Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) provide
opportunities for people from developing countries to undertake full time
undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities
and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions.
The study and research opportunities provided by ADS develop
skills and knowledge of individuals to drive change and contribute to the
development outcomes of their own country. 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.
Citizens of the following countries are eligible to apply
for the scholarships:
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
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 2012, CLE payable to Scholars studying under an ADS is A$28,000 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.
Scholarship application deadlines vary between countries.
Further scholarship details and application procedures can
be found at http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/pages/studyin.aspx
