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Fulbright Anne Wexler Scholarship in Public Policy (funded by the Department of Education)

On 15 August 2009, the Australian Government announced the establishment of a prestigious annual scholarship program to recognize the many contributions by Anne Wexler for her role in fostering Australian-American relations. 

This scholarship enables a U.S. postgraduate student with strong academic credentials and leadership potential to undertake a one- or two-year master’s degree in Australia in an area that supports Anne Wexler’s binational interests in the field of public policy. 

Please note that programs should be a policy specific master’s degree program e.g. master’s in public policy or master’s in public administration. Candidates do not need to have secured admission prior to applying for their Fulbright Scholarship but should note potential programs within their application. 

 

Specialisation

The Fulbright Anne Wexler Scholarship seeks applications in Public Policy. These may include sub-disciplines such as: 

  • Health policy
  • Energy policy 
  • Regional Security 
  • Education policy 
  • Political science 
  • History 
  • Government relations 

 

Category

Postgraduate: Master’s Degree-seeking Students

Program Duration

12-24 months

Number of Awards

1 award

 

Eligibility

General Criteria Award Specific Criteria
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must not be a dual citizen of Australia.
  • Must be residing in the U.S. at the time of application.
  • Must not have already commenced a degree in Australia.
  • Must hold an undergraduate degree.

 

Award Benefits

  • Monthly stipend: for up to two academic years.
  • Capped tuition allowance
  • Capped health insurance allowance (if required).
  • International Travel allowance: round-trip, economy class airfare directly to and from the scholar’s home city and the city of the host institution (capped at AUD$4,000).
  • Australian Medicare: eligibility to apply for coverage (awardee only, not dependents).
  • Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges (ASPE): a limited Health Benefits Plan designed by the U.S. Department of State and administered by Seven Corners, Inc. Please note this plan is NOT an insurance policy.
  • Orientation and Gala: travel, accommodation, transport and meals at the Fulbright Orientation and Gala Presentation Dinner.
  • Support and Guidance: from the Commission prior to and during program.

 

Contact Information

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Outreach and Recruitment 

Institute of International Education (IIE), East Asia and the Pacific enquiries: [email protected]  

 

Fulbright Australia Team 

Please contact the Fulbright scholarships team for any queries related to entitlements or application processes: [email protected]  

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