The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces that scholarship applications are being accepted for the 4^th round of scholarships for study in Australia at the Masters and PhD levels. 

Applicants are required to follow the instructions set out in the Australia Awards Caribbean Information Pack, which outline the areas of study.  Scholarship criteria can be found at http://www.trinidadandtobago.embassy.gov.au/ptsp/study.html. 

Assistance with course selection can be found at http://cricos.deewr.gov.au and http://studyinaustralia.gov.au.

To obtain a listing of accredited academic institutions in Australia, please visit http://www.trinidadandtobago.embassy.gov.au/ptsp/study.html.

Bahamians applying for the Australian Awards Scholarship are also eligible to apply to participate in the Australia Awards Leadership Programme.  Successful recipients will be brought together with other Australian Leadership awardees from around the world for leadership training, development discussions and the chance to build valuable networks. 

Selections will be based on the applicant’s professional and personal qualities, academic competence and most importantly, their potential impact on development challenges in the Bahamas. 

Applications can be found on http://oasis.ausaid.gov.au and can be printed from www.caribbeanscholarships@ausaid.gov.au. 

All applications should be completed online, and a copy submitted to the Technical Assistance Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, West Bay Street, Nassau, Bahamas.  Application deadline is 19^th April, 2013. 

For additional information, inquiries can be forwarded to nickevaeve@bahamas.gov.bs, and copied to charmainemckenzie@bahamas.gov.bs and faithmaycock@bahamas.gov.bs.