CFPs: Australia Awards Scholarship Program in Fiji

Deadline: 30 April 2025

The Australia’s international development assistance in Fiji 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.

Focus Areas

Australia Awards scholarships provide citizens of Fiji with the opportunity to obtain a qualification at a tertiary institution in Australia or the Pacific Region. Awards will be offered in the following priority areas:
- Undergraduate Study in the following priority areas only:
  - Governance:
    - Aviation Management (at Griffith University only)
  - Infrastructure:
    - Construction Management
- Postgraduate (Masters) Study in the following priority areas, including but not limited to:
  - Education:
    - Curriculum Design & Development
    - Special & Inclusive Education
    - Well-being & Positive Mental Health
  - Environment:
    - Climate Emergency
    - Disaster risk Reduction
    - Forest Ecology
    - Mining Engineering
    - Sustainable Energy
  - Governance:
    - Aviation Management (at Griffith University only)
    - Demography
    - Monitoring & Evaluation
    - Cybersecurity
  - Health:
    - Digital Health and Health Informatics
    - Speech therapy/pathology
    - Rehabilitation Counselling
  - Infrastructure:
    - Construction Management
    - Telecommunication & Network Engineering
    - Transportation Management
- Certificate:
  - Certificate IV in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Avionics/Mechanical)
  - Certificate IV in Automotive Engineering (Heavy Mobile Plant)
  - Certificate IV in Automotive Engineering (Light Motor)
  - Certificate IV in Automotive Engineering (Motor Vehicle Electrical & Electronics)
  - Certificate IV in Electrical Engineering
  - Certificate IV in Electronics Engineering
  - Certificate IV in Geology, Mining & Quarrying
  - Certificate IV in Plant Maintenance Engineering
  - Certificate IV in Plumbing and Sheetmetal
  - Certificate IV in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning
- Diploma:
  - Diploma in Construction
  - Diploma in Land Surveying
  - Diploma in Marine Engineering
  - Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
  - Diploma in Quantity Surveying
  - Diploma in Transport Technology and Management
- Postgraduate Diploma:
  - Master of Medicine (MMED) in Intensive Care (quota-based)
  - Postgraduate Diploma in Emergency Nursing
  - Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health
  - Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery
  - Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Perioperative)
  - Postgraduate Diploma in Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)
  - Postgraduate Diploma in Sexual and Reproductive Health

Benefits

Scholarship recipients will receive the following:
- return air travel (AAS only)
- a one-off establishment allowance on arrival
- full tuition fees
- contribution to living expenses
- introductory academic program
- medical insurance (AAPS) OR overseas student health cover (AAS) 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

AAS candidates from Fiji must meet the following conditions:
- must be residing in Fiji at the time of application
- program of study must not be available locally
- must be a minimum of 18 years at the 1 Jan 2026
- must not be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia
- must not be serving an existing scholarship bond
- must be able to meet the institutional entry requirements for their proposed course
- maximum duration for a Bachelor degree is four years and Master’s degree program is two years. Minimum duration of studies is one year
- not hold an equivalent or higher qualification. Proposed course must be higher than current qualification.
For undergraduate studies:
- must have completed Year 12 with a minimum aggregate mark of 320 out of 400 (English & 3 best subjects) or equivalent and be studying Year 13. Scholarship will be dependent on applicant achieving a minimum aggregate result of 320 out of 400 in Year 13 (in 2025) or have completed Year 13 with a minimum aggregate mark of 320 out of 400 (English & 3 best subjects) or equivalent
- if applying as a mature age applicant, must have completed relevant formal training and have 3 years’ work experience in the proposed priority sector.
For postgraduate studies:
- hold a first degree relevant to the priority sector, and
- have at least 3 years’ work experience in the priority sector.
AAPS eligibility criteria:
- AAPS applicants from Fiji must meet the following conditions:
  - must apply for a qualification that is progressive (i.e. higher than their current level of study)
  - must not be serving an existing scholarship bond with any other government
For certificate IV level courses:
- must comply with institution entry requirements for proposed course of study
- minimum year 12 pass or completion of certificate III in the relevant discipline or as per the proposed course entry requirements
- depending on the proposed course requirements, mature age applicants must have either between 2– 5 years of relevant work experience, achieved a pass grade at Year 12 or have some work-related training.
For diploma level courses:
- must comply with institution entry requirements for proposed course of study
- minimum year 12 pass or completion of certificate IV in the relevant discipline or as per the proposed course entry requirements
- mature age applicants must have either 5 years of relevant work experience, achieved a pass grade at Year 12/13 or have some work-related training.
For postgraduate diploma courses:
- must hold a relevant undergraduate degree, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent) plus have minimum of 3 years’ experience in the health sector
- Applicants who do not meet the bachelor requirement, but who are able to demonstrate ability to succeed on the basis of maturity, work experience, or prior learning may also apply specifically, registered nurses with 5 years of general nursing experience.