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    Australia Awards Scholarships 2027 Intake

  • Applications for Australia Awards In-Country Scholarship for Forensic Medicine is now closed.  Any submissions beyond this point is no longer accepted.  

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    • John Allwright Fellowship-Philippines
      (JAF-Philippines)

      In 2023, ACIAR in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) and DOST Science Education Institute, will offer Filipino nationals associated with DOST-PCAARRD and ACIAR research projects up to five (5) places within the JAF program (JAF-Philippines). The JAF-Philippines is one of two components, jointly funded by DOST and ACIAR and administered through the Australia Awards. Successful applicants will commence their PhD studies in Australia in academic year 2024-25. Please refer to https://www.australiaawardsphilippines.org/jaf for details on the program.

      Please note that for this round (2024 intake), scholarships for the PhD are associated with DOST-PCAARRD and ACIAR Research Projects. For inquiries, email: countryphilippines@aciar.gov.au.

       

    • UPLOADING OF DOCUMENTS FOR PHD

      For PhD applicants under JAF-Philippines, please use the button below to upload the following required documents:

      • Affidavit of citizenship and residency (with template here)
      • Birth certificate
      • Updated curriculum vitae
      • Certified true copy of official transcript/s of records (BS and MS transcripts)
      • Two-page concept note of thesis/dissertation
      • Research endorsement by the Project Leader of the ACIAR-PCAARRD project and Research Supervisor at an Australian-based University (email or cover letter)
      • Program of study (work plan for PhD by research)
      • (If employed) Recommendation from Head of Agency including assurance of academic ability
      • (If employed) Permission to take a leave of absence (LOA) while on scholarship for 48 months.

      You upload at many as 20 files using the button below.  Each file should be no more than 10mb.

      Please convert the file into PDF format before uploading as the system will only accept PDF.  You can combine multiple pages of TOR into a single PDF file.

      Please follow this naming convention to ensure that the files are tagged accordingly:  yoursurname-typeoffile

      For example:

      Bond, James - Transcript.pdf
      Bond, James - Passport.pdf
      Bond, James - Concept Note.pdf

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    • 0. Instructions 

    • Filling out of the online application form

      This application form is a confidential document between the applicant and the Australia Awards - Philippines. DO NOT share this secured personalised EDIT LINK that will be shared to your email with any individual or organisation.

      This application form must be accomplished in English.  

      Be sure to use only major internet browsers (Mozilla, Chrome, Edge, Safari)

      Save as you Go

      You can fill out this application form in stages. To ensure that all information you enter on screen is properly transmitted and stored on the server, please click “Save Draft Application” after completing each section—or as often as possible while you work. This prevents data loss and ensures your progress is recorded securely. You may return at any time to continue your application.

      Word Count

      There are sections in the application where you can see word count at the bottom of the field. These are maximum word count. Your entries will not be accepted unless they are within the word count limit.

      Note to previous applicants

      If you have already applied in the last 8 years, the system will not allow you to create another profile. You may use the old link you used to edit your application below. It was sent to your email. Or if you no longer have a copy, contact our helpdesk to retrieve your previous profile by filling out this form: https://dev.australiaawardsphilippines.org/forms/retrieve-application-link. If you have any concerns about the application, you may send an email Secretariat secretariat@australiaawardsphilippines.org

      Deadline of applications
      Deadline of applications for the 2027 intake is on 30 April at 12NN Philippine time.

      Additional Required sections

      Additionally, you will need also to input the following:

      A. Input your Re-Entry Action Plan (REAP)

      A REAP outlines how you intend to use the competencies you will acquire in Australia to contribute to Philippine development. The online application form includes a section on REAP. Make sure you complete this section.

      B. Upload the required documents

      Upload these documents as PDF files in the application form with the tab, "Upload Documents.”. Failure to do so will render your application ineligible.

      1. Proof of citizenship. A scanned copy of your valid passport or birth certificate from PSA.

      2. Proof of Residency. A scanned copy of any of the following documents that clearly show your current address: Government issued ID with address, Employment certificate indicating tenure, Barangay certificate, Property lease or rental contract, Recent bank statements, utility bills, or credit card bills (dated within one month of application)

      3. Certificate of General Weighted Average (GWA) or Grade Point Average (GPA) of your Bahelors DegreeObtain this from the academic institution where you completed your bachelors degree.

