Gender Equality, Disability & Social Inclusion
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Opportunities
Make a difference with an Australia Award
Australia’s international development assistance to Bhutan helps promote prosperity, reduce poverty and enhance political stability in the country. As an important part of this development assistance, Australia Awards in Bhutan aims to:
- develop capacity and leadership skills so that individuals can contribute to development in Bhutan
- build people-to-people linkages between Bhutan 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 Bhutan. Applications are strongly encouraged from women, people with disability and other traditionally-marginalised groups.
Scholarships
Australia Awards Scholarships offer emerging Bhutanese leaders the opportunity to undertake full-time postgraduate study in Australia in priority fields relating to Bhutan’s development.
Eligibility
Applications are accepted from Bhutanese who meet the strict eligibility criteria. Women, people with disability and individuals from traditionally-marginalised groups are encouraged to apply.
Short Courses
Australia Awards Short Courses are an opportunity to undertake short-term training and professional development focused on addressing key development challenges for Bhutan 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.
