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Overview of Australian ScholarshipsAustralian Scholarships
Political context and rationale
• A$1.4 billion Australian Government initiative
• Announced by Minister for Foreign Affairs on 26 April 2006 as part of the White Paper
• Funding part of doubling of Australia’s aid by 2010 – announced by the Prime Minister in Sept 2005
• Continues spirit of the Colombo Plan – benefits of common purpose and understanding to the region
Australian Scholarships:
Political context and rationale
• Australian Government initiative to promote sustainable development and excellence in education
• Over 19,000 scholarships and fellowships over five years
• Australian Scholarships brings together under one umbrella scholarship programmes managed by AusAID and DEST
• AusAID assists developing countries reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development, in line with Australia's national interest.
• DEST provides national leadership in education, science and training. The department aims to strengthen and diversify national and international linkages and collaboration; and raise international recognition of the quality of Australia’s education, research and training
Australian Scholarships: Political context and rationale• Australian Scholarships has a high
profile and receives strong support within the Australian Government
• Overseen by inter-departmental committee (IDC)
• Aiming to develop a prestigious programme with awards keenly sought by high achievers
Australian Scholarships:
Political context and rationale
Australian Scholarships
Objectives
• Promote improved governance and economic growth
• Enhance knowledge and innovation in areas of shared critical interest
• Expose participants to new ideas and perspectives
• Enhance mutual understanding
• Build enduring linkages and partnerships between Australia and the region
Australian Scholarships
Programmes
Australian Scholarships include:
• Australian Leadership Awards – ALA (AusAID)
• Endeavour Programme (DEST)
• Australian Development Scholarships – ADS (AusAID)
Australian Scholarships
Monitoring & Evaluation Framework
• Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) – key component of Australian Scholarships
• Joint M&E Strategy – developed by AusAID and DEST
• M&E activities include: Australian Scholarships Student
Survey Australian Scholarships Alumni
Network (ASAN)
Australian Scholarships Alumni Network
All awardees will have the opportunity to participate in the Australian Scholarships Alumni Network (ASAN)
ASAN will :
• build a strong, enduring regional network
• enable alumni to communicate and work together on issues of shared concern
• extend and continue education, research and professional development links and experience
Australian Scholarships Marketing & Communications (M&C) Strategy
Australian Scholarships M&C Strategy provides:
- overarching framework - brand recognition- consistent messages
• Common branding - reinforce umbrella programme concept.
•Strong, classic design - emphasise prestigious nature of awards
•Suite of Tools - available for promotion
Australian Development Scholarships
• Australian Developmental Scholarships (ADS) – existing and expanded programme
• Key bilateral programme – directly aligned with country programme strategies
• Funding – for long term study within Australia
• Flexible programme – broad range of study levels (TAFE, Undergraduate, Postgraduate)
• ADS candidate selection –strongly influenced by partner governments – undertaken in-country
Australian Leadership Awards
• Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) Programme includes: ALA Scholarships ALA Fellowships
• New programme
• ALA’s aim to develop leadership, build partnerships and linkages in region
• ALA award recipients are drawn from public, private and community sectors
Endeavour Programme
Endeavour Programme - develops linkages through excellence in education
• Strengthens education linkages between Australia and the region
• Supports the best students and professionals
• Showcases Australia’s excellence in education, science and training
Endeavour Programme
Endeavour Awards available:
• Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Awards
• Vocational Education and Training Awards
• Executive Awards
• Student Exchange Programmes
• Application forms: – complete online or download
www.endeavour.dest.gov.au • Applications: – open 2 April 2007 – close 31 July
2007
OASIS – 4 phases:
•Phase 1 – ALAS online Application Submission
•Phase 2 – ALAS Online Application Assessment
•Phase 3 – Student Management
•Phase 4 – Alumni and WoG Reporting
Feasibility of including ADS and ALAF application and assessment processes – also being investigated
Online Australian Scholarships Information Systems
OASIS – Project Phases
Further information
Fact sheets and further information such as key dates, opportunities by country and eligibility requirements and
selection criteria are available on theAustralian Scholarships website:
www.australianscholarships.gov.au
or AusAID website:
www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar