Philippines

Information for awards commencing in 2016

Australia Awards Scholarships in the Philippines

Level of study

Australias international development assistance in the

Philippines helps promote prosperity, reduce poverty, and
enhance political stability.

The Australia Awards Scholarships provide citizens of the

Philippines with the opportunity to obtain a Masters Degree
at an Australian tertiary institution.

Australia Awards Scholarships are prestigious international

awards offered by the Australian Government to the next
generation of global leaders for development. Through study
and research, recipients develop the skills and knowledge to
drive change and help build enduring people-to-people links
with Australia.

Awards will be offered for commencement in 2016 within

the following allocations:

Applicants will be assessed for their professional and

personal qualities, academic competence and, most
importantly, their potential to impact on development
challenges in the Philippines.
Applications are strongly encouraged from women, people
with disability and other marginalised groups.
Priority fields of study

Targeted Category approximately 70 per cent of

awards are for partner organisations (government/nongovernment/private) with mandates that support mutual
priorities of Australia and the Philippines as reflected in
the Statement of Commitment. The Facility Board of
the Philippines Australia Human Resource and
Organisational Development Facility (PAHRODF)
determines the partner organisations.
Open Category approximately 30 per cent of awards
are for individuals in the public and private sectors who
intend to pursue graduate studies in the identified
priority areas of study.

The priority areas of study for the Philippines are:

Australia Awards Benefits

Basic Education

Peace and Development

Australia Awards Scholarships are offered for the minimum

period necessary for the individual to complete the
academic program specified by the Australian education
institution, including any preparatory training.

Public Financial Management

Scholarship recipients will generally receive the following:

Disaster Risk Reduction and Management

return air travel

Organisation Development/Human Resource

Management and Development

a one off establishment allowance on arrival

Trade and Local Economic Development

contribution to living expenses

Foreign Relations

introductory academic program

Governance

overseas Student Health Cover for the duration of the

Scholarship

Social Protection/Welfare

Mining and Mining-related fields.

The governments of Australia and the Philippines regularly
review these areas of study together, and adjust the
emphasis of the program. Detailed information on priority
areas of study can be found at:

full tuition fees

supplementary academic support and

fieldwork allowancefor research students and masters
by course work which has a compulsory fieldwork
component.

www.australiaawardsphilippines.org

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Eligibility criteria
Australia Awards applicants must meet all eligibility
requirements detailed in the Australia Awards Scholarships
Policy Handbook, available at:
http://aid.dfat.gov.au/Publications/Pages/scholarhandbook.aspx
Country Specific Conditions
In addition to these basic eligibility requirements, candidates
from the Philippines must also meet the following country
specific conditions:
have been employed for at least two years
not hold another scholarship
for Government employees:
o
be supported by the organisation
o
have signed agreement for continuing employment
for at least two years after completion of study.

The selection process

Applications will be shortlisted after eligibility checking.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for

interview.

The selection process includes an interview, and

applicants will be assessed against the following
criteria:

Applicants are also required to submit Re-Entry Action Plans

(REAPs) prior to departure to Australia, and implement these
in their workplace/sector areas/communities upon return.
The REAP outlines how the newly acquired knowledge and
skills will be used to contribute to development in the
Philippines.

Application dates

(for study commencing in Australia in 2016)

Opening date:

1 February 2015

Closing date:

30 April 2015

Applications or supporting documents received after the

closing date will not be considered.

www.australiaawardsphilippines.org

For applicants from the Philippines Government:

Certificate of no scholarship obligation
Letter from the head of the agency endorsing the
scholarship application
Certificate of no pending case signed by the Human
Resource Manager (or relevant officer)
Clearance from the Office of the Ombudsman certifying
that the applicant has no pending criminal and/or
administrative case.

Special conditions

The PAHRODF monitors and evaluates the implementation

of REAPs and uses it as one of the metrics in assessing
the effectiveness of the scholarship program.

completed REAP Form using the template from

academic competence

potential outcome, including contribution to

development outcomes in the Philippines

professional and personal leadership attributes

including relevant work experience.

Successful candidates will be notified no later than

November 2015.
Preparatory training

All successful applicants will be required to attend:

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pre-departure mobilisation activities

course counselling
pre-departure briefing
universitys Introductory Academic Program
(IAP)
other required preparatory study on arrival in
Australia.

The application process

Online applications
All online applications should be lodged through
www.australiaawardsphilippines.org
Supporting documents
Applicants must submit their application together with all the
relevant supporting documents listed in the Australia Awards
Philippines website, including:

Curriculum Vitae/Resume using the template from

www.australiaawardsphilippines.org

Transcript of records and Diploma(s) of completed

degrees

Certification of the Grade Point Average/General

Weighted Average
National Bureau of Investigation clearance for
International Travel
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Further information
Further information about the Australia Awards Philippines
can be found at:
www.australiaawardsphilippines.org
More general information about the Australia Awards and
studying in Australia can be found at:
http://www.australiaawards.gov.au/
http://aid.dfat.gov.au/australia-awards/
http://studyinaustralia.gov.au
Information about visas and Australia Awards Scholarship
entitlements and conditions can be found in the
Scholarships Policy Handbook, available at:
http://aid.dfat.gov.au/Publications/Pages/scholarhandbook.aspx

Contact Details
Australia Awards Philippines Secretariat
Address: 3/F JMT Building, ADB Avenue
Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1605
Telephone: +632- 638-9686
Fax +632 -687-3518
Email:secretariat@australiaawardsphilippines.org

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