About Australia Awards Scholarships(AAS)-India 2021
If you are a dedicated international student who has been looking for
scholarships to study in Australia then you must have heard of Australia
Awards scholarship program already. What is Australia Awards and how to apply for scholarship!
Australia Awards Scholarships are long-term prestigious
international awards offered by the Commonwealth Government of Australia
to support future larders around the world to undertake training in
Australia. This program is administered by the Australian Government’s
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade with the principal aim to
contribute to the needs of Australia’s partner countries in line with
bilateral and regional agreements.
This is a country-specific scholarship program. Check your country specific information here if you are not from India. In general, the Australia Awards
scholarship program is open to specific eligible countries in Africa,
Asia, the Pacific and the Middle East.
The Australia awards scholarships for India involves course and high
engagement with Australian private and public sector institutions. The
goal of the awards is to enable recipients from this country to develop the
skills and knowledge to foster change in their specific chosen area of
study and help build enduring links with Australia.
So how are these scholarships offered and what are the desired fields of study??
These Australia Awards
Scholarships are offered to exceptional Indian graduate students from
specific high-performing institutions for study in priority fields of
study at one of Australia’s world-class universities.
See list of Australian Universities. The priority area of study are aligned with the country's government
priority sectors. The priority area of study for Indian students this year
include:
- Agribusiness
- Agriculture
- Construction
- Energy and Resources
- Engineering
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Security and Strategic Studies
People from these sectors are highly encouraged to apply: women,
people with disability and other traditionally marginalized groups.
Applicants for this program must also come from one of the specified target
institutions in India. Students from this institutions are the main target
and are eligible to apply:
- Andhra University
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Banaras Hindu University
- Calcutta University
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Indian Institute of Science (Bengaluru)
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Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
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Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
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Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
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Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
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Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
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Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
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Indian Institute of Technology Madras
- Jadavpur University
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Jawaharlal Nehru University
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Manipal Academy of Higher Education
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National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli
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Savitribai Phule Pune University
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Tata Institute of Social Sciences (Mumbai)
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Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
- University of Delhi
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University of Hyderabad
Australia Awards India scholarship benefits and Value
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full tuition fees cover
- return airfares
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contribution to living expenses
- medical insurance(oversea student health cover)
- Level of study: Graduate courses
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Deadline for application : extended to 30 June
Eligibility Criteria for the Australia Awards India 2021 2022
To be eligible for Australia Awards scholarships, applicants are
expected to meet the general eligibility and the country specific
eligibility.
- For General Eligibility for Australia Awards see requirements detailed here.
- For Country-specific eligibility criteria, below are the requirements for
Indian students intending to apply for this scholarship:
Apart from the above mentioned general eligibility requirements found in
the
policy handbook, applicants from India must also meet the following country-specific
requirements:
- be a recent graduate (2018 or later) of one of the target
institutions; or be in the final year of a tertiary-level
qualification (at least equivalent to an Australian Bachelor’s degree)
from one of the target institutions
- have achieved a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 7.5
- have an endorsement letter from one of the target
institutions/universities in India.
Applicants must have achieved an
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IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 or higher (with no individual
band score below 6.0)
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or an internet-based TOEFL (iBT) score of at least 84, with a minimum
of 21 in all subtests or
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a Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) overall score
of 58, with no communicative skill score less than 50. Scores must be
valid until 1 January 2021.
Special instruction: Scholarships will not be available for courses of
study in Australia where the applicant has already achieved that
qualification and the qualification is deemed to be equivalent to the
Australian qualification.
The application process for the Australia Awards India 2021 2022
How to apply for this scholarship: The whole application process is online.
Applicants are expected to submit a letter of endorsement from their
institution to be considered for these Scholarships.
Applicants must also identify two preferred courses on their application
form and ensure they meet the Australian institution’s English language and
course requirements.
The whole application process is easy if applicants meet all the
eligibility criteria as mentioned already above.
Applicants are also expected to submit all the supporting documents
mentioned in
Scholarships Policy Handbook
and the specific documents required for applicants from India. These
specific documents are:
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A personal statement of no more than 500 words
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A letter of endorsement from your institution.
Make sure to certify any document as requested.
You can download applications documents on the website. Documents templates such as Endorsement letter, Referee report, CV, Statement of purpose. See website link at the end of the post
The selection process
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will have their applications
assessed and shortlisted by Australian Government representatives. These
Shortlisted applicants will then be invited for an interview, which
will include a writing exercise. The short-listed Applicants will be
assessed against the following criteria:
- academic excellence
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leadership qualities and potential
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ability to demonstrate how the Scholarship will contribute to
building linkages between Australia and India
Scholarship Conditions
Like any other scholarship, there is always a condition for the award that
you must take note of.
For the Australia awards scholarship program below are the conditions for
Indian students:
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Scholars are expected to return to India after completing their
studies.
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Scholarships must be taken up in 2021. Should a recipient not be able
to commence their study by November in the year of the award, the
Scholarship will be cancelled.
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On completion of their Scholarship, recipients are expected to
actively engage in relevant Australia Awards alumni networks and
activities
Who to contact for more information
For further information or any enquiry applicants should make direct
contact to the Australia Awards office for Bhutan and India. See details
below:
Applicants are advised to apply directly only on the Australia awards website to avoid scams from individuals and other frauds
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Little Guide : Some essential tips for successful scholarship application
As a general tip, when Applying for a scholarship ,you must keep in mind that ,this is not just about meeting the eligibility requirement .There are many other things you must consider. Find out below some of the things you need to know on how to successfully apply for a scholarships, get admissions into Australian Universities...
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