{"id":226,"date":"2007-05-09T10:51:16","date_gmt":"2007-05-09T10:51:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.infobeasiswa.net\/archives\/2007\/05\/09\/australian-leadership-awards-scholarships-for-postgraduate\/"},"modified":"2007-05-10T08:51:20","modified_gmt":"2007-05-10T08:51:20","slug":"australian-leadership-awards-scholarships-for-postgraduate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.infobeasiswa.net\/archives\/2007\/05\/09\/australian-leadership-awards-scholarships-for-postgraduate\/","title":{"rendered":"Australian Leadership Awards Scholarships for Postgraduate"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Australian Leadership Awards (ALA<\/acronym>) – 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. ALA<\/acronym> 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.<\/p>\n Selection for ALA<\/acronym> Scholarships is highly competitive, based on leadership qualities and on academic excellence.<\/p>\n ALA<\/acronym> Scholarships are an investment in the future of the Asia-Pacific region. In this regard, ALA<\/acronym> scholars are therefore required to return to their home country or the region for two years after they have completed their studies.<\/p>\n In future years, ALA<\/acronym> 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<\/acronym> Scholarships are open only to citizens of countries in the Asia-Pacific region with which Australia has an significant aid program. Fields of study<\/strong> Levels of study<\/strong> Links to specific eligibility requirements are found below.<\/p>\n Applicants seeking to migrate to Australia should NOT<\/strong> apply.<\/em> Participating Higher Education Institutions<\/strong> Further information<\/strong>This scholarship will be awarded to people who have 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. Scholarships are provided for longer-term postgraduate study at masters<\/strong> or doctoral<\/strong> level.<\/p>\n
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\nThey 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<\/acronym> program comprises of Scholarships and Fellowships.<\/p>\n
\nObjectives of ALA<\/acronym> Scholarships<\/strong>
\nALA<\/acronym> Scholarships aim to:<\/p>\n\n
\nAwards 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.<\/p>\n
\nAn ALA<\/acronym> 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.
\nWho should apply<\/strong>
\nOutstanding applicants with:<\/p>\n\n
\nScholarship benefits<\/strong>
\nAn ALA<\/acronym> 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:<\/p>\n\n
\nALA<\/acronym> Scholarship students commencing in 2008 may attend any of the participating Australian higher education institutions<\/a>.
\nApplication information<\/strong>
\nRead the following information before you apply:<\/p>\n\n
\nIf the material found on this website does not provide the necessary help, please enquiries by email to: ala@ausaid.gov.au <\/a><\/p>\n