Australia Awards Scholarships 2021 for undergraduates and Postgraduates

Australia Awards Scholarships 2021 provide opportunities for undergraduates and Postgraduates from developing countries to study at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions.

Read on to know about the Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutionsAustralia Awards Scholarships 2021 for undergraduates and Postgraduates, deadline, host institution, level/field of study, number of awards, target group, scholarship value, duration , eligibility and how to apply

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Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions

Australian Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutes are government-owned institutes of VET courses. It is attended by International students to complete courses that range from certificate to postgraduate level.

Who offers TAFE?

VET courses are also offered by private Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), typically known as private colleges. However, because of the additional security they provide as government-owned education providers, many students choose to study VET courses through TAFE institutes because of the additional security they provide as government-owned education providers. Some Australian universities also offer VET courses in addition to higher education courses and operate a TAFE division.

In Australia, the TAFE sector is the largest education and training sector. Thousands of international students come to Australia each year to take advantage of the extensive range of courses and subject areas that provide vocational training and practical skills for a huge variety of careers.

International students enrol in Australian TAFE institutes to:

• improve their chances of being accepted into higher education courses
• gain practical, work-based skills to improve their employment prospects
• take advantage of the wide variety of courses on offer
• enjoy the individual attention that the typically small class sizes allow.

Courses and qualifications

The types of qualifications that can be obtained through the TAFE system include:

• Certificate I–IV: These courses are designed to provide training and introductory skills . They provide industry-specific knowledge and skills in literacy and numeracy, communication, and teamwork. They vary in length from six months to two years.
• Diploma: Diplomas prepare students for enterprise and paraprofessional and industry careers. For full-time study, Diplomas typically require one to two years.
• Advanced diploma: An advanced diploma provides a high level of practical skills for advanced paraprofessional or skilled or work in areas such as building design, accounting and engineering. Students can complete some advanced diplomas at university level and it varies in length from 1.5 to two years of full-time study.
• Vocational graduate certificate/diploma: The vocational graduate certificate and diploma are  the equivalent to that of higher education graduate certificate and diploma. They provide high-level employment-related knowledge and skills. The graduate certificate is typically completed over six months to a year of full-time study, while the graduate diploma usually requires over one to two years full time.
• Other courses: Though TAFE institutes are traditionally known for their focus on vocational education, in recent years many have also started offering bachelor degree programs.Many TAFE institutes now offer English language courses.

How is TAFE different to university?

• Practical courses: TAFE courses are designed with industry needs in mind and typically more hands-on. They are focused on providing students with the workplace skills and training needed by employers as well as offer opportunities to complete on-the-job training through work experience. This is way different from typical university courses which tend to have an academic focus. TAFE facilities provide students with industry-standard equipment such as training restaurants that are open to the public and automotive workshops. These equipments allows them to train outside the classroom.
• Wide range of courses: Traditionally, TAFE institutes are known for providing VET courses (such as certificates and diplomas) while some other TAFE institutes also offer undergraduate, postgraduate degrees (the same as those offered by universities), English language courses and secondary school studies.
• Accessibility: TAFE institutes typically have fewer (and lower) entry requirements than universities. This is because they pride themselves on their accessibility and offer a lower level of qualification. Ensure you check what qualification level you require for your career. TAFE is chosen by many as a pathway to gain entry into university because it is more accessible to students.

Higher education pathways

TAFE courses at the certificate advanced diploma, IV, and diploma level can provide students with a pathway into the higher education sector. While helping students meet entry requirements, TAFE courses can also provide credit towards some higher education courses. For example, students who graduate with a diploma may receive up to two or three semesters of credit towards a related bachelor degree. The exact amount of credit granted depends on the degree, the TAFE qualification completed and the institution. It is important to check credit arrangements and pathways with institutions.

It is also becoming increasingly common for higher education graduates to complete TAFE qualifications in order to gain practical, work-orientated skills to assist them to enter the workforce.

Average tuition costs

TAFE average tuition cost range from AUD $4000 to $22,000 per year. TAFE institutes that offer bachelor degrees will charge higher fees for vocational graduate certificates and diplomas.

These figures were sourced from the Australian Government’s Study in Australia website in 2018 and have in mind that course fees vary widely depending on the institution, course, location chosen, and should always be sourced from the relevant provider.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements into the VET system usually requires students to have reached a level of study equivalent to the Australian Year 10, 11 or 12. Some courses may have work experience requirements or prerequisite subjects. Submission of a portfolio may be required for entry into some courses, such as art and design. Students should check with individual providers for any English language requirements, additional entry requirements, information on fees and charges, and course starting dates.

Australia Awards Scholarships 2021 for undergraduates and Postgraduates

The Applications are open now for the Australia Awards Scholarships 2021. The AAS Scholarship is a Fully Funded Australian Government Scholarship to Study a Full-Time Bachelors, Masters and a PhD Degree Programs. This is one of the Most Prestigious Scholarships to Study in Australia.

The AAS Scholarship is administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade as a Long Term Scholarship. The Australian Scholarships are available in all academic Fields of Studies in all Australian Universities and no application fee is required by the Australian Awards Scholarships.

All the Expenses will be covered by the Australian Government. Please note that you have to apply before the Deadline. This year, approximately 200 Participants will Participate this Year. Australia Awards Scholarships is one of the Top Largest Scholarships in the World

Australia Awards Scholarships, formerly known as Australian Development Scholarships (ADS), provide opportunities for people from developing countries, particularly those countries located in the Indo-Pacific region, to undertake full time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions.

