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Australia Awards are prestigious international scholarships funded by the Australian Government, offering the next generation of Filipino leaders an opportunity to undertake study, research and professional development.

The program has two categories – open and targeted. The open category is offered to Filipino leaders from both public and private sector who are interested to pursue postgraduate studies in Australia and implement a development project in the Philippines. Meanwhile, the targeted category is offered to Australia’s key partner agencies delivering priority development initiatives. The partner organisation nominates applicants from their agency who are expected to contribute to their organisational development upon return.

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What is the REAP?

The REAP (Re-Entry Action Plan) is an important requirement that you need to accomplish to make it to the Australia Awards program. It outlines how you intend to use the competencies you will acquire in Australia to contribute to Philippine Development.

Be a Filipino global leader with an Australia Awards Scholarship

Here’s why you should choose Australia Awards

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Benefits

Experience one of the most generous foreign scholarship programs, covering full tuition fees, living expenses, health insurance, and return flights.

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Benefits

Experience one of the most generous foreign scholarship programs, covering full tuition fees, living expenses, health insurance, and return flights.

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World-class education

Study at postgraduate level and experience student life at any of Australia’s world-class universities.

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World-class education

Study at postgraduate level and experience student life at any of Australia’s world-class universities.

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Multicultural

Discover the diversity of living the Australian culture while equipping yourself to become a leader and decision-maker in the Philippines.

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Multicultural

Discover the diversity of living the Australian culture while equipping yourself to become a leader and decision-maker in the Philippines.

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Network

Meet experts and professionals from around the world, build strong Australian connections and ties, and be a part of the influential and dynamic Australia Global Alumni network upon your return to the Philippines.

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Network

Meet experts and professionals from around the world, build strong Australian connections and ties, and be a part of the influential and dynamic Australia Global Alumni network upon your return to the Philippines.

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Competitive edge

Stand out with globally-competitive Australian education credentials.

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Competitive edge

Stand out with globally-competitive Australian education credentials.

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Accessibility

Experience equal opportunities and support regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or disability.

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Accessibility

Experience equal opportunities and support regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or disability.

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Disability Support

Be empowered through a disability support system that allows applicants and scholars with a disability to participate in all phases of the scholarship cycle from application, mobilisation, and living and studying in Australia.

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Disability Support

Be empowered through a disability support system that allows applicants and scholars with a disability to participate in all phases of the scholarship cycle from application, mobilisation, and living and studying in Australia.

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Opportunity to give back

Make a difference in your community, organisation, or industry through your re- entry action plan or REAP.

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Opportunity to give back

Make a difference in your community, organisation, or industry through your re- entry action plan or REAP.

Testimonials

Janet Abuel
Janet Abuel Janet Abuel

Australia Awards has no maximum age for their applicants or scholars so it has given me and other people the chance to better ourselves further.

Janet Abuel

Master of Laws, University of Sydney

Undersecretary, Department of Budget and Management

Australia Awards has no maximum age for their applicants or scholars so it has given me and other people the chance to better ourselves further.

Janet Abuel

Master of Laws, University of Sydney

Undersecretary, Department of Budget and Management

Ramon Apilado
Ramon Apilado Ramon Apilado

Australia Awards opened my mind and made me realise that it doesn’t matter if you have a disability, as long as you want to make a difference then just go for it.

Ramon Apilado

Master of Social Change and Development, University of Newcastle

Resource Development and Public Relations Manager, Tahanang Walang Hagdan

Australia Awards opened my mind and made me realise that it doesn’t matter if you have a disability, as long as you want to make a difference then just go for it.

Ramon Apilado

Master of Social Change and Development, University of Newcastle

Resource Development and Public Relations Manager, Tahanang Walang Hagdan

Lady Hanifah Mindalano-Alonto
Lady Hanifah Mindalano-Alonto Lady Hanifah Mindalano-Alonto

Australia Awards has empowered and equipped me with the tools that I need to make a difference in my community.

Lady Hanifah Mindalano-Alonto

University of Newcastle, Master of Human Resource Management

Supervising Political Affairs Officer, Bangsamoro Transition Authority

Australia Awards has empowered and equipped me with the tools that I need to make a difference in my community.

Lady Hanifah Mindalano-Alonto

University of Newcastle, Master of Human Resource Management

Supervising Political Affairs Officer, Bangsamoro Transition Authority