The Hamer Scholarships ProgramThe Hamer Scholarships Program

The Hamer Scholarships ProgramThe Hamer Scholarships Program

ビクトリア州政府は日本語・中国語・韓国語・インドネシア語を学習する奨学生を以下の要領で募集いたします。日本語学習者には15,000Aドルが支給されます。お知り合いに日本語の学習を希望される方がいらっしゃいましたら是非応募を勧めてください。

The Scholarships are primarily aimed at people working in all public, private, not for profit and creative industries with linkages to China, Indonesia, Japan or Korea. Recent graduates, higher education students and researchers with specific study and/or research links to China, Indonesia, Japan or Korea, are also welcome to apply.

The Department of State Development, Business and Innovation (the Department) is responsible for managing the Hamer Scholarships program.

Nature of Assistance

The Hamer Scholarships program provides the following:

  • China: up to 50 scholarships per year at $10,000 each
  • Indonesia: up to 50 scholarships per year at $10,000 each
  • Japan: up to 30 scholarships per year at $15,000 each
  • Korea: up to 30 scholarships per year at $15,000 each

The scholarships are to undertake a minimum of one semester study duration (normally around five to six months) at one of the institutions nominated in those countries. The scholarship is to be used for language study related expenses only, including:

  • international air travel to and from the elected country
  • accommodation and living expenses
  • compulsory comprehensive medical and travel insurance
  • tuition and related fees
  • text books and other study materials
  • other study-related out-of-pocket expenses while in the elected country.

Countries available

Candidates will be required to research available courses at one of the institutions nominated. Find out more about the following available courses and their schedules.

  China Indonesia Japanese garden Japan Korea

HAMER SCHOLARSHIPS – JAPAN

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for consideration for the scholarship candidates must be:

  • aged 21 or above
  • Australian citizens or permanent residents and residents of Victoria, (Victorians living, working or studying in China, Indonesia, Japan and Korea may also be considered)
  • candidates can only apply for a Hamer Scholarship for study at one of the nominated institutions.
  • not in receipt of any other concurrent grant, funding or scholarship for study in any of the countries.
  • keen to become fully immersed into the Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese or Korean culture and way of life.

Note: existing language skills are not compulsory however preference will be given to candidates with some existing language skills.

How to Apply

This section outlines the application process and access to the online application form.

Terms & Conditions

The Hamer Scholarship program provides up to $10,000 each for China or  Indonesia, or $15,000 each for Japan or Korea, for a minimum of one semester study duration. The scholarship is to be used for language study related expenses only.

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