Australian Scholarships for Samoa 

Australian Awards Scholarships Samoa

Here is one of the prestigious scholarships for Samoan students to study in Australia. The scholarship is offered by the Australian Government and it is called Australian Awards Scholarships. 

Australia Awards Scholarships are long term development awards administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.  They aim to contribute to the long term development needs Samoa in line with bilateral and regional agreements.  The study and research opportunities provided by Australia Awards Scholarships develop skills and knowledge of Samoan Students to drive change and contribute to the development outcomes of Samoa. 

Scholarships Programs
- Undergraduate 
- Post Graduate 

Awards benefits

The Awards are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian higher education institution, including any preparatory training. The following benefits generally apply:

• Full tuition fees
• Return air travel—payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route
• Establishment allowance—a once only payment of A$5,000 as a contribution towards accommodation expenses, text books, study materials
• Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE) – is a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by the department. From 1 January 2013, CLE payable to awardees is A$30,000 per year.
• Introductory Academic Program (IAP)—a compulsory 4-6 week program prior to the commencement of formal academic studies covering information on life and study in Australia
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only)—provided to cover the student's basic medical costs (with the exception of pre-existing conditions)
• Pre-course English (PCE) fees—if deemed necessary PCE may be available for students for in-country and/or in-Australia training
• Supplementary Academic Support may be available to ensure a Scholar's academic success or enhance their academic experience
• Fieldwork (for research awardees and Master by coursework which has a research component where fieldwork is compulsory component)—may be available for eligible research students for one return economy class airfare via the most direct route to their country of citizenship or within Australia.

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Priority fields of study
The priority areas of study for both Australia Awards Scholarships and Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships in Samoa are Health, Education, Governance, Economic Growth and Private Sector Development, Gender and Disability.

Scholarship Eligibility
candidates from Samoa must also meet the following country specific conditions: 
• Not be a dual citizen of Australia, New Zealand or any developed country;
• Mature age applicants must have had five or more years of work experience

Requirements

• Proof of citizenship i.e. birth certificate /passport if available and photographic identification i.e. student card/drivers licence if passport is not available.
• Tertiary degree certificates (Bachelors and Masters level)
• Academic transcripts (where they are not in English please provide an English translation) 
• IELTS, TOEFL or PTE results

How to apply for these scholarships
All application for students from Samoa on this scholarship are made through the  Apia Australian High Commission office and the Government of Samoa’s Scholarship To lodge an application for this scholarship contact the Australian High Commission or Samoan government on the following contacts.
Fiame Mata’afa Faumuina Mulinuu II Building
Apia, Samoa
Phone: (+685) 21171
Fax: (+685) 21504
Weekdays 9am to 5pm UTC+13
 Unit : www.mfat.gov.ws
Scholarship Due dates:   Opening : early March (annually)        Closing: Mid May (annually)