Australian Regional Development Scholarships (ARDS)

Provider:

Government of Australia

Handler:

AusAID

Study Level:

Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate Degrees

Deadline:

Depending on your country

Summary:

Australian Regional Development Scholarships provide opportunities to people from some developing countries to study at selected education institutions outside Australia.

The purpose of the scholarships is for people to gain knowledge and skills which will help the development of their home country.

The scholarships are offered for the minimum period that the individual could be expected to complete the academic program. Scholarships may include preparatory programs (including English language tuition) which are normally limited to one year.

Applicants considering studying for particular professions (eg medicine, legal studies, etc) should note that they are expected to complete their practical training in their own country. Only under exceptional circumstances do scholarships include a practical training period required for professional registration.

Field of Study:

Australian Regional Development Scholarship students study a wide range of disciplines at selected education institutions in the Pacific region.

The scholarship numbers and fields of study for each country are determined annually as part of Australia's bilateral development assistance program with that country.

Some countries may limit the level of study (technical, undergraduate or postgraduate) and give priority to certain fields of study to better meet development needs.

Currently Australian Regional Development Scholarships are offered to people from the Pacific to study at Pacific tertiary institutions in Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji and Samoa.

Country specific information is available from the Australian Diplomatic Mission in the country of citizenship.

Nations Covered:

Australian Regional Development Scholarships are currently restricted to Pacific countries such as Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.

Enquiries about scholarships should be made with the Australian Diplomatic Mission. For example, scholarship information for citizens of the Solomon Islands is only available from the Australian Diplomatic Mission in Honiara.

Type of Scholarship:

Scholarship entitlements vary between countries and institution of enrolment.

Generally entitlements cover a return airfare from your home country to the country of study, academic and other compulsory fees, an establishment allowance and a living allowance paid fortnightly.

In some countries the living allowance may be paid at a higher rate when the student is joined long term by one or more family members. No assistance is available with the airfares of family members.

Eligibility:

Applicants compete on their merit which includes academic achievement and other selection criteria. The selection criteria vary between countries and are developed jointly by the Australian and partner governments.

AusAID has a gender/equity policy (half of the scholarships are awarded to women and half to men).

To be eligible for a scholarship applicants must:

• be a citizen of and a resident in the ARDS participating country
• not have or be entitled to permanent residence in Australia; and not be married or engaged to be married to a person who holds or is eligible to hold Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residence status (unless their country does not issue passports - the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau)
• meet specific eligibility criteria imposed by the Government of the applicant's country of citizenship
• satisfy host government's immigration requirements for regional students
• not hold another scholarship during the period of the ARDS
• not be transferring from another scholarship
• not hold or have held an Australian Government Scholarship in the two years preceding the proposed time of commencement of the ARDS (excluding Papua New Guinea Secondary School Project students)

Scholarship Conditions

Applicants who are offered a scholarship will be asked to sign an undertaking declaring that they will comply with the conditions of that scholarship. Partner countries may impose their own conditions on the scholarship.

Conditions include:

• studying full time and meeting all course requirements
• not changing enrolment without the prior written approval of AusAID
• making satisfactory academic progress
• complying with restrictions on employment in the country of study
• accepting that the scholarship may be withdrawn by the Australian Government
• returning to the home country on completion of the scholarship
• restrictions on returning to the country of study or travelling to Australia within 2 years of the completion of the scholarship
• repaying the total amount of the scholarship if condition (f) or (g) are not adhered to

Website:

Website: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/pages/studyout.aspx

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The Australian Leadership Award Fellowships for Developing Countries

Provider:

Government of Australia

Handler:

AusAid

Study Level:

Short Course/Research

Deadline:

October – November, for Round 13 (depending on your region)

Summary:

The Australian Leadership Awards – ALA Fellowships are for short-term study, research, and professional attachment programs in Australia delivered by Australian universities, research institutions and other organizations.

