Overview
The Australia-Korea Foundation (AKF) was established by the Australian Government in 1992 to develop contacts and exchanges between the peoples of Australia and Korea. The Foundation promotes people-to-people and institutional links covering the spectrum of Australia's relations with Korea. This includes education, science and technology, commerce and industry, arts, the media and sport. It administers and funds projects and programs which will assist in achieving its purposes and aims.
Program Objectives
- To develop a group of Australian graduates with good understanding of Korean society, politics, economy, culture and the bilateral relationship.
- To increase Australia's capacity to engage with Korea and to strengthen Australia-Korea relations through people-to-people and institutional linkages.
Target Groups
See program examples for each target group below.
The program will provide individual scholarships up to $25,000 targeted at the following three groups:
- Australian graduates pursuing a career in an Australia-Korea related profession and developing networks in Korea for their future careers.
- Australian graduates or honours students who are undertaking research in a field of study important to the Australia-Korea relationship.
- Australian graduates or later year undergraduates who have studied Korean to further their language skills and cultural understanding through experiencing Korea first hand.
Eligibility
The Australia-Korea Foundation Scholarship is open to all Australian citizens and permanent residents who:
- are currently enrolled or recent graduates of an Australian tertiary institution
- are able to supply two referee reports, one of which must comment on the applicant's academic achievement. Further comment may be sought from referees.
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will be assessed on the following selection criteria
- the strength of the proposed research, study or internship program
- demonstrated interest in and understanding of Korea and Korean culture or an interest in increasing this knowledge
- demonstrated cultural awareness and adaptability
- academic merit
Costs
The Australia-Korea Foundation Scholarship is provided to assist the recipient in covering costs associated with travelling to and living in Korea including (but not excluding other costs) such as:
- return economy class international airfare from Australia to Korea
- departure taxes
- Korean student visa (if applicable)
- travel insurance whilst outside Australia
- tuition fees (if applicable) including University application and enrolment fees
- accommodation which may be university dormitory-style on campus or similar
- contribution to living expenses
- contribution to textbooks and other study materials
- medical vaccinations, as required
- health examination costs
- passport fees (where applicable)
- travel costs not mentioned above (including excess baggage and domestic flights to connect to international flights)
- communication costs (telephone, internet, postage etc) all other incidental costs
Applications
Applicants must complete the AKF Scholarship Application Form (Word) (PDF)
Applications close at 5pm AEDT on Thursday 17 March 2011
Contact us
Phone: +61 2 6261 3831
Fax: +61 2 6112 3831
Email: australia.korea@dfat.gov.au
Mail:
The Australia-Korea Foundation Secretariat
PO Box 6060
Kingston ACT 2604
http://www.dfat.gov.au/akf/
Please quote Scholarization.blogspot.com on your application when applying for this scholarship
The Australia-Korea Foundation (AKF) was established by the Australian Government in 1992 to develop contacts and exchanges between the peoples of Australia and Korea. The Foundation promotes people-to-people and institutional links covering the spectrum of Australia's relations with Korea. This includes education, science and technology, commerce and industry, arts, the media and sport. It administers and funds projects and programs which will assist in achieving its purposes and aims.
Program Objectives
- To develop a group of Australian graduates with good understanding of Korean society, politics, economy, culture and the bilateral relationship.
- To increase Australia's capacity to engage with Korea and to strengthen Australia-Korea relations through people-to-people and institutional linkages.
Target Groups
See program examples for each target group below.
The program will provide individual scholarships up to $25,000 targeted at the following three groups:
- Australian graduates pursuing a career in an Australia-Korea related profession and developing networks in Korea for their future careers.
- Australian graduates or honours students who are undertaking research in a field of study important to the Australia-Korea relationship.
- Australian graduates or later year undergraduates who have studied Korean to further their language skills and cultural understanding through experiencing Korea first hand.
Eligibility
The Australia-Korea Foundation Scholarship is open to all Australian citizens and permanent residents who:
- are currently enrolled or recent graduates of an Australian tertiary institution
- are able to supply two referee reports, one of which must comment on the applicant's academic achievement. Further comment may be sought from referees.
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will be assessed on the following selection criteria
- the strength of the proposed research, study or internship program
- demonstrated interest in and understanding of Korea and Korean culture or an interest in increasing this knowledge
- demonstrated cultural awareness and adaptability
- academic merit
Costs
The Australia-Korea Foundation Scholarship is provided to assist the recipient in covering costs associated with travelling to and living in Korea including (but not excluding other costs) such as:
- return economy class international airfare from Australia to Korea
- departure taxes
- Korean student visa (if applicable)
- travel insurance whilst outside Australia
- tuition fees (if applicable) including University application and enrolment fees
- accommodation which may be university dormitory-style on campus or similar
- contribution to living expenses
- contribution to textbooks and other study materials
- medical vaccinations, as required
- health examination costs
- passport fees (where applicable)
- travel costs not mentioned above (including excess baggage and domestic flights to connect to international flights)
- communication costs (telephone, internet, postage etc) all other incidental costs
Applications
Applicants must complete the AKF Scholarship Application Form (Word) (PDF)
Applications close at 5pm AEDT on Thursday 17 March 2011
Contact us
Phone: +61 2 6261 3831
Fax: +61 2 6112 3831
Email: australia.korea@dfat.gov.au
Mail:
The Australia-Korea Foundation Secretariat
PO Box 6060
Kingston ACT 2604
http://www.dfat.gov.au/akf/
Please quote Scholarization.blogspot.com on your application when applying for this scholarship
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