the return of the awardee.
Applicants must obtain sign-off from the host organisation after the secretariat confirms that they are shortlisted for interview.
No, the program will not be granting financial help in the implementation of the REAP. However, awardees are allowed to look for alternative funding from other organisation or institution.
No. Australian universities will provide support to awardees who are deaf learn the Australian sign language.
The Awards require all scholars to meet the minimum requirement for the English language test scores. However, there were cases in the past where Australian universities gave some considerations for PWDs (e.g. the speaking portion of the English test was waived for a scholar who had a cleft palate).
No, their work is to care for the scholar full-time.
No. The scholar will recommend his/her preferred carer. However, we do work with the scholar to make sure that he/she choses the appropriate carer for his stay in Australia.
No. Australia Awards will assess if a carer is required for a scholar with disability.
No. Scholars will need to align their chosen programs and REAPs with the priority areas for the specific intake they are applying for.
The Australia Awards and the awardee’s chosen Australian university will help the scholar look for accommodations that fits his/her need.
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