Australian Leadership Awards Scholarship for International Students

The Australian Leadership Award Scholarships (ALA Scholarships) are long term development awards aimed at addressing priority development areas by enhancing leadership and building partnerships and linkages within developing countries.

Up to 200 ALA Scholarships are available on an annual basis for high achieving applicants wishing to undertake postgraduate (Masters or PhD level) study at an Australian higher education institution.

Conditions for ALA Scholarships

Applicants who are offered an ALA Scholarship will be required to sign a contract with the Commonwealth of Australia declaring that they will comply with the conditions of the scholarship and the ADS Handbook. Partner governments may also apply their own separate conditions to the scholarship.

Australian Leadership Award Scholarship benefits

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 July 2009, CLE payable to students studying under the Australian Development Scholarship (ADS) is A$25,000.
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 (Tutorial Assistance)—may be available when essential to improve the student's performance to ensure their academic success
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.

Application Procedure

For application details and procedure for the Australian Leadership Awards Scholarship for International Students please visit the AusAid website.

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