{"id":3999,"date":"2026-08-12T06:28:27","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T06:28:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/scholarships\/external-scholarships\/australia-awards-malaysia\/"},"modified":"2026-08-17T06:04:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T06:04:30","slug":"australia-awards-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/scholarships\/external-scholarships\/australia-awards-malaysia\/","title":{"rendered":"Australia Awards Malaysia &#8211; Semester Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eligibility criteria<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Malaysian citizen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Household income of RM11,819 and below (supporting documents required)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full-time current Year 2 Semester 1 student enrolled in an undergraduate degree, postgraduate coursework or research degree program at Curtin Malaysia, with a CWA of 65-70% (Good Standing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submission of a 500-word personal statement addressing the following question: \u201cWhy are you interested in the Australia Awards Malaysia\u2013Semester Program, and what makes you a suitable candidate?\u201d, and&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Successful completion of an interview conducted by the International Student Office.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Amount of award and duration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scholarship would cover the entire duration of the semester program (6 months).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of the experience, you will receive:<\/p>\n\n\n<section\n                class=\"block facts \"\n        role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Facts\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n\n    \n\n    <div class=\"card-grid\"\n         data-card-count=\"5\"\n         data-card-background=\"white\"\n         data-card-size=\"small\">\n\n                    <div id=\"allowance\" class=\"card\"\n         data-type=\"\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"ico ico-wallet ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M27 7h-4V.54L6.37 7H5a3 3 0 0 0-3 3v16.55a3.55 3.55 0 0 0 3.55 3.54h21.9V25H30V10a3 3 0 0 0-3-3zm-6-3.54V7h-9.11zm4.45 24.63H5.55a1.55 1.55 0 1 1 0-3.09h19.9zM28 23H5.55a3.63 3.63 0 0 0-1.55.35V10a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h22a1 1 0 0 1 1 1z\"\/><path d=\"M23 15h2v2h-2z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"h2\">Allowance<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>An allowance provided to support the purchase of airfare, visa payment, as well as daily expenses and accommodation in Perth <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div id=\"australian-education-and-cross-cultural-learning\" class=\"card\"\n         data-type=\"\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"ico ico-au ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M22.55 27.37L17 22.55 4.2 25.84 4 22.55.76 14.3l5.17-3.15 3.52-5.91 1.81.9 2.64-2.95 5.21 1.21-.61 1.94 1.64 1.24 1.51-6.13 5.18 9.62 4.28 5.25-3 10.3zm-3.78-5.9l4.41 3.8 3.37-.46 2.34-8-3.77-4.71L22.35 7l-1 4-5.18-3.92.38-1.22-2-.46-2.81 3.22-1.52-.76L7.4 12.6l-4.16 2.53 2.75 7 .07 1.19 13.11-3.38zM24.22 29.2l2.48 2.59 1.6-1.13-.3-2.08-3.78.62z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"h2\">Australian education and cross-cultural learning<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Exposure to Australian education standards and cross-cultural learning <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div id=\"orientation\" class=\"card\"\n         data-type=\"\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"ico ico-compas ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M8.63 23.37l11-3.69 3.69-11-11 3.69zm3.17-3.17l2.1-6.3 4.2 4.2z\"\/><path d=\"M16 2a14 14 0 1 0 14 14A14 14 0 0 0 16 2zm0 26a12 12 0 1 1 12-12 12 12 0 0 1-12 12z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"h2\">Orientation<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>An orientation covering academic expectations, cultural adjustment, and health and safety information <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div id=\"ongoing-support\" class=\"card\"\n         data-type=\"\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"ico ico-mortarboard ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M30.33 10.55l-14.5-5a1.06 1.06 0 0 0-.68 0l-13.5 5a1 1 0 0 0-.65.95V23h2V12.94l2 .74v9.59a1 1 0 0 0 .29.71c.13.12 3.11 3 10.71 3s10.58-2.9 10.71-3a1 1 0 0 0 .29-.71v-9.68l3.33-1.14a1 1 0 0 0 0-1.9zm-14.82-3l11.42 3.95-11.42 3.94L4.88 11.5zM25 22.8c-.85.61-3.58 2.2-9 2.2s-8.16-1.59-9-2.2v-8.38l8.15 3a1.06 1.06 0 0 0 .68 0L25 14.28z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"h2\">Ongoing support<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Ongoing support from program coordinators and faculty mentors on academic and student welfare matters <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div id=\"learning-opportunities\" class=\"card\"\n         data-type=\"\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"ico ico-briefcase ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M22.3 8A7 7 0 0 0 9.7 8H2v18h28V8zM16 6a5 5 0 0 1 4 2h-8a5 5 0 0 1 4-2zm12 4v4H4v-4zM4 24v-8h4v2h2v-2h12v2h2v-2h4v8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"h2\">Learning opportunities<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Hands-on learning opportunities, including workshops, field visits, and collaboration with industry professionals<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>        \n    <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"notification notification--notice small\" data-segment=\"dom\">\n    <span class=\"ico ico-info\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M16 2a14 14 0 1 0 14 14A14 14 0 0 0 16 2zm0 26a12 12 0 1 1 12-12 12 12 0 0 1-12 12z\"\/><path d=\"M15 15h2v6h-2z\"\/><circle cx=\"16\" cy=\"12\" r=\"1\"\/><\/svg><\/span><p>Please note that tuition fees are not covered under this scholarship and shall be borne by the student.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Application process<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Open date: 15 August 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Closing date: 1 September 2026, 12pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"notification notification--notice small\" data-segment=\"dom\">\n    <span class=\"ico ico-info\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M16 2a14 14 0 1 0 14 14A14 14 0 0 0 16 2zm0 26a12 12 0 1 1 12-12 12 12 0 0 1-12 12z\"\/><path d=\"M15 15h2v6h-2z\"\/><circle cx=\"16\" cy=\"12\" r=\"1\"\/><\/svg><\/span><p>Please note that students may apply for either the Exal Global Scholars Program or the Australia Awards Malaysia\u2013Semester Program. Concurrent applications to both programs are strictly not permitted.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section          class=\"block button-block\" role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Button block\"\n         data-segment=\"all\">\n\n        \n<div class=\"block-heading hidden\" data-segment=\"dom\">\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"button-block\">Button block<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n                            <\/div>\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=60198558867\" class=\"button button--deep-blue\" target=\"_top\">Enquire now<\/a>    \n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The University reserves the right to vary any decisions and the terms and conditions of the scholarships at its discretion. 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