Field of Study:

Fellowships are available across a broad range of fields relevant to Australia’s foreign policy agenda or development outcomes.

Nations Covered:

ALA awards cover countries in

Asia Pacific:

Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Kiribati, Laos, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Nauru, Nepal, Niue, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Timor-Leste, Vanuatu, Viet Nam, Wallis & Futuna.

Latin America and Caribbean:

Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela.

Africa:

Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroun, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco,

Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of Congo, Republic of Guinea, Rwanda, Sao Tome & Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda,

Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Applications relating to the Palestinian Territories are also eligible.

Type of Scholarship:

ALA is a full scholarship, (about $35,000) covering:

• Return economy airfare from/to home country’s international hub

• In-Australia transport in respect of approved activities

• Short course/tuition/training course costs

• Accommodation and living expenses

• Medical insurance costs when in Australia

• Special assistance/assistive devices (to support people with disability)

• Program Overhead Fee

Eligibility:

To be eligible, fellows should:

• Be a citizen of, and residing in, an eligible country (see above).

• Have been working in their country of citizenship for four years immediately preceding the date of their nomination.

• Be able to take up the nominated Fellowship Program at the time and for the duration proposed by the Australian organization

Website:

http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/pages/alafellow.aspx

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International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) at Australian Universities

Provider:

Government of Australia

Handler:

Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR)

Study Level:

Masters and Doctorate Degrees

Deadline:

July – October. It varies every year.

Summary:

The International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) program is funded by the Australian Government, Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR). The IPRS program was established to maintain and develop international research linkages and specifically aims to:

• attract top quality international postgraduate students to areas of research strength in Australian higher education providers; and • support Australia’s research effort.

The IPRS program enables international students to undertake a postgraduate research qualification in Australia and gain experience with leading Australian researchers. The scholarships are available for a period of two years for a Masters by research degree or three years for a Doctorate by research degree.

Field of Study:

Any postgraduate research programme offered at participating Australian Universities.

Nations Covered:

Scholarships are open to international students of all countries (except Australia and New Zealand).

Type of Scholarship:

It’s a full scholarship.

The scholarship covers tuition fees and health cover costs for scholarship holders, and health cover costs for their dependents.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for an IPRS, a student must:

(a) be an international student; and

(b) meet international student visa requirements as specified by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), including the requirement to purchase and maintain a standard Overseas Student Health Cover policy approved by the Commonwealth Government Department of Health and Ageing; and (c) be commencing full-time enrolment for the first time in a HDR at an eligible scholarship provider in Australia; and

(d) be undertaking study in a subject area identified by the provider as one of its areas of research concentration; and

(e) not hold a research qualification regarded by the provider to be equivalent to an Australian Research Doctorate degree or, if undertaking a Research Masters degree, not hold a research qualification regarded by the provider to be equivalent to or higher than an Australian Research Masters degree; and (f) not have held an Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) scholarship within the two years prior to commencing the IPRS; and

(g) not be receiving a scholarship for which course tuition is a component under any other scholarship scheme to which the Australian Government makes a substantial contribution.

You must check with the Universities if they require specific eligibility requirements.

Applications for a scholarship need to be made directly to a participating Universities/Higher Education Providers (HEPs) in Australia. HEPs are responsible for determining the selection process by which scholarships are allocated to applicants.

Website:

Website: http://www.innovation.gov.au/Research/ResearchBlockGrants/Pages

http://www.innovation.gov.au/Research/ResearchBlockGrants/Pages /InternationalPostgraduateResearchScholarships.aspx

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Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship Awards

Provider:

Government of Australia

Handler:

DEEWR

Study Level:

Masters and Doctorate Degrees

Deadline:

March - June every year.

Summary:

The Endeavour Postgraduate Awards provide full financial support for international students for 2 to 3.5 years to undertake a postgraduate qualification at a Masters or PhD level either by coursework or research in any field of study in Australia.

