Australia - Apply for Student Government Scholarship

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Procedure

Applying online

Go to the Online Australia Scholarships Information System (OASIS). When you register online, you will be required to answer some questions to establish your eligibility. You will then be given a unique registration number, username and password.

You do not need to submit your application immediately. You can update your draft application form and supporting documentation until 30 April 2014, (or an earlier date specified on the relevant participating country profile).

Once submitted, your application cannot be changed. We strongly advise applicants applying online to do so well before the closing date. (OASIS) experiences peak usage in the days leading up to the closing date and applicants may experience delays.

Applying by mail

If you are unable to submit your application online, you can apply by mail. Please check your participating country profile for contact details to obtain a hardcopy application form and any other templates such as referee reports (if applicable).

Completed hard copy application forms and supporting documentation must be submitted by the deadline specified by your country.

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Required Documents

Completed hard copy application forms and supporting documentation must be submitted by the deadline specified by your country. Check your participating country profile to see if your country requires additional supporting documents, such as referee reports.

Office Locations & Contacts

Contact the Department of Education

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
R.G. Casey Building
John McEwen Crescent
Barton ACT 0221 Australia
Phone: +61 2 6261 1111
Fax: +61 2 6261 3111
ABN: 47 065 634 525
http://aid.dfat.gov.au/Pages/home.aspx

Department of Education
International Group
Scholarships & North Asia Branch
Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships
GPO Box 9880
Email: [email protected]
CANBERRA ACT 2601
AUSTRALIA

Eligibility

All scholarships offered are available to international students. Many are available to students of all nationalities, however all scholarships conditions are set by the institution or organization offering the scholarship and applications have to be done directly with the scholarship provider. To find out if you are eligible to receive a scholarship you must contact the organization offering the scholarship.

Eligibility requirements and application processes vary throughout the Australia Awards programs. Please follow the link below for detailed information about the eligibility criteria and selection process for each program. Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria of the specific scholarship to which they are applying, including English language requirements.

Categories and key dates

Fees

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Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

Referee report template [PDF 118kb]

Referee report template [Word 163kb]

Sample Documents

See your participating country profile for more information.

Scholarships Policy Handbook.

OASIS Applicant User Guide

Processing Time

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Instructions

Before you apply

• Check the open and close dates for your country, and select your country of citizenship/residency from the list of participating countries for specific information on eligibility, priority areas and how to apply. See the participating country page for opening and closing dates.
• If you intend to apply, you must read the Scholarships Policy Handbook. The handbook provides information including general eligibility requirements, selection processes, entitlements and awardee responsibilities. Note that the department may revise and update the handbook at any time without notice.
• Some countries encourage and allow you to apply online (only open until 30 April 2014) while others require hard-copy applications. See your participating country profile for more information.
• Once you have checked the opening and closing dates for your country, and have referred to the Participating Country Profile to see which method of application they will accept, see the below options on how to apply.

Scholarships and Awards

There are many scholarships, grants, and bursaries which can help support you financially with your studies in Australia. They are offered by the Australian Government, education institutions, and a number of other public and private organizations. You can use the search tool available on every page of their site to find scholarships relevant for you, along with contact details for the institution providing the scholarship as all applications for scholarships are done directly with the providing organization.

To find out what scholarships you might be eligible for use the search tool found on every page of this website.

• Type in your area of study or an institution in the Search bar
• In the Search results page, click on the Scholarships tab
• From the list of available scholarships, apply the filter to match your preferences

Applicants who want to accept an Australia Awards Scholarship will need to sign a contract with the Commonwealth of Australia declaring that they will comply with the conditions of the scholarship.

Awardees are required to leave Australia for a minimum of two years after completing their scholarship. Failure to do so will result in the awardee incurring a debt for the total accrued cost of their scholarship.

Required Information

• Full name (as it appears in passport)
• Contact address
• Area of interest
• Email
• Phone number
• Date of birth
• Place of birth
• Gender
• Country of citizenship/residency

Need for the Document

There are many scholarships available at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and in many fields of study funded by the Australian Government offering the next generation of global leaders an opportunity to undertake study, research and professional development.

The Australia Awards are a whole-of-government initiative bringing together scholarships and fellowships administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade the Department of Education and the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), offering the next generation of global leaders an opportunity to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia and for high-achieving Australians to do the same overseas.

Information which might help

The Australian Government recognizes that education develops skills and knowledge, builds enduring people, country and professional links, and has the power to influence positive change.

The Awards strive to develop leadership potential and stimulate lasting change by empowering a global network of talented individuals through high-quality education experiences in Australia and overseas.

Recipients return home with new ideas and knowledge, and the ability to make a significant contribution to their home countries as leaders in their field.

The Awards also demonstrate Australia's commitment to providing education opportunities to improve living standards and stimulate economic growth in developing countries.

For Australia, the Awards build an engaged and influential global network of leaders, advocates and change-makers and establish a network of ambassadors across the world.

The Awards also contribute to the productivity of Australia and the development of people-to-people links between Australia, our regional neighbours and the broader international community.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Aims of the Scholarships is to:

• develop ongoing educational, research and professional links between individuals, organizations and countries
• increase the skills and global awareness of high achieving individuals from Australia and overseas
• contribute to Australias reputation as a high quality provider of education and training and a leader in research and innovation
• increase the productivity of Australians through international study, research or professional development experience.

External Links

http://education.gov.au/search/site/scholarships

http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/studyassist/scholarshipsandawards/pages/scholarships-and-awards

http://www.australiaawards.gov.au/

http://aid.dfat.gov.au/australia-awards/Pages/how-to-apply.aspx

Others

List of all available Scholarships and Awards. You