20 Bangladeshis Get Australia Awards Scholarship

Some 20 Bangladeshi citizens have obtained Australia Awards Scholarship to study master's program at Australia's world-class universities, said a press release on Monday.

Public sector leaders, scientists, information technology specialists, academics and community development workers are the recipients of the scholarships.

"I strongly encourage you all to live up to the Australia Awards ethos: to make a difference, by being courageous and adventurous, by inspiring positive change and by helping to strengthen the links between our two countries," said Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Jeremy Bruer while congratulating the recipients.

The applications for the next round of Australia Awards Scholarship opened today (Monday) and will end on April 30.

One can learn about the application process and Australian awards in Bangladesh by visiting the website: www.australiaawardsbangladesh.org