Scholarship in Australia for Foreign Students and the Importance of IELTS

To study abroad is every student’s dream. It is a priceless feeling to finish a degree or have a certificate from prestigious universities abroad. The feeling of fulfillment after having received recognition from this universities or colleges makes students work harder to find a spot in these international universities most specifically in Australia.

1.    The Australian Awards

For longer-term post graduate study in Australia at masters or doctoral level, the Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) is given. Candidates who have shown exemplary leadership and have potentials to become a leader are preferred and granted with this scholarship. It is open to all fields of study; however, the fields of international trade pandemics, security and climate changed are encouraged and given priority. Kindly refer to this website to know more information including the requirements: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/australia-awards/Pages/default.aspx.

2.    Endeavour Awards

This is the Australian Government’s internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program open for citizens of the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe, and America to undergo study, research and professional development in Australia. You can refer to these websites:

• http://www.ausaid.gov.au/australia-awards/Pages/default.aspx
• http://www.innovation.gov.au/InternationalEducation/Endeavour/Pages/Endeavour.aspx

3.    Institution Specific Scholarships

These are scholarships offered by universities under their own name. Students who want to take advantage of this can visit the scholarship database in www.studyinasutralia.gov.au. The most accurate and reliable scholarships in Australian universities, colleges and institutions can be found here.

In any of these scholarships, students have to be reminded that they need to get a good score (required by the institutions) in the IELTS examination or the International English Language testing System test. The IELTS has been recognized by universities and academic institutions in Australia. Getting the required score in the IELTS is vital since the IELTS score is one of the most important documents need to be presented in the application. Without the IELTS or an English proficiency test certificate, it is impossible for the candidate to continue his or her application. Moreover, having the IELTS certificate assures the institutions that the student will be able to survive the English environment in and outside the campus.