Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS) offer Tuvalu citizens the opportunity to undertake full-time study in Australia in priority fields relating to Tuvalu’s development.
Who can apply for an AAS:
Australia Awards applicants must meet all eligibility requirements detailed in the Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook.
In addition to meeting the general eligibility criteria, applicants must also meet the following specific eligibility requirements to be considered for this award:
For Undergraduate level study:
- have completed Year 12 Certificate Examination with a minimum aggregate mark of 300 out of 400 (including English and three best subjects) or equivalent and must be studying Year 13. Scholarship will be dependent on applicant achieving a minimum aggregate result of 300 out of 400 in 2023; OR
- have completed Year 13 Certificate Examination with a minimum aggregate mark of 300 out of 400 (English and three best subjects) or equivalent.
- mature age applicants who have:
- completed a qualification, should have minimum five years’ relevant work experience
- not completed a qualification, must have a minimum of 10 years relevant work experience and have achieved pass grades in either Year 12/13 or have successfully undertaken some form of relevant tertiary studies or work-related training
For Postgraduate level study:
- must hold a first degree and have at least two years’ relevant work experience;
- who do not hold a first degree must have at least 10 years’ relevant work experience and have achieved a pass grade in either Year 12/13 or have successfully undertaken some form of relevant tertiary studies or work-related training;
- must not hold a Master’s degree either at time of application or commencement of award.
Women, persons with disabilities and individuals from traditionally marginalised groups are encouraged to apply.
What can I study:
Australia Awards Scholarships are offered at undergraduate, postgraduate or PhD levels for study in 2024.
Applications for study should align with the priorities identified in Tuvalu’s National Development Plan.
For Intake 2024, the Governments of Tuvalu and Australia have agreed on the following priority fields of study and areas of specialisation:
For Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Environment & Climate Change
Including but not limited to:
Environmental Management, Climate Change, Environment and Public Health, Environmental Science, Waste Management, Environmental Economics and Climate Change, Environmental Law, Marine Science, Renewable Energy, Land and Water Management, Marine Coastal Management, Global Environment and Climate Change law, Environment and Sustainability, Agriculture, Food Security, Environmental and Business Management, Disaster Risk Reduction, Disaster Preparedness and Reconstruction, Environment and Occupational Health and safety, Environment Risk Assessment and Remediation
Economic Growth & Governance
Including but not limited to:
Labour Market Analysis, Human Resources Planning and Management, Financial Management, International Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Innovation Management and Commercialisation, Development Economics, Project Management, Tourism and Hospitality, Accounting, Banking and/or Commerce, Statistics, Applied Finance, Governance Studies, Public Administration, Business and Law, Public Policy, Development Studies, Political Studies, Law and Development, Local Governance Studies, Communication, Digital Media and/or Graphic Design, Journalism, Security and Strategic Studies.
Education
Including but not limited to:
Teaching English as a Second Language, Teaching (early childhood, primary and secondary), Education in Math/English/Science, Special and Inclusive Education, Disability Studies, TVET Education and Training, Education studies, Physical Education, Curriculum Education, Leadership and Management in Education.
Gender, Disability & Social Inclusion
Including but not limited to:
Gender Studies, Sociology, Disability Studies, Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, Disability Management, Community Development, Behavioural Studies, Family Studies, Social Change and Development.
Infrastructure Support
Including but not limited to:
Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Architecture, Terminal Management, Ports and Logistics, Maritime Surveying and Technical, Telecommunication Engineering, Surveying Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science.
Health
- Clinical (Including but not limited to): Nursing, Midwifery, Mental Health Nursing, Medicine, Medical Science, Medical Statistics, Health Science, Biomedical Science, Medical Laboratory, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Dentistry, Dental Health Science, Oral Health Therapy.
- Non-clinical (Including but not limited to): Warehouse Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Contract Management, Health Information Systems, Hospital Management, Health Administration, Financial Health Planning, Training and Development, Disaster Management, Human Resources and Asset Management.
Australia Awards offer emerging Fijian and Tuvaluan leaders the opportunity to undertake full-time tertiary study.
Applicants must research Australian universities to find courses that best fit their academic background, career and leadership ambitions and which will enable them to contribute meaningfully to development of Tuvalu. We encourage applicants to visit the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) to start their search.
The application process:
Applications must be lodged online through the Online Australia Awards Information System – (OASIS)
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships (AAPS) provide Tuvalu citizens with the opportunity to study at selected education institutions in the Pacific region.
AAPS will be offered for full-time Technical and Vocational Training (TVET), Undergraduate, Postgraduate and PhD studies.
Who can apply for an AAPS:
Australia Awards applicants must meet all eligibility requirements detailed in the Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships Policy Handbook.
In addition to meeting the general eligibility criteria, applicants must also meet the following country-specific eligibility requirements:
- proposed program of study must align to a priority sector
- must have a Tuvalu Year 12 Certificate Examination with a minimum aggregate result of 250 out of 400 (English and three best subjects) or equivalent
- mature age applicants must have at least three years’ relevant work experience and achieved a pass grade in Year 12/13 (or equivalent through some form of continuing education or work-related training)
- must not hold an equivalent level of qualification (ie proposed course must be progressive in level of study); and
- must not be serving an existing scholarship bond with any other government.
Women, people with disabilities and individuals from traditionally marginalised groups are encouraged to apply.
What can I study:
The Priority fields of study available for the AAPS are the same as the AAS priority fields (listed above).
Again, applications for study should align with the priorities identified in Tuvalu’s National Development Plan.
Where can I study:
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships are available for study at the following regional institutions:
Fiji:
– University of South Pacific
– Fiji National University
PNG:
– Pacific Adventist University
– Divine Word University
– Goroka University
– University of PNG
– University of Natural Resources & the Environment
– PNG University of Technology
– PNG Maritime College
The application process:
Applications must be lodged online through the Online Australia Awards Information System – (OASIS)
Women, persons with disabilities and individuals from traditionally marginalised groups are encouraged to apply.