      Ensure you complete your application by uploading the two required documents. Failure to do so will result in your application being deemed ineligible.

      C. Finalise and Submit your application

      Once you have reviewed and completed all sections, click the “Finalise and Submit” button to officially submit your application. Only applications that have been finalised and submitted will be assessed. 

       

    • Private Facebook Group

      To help us manage queries and concerns raised regarding the applications period, we have created a private facebook group for applicants where we can respond to your queries. 

      We encourage you to join this private group and post your inquiries: https://www.facebook.com/groups/applicants2017.

      If at any time you encounter difficulty / error in filling out the online application form, please post it in the facebook group immediately.  We will be checking our facebook updates every 24 hours.

      For concerns about the application process, you may contact helpdesk through

      secretariat@australiaawardsphilippines.org 

       

    • 1. Personal Details 


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    • Current address (Please provide a mailing address where you can be contacted when a decision is reached. Separate the lines for street, barangay, town, city/province.)

    • For OPEN Category applicants, please upload your supporting documents.

    • For TARGETED Category applicants (employees holding permanent plantilla positions nominated from these government agencies:  DPWH, DBM, DSWD, DFA, DILG, NEDA, CSC, DOTR, PCC, PhCC and DTI), please upload your Birth Certificate or passport.

    • (JAF) For PhD applicants under JAF-Philippines, please upload your Birth Certificate AND passport bio page.

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    • Since this is the first time you are saving the form, please check your email after you clicked the SAVE DATA button.  The computer system will send you an email containing the link to edit your form.  Please remember this link as you will use this each you need to edit/add data to your online form.

      The computer system will no longer allow you to create another application form.  So be sure to go to your email to get the edit link and access your online form.

      The link looks something like this: "https://www.jotform.com/edit/1233214566515677891"

      If you do not see an email from the system after ten minutes, please alert Eping Sasa (felipe.sasa@australiaawardsphilippines.org) immediately.

    • 2. Education 

    • for Forensic Medicine scholarships, upload the following documents:
      1. TOR and DIPLOMA
      2. Certificate of GPA/GWA if GPA or GWA is not included in the TOR

    • (JAF) For PhD applicants under JAF Philippines, please upload certification of GPA/GWA for both BS and MS degrees.

    • To be able to assess your GPA accurately, we are using the grading system where 1.0 is the highest and 5.0 is the lowest.  If you are using a different grading system (e.g., Ateneo where 4.0 is the highest, kindly convert them accordingly using the conversion table below).

      GPA to put in Application Form Equivalence Description
      1.00 95%-100% Excellent
      1.25 91%-94% Superior
      1.50 88%-90% Very Good
      1.75 86%-87% Good
      2.00 84%-85 Very Satisfactory
      2.25 82%-83% High Average
      2.50  79%-80% Average
      2.75  77%-78% Fair
      3.00  75% - 76% Pass
      4.00 58%-74.99% Conditional if Pass/Failed
      5.00 58.49 below Failing Final Grade

       

      Refer to this conversion table: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academic_grading_in_the_Philippines

       

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    • Put "Not Applicable" in the first box if you do not have entries in this section

    • 3. Professional Certifications 
    • 4A. Current Employment 

    • Put "Not Applicable" in the first column if you do not have entries in this section.

      Other notes on answering this question:

      • If you indicated "owner", "self-employed" or "consultant" in the position level, please indicate nature of your work.
      • If you indicated "Executive", "Managerial", "Supervisory" or "Staff", please indicate your main duties and how many people you supervise (direct report)
      • Simultaneous/Overlapping dates of employment will be counted as one

    • (JAF) For PhD applicants under JAF Philippines, please upload a recommendation from your Head of Agency which includes assurance: i) of your academic ability; and ii) that you will be granted permission to take leave of absence while on scholarship for 48 months

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    • 4B. Previous Employment 

    • Kindly indicate all positions held in an organisation.

       

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    • 5. Memberships in Committees, Task Forces, or Technical Working Groups in the Workplace 

    • Put "Not Applicable" in the first column if you do not have entries in this section

    • 6. Paid Consultancies 

    • Put "Not Applicable" in the first column if you do not have entries in this section

    • 7. Relevant Training / Seminars / Conferences 

    • Put "Not Applicable" in the first column if you do not have entries in this section.

