Call for Applications: Australia Awards Scholarships in Niue

Australia’s international development assistance in Niue helps promote prosperity, reduce poverty, and enhance political stability. 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.

Priorities

• The priority areas of study for eligible Niue are:
  • Education [including but not limited to]:
    • education assessment;
    • education;
    • education training and development (early childhood, primary, secondary, non-formal, and special and inclusive education);
    • linguistics or multilingual studies; and
    • vernacular studies.
  • Governance (including but not limited to):
    • justice;
    • law;
    • policing;
    • public administration; and
    • social and community work.
  • Sustainable economic development (including but not limited to):
    • agriculture;
    • computer science;
    • engineering (civil, electrical, environmental, geospatial; marine, mechanical, physics, renewable energy);
    • economics;
    • financial management and administration;
    • health and medical (nursing, nursing practitioners, pharmacy, physiotherapy, public health);
    • hospitality and tourism services;
    • information and technology systems;
    • management;
    • marketing;
    • skilled trades (carpentry, construction, electrical);
    • transport systems and management; and
    • water, sanitation, and hygiene.

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 Niue must also meet the following conditions:
  • must be residing in Niue at the time of application
  • must be a minimum of 18 years as at 1 February in the year commencing the award
  • must not be serving an existing scholarship bond
  • must be able to meet the institutional entry requirements for their proposed course
  • have at least 3 years of relevant work experience
  • civil servants are strongly encouraged to seek prior approval from their supervisor.

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 Niue
  • professional and personal leadership attributes including relevant work experience.

For more information, visit Australian Government.