Australia awards scholarships for Bangladesh and is open for applications. The awards are for Master’s level study including both Master’s by coursework and by research. The Australian Government provides prestigious international scholarships, known as Australia Awards, to future global leaders who want to contribute to development.
Recipients can study and research in Australia and acquire skills and knowledge that will enable them to create positive change and foster lasting connections with Australia.
Benefits of Australia Awards
Australia Awards 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.
Priority Areas
Blue Economy
- Fisheries & aquaculture
- Marine & maritime studies
- Maritime domain awareness
- Seaports & shipping
Health
- Health management,
- leadership, economics
- Global & public health
- Nutrition
- Pharmaceutical science
Gender Development Environment Sustainability
- Agriculture development
- Climate change, adaptation & mitigation
- Disaster management and risk reduction
- Disability equity and rights
- Environmental management
- Emergency & humanitarian response management
- Gender justice, diversity, and inclusion
- Skills and development
- Water resources management
Trade Industry
- Financial planning & management
- International trade & business
- ICT, innovation & entrepreneurship
- Small & Medium enterprise
- Tourism, particularly sustainable tourism
Public Policy Economics Governance
- Human rights & international relations
- Foreign policy
- Power, energy & mineral resources
- Public policy & management
- Public administration
- Public finance & economics
Infrastructure Science Engineering
Computer science including artificial intelligence & machine learning)
- Data cloud, network and management
- Engineering
- Information technology
- Transport & infrastructure
- Robotics
Security studies
- Countering terrorism and violent extremism
- Cyber awareness & security
- Gender peace and security
- Maritime security
Eligibility Criteria For Australia Awards
To apply for an Australia Awards scholarship, candidates must meet the general eligibility criteria outlined in the Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook, which can be found at: dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/Pages/australia-awards-scholarships-policy-handbook.aspx
Additionally, candidates from Bangladesh must fulfill the following specific conditions: They must belong to one of these target groups:
- Group A: Government officials from Bangladesh, Bangladesh Bank staff, and Judicial Services staff
- Group B: Development workers, especially from non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations, or community-based organizations
- Group C: Business owners or employees of private sector organizations
- Australia Awards scholarships information for study commencing in 2025
- Group D: Individuals from research institutions, universities, media, and cultural organizations
- They must be Bangladeshi citizens who live in and apply for the scholarship from Bangladesh
- They must not have any current or future relationship with a person who has or can have Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency, at any stage of the application, selection or mobilization process
- They must not be serving as military personnel
- They must meet all the visa requirements of the Department of Home Affairs to hold a student visa supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- They must have obtained an IELTS (Academic) score of at least 6.5 or an equivalent TOEFL or PTE score, with no individual band score below 6.0. The test scores must be valid on 1 January 2025
- Women, people with disability, indigenous people, and persons from any marginalized gender groups may apply with an IELTS (Academic) overall score of 6.0 or above (with no individual band below 5.5) or an equivalent TOEFL or PTE test score. However, they will need to improve their scores if they are offered a scholarship.
Documents Requirement for the Program
The applicants must submit following documents for Australia awards Bangladesh:
- Proof of citizenship (Passport)
- Transcripts and Certificates of Bachelor’s and Masters
- Proof of English Proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or PTE certificate (valid at 1 January 2025) )
- Development Impact and Linkages Plan
- Curriculum Vitae
- If employed at the time of application, employment certificate
- Proof of work experiences
- For applicants from the Government of Bangladesh, proof of cadre service
- Master’s by coursework applicants Two reports – one academic – one professional Template:
- Master’s by research applicants Three reports – two academic and one professional. Template:
- Additional requirements for Master’s by research applicants:
- Research proposal
- Evidence of Written (email or letter) in-principle support from potential supervisors
Awards will be offered for commencement in 2025 within the following allocations:
- Master’s by Coursework,
- Master’s by Research.
Deadline for Australia awards Bangladesh
The application deadline for Australia Awards Bangladesh is 30th April, 2024.
How to Apply for a Scholarship?
The scholarship application is through an online portal. First check your eligibility criteria for the program. Consider your goals, and study objectives aligning them with your country’s needs. Then check available university courses, prepare your documents. The application is through OASIS.
Create your account on OASIS and complete your application before the deadline. Link is blow,
For more information about the program, visit Australia awards Bangladesh through the official website given below. If you have any questions, you can also email or call them for assistance regarding the program.
Contact details Australia Awards Bangladesh Address: Plot 50, Road 21, Block B, Banani. 1213. Dhaka Telephone: 880 9611699934 +880 1730338495
Email: inquiries@australiaawardsbangladesh.org
Website: www.australiaawardsbangladesh.org
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