The Endeavour Postgraduate Awards aim to:

• enable high achieving international students to undertake a postgraduate qualification either by coursework or research in their chosen fields of study in Australia

• strengthen bilateral ties between Australia and the participating countries

• showcase Australia’s education sector

• strengthen mutual understanding between the people of Australia and Award Holders’ home countries

• build international linkages and networks.

Field of Study:

Any field of study taken by Australian Universities or Higher Education Institution.

Nations Covered:

Americas

The Caribbean

Europe

Middle East

Pacific

Asia

Type of Scholarship:

It’s a full scholarship.

Total Award Value – Up to $AUD228,500 for PhD and $AUD118,500 for Masters

• Travel Allowance: $AUD4,500

• Establishment Allowance: $AUD4,000

• Monthly Stipend (up to 3.5 years, pro-rata basis): $AUD2,500 per month.

• Tuition Fees per semester (for up to 2 years for Masters and 3.5 years for a PhD): Up to $AUD12,500 per semester/trimester for Masters and PhD

• Health and travel insurance will be provided.

Eligibility:

To apply for the Endeavour Postgraduate Awards, international applicants must first satisfy the eligibility requirements detailed below:

1. International applicants must be citizens and/or permanent residents of a participating country (see Section 4.3) and may not hold dual citizenship with Australia.

2. International applicants who currently hold a valid Australian student visa are not eligible to apply.

3. 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.

4. Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree (minimum) at the time of application, demonstrating high academic achievement.

5. Applicants must have applied for and gained admission to a Masters or PhD course in Australia. Conditional letters of offer will be accepted at the time of application. Please note that you will not be funded for Masters level study leading to a PhD – you must choose one, either Masters or PhD level study.

Website:

Website: http://www.deewr.gov.au/International/EndeavourAwards/Pages/Home.aspx

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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.

Website:

Website: http://www.deewr.gov.au/International/EndeavourAwards/IntApp/Pages

http://www.deewr.gov.au/International/EndeavourAwards/IntApp/Pages /ExecutiveAwards.aspx

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Australian Leadership Awards Scholarships

Provider:

Government of Australia

Handler:

AusAID

Study Level:

Masters and Doctorate Degrees

Deadline:

January - May every year (depending on your region or country)

Summary:

The Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) Scholarships are supplementary to the Australian Development Scholarships (ADS). Host are participating institutions in Australia.

Field of Study:

Study programs must relate to your country’s priority areas for development. These are listed on the participating country profiles. Awards are not available for training in areas related to flying aircrafts, nuclear technology or military training.

Nations Covered:

Target group:

You are only eligible for ADS and ALA if you are a citizen of one of the countries listed below:

Asia

Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Indonesia, India, Laos, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam

Pacific

Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Pacific Collectivities (New Caledonia, French Polynesia, and Wallis and Futuna), Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue and Tokelau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Africa

Angola, Algeria, Botswana, Burundi, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Egypt, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia

Middle East

Iraq, Palestinian Territories

Caribbean Countries

Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago

Latin America

Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela

Type of Scholarship:

It’s a full scholarship.

In addition to receiving the ADS entitlements, the selected ALA scholars will undertake a Leadership for Development Program while they are in Australia. The purpose of this Program is to enhance the ability and confidence of participating scholars to lead action on development reform in their own country.

ALA Scholars are provided with further opportunities and activities, beyond their postgraduate studies, to enhance their leadership knowledge and extend their networks through a national Leadership for Development Conference and other tailored activities.

Eligibility:

Where English is not the first language, candidates have to achieved one of the following test results:

a. an IELTS Academic Test with a score of at least 6.5 (with no band less than 6)

b. a TOEFL paper-based test score of at least 580

c. a TOEFL computer-based test score of at least 237

d. a TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) score of at least 92

Selection for the prestigious Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) is highly competitive. It is based on leadership qualities, academic competence and, most importantly, the potential for the candidate to influence development outcomes in their home country.

Website:

Website: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/pages/ala.aspx

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