Opportunities

Make a difference with an Australia Award

Australia’s international development assistance to Nepal helps promote prosperity, reduce poverty and enhance political stability in the country. As an important part of this development assistance, Australia Awards in Nepal aims to:

  • develop capacity and leadership skills so that individuals can contribute to development in Nepal
  • build people-to-people linkages between Nepal and Australia.

Applicants for Australia Awards are assessed on their professional and personal qualities, academic competence and, most importantly, their potential to contribute to national development on their return to Nepal. Applications are strongly encouraged from women, people with disability and other traditionally-marginalised groups.

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Scholarships

Australia Awards Scholarships offer emerging Nepali leaders the opportunity to undertake full-time postgraduate study in Australia in priority fields relating to Nepal’s development.

Eligibility

Applications are accepted from Nepalese who meet the strict eligibility criteria. Women, people with disability and individuals from traditionally-marginalised groups are encouraged to apply.

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Short Courses

Australia Awards Short Courses offer an opportunity to undertake short-term training and professional development focused on addressing key development challenges for Nepal and the South Asia region.

Eligibility

Women, people with disability and individuals from traditionally-marginalised groups are encouraged to apply. Short Courses, when available for application, are advertised on this website.

Australian Professional Opportunities

Australian Professional Opportunities (APOs) are learning and development activities funded by the Australian Government. Whether recipients are attending a conference organised by an international agency or undertaking a micro-credential at an Australian University, APOs provide ‘just in time’ support to Australian Government’s partners in the South Asia region and in Mongolia.