Host Institution(s):

Any of the Participating Australian Institutions below

AAS Participating Universities

Below are the universities participating under Australia Awards Scholarship:

Australian Catholic University

Aviation Australia

Bond University

Box Hill Institute TAFE

Bureau of Meteorology

Canberra Institute of Technology

Carnegie Mellon University

Central Queensland University

Charles Darwin University

Charles Sturt University

Chisholm Institute of TAFE

Curtin University of Technology

Deakin University

Edith Cowan University

Federation University

Flinders University

Griffith University

Holmesglen Institute of TAFE

James Cook University

Kangan Institute

La Trobe University

Macquarie University

Melbourne Polytechnic

Monash University

Murdoch University

Queensland University of

Technology

RMIT University

Southern Cross University

Swinburne University of Technology

TAFE NSW

TAFE Queensland

TAFE SA

Tasmanian Polytechnic

The Australian National University

The Gordon Institute of TAFE

The University of Adelaide

The University of Melbourne

The University of New England

The University of New South Wales (including ADFA)

The University of Newcastle

The University of Queensland

The University of Sydney

The University of Western Australia

University College London

University of Canberra

University of South Australia

University of Southern Queensland

The University of Tasmania (including

the Australian Maritime College)

University of Technology Sydney

University of The Sunshine Coast

University of Wollongong

Victoria University

Western Sydney University

William Angliss Institute of TAFE

Level/Field(s) of study:

Undergraduate or Postgraduate Programmes that are related to your country’s priority areas for development which are listed on the participating country profiles.

Australia Awards are not available for training in areas related to flying aircraft, nuclear technology or military training.

Number of Scholarships:

Not specified.

Target group:

Citizens of one of the participating countries in Asia, Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East. See the complete list of participating countries.

Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:

The scholarship benefits generally include: full tuition fees, return air travel, establishment allowance, contribution to living expenses (CLE), Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), Introductory Academic Program (IAP), Pre-course English (PCE) fees, etc. See the complete list of benefits at the official website.

The scholarships are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian higher education institution, including any preparatory training.

Eligibility:

To be eligible to receive a Scholarship, applicants must:

1. be a minimum of 18 years of age on 1 February of the year of commencing the scholarship;
2. be a citizen of a participating country (as listed on the Australia Awards website) and be residing in and applying for the scholarship from their country of citizenship;
3. not be a citizen of Australia, hold permanent residency in Australia or be applying for a visa to live in Australia permanently;
4. not be married to, engaged to, or a de facto of a person who holds, or is eligible to hold, Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency, at any time during the application, selection or mobilisation phases (note: residents of Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau with New Zealand citizenship are eligible but must apply for a Student visa [subclass 500]);
5. not be current serving military personnel;
6. not have previously received a long-term Australia Award unless they have resided outside of Australia for twice the length of the total time that they were in Australia (for example, a previous awardee who has been on an Australia Awards Scholarship in Australia for four years will not be eligible to apply for another Australia Awards Scholarship until they have resided outside Australia for eight years);
7. have satisfied any specific criteria established by the Program Area or the government of the applicant’s country of citizenship (e.g. having  worked a certain number of years in an appropriate sector);
8. be able to satisfy the admission requirements of the institution at which the award is to be undertaken (this may mean that Program Areas will need to withdraw an award offer if the recipient cannot satisfy the institution’s admission requirements. This may not be known until Program Areas request a placement at selected institutions);
9. be able to satisfy all requirements of the Department of Home Affairs to hold a Student Visa. This may mean that the Program Area will need to withdraw an award offer if the recipient cannot satisfy the visa requirements;
10. Not be applying for a scholarship for a course of study at an academic level lesser than they have already achieved (eg be applying for a Master’s scholarship when they already hold a PhD); and
11. Applicants must inform the Program Area of any connection or relationship to staff employed at Program Areas (including locally engaged staff at post) or with managing contractors so that the application may be properly and transparently managed.

Eligible Countries

Asia: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste, Vietnam

Pacific: Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis, and Futuna

Africa: Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia

Middle East: Palestinian Territories

Financial Benefits

Australia Awards Scholarships is a Fully Funded International Student Scholarships. Check what will be covered in Austria Full Free scholarship for International students

• Full Tuition Fees.
• Return Airfare Travel Tickets
• Establishment Allowance
• Accommodation Expenses, Textbooks, Study Materials
• Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE)
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
• Pre-Course English (PCE) Fees—if deemed necessary PCE may be available for students for in-country and/or in-Australia training
• Supplementary academic support may be available to ensure a scholar’s academic success or enhance their academic experience
• fieldwork (for research awards and Masters by coursework which has a research component where fieldwork is compulsory) may be available for eligible research students for One Return Economy Class Airfare via the most direct route to their country of citizenship or within Australia.

Application instructions:

Check the open and close dates for your country, and select your country of citizenship/residency from the list of participating countries for specific information on eligibility, priority areas and how to apply. Deadline varies per country. The deadline for most countries is 30 April 2021 except for Vanuatu (March 31). Africa applications has already closed 

It is important to read the how to apply page and visit the country specific pages, and the official website (link found below) for detailed and updated information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/australia-awards/Pages/australia-awards-scholarships.aspx