Overview
Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) is the Australian Government scholarship program administered by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID). ADS provides opportunities to people from many developing countries to study in Australia . The purpose of the scholarships is for people to gain knowledge and skills that will contribute to the long-term development of their country.
The scholarships are available to those employed in government and non-government sectors to study at Masters or Postgraduate Diploma level in Australia.
ADS in Cambodia
The ADS scholarship program was introduced to Cambodia in 1994 under an agreement with the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) as part of Australia’s diverse bilateral development-cooperation program.
In 2010 AusAID will offer:
- 20 ADS Public Category scholarships to Cambodians employed by Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) Ministries and Agencies; and
- 5 ADS Open Category scholarships to Cambodians employed in a relevant field.
When and How to Apply
Advertising of the ADS scheme by television, radio and newspaper commence from 10 March 2010. Application forms will be available from IDP Education (Cambodia) within the Australian Centre for Education (ACE) in Phnom Penh and ACE Siem Reap, and online (internet). Please click here for scholarship application form.
Women, candidates from the provinces and candidates with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Cambodians who are interested in the ADS program and who meet the eligibility criteria should go to IDP to review their study options. Specific course information is available in handbooks and from the internet located at IDP’s Study in Australia Resource Centre in Phnom Penh. Provincial candidates should contact IDP for assistance.
Applications close: 24 May 2010 at 12 noon
Selection Criteria
All applications will be assessed against the following Eligibility Criteria
All ADS applicants should:
- Be a Cambodian citizen and resident
- Be a non-resident of Australia or New Zealand
- Not married to Australian or New Zealand citizen or resident
- Not hold or have held an Australian Government-funded scholarship in the preceding 12 months at time of application
- Not already be studying at an Australian institution at the time of application
- Possess a Bachelors degree considered equivalent to an Australian Bachelors degree
- Have no prior postgraduate study in an industrialised country
- Be under 42 years of age at time of application
- Have appropriate work background for proposed field of study
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to the development of Cambodia
For ADS Public Category applicants:
Either:
At time of application, have at least two years full-time experience with, and be a current full-time employee of, an RGC Ministry*; or
At time of application, have at least five years full-time experience with, and be currently employed on a full-time basis by, a government authority, agency or institution established by Royal Decree or Sub-Decree. Employment tenure may be on a term-contract basis*
Have achieved a minimum IELTS result of 5.0, with no band below 4.0, in the 12 months prior to time of application**
If selected, must commit to return to work for the relevant Ministry/Agency for a minimum period of two years on completion of studies
For ADS Open Category applicants:
-At time of application, have three years full-time work experience* in a relevant field
-Have achieved a minimum IELTS result of 5.5 for men and 5.0 for women, with no band below 4.5, in the 12 months prior to time of application**
If selected, commit to return to work in a position that utilises skills for a minimum period of two years on completion of studies
* Applicants must provide evidence of employment duration. If an applicant has been employed at more than one workplace during the relevant experience period, evidence from each employer during that period is required. Uninterrupted employment (without “gaps” between employment) is highly desirable, and some applicants may be ruled ineligible or uncompetitive if interruptions to employment are identified.
** Some applicants may be required to sit an IELTS test following interview in order to demonstrate English proficiency
Level and Length of Study
Scholarships are available for postgraduate study by coursework i.e. Graduate Diploma and Master’s degree. These degrees take one to two years of full-time study in Australia Scholarships are not available for undergraduate or research degrees.
Candidates may be required to successfully complete pre-departure Academic English training for 6-12 months (in Phnom Penh) before studying in Australia.
Note: the ADS program does not support applicants who already hold postgraduate degrees from industrialised countries.
Fields of Study
Applicants can propose up to two Australian universities and two fields of study that are relevant to the needs of their Ministry/Agency or workplace. Applicants should consider their choices carefully as course admission requirements (including English proficiency) vary between Australian universities.
Priority will be given to applicants who can demonstrate and clearly explain the relevance of their proposed studies to AusAID’s Country Program Strategy. Applicants should inform themselves about the specific focus within each of AusAID’s priority areas. Priority areas are:
- Agriculture and Rural Development
- Health
- Infrastructure
- Law and Justice
- Consideration will also be given to applicants with relevant experience in the cross-cutting priority areas of: Public Financial Management, Gender Equality, Aid Effectiveness, Social Services, Disability and Child Protection.
Scholarship Entitlements
The award covers:
- Pre-departure training
- Student visa expenses
- A single return airfare to Australia
- Tuition and other compulsory academic fees
- Basic health insurance
- An establishment allowance and an ongoing contribution to living expenses for the student only. No additional financial support is available for the student’s family, and all costs for accompanying family members must be paid by the student personally
Contact
For further information, please contact:
IDP Education (Cambodia)
Nº 46, Street 214, Boeung Raing,
Khan Daun Penh P.O. Box 860,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Tel: (855) 23 212 113 / (855) 23 215 227
Fax: (855 23) 426 608
Email: ads.phnompenh@idp.com
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) is the Australian Government scholarship program administered by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID). ADS provides opportunities to people from many developing countries to study in Australia . The purpose of the scholarships is for people to gain knowledge and skills that will contribute to the long-term development of their country.
