> Promote knowledge, education links and enduring ties between Australia and its neighbors through scholarship programs > Estimated at $200 million supporting around 5,000 international students to study in Australia > Variety of educational, research and professional development opportunities

Australia provides scholarships for developing countries, such as the Philippines because: >Scholarships develop leaders who are capable of driving their own country’s development to meet current and emerging challenges such as poverty, climate change, maternal and child health, gender equality, transnational security and good governance >Australia’s scholarships support the best and brightest individuals who are able to work with their governments and communities, with each other, and with Australia to meet regional and global challenges >Since the Colombo Plan was established in the early 1950s Australia has provided more than 100,000 scholarships across the globe. Australia has provided access to educational institutions through scholarship programs

Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) Philippine Australia Human Resource and Organisational Development Facility (PAHRODF) Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) PAHRODF Endeavour Awards Department of Education, Employment &Workplace Relations (DEEWR)

ADS is targeted and provided to partners with clear links to the Australia Philippines Development Assistance Strategy (DAS)  Master / Post graduate Diploma  Doctoral DAS Improve basic education Promote national stability and human security Economic growth

ADS ADS awarded to Filipinos since awards allocated to the Philippines in 2011, 80 are leaving in January 40 slots in June 2011 (second semester ) = Open category

 Basic Education  Social Protection/Welfare  Peace and Development  Public Financial Management  Disaster Risk Reduction and Management  Climate Change Adaptation  Organisational Development/HRMD  Trade  Foreign Relations  Pandemics (Preparedness and Management) Priority areas for June 2011

Eligibility Requirements: A Filipino citizen not hold Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent resident status not married to, a de facto of, or engaged to, a person who holds or is eligible to hold an Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent resident status Two years of relevant work experience (in either public or private ) Satisfy university admission requirements Valid IELTS/TOEFL results (overall band of 6.5, no band below 6.0) Certificate of Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or its equivalent Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree (original transcript of records, diploma, certificate of completion) updated Curriculum vitae Eligibility and Application Requirements

Eligibility Requirements: Satisfy immigration requirements for STUDENT VISA Medical clearance (to be submitted later) NBI clearance for international travel Valid passport (to be submitted later) For currently employed Certificate of no pending case from employer Certificate of no pending scholarship obligation from employer For government employee, be supported by their organisation and have signed a written agreement for continuing employment for at least two years after completion of study Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility Requirements: Satisfy 2011 Intake requirements A two-page concept paper outlining how the skills acquired will be used to contribute to development in the Philippines (REAP) Additional requirements for doctoral degrees A letter of Unconditional Offer from the university in Australia A copy of thesis proposal submitted to the institution/university Eligibility Requirements

Review of Documents Long list Assessment and Ranking Shortlist Panel Interview Accepted Selection process

Important Dates IELTS: Jan 15 (Manila, Baguio, Bacolod, Zambo); Jan 22 (Davao, Manila, Cebu) Deadline of Application: February 7, 2011Interview of shortlisted: February 21, 2011Release of final results of selection: 1-2 March 2011

For further inquiry: Philippines ADS and ALA: Website: Mail: Australia Awards (ADS and ALA) Philippines Australia Human Resource and Organisational Development Facility (HRODF) 3rd Floor, JMT Building ADB Avenue, Ortigas, Pasig City T (+63) (2) F (+63) (2) Endeavour Awards: Website

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