AUSTRALIAN AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (AUSAID) SCHOLARSHIPS

The Australian Government foreign aid program provides for a limited number of scholarships for international students from developing countries to study in Australia. These scholarships are administered by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID). Please refer to www.ausaid.gov.au; or to the general site for Australian Government scholarships: www.australianscholarships.gov.au

Australian Development Scholarships
The Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) are available to many countries under agreements for development assistance from Australia. The scholarship numbers and fields of study for each country are determined annually in close consultation with partner governments. ADS are offered in two categories: Public and Open/Equity. The government or employer in a partner country nominates candidates for scholarships in the public category. Individuals may independently apply for a scholarship in the open/equity category, subject to any country-specific selection and eligibility criteria.

Stipend: A$19,616.00 (as from 1 January 2007) per annum tax free, in fortnightly payments

Other Benefits: Full tuition fee; travel to Canberra from outside Australia; basic health insurance; establishment allowance; introductory academic program

Maximum Duration: N/A

Take Up By: N/A
Eligible Program(s): PhD, Professional Doctorate by Research, MPhil and graduate coursework. (Some undergraduate programs may be approved under home country priority areas)

Eligibility Criteria: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, East Timor, Fiji, Indonesia, Kenya, Kiribati, Laos, Lesotho, Malawi, Maldives, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Zambia

Applications Close: Students should apply in their home country – closing dates vary for each country. (General Information and Application Forms are available online at: www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/studyin.cfm)

Data Source: www.anu.edu.au