When it comes to emigrating, more and more young Argentines choose Australia to live, especially in recent years. It is that the country offers different types of visas that allow you to study and work and, those who need money to finance themselves while living and studying on the island, also have the possibility of applying for special scholarships.
Currently, the State of New South Wales (NSW) has launched a scholarship to study in the cities of Newcastle and Wollongong, which are just two hours from Sydney. This is the Destination Australia scholarship, which awards up to 15,000 Australian dollars to support living and study costs in undergraduate, master's and postgraduate careers.
The requirement is to be accepted into one of the universities of the cities Newcastle and Wollongong, which according to Melly Arias, director of Trade and Investment of the state of New South Wales (NSW), "are among the best in the world and unlike Sydney, have the advantage that the cost of living is much lower. "
The scholarships are for study in the cities of Newcattle and Wollongong. Photo: Courtesy
What are Destination Australia scholarships?
The Destination Australia scholarship program funds tertiary education providers so that they can offer scholarships to domestic and international students to study and live in New South Wales. It allocates more than $93.7 million to attract students to Australia and offer them a high-quality learning experience without geographical restrictions.
Scholarships are available for those planning to undertake from Vocational Training Courses (VET) to four-year doctorates and offer A$15,000 per year for study and living expenses.
What differentiates the Destination Australia scholarship from others?
The aim of this scholarship is to boost the economy of regional areas as the impact of international students and tourism on the Australian economy is very important because it creates many jobs.
With the Destination Scholarships, cities such as Gatton or Warrnambool not only grow their economy but also help reduce pressure on large cities such as Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane.
The aim of this scholarship is to boost the economy of regional areas that are within walking distance of Sydney. Photo: Courtesy
Why do Argentines prefer to travel to New South Wales?
According to data from the State of NSW, 47% of the 2,483 Argentines who traveled to Australia from December 2022 until now, chose to concentrate in the state of New South Wales. Melly Arias explains:
"Many Argentine professionals who seek hierarchical positions or need a specialization or technique, choose the state of New South Wales since there are concentrated the most prestigious universities and the most important global companies in Australia, which today have a great demand for highly qualified workers in areas such as economics, administration, technology, agriculture, engineering and health".
"Today there is a mixture between young students who decide to go to study English after high school, other young adult professionals who decide to go for their undergraduate or graduate career, and also a large percentage who decide to go with their family, since the visa allows extending the benefits to the direct family nucleus, which gives each son or daughter the possibility of accessing an education and the spouse to work full-time, " says Arias.
As for the possibility of working while studying, you can access part-time and full-time jobs during academic holidays. In addition, after finishing the studies, it is possible to apply for the post-graduate visa for a stay of up to 6 years.
Working in Australia while studying is a great opportunity as the country ranks in the top 10 with the highest salaries in the world as well as having some of the highest employability rates (77.8%).
What are the careers that can be studied with this scholarship in Australia?
International students who choose any career available according to the Australian university of their interest, in any branch of higher education: undergraduate, master's and doctorates, can apply for the Destination Australia scholarship.
The careers most demanded by Latin Americans are related to the following sectors:
Agricultural
Mining
Fishery
- Project Management
The scholarship is aimed at national and international students. Photo: Courtesy
What are the benefits of studying in Newcastle and Wollongong?
1. Research opportunities: in the institutions of both cities offer a wide range of courses:
English
Specialization courses
- Masters and doctorates for different areas of study such as sciences, arts and humanities.
2. QS Ranking: The University of Wollongong (UOW) is among the top 200 universities in the world, according to the QS World University Rankings, making it one of the best in the world.
3. Lifestyle: Both cities are located on the coast, have a very low crime rate and provide the experience of enjoying beautiful beaches and a pleasant climate.
4. Multicultural experience: because they are two cities that have a lower cost of living, they are considered the favorite option of students from all over the world, which will allow them to interact with different cultures and nationalities.
How do I apply for the scholarship to finance my studies in New South Wales?
The first step is to find the right university and contact an education agent who provides application support. To apply for the study visa in the state of New South Wales, the Study NSW platform is available: www.study.nsw.gov.au
There is concentrated all the information about the institutions, educational programs, costs, scholarships and requirements to enter the country.
Important: To apply for a visa to study in Australia, you must first enroll in a full-time course. There are many institutions to choose where to study, click here to see the complete list.
What can you work on in that area of Australia while doing the scholarship?
Universities have job boards to offer their students opportunities according to the degree of study and the chosen profession. Companies related to gastronomy such as cafeterias or even internships of the specialty or career you are studying are very common.
University of Newcastle, Australia.
How much can you earn in Australia?
Australia ranks in the top 10 minimum wages in the world, which is $20.33 Australian dollars per hour (USD 13.58). However, there are companies that offer a little more, even for part-time jobs. The average monthly minimum wage is estimated at A$1,710 (US$1,143).
And the salary yields, especially in the cities of Newcastle and Wollongong where the cost of living is much lower than Sydney, between 80 and 100 Australian dollars.
More about Australia
It is known as one of the most diverse and hospitable countries in the world. Six of its cities are among the 40 best on the planet.
Of its nearly 26 million inhabitants, 47% were born abroad or had a relative born outside the country.
- More than 260 languages are spoken in Australian homes. In addition to English, the most common are Mandarin, Italian, Arabic, Cantonese and Greek.
It is the largest island on the planet, the sixth country by area and the only nation that governs an entire continent.
- It has more than 500 national parks and more than 2,700 conservation areas, ranging from wildlife sanctuaries to Aboriginal reserves.
It has 20 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including: the Great Barrier Reef, Kakadu National Park, Lord Howe Island Group, Tasmanian Natural Areas, Fraser Island and the Sydney Opera House.
- The Australian education system is among the best in the world.
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