Global education monitoring
Publication Date
12-2023
Subjects
competitiveness, scholarships, universities, Developing countries, International relations, International aid, International students, Capacity building, Skill development, Impact studies
Abstract
The Australia Awards are prestigious international scholarships and short courses funded by the Australian Government to contribute to the achievement of development outcomes and the promotion of prosperity, resilience and stability in partner countries. The closure of Australia’s borders during COVID-19 caused a decline in international student numbers and prompted concerns about Australia’s competitiveness in the global scholarship market. This paper provides a framework and proposed methodology for systematic monitoring of Australia Awards competitiveness to provide DFAT’s Global Education and Scholarships section with data to inform ongoing policy and programming decisions. This paper uses theories of capital as a conceptual framework for examining the underlying values, perceptions and drivers that contribute to scholarship competitiveness. It considers human capital, social capital and cultural capital as constructs aligned with the Australia Awards long-term outcomes, which can be used to inform competitiveness. This research is guided by 2 research questions: What is the global competitiveness of Australia Awards? and How do Australia Awards contribute to influence, leadership and soft power?
Recommended Citation
Wong, D., & Nietschke, Y. (2023). Monitoring the competitiveness of the Australia Awards. Australian Council for Educational Research. https://doi.org/10.37517/978-1-74286-802-8
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Place of Publication
Camberwell, Australia
Publisher
Australian Council for Educational Research
ISBN
978-1-74286-802-8
DOI
https://doi.org/10.37517/978-1-74286-802-8
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