Deadline: 30 April 2025
Australia’s international development assistance in Kiribati helps promote prosperity, reduce poverty, and enhance political stability.
Australia Awards scholarships are prestigious international awards offered by the Australian Government to the next generation of global leaders in developing countries. Through study and research, recipients develop the skills and knowledge to drive change and help build enduring people-to-people links with Australia.
Applicants are assessed on their professional and personal qualities, academic competence and, most importantly, their potential to impact on development challenges in eligible countries. Applications are strongly encouraged from women, people with disability and other marginalised groups.
Priority Areas
- The Priority List is divided into two categories:
- ‘Pre-Service Priority List’ which consists of undergraduate programs and;
- ‘In-Service Priority List’ which consists of postgraduate programs.
Benefits
- 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.
- Scholarship recipients will receive the following:
- return air travel
- a one-off establishment allowance on arrival
- full tuition fees
- contribution to living expenses
- introductory academic program
- overseas student health cover for the duration of the scholarship
- supplementary academic support
- fieldwork allowance for research students and masters by coursework which has a compulsory fieldwork component.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates from Kiribati must meet the following conditions:
- Applicants currently undertaking Form 7 (or equivalent) must successfully complete their studies.
- Applicants who have previously received other tertiary scholarships must satisfy related ‘employment bond’ conditions prior to 1 February 2025.
Selection Criteria
- The selection process includes an interview. Applicants will be assessed against the following criteria:
- academic competence
- potential outcome, specifically the contribution to development outcomes in Kiribati
- professional and personal leadership attributes including relevant work experience.
For more information, visit Australian Government.
