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    Information for Intake Commencing 2013 Country Framework In 2011, Australia announced an expanded aid program in Burma with a more broad-based development objective. The increase recognizes the immense development task faced by current and future generations of Burmese people. Australia's aid program targets health (especially for mothers and children), basic education, food security and sustainable livelihoods. The aid program also recognises the serious and sustained decline in the human capital of Burma by including efforts to build the capacity of people and institutions in priority areas. Australia’s assistance is delivered through United Nations agencies and Australian and international non-government organizations. Type, Level and Number of Scholarships Australia will provide scholarships to Burmese citizens to undertake postgraduate studies in Australia beginning in the 2013 academic year. Awards will predominately be at Masters level; PhDs may be available for exceptional applicants who can demonstrate ability to transfer their research skills, particularly in the areas of focus of Australia’s aid program, on return to Burma. Both Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) and Australian Leadership Awards Scholarships (ALAS) will be offered to Burmese applicants. Australian Development Scholarships These are long term development awards providing people with the opportunity to obtain tertiary qualifications at an Australian tertiary institution. Australian Leadership Awards Up to 200 of the most outstanding Australian Development Scholarship candidates across the globe will be offered an Australian Leadership Award in addition to their scholarship. These extra entitlements will include a Leadership for Development Program designed to enhance leadership knowledge and skills. Recipients will be brought together with other Australian Leadership Awardees for leadership training, development discussions and the chance to build valuable networks. Selections will be based on the applicant’s professional and personal qualities, academic competence and, most importantly, their potential impact on development challenges in Burma. Details are available at http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/ala.cfm More information on Australian Development Scholarships can be found at http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/studyin.cfm Priority Sectors Scholarships will contribute to Australia’s priorities in Burma including health (especially for mothers and children), basic education, food security, livelihoods BURMA February 2011 (agriculture), mining and natural resource management. Cross cutting themes will also be considered including law, public policy, economics, development studies and international relations. A gender balance is a priority for the Australian Government. The scholarship program will strive for equal representation of males and females. In line with the Australian Government's strategy "Development for All: Towards a disability-inclusive Australian aid program 2009-2014", AusAID is committed to offering educational opportunities to people with disability. The Application Process Applications are assessed on academic merit and the potential contribution to development outcomes in Burma. Applications may be submitted either online or by delivery to the Australian Embassy Rangoon. How to apply: 1. One application form is used for both ADS and ALA scholarships 2. Review the Development Scholarships Handbook and Australian university course information on the web 3. On-line applications are available at: Development Scholarship Application 4. Paper based applications can be obtained through the Australian Embassy in Yangon 5. Gather the required documentation and information Application dates Opening date: 1 February 2012 Closing date: 30 April 2012 Applications or supporting documents received after this date will not be considered. Language proficiency Applicants must undertake one of the following English language proficiency tests

