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

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Online Australian Scholarships Information Systems (OASIS)

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