Bangladesh
Applying for an Australia Awards scholarship
Australia Awards scholarships in Bangladesh
Australia’s international development assistance in Bangladesh helps promote prosperity, reduce poverty, and enhance
political stability.
The Australia Awards scholarships are prestigious international awards offered by the Australian Government to the next
generation of global leaders in developing countries. Through study and research, recipients develop the skills and knowledge
to drive change and help build enduring people-to-people links with Australia.
Applicants are assessed on their professional and personal qualities, academic competence and, most importantly, their
potential to impact on development challenges in eligible countries.
Applications are strongly encouraged from women, people with disability and other marginalised groups.
Priority fields of study
The priority areas of study for Bangladesh are:
Priority areas Fields of study
Blue economy • Fisheries & aquaculture
• Marine & maritime studies
• Maritime domain awareness
• Seaports & shipping
Health • Health management, leadership, economics
• Global & public health
• Nutrition
• Pharmaceutical science
Gender • Agriculture development
Development • Climate change, adaptation & mitigation
Environment • Disaster management and risk reduction
Sustainability • Disability equity and rights
• Environmental management
• Emergency & humanitarian response management
• Gender justice, diversity, and inclusion
• Skills and development
• Water resources management
Trade • Financial planning & management
Industry • International trade & business
• ICT, innovation & entrepreneurship
• Small & Medium enterprise
• Tourism, particularly sustainable tourism
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Priority areas Fields of study
Public Policy • Human rights & international relations
Economics • Foreign policy
Governance • Power, energy & mineral resources
• Public policy & management
• Public administration
• Public finance & economics
Infrastructure Science • Computer science including artificial intelligence & machine learning)
Engineering • Data cloud, network and management
• Engineering
• Information technology
• Transport & infrastructure
• Robotics
Security studies • Countering terrorism and violent extremism
• Cyber awareness & security
• Gender peace and security
• Maritime security
The governments of Australia and Bangladesh regularly review these areas of study together and adjust the emphasis of the
program. Detailed information on priority areas of study can be found at: www.australiaawardsbangladesh.org
Level of study
Australia Awards scholarships provide citizens of Bangladesh with the opportunity to obtain a qualification at an Australian
tertiary institution. Awards will be offered for commencement in 2025 within the following allocations:
• Master’s by Coursework,
• Master’s by Research.
Australia Awards benefits
Australia Awards scholarships are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic
program specified by the Australian education institution, including any preparatory training.
Scholarship recipients will receive the following:
• return air travel
• a one-off establishment allowance on arrival
• full tuition fees
• contribution to living expenses
• introductory academic program
• overseas student health cover for the duration of the scholarship
• supplementary academic support
• fieldwork allowance for research students and masters by coursework which has a compulsory fieldwork component.
Eligibility criteria
Australia Awards applicants must meet all eligibility requirements detailed in the Australia Awards Scholarships Policy
Handbook, available at: dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/Pages/australia-awards-scholarships-policy-handbook.aspx
Country-specific conditions
In addition to the eligibility requirements, candidates from Bangladesh must also meet the following conditions:
• Must be from one of the following target groups:
- Group A: Cadre Officials from the Government of Bangladesh, officials of the Bangladesh Bank, and Judicial Services
officials
- Group B: Workers from development organisations, particularly non-government organisations, civil society
organisations, or community-based organisations
- Group C: Entrepreneurs or employees of private sector organisations
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- Group D: Individuals from research institutions, universities, media, and cultural organisations
• be a citizen of Bangladesh and be residing in and applying for the scholarship from Bangladesh
• not be married, engaged to, or a de facto of a person who holds, or is eligible to hold, Australian or New Zealand citizenship
or permanent residency, at any time during the application, selection or mobilisation phases
• not be currently serving as military personnel
• must be able to satisfy all requirements of the Department of Home Affairs to hold a Department of Foreign Affairs and
Trade supported student visa
• must have achieved an IELTS (Academic) score of at 6.5 or higher (with no individual band score of less than 6.0) or an
equivalent TOEFL or PTE score. Scores must be valid on 1 January 2025
- women, people with disability, indigenous people, and persons from any marginalized gender groups will be
considered for eligibility with an IELTS (Academic) overall score of 6.0 or above (with no individual band less than
5.5) or an equivalent TOEFL or PTE test score. However, if offered an Australia Awards Scholarship, these
applicants must meet general English proficiency requirement to receive the scholarship.
