120 Scholarship Grants for Masteral and Doctoral Degrees in Australian Universities

At least 120 scholarships for masteral and doctoral degrees in leading Australian universities starting 2013 are now open to high-achieving Filipinos, Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Bill Tweddell has announced.

The deadline for submitting scholarship applications under the Australia Awards for Development program is April 30.

“The Development Awards aim to contribute to the long term development of the Philippines, and to promote knowledge, education links and enduring ties between Australia and the Philippines,” Tweddell said.

At least half of the 120 scholarship slots are allocated to Australia’s key partner agencies delivering priority development initiatives, with the remainder open to the public.

The scholarship grants cover travel, study and living expenses for studies in Australia’s world-class universities.

Australia Awards for Development include the Australian Development Scholarships and the Australian Leadership Awards administered by AusAID.

In the Philippines, the Australia Awards for Development are part of the Australia-Philippines development cooperation program and are targeted at priority development needs.

Applicants who demonstrate the most potential to impact development in the Philippines will be considered for the additional prestigious Australian Leadership Award.

Past Australian government scholars include: former Education Undersecretary Fe Hidalgo, Mr. Rex Bernardo (2008 Apolinario Mabini Presidential Awardee, 2008 Ten Outstanding Young Men awardee, and 2011 World Economic Forum Young Global Leader), and Ms. Dodette Bernaldez (2010 Presidential Lingkod Bayan Awardee).

Applications for Australia Awards 2013 intake will be received from 1 February 2012 up to 30 April 2012. Visit the Australia Awards page for more info.

All interested applicants are encouraged to prepare early the necessary documents.

Some documents, like the English proficiency and certifications, require at least a month preparation time.

Info about Australia Awards 2013 round

Application Requirements Checklist

Templates and Forms

Online Application Form

English learning websites for IELTS

For details visit www.australiaawards.gov.au and www.pahrodf.org.ph. And for inquiries, kindly email hrodf@hrodf.org.ph

Full Scholarships for Secondary and Pre-University Studies in Singapore

The 2013 ASEAN Scholarships for The Philippines is open for application. The Singapore Ministry of Education is pleased to offer ASEAN Scholarships to outstanding students for studies in secondary schools and junior colleges in Singapore, leading to the General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (or equivalent). Students who score good grades in the GCE A-Level Examination may continue their undergraduate studies at the National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore Management University (SMU) or Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) on scholarships or bursaries that the universities administer.

The ASEAN Scholarships aim to provide opportunities to the young people of ASEAN to develop their potential and equip them with skills that will enable them to confidently step into the new millennium.

The 2013 ASEAN Scholarships are open for applications in the following countries now!
*The Philippines
*Brunei
*Malaysia
*Thailand

Applications for the following ASEAN Scholarships will open shortly. Find out more about the ASEAN Scholarships for:

*Cambodia
*Indonesia
*Lao P.D.R.
*Myanmar
*Vietnam

Value of Award
*Exemption from school and examination fees
*Annual allowance of S$2,200 approximately P70,000
*Accommodation (board and lodging)
*One return air passage to and from Singapore
*Others – including medical benefits, settling allowance, etc.

Note: There is no bond attached to the scholarship. And only short-listed applicants will be notified.

Who can apply?
*Nationals of the Philippines born between 1996-1998
*Have done consistently well in their school examinations and have completed at least their 2nd year of High School

How to Apply

• Application starts from 2 March 2012 (9am) to 30 April 2012 (10pm)
• Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online at http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/scholarships/asean/.

Application forms can be obtained from:

Embassy of the Republic of Singapore

No. 505 Rizal Drive
Bonifacio Global City
1634 Taguig City, The Philippines

For enquiries, please call at +65 68722220 or email at contact@moe.gov.sg.