Media Release
10 March 2026
Applications are open for the prestigious Australia Awards Scholarships for master’s programs commencing in 2027.
Australia’s Ambassador to the Philippines Marc Innes-Brown invites Filipino leaders from the public service, private sector and civil society to apply.
“As Australia and the Philippines celebrate 80 years of diplomatic relations this year, we remain committed to supporting the next generation of Filipino leaders through this program,” said Ambassador Innes-Brown.
The scholarship offers world-class education in Australia and covers costs like round-trip travel, living allowances, tuition, health insurance, and supplementary tutorial assistance.
A key feature of the scholarship – the ReEntry Action Plan – also ensures that returning scholars apply the knowledge and expertise gained in Australia to development initiatives in the Philippines. Australia Awards’ priority areas for the Philippines span agriculture, natural resources, climate change, cybersecurity, education, governance, health, justice, maritime security, mining, energy, peace, trade, economics, gender-inclusive development programs and capacity-building initiatives.
Since 2004, more than 1,500 Australia Awards alumni have returned to the Philippines, many of whom now hold leadership roles across government, the private sector, civil society and academe.
Applications are open online from until 30 April 2026 at www.australiaawardsphilippines.org/scholarships.
Media Enquiries: [email protected]