31 May 2013
Australian scholarships to study at Pacific regional universities closing 18 June
Solomon Islanders thinking of applying for an Australian scholarship to study at Pacific regional universities next year only have until 18 June 2013 to lodge their application.
Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Matt Anderson has urged people to act to avoid missing the mid June cut-off date for Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships, which are available for undergraduate and postgraduate studies at regional universities.
“Please don’t leave your application to the last few days as there are a number of mandatory requirements that need to be met and time is running out,” Mr Anderson said.
“The scholarships are an important part of our Partnership for Development with Solomon Islands and our investment in education is helping Solomon Islands to build a highly skilled and trained work- force,” Mr Anderson said.
“When scholars return home, they use their newly acquired skills to contribute to development in Solomon Islands, offering benefits to the whole country.”
“For the first time this year, we held information sessions in Guadalcanal, Isabel, Makira, Malaita and Western Provinces to inform as many people as possible about the Australian scholarship program. All the sessions were well attended by students, public servants and general public and we hope this will help people lodge applications.”
The 68 new scholarships awarded for 2013 made it the largest Solomon Islands intake.
The Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships are available for undergraduate and postgraduate study in two categories: open category for school leavers, private sector employees and those not in the work force; and public category for public servants.
Australia Awards are awarded on merit, transparency and equal access. Applications from women and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged. All applications must be lodged at the Australian High Commission Office by 4pm on 18 June 2013.
Information about the Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships is available from the AusAID website: www.ausaid.gov.au or contact the AusAID scholarships section at the Australian High Commission in Honiara. Telephone: 21561 or email: [email protected]