Brief description
Australia
Awards Scholarships, formerly known as Australian Development
Scholarships (ADS), are scholarships for international students who
wants to study in Australian Universities. 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 vocational education and
training courses, undergraduate degrees, postgraduate degrees, and PhD
degrees at participating Australian universities and Technical and
Further Education (TAFE) institutions.
Host Institution(s):
Participating Australian higher education institutions and technical colleges
Fields of study:
Study programs must relate to your country’s priority areas for development. These are listed on the participating country profiles.
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:
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
Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
ADS
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:
• Full tuition fees
• Return air travel—payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route
•
Establishment allowance—a once only payment of A$5,000 as a
contribution towards as accommodation expenses, text books, study
materials
•
Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE) is a fortnightly contribution to
basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by AusAID. From 1
January 2013, CLE payable to Scholars studying under an ADS is
A$30,000 per year.
•
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.
•
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award
(for award holder only)—provided to cover the student’s basic medical
costs (with the exception of pre existing conditions).
•
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 may be available to ensure a Scholar’s academic success or enhance their academic experience.
• 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:
a. be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of commencing the Scholarship
b.
be a citizen of a participating country (as listed on AusAID’s
Scholarship website) and be residing in and applying for the Scholarship
from their country of citizenship
c.
not be married or engaged to or be a de facto of a person who holds, or
is eligible to hold, Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent
residency, at any of the application, selection or mobilisation phases
or while on-scholarship in Australia
Note:
Residents of Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau with New Zealand
citizenship are eligible but must apply for an AusAID 576 student visa.
d. not be current serving military personnel
e.
not be applying for another long-term AusAID scholarship unless they
have returned to their home country and resided there* for twice the
length of the total time that they were in Australia (for example, a
previous Scholar who has been on AusAID scholarship/s in Australia for
four years will not be eligible to apply for another AusAID scholarship
until they have been home for eight years)
f.
not hold or have held an Australian Government-funded scholarship (e.g.
Endeavour Award) in the preceding two years, at the time of application
g. satisfy any specific criteria established by the applicant’s country and/or government of citizenship
h.
be able to satisfy the admission requirements of the institution at
which the Scholarship is to be undertaken (this may mean that Post will
need to withdraw a Scholarship offer if the recipient cannot satisfy the
institution’s admission requirements. This may not be known until Post
requests a placement at selected institutions)
i.
be able to satisfy all requirements of the Department of Immigration
and Citizenship (DIAC) for an AusAID Student Visa 576 (this may mean
that Post will need to withdraw a Scholarship offer if the recipient
cannot satisfy the visa requirements)
Application instructions:
Most applications will open on 1 February 2013. Check the open and close dates for your country,
and select your country of citizenship/residency from the list of
participating countries for specific information on eligibility,
priority areas and how to apply.
If you intend to apply, you must read the Scholarships handbook. Some countries encourage and allow you to apply online while others require hard-copy applications. See your country page for specific information for your country.
There is usually one annual selection round in each country. Each Country Program has different timelines but deadline falls around March-April annually.
It is important to read the how to apply page and visit the country specific pages, and the official website (link found below) for detailed and updated 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/pages/studyin.aspx
Related Scholarships: Australia Scholarships for International Students; List of Australia Scholarships