      Training counted are only those undertaken within the last five (5) years

    • 8. Memberships in Organisations 

    • Put "Not Applicable" in the first column if you do not have entries in this section

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    • 9. Awards and Citations 

    • Put "Not Applicable" in the first column if you do not have entries in this section

    • 10. Publications 

    • Put "Not Applicable" in the first column if you do not have entries in this section.

      Publications are those peer-reviewed and published in recognised professional journals. 

      Undergraduate and masteral theses are not counted as publications.

    • 11. Proposed Study 

    • Proposed Study

      Please indicate below your proposed study and your university.  Use the resources in this website to learn about courses and universities in Australia http://cricos.education.gov.au/

      You can view sample on how to search here:

      https://cricos.education.gov.au/course/CourseSearch.aspx

    • (ASEAN) Applicants of Master by Research through the Australia for ASEAN Scholarships must submit details of his or her research experience and a research proposal. Download the templates here https://coffeyids.egnyte.com/fl/1OOXelt99P/Public_Share_-_Templates_ASEAN_.

      Note that when you select "Masters by Research", you will not be allowed to finalise your application unless you upload the required document.

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    • 12. Re-entry Action Plan (REAP) 

    • Guide for Writing your REAP

      You may download this annotated REAP form for help on how to fill out the REAP form.

      You will notice that many sections in the REAP form have a word count e.g., 0/200.  This means you can only input 200 words maximum into that box.  The 
      "0" will increase into the total word count as soon as you start inputting text.

    • Guide for Writing your REAP

      You may download this annotated REAP form for help on how to fill out the REAP form.

      You will notice that many sections in the REAP form have a word count e.g., 0/200.  This means you can only input 200 words maximum into that box.  The 
      "0" will increase into the total word count as soon as you start inputting text.

      For easy typing of longer text, you can increase the size of the text area by dragging the "handle" located at the at the bottom-right of the box.

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      BENEFICIARIES

      • Direct Beneficiaries. Who will directly benefit from the implementation of your REAP? How many target beneficiaries does your REAP have? How will your REAP help your target beneficiaries? (200 words)

      • Gender, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI). How will women and other marginalised groups (i.e., IP, PWD, LGBTQ++, etc) benefit from the implementation of your REAP? Provide specific strategies to respond to the needs of them specific groups.(200 words)

      • Climate Change Adaptation, Disaster Risk Reduction and Environmental Protection. How your REAP will contribute to climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction and environmental protection? The contribution could be in the manner of REAP implementation (e,g., use of products/materials that are environment-friendly or reducing the carbon footprints) or the use of REAP output/s to mitigate climate and disaster risks and protect the environment. (200 words)

       

       

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      IMPACT AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THE ORGANISATIONAL OUTCOME OF THE REAP. The REAP should produce an output/s that will help the Host Organisation improve their services or performance. These improvements are the outcome/s of your REAP. You should therefore clearly articulate your strategies for the Host Organisation will sustain the gains of the REAP after its completion. (TIP: Based on our survey, the following factors ensure the effective implementation of REAP: the goals of the REAP should align with the goals of the Host Organisation and the Host Organisation is committed to the completion and full implementation of your REAP.)
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      OUTPUTS

      • What do you hope to produce when you implement your REAP, i.e. software to help teachers teach math more interactively; valuation method and manual for computing real estate taxes, etc.?

      COMPETENCIES

      • What knowledge, skills and attitude do you hope to gain or improve when you study in Australia that will help you implement your REAP when you come back

       

       

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    • What is REAP?

      The Re-entry Action Plan (REAP) is a formal document that represents a scholar's commitment to honor the conditions of the Australia Awards Scholarships (see Scholarship Handbook section 4.2).  It is a mechanism that allows scholars to apply what they have learned in Australia to contribute to Philippine development through a meaningful project in an organisation or community.

       

      A. Relevance of the REAP Project

      The REAP should clearly and succinctly explain how the delivery of its proposed output or outputs will improve the services or performance of the Host Organisation and ultimately contribute to the achievement of the goals set in the Philippine Government's Ambisyon Natin 2040, and the goals of the Australian Government in the Philippines.

      Fill out the following sections after reading these required documents.

         

      REAP TITLE

      • What is the title of your REAP Project? For example: “An innovative valuation method for computing real estate taxes.”

