Deadline: varies (annual)
Study in: Australia
Course starts 2011
Brief description:
Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) are a bilateral program within the Australian scholarships program. The scholarships are a highly valued form of development cooperation that aims to contribute to the long term development needs of Australia’s partner countries to promote growth and stability. Scholarship holders are required to return to their country of citizenship for two years after they have completed their studies to contribute to the development of their country.
Australian Development Scholarships are available for full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study, from Certificate level to PhD at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions.
There are two categories of Australian Development Scholarships:
Public sector: Applicants are public sector employees who are nominated by their governments for an Australian Development Scholarship award through a competitive selection process. Applicants are required to return to their role in the public service at the completion of their award to strengthen public service capacity in their home country.
Open/equity: Applicants do not need to be nominated by their government or employer. Anyone who meets the selection criteria may apply under this category. Applicants are required to return to their country of citizenship after the completion of their award to contribute to the development of the identified priority sector in their country.
Host Institution(s):
See the list of participating Australian higher education institutions and technical colleges. More information about these institutions and the courses available can be found at the Australian Course and Education Institution Search (external website).
Fields of study:
Fields of study are targeted to address agreed priority human resource and development needs of recipient countries, in line with Australia’s bilateral aid program.
ADS are not available for:
a. undergraduate medical and veterinary science programs;
b. training in areas related to nuclear technology or flying aircraft;
c. legal workshops;
d. double degrees, unless these are in the same Faculty and can be completed within the normal time limit for the level of qualification (i.e. 3 years for Bachelor’s degrees, 2 years for Masters, 4 years for PhD);
e. courses at the undergraduate level that may be available at Institutions in the Student’s home country;
f. Military training;
g. Training of police in counter-subversion methods, the suppression of political dissent or intelligence procurement.
Number of Scholarships:
Up to 1000 Australian Development Scholarships are awarded each year across 31 countries with scholarships awarded equally between men and women.
The number of scholarships and fields of study are determined annually by each ADS participating country and in accordance with the Australian Government’s bilateral development assistance program. 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 and Australia’s specific aid objectives for each country.
Target group:
You are only eligible for ADS if you are a citizen of one of the countries listed below:
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Botswana, Cambodia, China, Fiji, French Polynesia, Indonesia, Kenya, Kiribati, Laos, Lesotho, Malawi, Maldives, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, New Caledonia, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Timor Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis and Fortuna, and Zambia.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
Australian Development Scholarships are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian higher education Institution, including any preparatory training. The following benefits generally apply:
* • return air travel—payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route
* • a reunion airfare entitlement for reunion travel is available to Students who commence their scholarship in 2009 and have no family members accompanying them
* • contribution to initial visa expenses
* • establishment allowance—a once only payment of A$5,000 as a contribution towards expenses such as rental bonds, text books, study materials, additional medical insurance, home contents insurance, excess baggage etc
* • full tuition fees
* • Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE) is a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by AusAID. From 1 July 2009, CLE payable to students studying under the Australian Development Scholarship (ADS) is A$25,000
* • Introductory Academic Program (IAP)—a compulsory 4-6 week program prior to the commencement of formal academic studies covering information on life and study in Australia. See information on IAPs below
* • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only)—provided to cover the student’s basic medical costs
* • Pre-course English (PCE) fees—if deemed necessary PCE may be available for students for in-country and/or in-Australia training
* • Supplementary Academic Support (Tutorial Assistance)—may be available when essential to improve the student’s performance to ensure their academic success
* • fieldwork (for research students only)—may be available for eligible research students for one return economy class airfare via the most direct route to their country of citizenship or within Australia.
Eligibility:
Applicants for Australian Development Scholarships must satisfy both the general eligibility criteria and specific criteria established for each country. Applicants will also need to satisfy all requirements of the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
General Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must:
• be a citizen of an ADS participating country
• not hold Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent resident status
• not married to, a de facto of, or engaged to, a person who holds or is eligible to hold an Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent resident status
• not hold or have held an Australian government funded scholarship in the preceding 12 months at the time of application
• satisfy any specific criteria established by the applicant’s country and/or government of citizenship
• satisfy the admission requirements of the Institution at which the ADS is to be undertaken
• satisfy all requirements of the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
Country Specific Criteria:
In addition to the above general eligibility criteria, applicants must also meet specific eligibility criteria imposed by the Government of their country of citizenship. Country specific eligibility criteria are available from the Australian Diplomatic Mission in your country of citizenship, or from the country specific links found below.
Application instructions:
There is usually one annual selection round in each country. Each Country Program has different selection processes and timelines. Further information on individual country processes can be obtained from the Australian Diplomatic Mission in the country of citizenship.
