Australia Awards scholarships provide citizens of the Philippines with the opportunity to obtain a qualification at an Australian tertiary institution.
Application dates
For study commencing in Australia in 2025:
Opening date: 1 February 2024
Closing date: 30 April 2024 (11:59PM AEST)
Applications and/or supporting documents received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Online applications
All applications must be lodged online at australiaawardsphilippines.org.
Supporting documents
Applicants must submit all the relevant supporting documents listed in the Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook and the following documents to meet the specific requirements for the Philippines:
- REAP: Outlines a project, which applies the knowledge and skills gained from the applicant’s Australian education and training towards Philippine development
- Affidavit of citizenship and residency
- Certification of Grade Point Average/General Weighted Average
- (For targeted category applicants:) Letter from the agency head endorsing the scholarship application and the minutes of meeting of the scholarship committee endorsing the nominees.
- Applications will be shortlisted after eligibility checking.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- The selection process includes an interview. Applicants will be assessed against the following criteria:
- Academic competence
- Potential outcomes, specifically the contribution to Philippine development through the REAP; and
- Professional and personal leadership attributes including relevant work experience.
- Successful candidates will be notified in mid-2024.
- Awardee travel is subject to meeting the requirements of the Australian Government, as determined by the Department of Home Affairs, Department of Education and by the relevant Australian State or Territory governments.
Successful applicants will be required to attend:
- course counselling
- pre-departure briefing
- university’s Introductory Academic Program,
- other required preparatory study on arrival in Australia.
Further information
More general information about the Australia Awards, Australia’s aid program, and studying in Australia can be found at the following links:
- dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/australia-awards/pages/australia-awards-scholarships
- https://www.studyaustralia.gov.au
Information about visas and Australia Awards scholarship entitlements and conditions can be found in the Scholarships Policy Handbook: dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/Pages/australia-awards-scholarships-policy-handbook.aspx.
Contact details
Australia Awards—Philippines
Address: 3rd Floor, JMT Building, ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Metro Manila
Telephone: +632 8638 9686