      BACKGROUND INFORMATION

      • What problem or opportunity in the Host Organisation is your REAP hoping to address?
      • Cite specific examples, cases and/or reports to support your belief that this problem or opportunity really exists, is critical but not urgent.
      • You should articulate how this problem or opportunity is anchored on the situation of the Host Organisation.

      The REAP targeting the problem or opportunity of the Host Organisation is aligned to the goals set in the Philippine Government's Ambisyon Natin 2040, and the goals of the Australian Government in the Philippines.

      OBJECTIVE

      • Objective must be SMART - Specific, measurable, attainable, result-oriented and time-bound.
        Kindly indicate a single objective only, i.e. “To reduce the transaction time for obtaining a Business Permit in Pasig City from 20 to 5 working days.”
      • DO NOT indicate a compound objective, i.e. “To reduce the transaction time for obtaining a Business Permit in Municipality ABC from 20 to 5 working days and increase the number of applicants from 200 to 500 per day.”
      • How will your REAP Output benefit your Direct Beneficiaries? Sample: “ The valuation method and manual for computing real estate taxes that I will produce will help increase the assessment completion rate of the 25 real estate tax assessors of the Municipality of ABC from 10 to 20 assessments per month.”

       

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      IMPLEMENTABILITY OF THE REAP. The REAP should be fully implemented within two years from when a scholar returns from Australia. The applicant should clearly and succinctly explain how he/she will implement the REAP within the
      required timeframe and budget. (TIP: The scale of your REAP should be within your circle of influence and control to ensure doability.)

       

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    • MEASURABILITY

      How will you track the progress of the implementation of your REAP? What are your milestones? Divide
      your REAP activities and timeline into four (4) milestones: 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%.

    • C. Sustainability of REAP Project

      The REAP Project should produce an output or outputs that will help Host Organisations improve their services or performance. These improvements, however, should continue beyond the implementation of the REAP Project. The REAP should therefore clearly articulate how these improvements will be sustained after the completion of the REAP Project. Experience of past successful applicants highlight the importance getting the full support of Host Organisations to institutionalise the REAP Project outputs.

         

      OUTPUT

      • What output or outputs will your REAP Project produce? How will these outputs be embedded in your Host Organisation?

      OUTCOME

      • How will this output or these outputs improve the services or performance of your Host Organisation?

      SUSTAINABILITY

      • What is your strategy to ensure that this output or these outputs institutionalized in the Host Organisation so that the outcomes or improvement in the Host Organisation’s services or performance will sustain beyond the REAP Project implementation timeline?

       

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      CONTRIBUTION TO GENDER, DISABILITY AND SOCIAL INCLUSION

      • How will your REAP output help attain gender, disability and social inclusion among your Direct and Ultimate Beneficiaries and/or Host Organisation?
      • Sample: “The valuation method and manual for computing real estate taxes that I will produce will ultimately increase the subsidies received by women and PWDs in the Cordilleras area by 25% per month.”

       

       

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    • RISKS AND MITIGATING MEASURE

      Describe the risks that might impact on the success of the Action Plan and how you plan to manage these to ensure success.

      Identify factors that will block/limit/slowdown accomplishment of intended results or lessen quality of outputs.  Indicate how these will be addressed.

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    • 14. Previous Scholarships 

    • Put "Not Applicable" in the first column if you do not have entries in this section

    • 14. English Proficiency 
    • 15. Equal Opportunity 

    • The information below is used to assist the AAAEP-P in monitoring, supporting, and improving services to all students. Disclosing this information will not affect your admission to the program.  Your response will remain confidential.

      Australia Awards Scholarships strongly encourages applications from people with disability who are otherwise eligible for a scholarship. Under the Disability Discrimination Act, Australian education institutions have to provide 'reasonable adjustments' to students with disability to assist access to study. To assess the likely support needs, appropriate assistance, and the capacity of relevant institutions to provide the assistance, awardees with a disability/special need must provide details of the disability and/or special need when they accept their offer. This information is bound by Australian privacy laws and will be disclosed only for the purpose of facilitating an accessible barrier-free learning environment.

