Australia Awards Scholarships - Master's 2023 Intake

📢📢 Calling applications for 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 - 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞

⏰⏰ Application opens: February 1 - April 29, 2022

𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

💰 Australia’s international development assistance in Vietnam helps promote prosperity, reduce poverty, and enhance political stability

💰 Australia Awards scholarships are prestigious international awards offered by the Australian Government to the next generation of global leaders for development. Through study and research, recipients develop the skills and knowledge to drive change and help build enduring people-to-people links with Australia

𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗜𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬: All applications must be online. Hard copy applications will not be accepted.

Be a Vietnamese citizen residing in and applying for the scholarship from Vietnam
Have completed a formal ('chính quy') undergraduate degree
Commit to return to work in Vietnam for at least two years after you finish your course in Australia
Have at least 24 months’ relevant recent work experience in Vietnam, except for who are required to have at least 12 months' work experience. Evidence of work experience must be provided on application
Candidates must declare all previous study undertaken (including its status) irrespective of whether it is complete or incomplete or ongoing or undertaken within Vietnam or another country. Candidates who have commenced but not completed Master level study will be considered on a case by case basis.
Have a valid IELTS Certificate or TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic equivalents. These certificates are valid if the test dates are on or after 1 January 2021.

𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗟𝗗𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗬

Governance and Economic Growth
Infrastructure and Transport
Water and Sanitation
Education
Gender Equality
Agriculture and Rural Development
Regional Stability and Human Rights
Disability
Climate Change
Innovation
Health
Cybersecurity

Studies in other fields (except Master of Business Administration, Information Technology hardware and software, Medicine, Pharmacy, Communication / Media / Journalism) will be considered on the basis of merit.

𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗗𝗢𝗖𝗨𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦

Certified copy of original formal degree
Certified translation copy of formal degree (if the original is not in English)
Certified copy of original formal transcript
Certified translation copy of formal transcript (if the original is not in English)
Certified copy of citizenship document (Passport/National ID)
Certified copy of original birth certificate
Certified translation copy of birth certificate
Certified copy of work contract(s) or an official recruitment decision for a government employee, that prove the required work experience
Curriculum Vitae (CV) with passport photo stamped by current employer
Employer Reference Letter stamped by current employer
Academic Referee Report, as required:
- One (1) academic referee report for all Masters by coursework applicants
- Two (2) academic referee reports for Masters by research applicants
List of relevant publications for Masters by research applicants
English proficiency certificate (IELTS/TOEFL iBT/PTE Academic) with a valid test on or after 1 January 2021 for all applicants except provincial , district agency and
Summary research proposal for Masters by research applicants
Evidence of supervisor contact for Masters by research applicants
Certificates or Awards/Prizes at international and national levels or university graduation only (if available)
Certified evidence of disability for with a disability
Evidence of disadvantaged status for Disadvantaged Rural Applicant, if not available in above supporting documentation, e.g. high school transcript.

𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬?

Apply online on (use Internet Explorer, Firefox or Chrome only)
Prepare the following documents for submission:
- (see above)
- Reference Letters:
  - Often, when your academic reference letter is being written by colleagues or professors from overseas, they will request the letter remain confidential. In this case, request that they:
    - Scan and send the soft copy of the letter as an attachment to our email address [email protected] . In the email, state clearly your full name and your OASIS ID (AASxxxxxx).
    - In addition to this, request they send the original hard copy of the letter in a sealed, signed envelope to you. You should leave the letter sealed and submit this at your interview.

𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗕𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗧

Meet requirement of relevant group of applicants
Submit a summary research proposal on application that includes methodology, timelines and a brief literature review (no template available)
Have reports from two academic referees using the
Provide a list of relevant publications
Show evidence of supervisor contact at application and should supply evidence of past research and highlight outcomes (e.g. copies of relevant emails and correspondence should be uploaded with the application)
Provide the name of a proposed supervisor in section 8 of the Application Form.