Australian Government funded scholarships
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- About Australian Scholarships Program
- Australian Development Scholarships (ADS)
- Australian Leadership Awards (ALA)
- Endeavour Postgraduate Awards
- How to apply
- About UniSA
- Student support services
- Contact us
About Australian Scholarships Program
The
Australian Scholarships Program
(ASP) incorporates all the scholarships and awards offered by the Australian Federal
Government through the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) and
the Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST).
International students can now study at the University of South Australia through the following Australian Government Funded Scholarships:
Australian Development Scholarships (ADS)
The Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) program aims to strengthen human resource capacity in Australia's partner countries to contribute to long-term development needs and promote greater stability within the Asia-Pacific region. Dependent on the participating country, these awards support Bachelor, Postgraduate Coursework and Research degrees.
- Total value of up to A$130,000 for Masters degrees and A$250,000 for Doctoral programs
- Value: $20,007 annual stipend (2008), $5000 establishment allowance, tuition fees and return airfare
- 2 rounds a year & applications made directly to Participating Countries
More information is available from the Australian Government's AusAID website.
Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) Scholarships
Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) scholarships aim to develop leadership, build partnerships and links, and address priority issues in the Asia-Pacific region. The ALA program provides quality education in Australia to current and future leaders from the Asia-Pacific region.
- These awards are for Masters or Doctorate degree programs
- Total value of up to A$130,000 for Masters degrees and A$250,000 for Doctoral programs
- Value: $20,007 annual stipend (2008), $5000 establishment allowance, tuition fees and return airfare
- Leadership training
- Will need a letter of offer from UniSA to submit as part of the application to AusAID due 31 July
More information is available from the Australian Government's AusAID website.
Endeavour Postgraduate Awards
The Endeavour Postgraduate Awards aim to strengthen bilateral ties between Australia and the participating countries.
- These awards support postgraduate coursework or research degrees for three year programs
- Total value of up to A$160,000
- Value: $19,616 annual stipend (2007), $5000 establishment allowance, tuition fees and return airfare
- Will need a letter of offer from UniSA to submit as part of the application to DEST due 31 July
More information is available from the Endeavour Program website.
How to apply
Application procedures vary between the three major programs:
- Guidelines and application forms for the ADS and ALA can be found at the AusAID website
- Guidelines and application forms for the Endeavour Scholarships can be found on the Endeavour Program website
About UniSA
UniSA is excited to be participating in the Australian Scholarships Program (ASP) program. UniSA offers a wide range of quality academic programs for you to choose from, and the city of Adelaide provides an ideal living and studying environment. We hope we will have the opportunity to welcome you to our University and our city!
UniSA prides itself on being a truly international university. Of our more than 30,000 students, around 10,000 are international. More than 3,000 students from around the world study at our campuses in South Australia, and more than 6,000 students study our programs offshore. Our teaching staff develop and deliver internationally relevant curricula, to ensure that all of our graduates (local and international) demonstrate international perspectives. UniSA is known internationally for its high quality applied and fundamental research and its excellent postgraduate and research education environment.
Student support services
As well as offering a wide range of quality academic programs, UniSA provides extensive support services for all international students.
These include:
- Free airport reception
- Assistance with both temporary on-arrival accommodation and suitable longer term accommodation
- A targeted 5 week introductory academic course prior to commencement of the formal academic program for all scholars
- Online peer mentoring - an opportunity before you depart your home country to have online discussions with current UniSA students (both international and local) to ask the questions you really need the answer to
- Orientation 'buddies' - current students who help new students find their way around the campus and assist with many other practical issues
- Research Education - a UniSA team which helps research students with advice on a range of research-related issues, as well as offering workshops and written resources
- International Student Advisors on every campus throughout the year, to deal with international student questions and problems
- Learning advisors to provide specific academic support
- Counselling support and advice for both academic and personal issues
- Disability assistance for students with a disability, to resolve issues such as physical access to some locations, specialised equipment, and sign language interpreters
- Support for accompanying families
- Muslim prayer rooms on all campuses, and a selection of halal food in University cafeterias
Contact us
UniSA is pleased to provide a dedicated team who provide special assistance and advice to our recognised sponsored students and sponsoring authorities.
We provide the following services to sponsors and registered sponsored students:
- Designated staff member to liaise between sponsor, student and UniSA
- Assistance to students in fulfilling the requirements of their sponsorship agreements
- Monitor of academic progress
- Academic results and progress reports as requested by sponsors
- Coordination of sponsor visits to UniSA
- Communication services for students for sponsorship related matters, including use of office fax, telephone and express mail.
Contact Details
Vanessa Kosmidis
Project Officer, International Sponsorships
Paul Saeki
Manager, International Relations