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Australian Leadership Awards (ALA)
The
Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) -
Scholarships are a component of the Australian
Leadership Awards, a regional program under the
Australian Scholarships initiative. Australian
Leadership Awards aim to develop leadership, build
partnerships and linkages with the Asia-Pacific.
They
are intended for those who are already leaders or have
the potential to assume leadership roles that can
influence social and economic policy reform and
development outcomes, both in their own countries and in
the Asia-Pacific region. The ALA
program comprises of Scholarships and Fellowships.
ALA
Scholarships are academically prestigious awards offered
to high achievers from the Asia-Pacific region each year
to undertake postgraduate study (Masters or Doctorate)
and a Leadership Training Program in Australia.
Selection for ALA Scholarships is
highly competitive, based on leadership qualities and on
academic excellence.
ALA
Scholarships are an investment in the future of the
Asia-Pacific region. In this regard, ALA
scholars are therefore required to return to their home
country or the region for two years after they have
completed their studies.
In
future years, ALA scholars will
belong to a unique group - the Australian Scholarships
Alumni - a network that will maintain strong and
enduring links to Australia. Managed by AusAID as part
of Australia's overseas aid program, ALA
Scholarships are open only to citizens of countries in
the Asia-Pacific region with which Australia has an
significant aid program.
Objectives of
ALA Scholarships
ALA
Scholarships aim to:
-
develop a cadre of
leaders advancing regional reform, development and
governance
-
increase exchange of
knowledge and information within the region
-
build common purpose
and understanding between Australia and the region
-
build capacity to
address priority regional issues
-
build effective
networks between Australia and the region
-
demonstrate the
benefits of Australian education through the
provision of high quality education.
Fields of study
Awards are open to all fields of study, however, study
programs that relate to the priority themes of
international trade, pandemics, security and climate
change, including clean energy are encouraged.
Levels of study
An
ALA Scholarship enables candidates to
undertake studies leading to a Masters or Doctorate
degree in Australia. It does not include Graduate
Diplomas, with the exception of those Masters courses
that require the completion of a Graduate Diploma as
part of the Masters degree.
Who should apply
Outstanding applicants with:
-
a very high level of
academic achievement at undergraduate and/or
postgraduate level
-
a high level of English
language proficiency
-
demonstrated leadership
potential and good prospects to influence social and
economic policy reform and development outcomes in
their home country and in the Asia-Pacific region
-
a commitment to
participate in Australian Scholarships alumni
activities on their return home.
Links
to specific eligibility requirements are found below.
Applicants seeking to migrate to Australia should
NOT
apply.
Scholarship benefits
An
ALA Scholarship has a total value of
up to A$130,000 for Masters degrees and A$250,000 for
Doctoral programs, not including provisions for
leadership training. Benefits include:
-
return air travel
-
visa support
-
establishment allowance
-
full tuition fees
-
contribution to living
expenses
-
Introductory Academic
program (IAP)
-
Overseas Student Health
Cover (OSHC) for the duration of
the award (for award holder only).
Participating Higher Education Institutions
ALA
Scholarship students commencing in 2008 may attend any
of the
participating Australian higher education institutions.
Application information
Read
the following information before you apply:
Further information
If
the material found on this website does not provide the
necessary help, please direct enquiries by email to:
ala@ausaid.gov.au
See
also
ALA Scholarships fact sheet
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