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Fulbright U.S. Anne Wexler Scholarship in Public Policy

Fulbright U.S. Anne Wexler Scholarship in Public Policy

Funded by the Australian Government Department of Education

About the Award

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.

Contact Information

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

Eligibility

General 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.

For more details on general eligibility criteria, see this page: https://www.fulbright.org.au/us-applicants/

Award Criteria

Applications must be in Public Policy. These may include sub-disciplines such as:

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

Must hold an undergraduate degree*

* Applicants may be in their final year of study if applying for a postgraduate degree award. Must complete their undergraduate degree before commencing their program.

Benefits

Monthly Stipend:

For up to two academic years.

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.