The Australian Government has recently committed to awarding 500 exclusive Australian Scholarships to Pakistani nationals over the next five years.
This commendable initiative is spearheaded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Australian Aid, and the Department of Education. As the scholarship program unfolds, detailed information is provided by the Department of Education.
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Australian Scholarships For Pakistani Students 2024 {Fully Funded}
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What are Australian Scholarships?
Among the 500 scholarships committed by the Australian Government, 200 are designated through DFAT-Australian Aid, exclusively tailored for postgraduate studies at renowned Australian universities. These scholarships emphasize particular areas of study that resonate with the dynamic changes in the global landscape:
- Natural Resources Management: Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture and Fisheries, Forestry, Horticulture, Rural Management, Environmental Studies.
- Social Sciences: Criminology, Trans-national Crime Prevention, Development Studies, International Affairs, Public Policy, Social Policy, Women’s Studies, Human Rights.
- Business, Administration, and Economics: Administration and Management, Public Sector Financial Management, Economics, Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, International Trade and Customs, Public Administration, Social Administration, and Taxation Studies.
- Education: Education and Teacher Training, Educational Administration, Educational Management, Health Educators Education.
- Health: Health Service Management, Public Health, Mother and Child Health.
- Law and Legal Studies: Justice, Law Enforcement, Legal Studies.
- Information Technology: Software Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems.
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Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for these scholarships, applicants must satisfy the following eligibility requirements:
- Citizenship and Residence: Must be Pakistani citizens (dual nationals are ineligible) and should not hold permanent residence in Australia or New Zealand.
- Relationship Status: Should not be married or engaged to an individual eligible for Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residence.
- Government Requirements: Must meet the Australian Government’s international student entry criteria, including health and character requirements.
- Scholarship History: Should not currently hold another scholarship or have received a foreign scholarship within the 24 months preceding the application.
- Commencement of Study: Must apply for a new course of study and not seek support for a course already commenced in Australia.
- Commencement Date: Must be able to start the scholarship in the offered year, as deferrals are not available.
- Admission Requirements: Must satisfy the admission requirements of the Australian tertiary institution where the chosen course will be undertaken.
- Course Selection: Should apply for courses within the priority areas specified earlier.
- Academic Background: Must possess a high standard of academic background, maintaining a minimum average grade of 60%.
- English Proficiency: Should demonstrate English language proficiency with a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with no individual band score less than 6.0.
- Educational and Work Experience: Must have at least 16 years of education and a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in the field of application.
- Age Requirement: Should be under 45 years old at the closing date for applications.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Australian Scholarships
What is the breakdown of the 500 scholarships, particularly those managed by DFAT-Australian Aid for postgraduate studies?
Out of the total, 200 scholarships are designated through DFAT-Australian Aid, specifically tailored for postgraduate studies at esteemed Australian universities.
What specific conditions apply to the citizenship and residence requirements for these scholarships?
Candidates must be Pakistani citizens, and dual nationals are not eligible. Additionally, candidates should not have permanent residence in Australia or New Zealand.
What factors should candidates consider regarding their scholarship history when applying for these opportunities?
Candidates should not currently hold another scholarship or have received a foreign scholarship within the 24 months preceding the application.
Is there any flexibility in deferring the commencement date of the scholarship?
No, applicants must be able to start the scholarship in the offered year as deferrals are not available.
What are the age requirements for applicants to be eligible for these Australian Scholarships?
Applicants should be under 45 years old at the closing date for applications.
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