Australia Awards are prestigious international scholarships and fellowships funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) offering the next generation of global leaders an opportunity to undertake study, research and professional development.

Australia Awards contribute to the long-term objectives of promoting growth and stability in our region, as well as strengthening links between people and organisations to enhance mutual understanding and cooperation. They equip recipients with the skills and knowledge to drive change and contribute to the economic and social development of their own countries, in effect, building the human resource capacity of partner countries within mutually agreed development sectors.

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The Australia Awards Global Scope program is designed to foster stronger links between NSW Government and Australia Awards students. This interactive program provides an opportunity for Australia Awards participants to better understand the NSW public sector priorities and operations.

The program stands as a positive example of Commonwealth and NSW Government collaboration to support the international education sector.

This year, more than 30 international student scholars took part in the Australia Awards Global Scope program over June and July 2021.

Coming across 14 countries and 9 NSW universities, students worked on projects within different government agencies, receiving support from mentors and clients.