It is important to visit the country specific pages and the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Contact information:
Enquiries about ADS should be made with the Australian Diplomatic Mission in your country of citizenship. Contact details are found at this page.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/studyin.cfm
See the Australian Development Scholarship Handbook
Study in: Australia
Course starts 2011
Brief description:
Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) are a bilateral program within the Australian scholarships program. The scholarships are a highly valued form of development cooperation that aims to contribute to the long term development needs of Australia’s partner countries to promote growth and stability. Scholarship holders are required to return to their country of citizenship for two years after they have completed their studies to contribute to the development of their country.
Australian Development Scholarships are available for full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study, from Certificate level to PhD at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions.
There are two categories of Australian Development Scholarships:
Public sector: Applicants are public sector employees who are nominated by their governments for an Australian Development Scholarship award through a competitive selection process. Applicants are required to return to their role in the public service at the completion of their award to strengthen public service capacity in their home country.
Open/equity: Applicants do not need to be nominated by their government or employer. Anyone who meets the selection criteria may apply under this category. Applicants are required to return to their country of citizenship after the completion of their award to contribute to the development of the identified priority sector in their country.
Host Institution(s):
See the list of participating Australian higher education institutions and technical colleges. More information about these institutions and the courses available can be found at the Australian Course and Education Institution Search (external website).
Fields of study:
Fields of study are targeted to address agreed priority human resource and development needs of recipient countries, in line with Australia’s bilateral aid program.
ADS are not available for:
a. undergraduate medical and veterinary science programs;
b. training in areas related to nuclear technology or flying aircraft;
c. legal workshops;
d. double degrees, unless these are in the same Faculty and can be completed within the normal time limit for the level of qualification (i.e. 3 years for Bachelor’s degrees, 2 years for Masters, 4 years for PhD);
e. courses at the undergraduate level that may be available at Institutions in the Student’s home country;
f. Military training;
g. Training of police in counter-subversion methods, the suppression of political dissent or intelligence procurement.
Number of Scholarships:
Up to 1000 Australian Development Scholarships are awarded each year across 31 countries with scholarships awarded equally between men and women.
The number of scholarships and fields of study are determined annually by each ADS participating country and in accordance with the Australian Government’s bilateral development assistance program. 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 and Australia’s specific aid objectives for each country.
Target group:
You are only eligible for ADS if you are a citizen of one of the countries listed below:
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Botswana, Cambodia, China, Fiji, French Polynesia, Indonesia, Kenya, Kiribati, Laos, Lesotho, Malawi, Maldives, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, New Caledonia, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Timor Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis and Fortuna, and Zambia.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
Australian Development Scholarships are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian higher education Institution, including any preparatory training. The following benefits generally apply:
* • return air travel—payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route
* • a reunion airfare entitlement for reunion travel is available to Students who commence their scholarship in 2009 and have no family members accompanying them
* • contribution to initial visa expenses
* • establishment allowance—a once only payment of A$5,000 as a contribution towards expenses such as rental bonds, text books, study materials, additional medical insurance, home contents insurance, excess baggage etc
* • full tuition fees
* • Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE) is a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by AusAID. From 1 July 2009, CLE payable to students studying under the Australian Development Scholarship (ADS) is A$25,000
* • Introductory Academic Program (IAP)—a compulsory 4-6 week program prior to the commencement of formal academic studies covering information on life and study in Australia. See information on IAPs below
* • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only)—provided to cover the student’s basic medical costs
* • Pre-course English (PCE) fees—if deemed necessary PCE may be available for students for in-country and/or in-Australia training
* • Supplementary Academic Support (Tutorial Assistance)—may be available when essential to improve the student’s performance to ensure their academic success
* • fieldwork (for research students only)—may be available for eligible research students for one return economy class airfare via the most direct route to their country of citizenship or within Australia.
Eligibility:
Applicants for Australian Development Scholarships must satisfy both the general eligibility criteria and specific criteria established for each country. Applicants will also need to satisfy all requirements of the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
General Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must:
• be a citizen of an ADS participating country
• not hold Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent resident status
• not married to, a de facto of, or engaged to, a person who holds or is eligible to hold an Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent resident status
• not hold or have held an Australian government funded scholarship in the preceding 12 months at the time of application
• satisfy any specific criteria established by the applicant’s country and/or government of citizenship
• satisfy the admission requirements of the Institution at which the ADS is to be undertaken
• satisfy all requirements of the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
Country Specific Criteria:
In addition to the above general eligibility criteria, applicants must also meet specific eligibility criteria imposed by the Government of their country of citizenship. Country specific eligibility criteria are available from the Australian Diplomatic Mission in your country of citizenship, or from the country specific links found below.
Application instructions:
There is usually one annual selection round in each country. Each Country Program has different selection processes and timelines. Further information on individual country processes can be obtained from the Australian Diplomatic Mission in the country of citizenship.
It is important to visit the country specific pages and the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Contact information:
Enquiries about ADS should be made with the Australian Diplomatic Mission in your country of citizenship. Contact details are found at this page.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/studyin.cfm
See the Australian Development Scholarship Handbook