Australia Awards Philippines

Aussie BBQ, Filipino kakanin and the great outdoors!

Pleasure to join 🇵🇭 alumni for a picnic in Quezon City to celebrate Philippines-Australia Friendship Day 2026.

Here's to the friendships that strengthen the bonds between !

Sam Eala, an alumna, led change beyond the classroom.

Through her Wattle Fellowship at The University of Melbourne, she developed "Care in Crisis," a project that highlights the resilience of Filipino mothers in Calatagan, Batangas amid climate change.

Sam also won the 2024 Indo-Pacific Global Health Case Competition and the 2025 Miegunyah Student Project Award for her work.

Australia supports the Philippines’ pursuit of universal health coverage.

Through the Australia Awards Fellowship led by JBI at The University of Adelaide, 13 Filipino academics and clinicians gained expertise in systematic reviews—key to evidence-based health policies and clinical guidelines for universal health care in the 🇵🇭

We look forward to seeing them apply these skills to create lasting impact in their institutions and communities!

Nothing beats hands-on learning!

Australia-educated teacher Janeth Morata-Fuentes is using her experience to inspire future scientists in Eastern Visayas. From conducting workshops to publishing her guidebook, The Curious Classroom, she’s giving teachers and students the tools to innovate.

A University of Sydney graduate and teacher at Philippine Science High School - Eastern Visayas Campus in Leyte, Janeth is proving how alumni grants in local communities.

📣 applications for the 2027 intake are now closed!

Best of luck to this year’s 🇵🇭 applicants. Thank you for choosing to with an Australia Awards Scholarship.

Do you have questions about the Australia Awards Scholarships 2027 intake? From eligibility to application tips, our FAQs has everything you need to support your application.

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Applications are open until 30 April 2026 (12nn Philippine time).

Thinking about your postgraduate program in 🇦🇺?

Australian universities offer a wide variety of unique postgraduate courses that will equip you with the specialised skills and expertise you need to in your fields.

Watch this video and learn how you can choose the right program that will help turn your re-entry action plan (REAP) into reality.

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alumni are leading the charge on climate action!

Police Staff Sergeant Michael De Vera is applying his Master of Marine Science and Management from UNSW to advance environmental protection within the PNP Maritime Group. His work supports efforts to prevent illegal fishing, combat marine pollution, and promote sustainable coastal management.

By establishing “Green Police Stations,” he’s driving policies to protect our oceans and reduce the ecological footprint of coastal jurisdictions. Green Police Stations follow practical guidelines and standardised checklist of practices in their operations that protect the planet and conserve marine resources including sustainable energy and solid waste management practices.

“Studying in Australia broadened my perspective and prepared me to contribute meaningfully to the Philippines. My education strengthened not only my technical expertise but also my sense of leadership, collaboration, and innovation, which are essential in addressing the country’s pressing environmental challenges.”​

champions equity and inclusive participation for all, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or disability.

Watch this video to learn how you can have a Gender Equality Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) lens when developing your re-entry action plan (REAP) for Australia Awards.

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