Monday, August 20, 2012

Endeavour Executive Awards


Provider:
Government of Australia
Handler:
DEEWR/AusAID
Study Level:
Short Course and Training
Deadline:
April to 30 June for commencement the following year
Summary:
The Endeavour Executive Award provides professional development opportunities of (1-4 months) for high achievers in business, industry, education or government from participating countries and Australian’s to do the same. The Awards focus on building skills and knowledge through a host work environment rather than through formal enrolment in a study program at a host organisation and are not intended to fund direct academic research.
Field of Study:
Professional development activities could include management training, peer-to-peer learning, mentoring, short courses and developing leadership skills.
Applicants must be nominated by either their home organization or host organization. It is the responsibility of the applicant to research and find an appropriate host organization and develop their proposed professional development program.
Nations Covered:
The scholarships cover every region on earth.
Americas: Countries of North and South America.
Europe: Countries in Europe.
Middle East: Countries in the Middle East.
Pacific: Countries in the Pacific Region.
Asia: Countries in Asia.
Africa: Countries in Africa.
Type of Scholarship:
It’s a full scholarship for the training period.
Total Award Value : Up to $AUD18,500
Travel Allowance: $AUD4,500
Establishment Allowance – $AUD4,000
Monthly Stipend (1 to 4 months on a pro-rata basis): $AUD2,500 per month.
Health and travel insurance will be provided. Additional funds are not available to support accompanying dependents or for return visits to the home country.
Eligibility:
Eligibility Criteria:
1. International applicants must be citizens and/or permanent residents of a participating country and may not hold dual citizenship with Australia.
2. Australian applicants must be citizens and/or permanent residents of Australia.
3. Award Holders must commence their Award after 1 January, 2013 and no later than 30 November 2013. Applicants who have already commenced or will commence their program at their host organisation prior to 2013 are ineligible.
4. International and Australian applicants who have completed an Endeavour Award and/or AusAID Scholarship in the preceding 24 months (2 years) before the current round of the Endeavour Awards are not eligible to apply.
5. International and Australian applicants must have completed either an Australian Year 12 secondary qualification or equivalent or a trade or vocational qualification of at least Certificate III level or above1or an undergraduate degree at the time of application. If your activity will result in you receiving or contributes to a formal academic qualification, you will not be eligible to apply for an Executive Award.
6. International and Australian applicants must be nominated by their host organisation and include a completed nomination form for commencement in 2013 with their application.
Selection Criteria
- A record of good academic achievement and a minimum of five years full-time or equivalent relevant work experience are highly desirable. Preference may be given to applicants with work experience that is directly related to their proposed activity;
- A proposal that shows how you will enhance your vocational skills and stay informed of new developments relevant to your existing skills and interests of your home country;
- The applicant’s potential to participate fully in their profession or the wider community on their return home demonstrating how the activity will build and extend on the applicant’s leadership capabilities;
- The potential for ongoing links between the host and home organisations, and
- Evidence of participation in community service outside of the applicant’s regular studies and/or employment duties.
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