18 Nepalese get Australia Awards Scholarships
18 Nepalese from diverse fields of the society including from government, civil society and the private sector are to pursue postgraduates’ degrees on public policy, international relations, economics, agricultural science, ecosystem management, development studies, technology and human rights at Australia’s various world class universities under the Australia Awards Scholarships.
Australia Awards Scholarships are funded by the Australian Government that will support full tuition fees, return airfares, contribution to living expenses and medical insurance throughout the period of their studies in Australia, stated in a press release of the Embassy of the Australia in Kathmandu.
After achieving their studies along with involvement in research opportunities, the emerging leaders are expected to bring new skills, knowledge, and networks to apply in Nepal’s ongoing socio-economic development and Australia-Nepal relations.
Australian Ambassador to Nepal, Her Excellency Leann Johnston and Acting Secretary at the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Mr Baikuntha Prasad Aryal congratulated the 18 recipients of the Australia Awards scholarships for Intake 2025 amidst a function organized on November 29, Friday.
So far, over 1,200 Nepalis have benefited from Australia Awards Scholarships since the 1990s, the release reads.
Congratulating the recipients of Australia Awards, Acting Education Secretary Mr. Aryal said, “The Australia Awards are more than scholarships; they are bridges of learning and collaboration between Nepal and Australia.”
“As you thrive in your studies, think about the ways you can give back to Nepal — whether by improving healthcare, advancing education, fostering innovation, or championing social justice,” he stressed.
Lauding Australia’s commitment to support inclusive leadership the Ambassador Johnston highlighted “The Australia Awards’ focus on social inclusion makes it a scholarship that offers opportunity to all. The data speaks to this commitment with over 60 per cent of the Awards scholars for the 2025 intake coming from traditionally marginalised communities.”
Applications for the next cycle of Australia Awards Scholarships will open in February 2025, the release added.