Qualifications / work experience
• Preference will be given to candidates who are applying for courses that build on their previous study and full-time
relevant work experience of three years.
• Have completed a tertiary level qualification that is at least equivalent to an Australian Bachelor’s degree.
- For applicants who completed all their degrees in Bangladesh: at least one degree must be from a university
recognised by the University Grants Commission (Bangladesh).
Special condition
• The Program will request recognition of prior learning for all scholarship recipients from Bangladesh. If this request is
granted, the recipient may be placed in a degree program that may be shorter in duration than their original preference.
Application dates
For study commencing in Australia in 2025:
• Opening date: 1 February 2024
• Closing date: 30 April 2024 (11:59PM AEST)
Applications and/or supporting documents received after the closing date will not be considered.
The application process
Online applications
All applications must be lodged online through OASIS at https://oasis.dfat.gov.au/
Supporting documents
Applicants must provide the following documents to meet the specific requirements for Bangladesh:
Required OASIS Attested by
document document type notary public
Passport Proof of citizenship Yes
Transcript and Certificate of bachelor’s and master’s (if applicable) Degree certificate Yes
degrees
IELTS, TOEFL or PTE certificate (valid at 1 January 2025) Proof of English Yes
language proficiency
Development Impact and Linkages Plan Other document No
(use prescribed template on australiaawardsbangladesh.org)
Curriculum Vitae Other document No
(use prescribed template on australiaawardsbangladesh.org)
If employed at the time of application, employment certificate Other document No
Proof of work experiences Other document No
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Required OASIS Attested by
document document type notary public
For applicants from the Government of Bangladesh, proof of cadre Other document No
service
Master’s by coursework applicants Two reports - one academic - one Referee report No
professional Template:
https://www.dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/referee.docx
Master’s by research applicants Three reports - two academic and one Referee report No
professional. Template: https://www.dfat.gov.au/si
tes/default/files/referee.docx
Additional requirements for Master’s by research applicants:
Research proposal (use prescribed template on Other document No
australiaawardsbangladesh.org
Evidence of written (email or letter) in-principle support from potential Other document No
supervisor(s).
The selection process
• Applications will be shortlisted after eligibility checking.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• The selection process includes an interview. Applicants will be assessed against the following criteria:
- academic competence
- potential outcome, specifically the contribution to development outcomes in Bangladesh.
- professional and personal leadership attributes including relevant work experience.
• Successful candidates will be notified in late 2024.
• Awardee travel is subject to meeting the requirements of the Australian Government, as determined by the Department of
Home Affairs, Department of Education and by the relevant Australian State or Territory governments.
Preparatory training
Successful applicants will be required to attend:
• course counselling
• pre-departure briefing
• university’s Introductory Academic Program,
• other required preparatory study on arrival in Australia.
Further information
More general information about the Australia Awards, Australia’s aid program, and studying in Australia can be found at the
following links:
• dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/australia-awards/pages/australia-awards-scholarships
• https://www.studyaustralia.gov.au
Information about visas and Australia Awards scholarship entitlements and conditions can be found in the Scholarships
Policy Handbook: dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/Pages/australia-awards-scholarships-policy-handbook.aspx
Contact details:
Australia Awards Bangladesh
Address: Plot 50, Road 21, Block B, Banani. 1213. Dhaka
Telephone: 880 9611699934 +880 1730338495
Email: inquiries@australiaawardsbangladesh.org
Website: www.australiaawardsbangladesh.org
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