SCHOLARSHIPS- Study in Australia

SCHOLARSHIPS

Australia offers many scholarships for international students. The grant of scholarship is basically on merit and the students have to demonstrate their eligibility for the scholarship they are applying for. There are no qualifying exams for scholarships in Australia. The only exam which the students may have to take is the IELTS to demonstrate their English language ability.

Australian Awards

The Australian Government has made a range of study and research awards available to candidates in the Asia Pacific region, including India, under the Australian Scholarships Program. Details and applications forms for all awards can be found at www.australiaawards.gov.au .

These awards include:

Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) - for longer-term post-graduate study in Australia at masters or doctoral level. The scheme is competitive and is managed by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID). Preference is given to candidates who can demonstrate that they are in a leadership role or have the potential to assume a leadership role.

Awards are open to all fields of study, however, study programs that relate to the priority themes of international trade, pandemics, security and climate change (including clean energy) are encouraged.

Applications for the 2010 ALA intake open on 10 March 2010 and close 30 June 2010 for commencement at an Australian university in January 2011. Application forms and details about the scheme can be found at www.australiaawards.gov.au .

ALA scholarships will be allocated equitably between men and women.

All enquiries should be directed to:
ala@ausaid.gov.au

Australia offers many scholarships to international students. A scholarship for Indian students in Australia can be easily availed, provided you apply for the appropriate scholarship and you meet the eligibility criteria. Australian universities offer various scholarships for Indian students with good academic records. Multiple bursaries, scholarships, and grants are also awarded by the Government of Australia and other public/private organizations.

The Australian Government has made a range of study awards available to candidates under the Australian Scholarships Program. Details and applications forms for all awards can be found at www.australiaawards.gov.au .

There are scholarships which the universities offer under their own name. For information on university scholarships please refer to Scholarships database at www.studyinaustralia.gov.au . Here you will find the most accurate, reliable and searchable list of all scholarships offered by Australian institutions available to international students studying or planning to study in Australia.