In 2009, the Australian government announced the establishment of a prestigious annual scholarship program to recognize the contributions of Mrs. Anne Wexler for her role in fostering Australian-American relations.

The aim of the Anne Wexler Scholarships is to grow Australian-American educational linkages by building a network of public policy experts and to encourage ongoing policy exchange between both countries. The scholarship will enable Australian and U.S. postgraduate students with strong academic credentials and leadership potential to undertake a Master’s degree in Australia or the United States in an area that supports Mrs Wexler’s binational interests in the field of public policy. These may include key areas such as health, sustainability, energy, climate change, regional security, political science, history or governmental relations.

Two Wexler Scholarships will be awarded annually. One for an Australian citizen to enroll in and complete a full U.S. Masters degree in Public Policy while in receipt of the Anne Wexler Scholarship and one for an American (US) citizen to enroll in and complete a full Australian Masters degree in Public Policy while in receipt of the Anne Wexler Scholarship.

The scholarships will be awarded for a maximum of two years, depending on the Master’s program. Benefits include:

AUD$30,000- Annual stipend for up to two years
AUD$25,000 – Annual tuition for up to two years
AUD$5,000 – Return travel allowance
AUD$6,000 – Establishment allowance
AUD$4,000 – Insurance allowance

Applications for 2012 scholarships open 1 July 2011 and close 30 September 2011.

For further information on eligibility and applying please click here.