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    Information for Intake Commencing 2013 Country Framework In 2011, Australia announced an expanded aid program in Burma with a more broad-based development objective. The increase recognizes the immense development task faced by current and future generations of Burmese people. Australia's aid program targets health (especially for mothers and children), basic education, food security and sustainable livelihoods. The aid program also recognises the serious and sustained decline in the human capital of Burma by including efforts to build the capacity of people and institutions in priority areas. Australia’s assistance is delivered through United Nations agencies and Australian and international non-government organizations. Type, Level and Number of Scholarships Australia will provide scholarships to Burmese citizens to undertake postgraduate studies in Australia beginning in the 2013 academic year. Awards will predominately be at Masters level; PhDs may be available for exceptional applicants who can demonstrate ability to transfer their research skills, particularly in the areas of focus of Australia’s aid program, on return to Burma. Both Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) and Australian Leadership Awards Scholarships (ALAS) will be offered to Burmese applicants. Australian Development Scholarships These are long term development awards providing people with the opportunity to obtain tertiary qualifications at an Australian tertiary institution. Australian Leadership Awards Up to 200 of the most outstanding Australian Development Scholarship candidates across the globe will be offered an Australian Leadership Award in addition to their scholarship. These extra entitlements will include a Leadership for Development Program designed to enhance leadership knowledge and skills. Recipients will be brought together with other Australian Leadership Awardees for leadership training, development discussions and the chance to build valuable networks. Selections will be based on the applicant’s professional and personal qualities, academic competence and, most importantly, their potential impact on development challenges in Burma. Details are available at http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/ala.cfm More information on Australian Development Scholarships can be found at http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/studyin.cfm Priority Sectors Scholarships will contribute to Australia’s priorities in Burma including health (especially for mothers and children), basic education, food security, livelihoods BURMA February 2011 (agriculture), mining and natural resource management. Cross cutting themes will also be considered including law, public policy, economics, development studies and international relations. A gender balance is a priority for the Australian Government. The scholarship program will strive for equal representation of males and females. In line with the Australian Government's strategy "Development for All: Towards a disability-inclusive Australian aid program 2009-2014", AusAID is committed to offering educational opportunities to people with disability. The Application Process Applications are assessed on academic merit and the potential contribution to development outcomes in Burma. Applications may be submitted either online or by delivery to the Australian Embassy Rangoon. How to apply: 1. One application form is used for both ADS and ALA scholarships 2. Review the Development Scholarships Handbook and Australian university course information on the web 3. On-line applications are available at: Development Scholarship Application 4. Paper based applications can be obtained through the Australian Embassy in Yangon 5. Gather the required documentation and information Application dates Opening date: 1 February 2012 Closing date: 30 April 2012 Applications or supporting documents received after this date will not be considered. Language proficiency Applicants must undertake one of the following English language proficiency tests

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    Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) and Australian Leadership Awards Scholarships (ALAS) 2013

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    Information for Intake Commencing 2013 Country Framework In 2011, Australia announced an expanded aid program in Burma with a more broad-based development objective. The increase recognizes the immense development task faced by current and future generations of Burmese people. Australia's aid program targets health (especially for mothers and children), basic education, food security and sustainable livelihoods. The aid program also recognises the serious and sustained decline in the human capital of Burma by including efforts to build the capacity of people and institutions in priority areas. Australia’s assistance is delivered through United Nations agencies and Australian and international non-government organizations. Type, Level and Number of Scholarships Australia will provide scholarships to Burmese citizens to undertake postgraduate studies in Australia beginning in the 2013 academic year. Awards will predominately be at Masters level; PhDs may be available for exceptional applicants who can demonstrate ability to transfer their research skills, particularly in the areas of focus of Australia’s aid program, on return to Burma. Both Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) and Australian Leadership Awards Scholarships (ALAS) will be offered to Burmese applicants. Australian Development Scholarships These are long term development awards providing people with the opportunity to obtain tertiary qualifications at an Australian tertiary institution. Australian Leadership Awards Up to 200 of the most outstanding Australian Development Scholarship candidates across the globe will be offered an Australian Leadership Award in addition to their scholarship. These extra entitlements will include a Leadership for Development Program designed to enhance leadership knowledge and skills. Recipients will be brought together with other Australian Leadership Awardees for leadership training, development discussions and the chance to build valuable networks. Selections will be based on the applicant’s professional and personal qualities, academic competence and, most importantly, their potential impact on development challenges in Burma. Details are available at http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/ala.cfm More information on Australian Development Scholarships can be found at http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/studyin.cfm Priority Sectors Scholarships will contribute to Australia’s priorities in Burma including health (especially for mothers and children), basic education, food security, livelihoods BURMA February 2011 (agriculture), mining and natural resource management. Cross cutting themes will also be considered including law, public policy, economics, development studies and international relations. A gender balance is a priority for the Australian Government. The scholarship program will strive for equal representation of males and females. In line with the Australian Government's strategy "Development for All: Towards a disability-inclusive Australian aid program 2009-2014", AusAID is committed to offering educational opportunities to people with disability. The Application Process Applications are assessed on academic merit and the potential contribution to development outcomes in Burma. Applications may be submitted either online or by delivery to the Australian Embassy Rangoon. How to apply: 1. One application form is used for both ADS and ALA scholarships 2. Review the Development Scholarships Handbook and Australian university course information on the web 3. On-line applications are available at: Development Scholarship Application 4. Paper based applications can be obtained through the Australian Embassy in Yangon 5. Gather the required documentation and information Application dates Opening date: 1 February 2012 Closing date: 30 April 2012 Applications or supporting documents received after this date will not be considered. Language proficiency Applicants must undertake one of the following English language proficiency tests