The scholarships are available to those employed in government and non-government sectors to study at Masters or Postgraduate Diploma level in Australia.
ADS in Cambodia
The ADS scholarship program was introduced to Cambodia in 1994 under an agreement with the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) as part of Australia’s diverse bilateral development-cooperation program.
In 2010 AusAID will offer:
- 20 ADS Public Category scholarships to Cambodians employed by Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) Ministries and Agencies; and
- 5 ADS Open Category scholarships to Cambodians employed in a relevant field.
When and How to Apply
Advertising of the ADS scheme by television, radio and newspaper commence from 10 March 2010. Application forms will be available from IDP Education (Cambodia) within the Australian Centre for Education (ACE) in Phnom Penh and ACE Siem Reap, and online (internet). Please click here for scholarship application form.
Women, candidates from the provinces and candidates with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Cambodians who are interested in the ADS program and who meet the eligibility criteria should go to IDP to review their study options. Specific course information is available in handbooks and from the internet located at IDP’s Study in Australia Resource Centre in Phnom Penh. Provincial candidates should contact IDP for assistance.
Applications close: 24 May 2010 at 12 noon
Selection Criteria
All applications will be assessed against the following Eligibility Criteria
All ADS applicants should:
- Be a Cambodian citizen and resident
- Be a non-resident of Australia or New Zealand
- Not married to Australian or New Zealand citizen or resident
- Not hold or have held an Australian Government-funded scholarship in the preceding 12 months at time of application
- Not already be studying at an Australian institution at the time of application
- Possess a Bachelors degree considered equivalent to an Australian Bachelors degree
- Have no prior postgraduate study in an industrialised country
- Be under 42 years of age at time of application
- Have appropriate work background for proposed field of study
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to the development of Cambodia
For ADS Public Category applicants:
Either:
At time of application, have at least two years full-time experience with, and be a current full-time employee of, an RGC Ministry*; or
At time of application, have at least five years full-time experience with, and be currently employed on a full-time basis by, a government authority, agency or institution established by Royal Decree or Sub-Decree. Employment tenure may be on a term-contract basis*
Have achieved a minimum IELTS result of 5.0, with no band below 4.0, in the 12 months prior to time of application**
If selected, must commit to return to work for the relevant Ministry/Agency for a minimum period of two years on completion of studies
For ADS Open Category applicants:
-At time of application, have three years full-time work experience* in a relevant field
-Have achieved a minimum IELTS result of 5.5 for men and 5.0 for women, with no band below 4.5, in the 12 months prior to time of application**
If selected, commit to return to work in a position that utilises skills for a minimum period of two years on completion of studies
* Applicants must provide evidence of employment duration. If an applicant has been employed at more than one workplace during the relevant experience period, evidence from each employer during that period is required. Uninterrupted employment (without “gaps” between employment) is highly desirable, and some applicants may be ruled ineligible or uncompetitive if interruptions to employment are identified.
** Some applicants may be required to sit an IELTS test following interview in order to demonstrate English proficiency
Level and Length of Study
Scholarships are available for postgraduate study by coursework i.e. Graduate Diploma and Master’s degree. These degrees take one to two years of full-time study in Australia Scholarships are not available for undergraduate or research degrees.
Candidates may be required to successfully complete pre-departure Academic English training for 6-12 months (in Phnom Penh) before studying in Australia.
Note: the ADS program does not support applicants who already hold postgraduate degrees from industrialised countries.
Fields of Study
Applicants can propose up to two Australian universities and two fields of study that are relevant to the needs of their Ministry/Agency or workplace. Applicants should consider their choices carefully as course admission requirements (including English proficiency) vary between Australian universities.
Priority will be given to applicants who can demonstrate and clearly explain the relevance of their proposed studies to AusAID’s Country Program Strategy. Applicants should inform themselves about the specific focus within each of AusAID’s priority areas. Priority areas are:
- Agriculture and Rural Development
- Health
- Infrastructure
- Law and Justice
- Consideration will also be given to applicants with relevant experience in the cross-cutting priority areas of: Public Financial Management, Gender Equality, Aid Effectiveness, Social Services, Disability and Child Protection.
Scholarship Entitlements
The award covers:
- Pre-departure training
- Student visa expenses
- A single return airfare to Australia
- Tuition and other compulsory academic fees
- Basic health insurance
- An establishment allowance and an ongoing contribution to living expenses for the student only. No additional financial support is available for the student’s family, and all costs for accompanying family members must be paid by the student personally
Contact
For further information, please contact:
IDP Education (Cambodia)
Nº 46, Street 214, Boeung Raing,
Khan Daun Penh P.O. Box 860,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Tel: (855) 23 212 113 / (855) 23 215 227
Fax: (855 23) 426 608
Email: ads.phnompenh@idp.com
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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