The idea for the Peace Scholarship Program originated at the Australian International Education Conference in 2001 in Sydney in response to the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington. The program was designed to help build global peace and understanding and operates on the principle that providing opportunities to students to study abroad promotes the interaction of diverse cultures through, improves cross-cultural understanding, leading to enduring global peace.
The Peace Scholarship Program is committed to providing opportunities for eligible students in selected countries worldwide to study abroad in Australia at undergraduate or postgraduate level and at a later stage to provide opportunities for Australian students to study abroad.
Less than two per cent of students enrolled in higher education globally have the chance to benefit from studying abroad. The Peace Scholarship Program aims to provide international educational opportunities to deserving students from selected countries who would not otherwise have the option.
212 students from ten countries have been awarded Peace Scholarships to date, commencing undergraduate or postgraduate studies in Australia each semester since July 2004.
| Country | Number of students |
| Afghanistan | 2 |
| Cambodia | 11 |
| Chile | 15 |
| Colombia | 9 |
| Fiji | 2 |
| India | 26 |
| Indonesia | 15 |
| Mexico | 126 |
| South Africa | 3 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| TOTAL | 212 |
Australian universities are wonderful supporters of the Peace Scholarship Program through the provision of tuition fee-waivers and a wide variety of organisations also support the Peace Scholarship Program through cash and in-kind donations.
In order to continue to provide scholarships to deserving students from around the world, the Peace Scholarship Program continues to seek support and sponsorship from the education sector, corporations, individuals and the community. All donations of money and property to the Peace Scholarship Trust - one of the Trust's that facilitates the Program are tax deductible in Australia. Find out how you can support the Program here.
Who benefits from the Peace Scholarship Program?
The Program operates on the principles that providing this opportunity will:
- Promote the interaction of diverse cultures through international education opportunities
- Improve cross-cultural understanding
- Lead to enduring global peace
Benefits
- Nurture future talent by providing opportunities for high-achieving future leaders whose financial means would preclude them from study abroad
- Develop cross-cultural understanding through education and cultural exchange
- Contribute to the educational, cultural and economic benefits associated with international education
- Enhance the learning experience of Australian and international students by promoting cultural diversity, leading to a wider cross section of ideas in the classroom
- Assist in developing foreign and trade relations and research and scientific exchanges and partnerships
- Provide Australian and international students with increased opportunities to learn about other cultures, make new friendships and develop respect and understanding for each other
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How to Apply
The Peace Scholarship Program is committed to providing opportunities for eligible students in selected countries worldwide to study abroad in Australia for one or two semesters. The Program operates on the principle that providing this opportunity will promote the interaction of diverse cultures through international education opportunities, improve cross-cultural understanding and lead to enduring global peace. At a later stage, the Program will also provide opportunities for Australian students to study abroad.
IDP Education Australia is a major supporter of the Peace Scholarship Program both financially and by providing administrative support.
The Program aims to identify and reward students from participating countries by offering financial support to selected students for study in Australia.
To learn about how to apply select your home country from the list on the right. If your country does not appear on this list then unfortunately it is unlikely we are able to offer you a scholarship - check out 'other countries' for more information on this.
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Contact Us
For more information regarding the Peace Scholarship please email your questions and comments to globalpeace@idp.com or call 61-(0) 418 604 139.
Alternatively, you can visit your an IDP Education Australia office near you.
Contact Details for the Peace Scholarship Program in Australia are:
Carlie Blake
Manager, Community Relations
and the Peace Scholarship Program
IDP Education Australia
2/410 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
carlie.blake@idp.com