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    Information for awards commencing in 2013 Development Awards in Burma (Myanmar)


    Australias international development assistance in Burma (Myanmar) with a more broad-based development objective. Assistance increased to $47.6 million for 2011 12. The increased Australian aid recognises the immense development challenges faced by current and future generations of Burmese people. Development Awards are administered by AusAID and aligned with Australias development assistance in Burma (Myanmar), targeting human resource gaps in identified priority sectors. They aim to provide successful applicants with the skills and knowledge to drive change and influence economic and social development. AusAID offers Development Awards on the basis of merit, transparency and equal access. We strongly encourage applications from women, people with disability, and people from minority groups.

    Type and Level of Awards

    _________

    Australian Development Scholarships These are long term development scholarships providing people with the opportunity to obtain tertiary qualifications at an Australian tertiary institution. Following a successful pilot in 2010-11, Australia will provide up to 30 scholarships to Burmese citizens to undertake postgraduate studies in Australia beginning in the 2013 academic year. Awards will predominately be at Masters level; up-to five undergraduate awards considered for applicants with high potential; in exceptional circumstances PhD awards may be considered for applicants who can demonstrate strong development potential and ability to transfer their research skills, particularly in the areas of focus of Australias aid program, on return to Burma. Australian Leadership Award Scholarships Up to 200 of the most outstanding Australian Development Scholarship applicants across the globe will be offered an Australian Leadership Award in addition to their scholarship. These extra entitlements will include a Leadership for Development Program designed to enhance leadership knowledge and skills. Recipients will be brought together with other Australian Leadership Awardees for leadership training, development discussions and the chance to build valuable networks. Selections will be based on the applicants professional and personal qualities, academic competence and, most

    Priority Sectors_______________________
    The priority areas of study for Australian Development Awards in Burma (Myanmar) are: Basic education, Food security and sustainable economic growth and health (especially focussed on mothers and children) and mining and natural resource management. Study on cross-cutting themes will also be considered including relating to law, public policy, development studies and international relations. The aid program also recognises the serious and sustained decline in the human capital of Burma by including efforts to build the capacity of people and institutions in priority areas.

    Feb 2011

    BURMA
    importantly, their potential impact on development challenges in their country or region.

    Eligibility Criteria_____________

    You must meet all of the eligibility requirements detailed in the Scholarships Handbook, available at: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/publications.cfm

    Application dates for study commencing in Australia in 2013


    Opening date: Closing date: 1 February 2012 30 April 2012

    Further Information

    Selections of scholarship recipients are highly competitive and merit based. The selection panel considers the applicants academic and professional achievement and their capacity to contribute to development in Burma on the completion of their studies. The selection process includes assessment of applications, interviews, referee and character checking and can take seniority and employers support into account.

    Applications or supporting documents received after this date will not be considered.

    Further information about the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) and the various Australian tertiary institutions and courses can be found at: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/studyin.cfm More general information about the Australia Awards, studying in Australia and AusAID can be found at www.australiaawards.gov.au http://studyinaustralia.gov.au/ www.ausaid.gov.au

    The Application Process________________


    Online applications To apply online please do so at: http://oasis.ausaid.gov.au Hardcopy applications Application forms can be obtained from through the Australian Embassy in Yangon and must be submitted with the required documentation and information at the embassy by 30 April 2012. Required supporting documents can be found at in the Scholarship Handbook.

    Contact Details
    Ms Thin Pyie Oo (Linda) Scholarships Coordinator AusAID Australian Embassy 88 Strand Road Yangon, Myanmar Phone: +95 (0) 1 251810 ext 212 Fax: +95 (0) 1 246159 Email: scholarships.rangoon@dfat.gov.au Web: www.ausaid.gov.au

    The Selection Process_______________

    Feb 2011

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