      Under Australian law, disability includes physical, intellectual, psychiatric, sensory, neurological, learning disabilities, physical disfigurement, and the presence in the body of disease-causing organisms (http://www.hreoc.gov.au/disability_rights/dda_guide/who/who.html)

      Modifications to physical or learning environments, including additional educational supports such as sign interpreters and captioning, may be available depending on the relevant Institution's capacity. Australia Awards will advise the Institution of any special requirements associated with an Awardee so that the Institution can pass these details to the Institution’s Disability Liaison Officer prior to the Awardee arriving on-campus. Where an Institution is not able to provide the assistance requested, other Institutions may be recommended.

      Once accepted, the Australia Awards Disability Support Advisor will assess the nature of the disability to determine the appropriate support to be provided.

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    • 18. Other Supporting Documents 
    • 4B. English Language Proficiency 

    • English Language Proficiency

      All other applicants will be required to submit the English Language Proficiency Exam results after being shortlisted for interview.

      For those who are submitting results taken previously, please note that validity of the result is two years only.  Ensure that your exam result is still valid by the time you will start your enrolment.  For instance, if you are studying in January 2019, tests taken prior to January 2017 are no longer valid.

    • If YES, please upload the result using the button here:

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    • Communication 

    • Communication 

    • Eligibility 
    • Applicant's Declaration and Signature 

    • I certify that the information provided in this online form is accurate to the extent of my knowledge.  I hereby authorize Australia Awards Scholarships secretariat to make whatsoever inquiries it may consider reasonable and necessary in relation to the information I have provided.

    • Before you click the YES button below and finalise your submission, be sure to thoroughly check your answers. Only finalised submission will be processed. 

      By clicking the Yes button below, you agree to the following terms:

       
       
      Authorisation
       
      The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) of the Australian Government must comply with the Privacy Act 1988 in relation to the personal information you have provided in this form.
       
      By submitting this form I authorise DFAT, or its appointed managing contractor, to access and/or obtain information, including copies of any of my relevant academic records/reports from the education institution(s) that I have attended for the following purposes:
      • for use in the selection process for an Australia Award 
      • to monitor my academic performance at my host institution while studying under an Australia Awards
      • to brief relevant Australian officials, Ministers and members of Parliament.  

      I consent for DFAT, or its appointed managing contractor, to share this application form and supporting documents with the government of my country of citizenship, if the government is involved in the Australia Awards scholarship selection process.

      Should I receive an Australia Awards, I consent:

      1. to the Australian Government using and disclosing extracts of my application (relating to my academic background and achievements, leadership skills and my proposed study program in Australia) in promotional material in hardcopy and on the Internet. I note that promotional material may include, but is not limited to, media releases and information circulated to DFAT’s offshore Posts and Australian education institutions, concerning the Australia Awards.
      2. to my personal information and that of my family members and dependants, including sensitive information as defined in the Privacy Act 1988, being collected, handled, used and disclosed by and exchanged between DFAT, other government agencies including Australian immigration authorities, Australian education institutions, partner organisations (including managing contractors and sub-contractors), medical insurers, medical practitioners, case managers, the home government (where applicable) and other parties, in the circumstances outlined, and for the purposes indicated, in the Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook as updated from time to time.

      I authorise DFAT to disclose the personal information collected in this form to other Australian Government departments and Australian education institutions for the purpose of promoting and managing the Australia Awards.

      Understanding

      I understand and confirm that:

      • I have read and complied with the Scholarships Policy Handbook and that the contents of my application are true and correct
      • DFAT has the right to vary or reverse any decision regarding a scholarship made on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information
      • Decisions of the selection panel are final and confidential and no correspondence about outcomes of the selection process will be entered into.

      Agreement

      If successful in gaining an Australia Award, I agree that I will:  

      • undergo a police or character check before my Australia Award is confirmed
      • immediately provide DFAT with details of any incident that may reflect badly on the prestige of an Australia Award
      • act in a manner befitting a recipient of an Australia Award
      • use the funds for the purposes granted
      • acknowledge the assistance given by the Australian Government in any written reports, publications or publicity associated with the Award.

      Declaration and acknowledgment

      I declare, in submitting this application form, that the information contained in it and provided in connection with it is true and correct.

      I acknowledge that giving false or misleading information is a serious offence under the Criminal Code Act 1995 of the Commonwealth of Australia.

      By submitting this form electronically, physical signature is not necessary per Electronic Commerce Act (Republic Act No. 8792)

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