Pakistani students should apply for Australia Awards Scholarships: Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri

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“Australia Awards Scholarships. Great opportunity for Pakistani students to pursue their studies in top Australian universities,” he tweeted.

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week urged the Pakistani students to apply for Australia Awards Scholarships.

Australia Awards Scholarships are long-term awards administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

They aim to contribute to the development needs of Australia’s partner countries in line with bilateral and regional agreements.

They provide opportunities for people from developing countries, particularly those countries located in the Indo-Pacific region, to undertake full time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions.

The study and research opportunities provided by Australia Awards Scholarships develop the skills and knowledge of individuals to drive change and contribute to development in their own countries.

Australia Awards Scholarships are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian higher education institution, including any preparatory training.

Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri has been active in strengthening Pakistan-Australia ties in all fields including education since taking over a few months ago as the head of the Pakistani High Commission.

Pakistani students and educationists responded well to his recent tweet and appreciated his efforts to promote Pakistan in Australia.