A new batch of high-achieving Filipinos will be starting their postgraduate studies in Australia this January under Australia Awards.

The contingent includes 54 scholars who will be undertaking master's programs in Australia's world-class universities and five individuals who will be pursuing doctoral degrees as fellows of the John Allwright Fellowship (JAF) Philippines, a pilot graduate fellowship program jointly funded by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research and the Department of Science and Technology, and administered by Australia Awards.