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Scholarship Description:
AAS Scholarships (also known as AusAID Scholarships, Australian Government Scholarships and previously known as Australian Development Scholarships – ADS)) provide higher education opportunities for people from developing countries.
Scholarship Eligibility:
For eligibility and more information go to: http://ausaid.gov.au/australia-awards/Pages/eligiblecountries.aspx
or go to the Curtin AusAID website: http://ausaid.curtin.edu.au/ausaid_scholarships.htm
Deadline for Application:
Applications accepted at any time
Level of Studies:
Bachelors, PhD
Scholarship Coverage:
ADS are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian higher education institution, including any preparatory training. The following benefits generally apply:
Full tuition fees.
Return air travel—payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route.
Establishment allowance—a once only payment of A$5,000 as a contribution towards as accommodation expenses, text books, study materials.
Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE) is a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by AusAID. From 1 January 2012, CLE payable to Scholars studying under an ADS is A$28,000 per year.
Introductory Academic Program (IAP)—a compulsory 4-6 week program prior to the commencement of formal academic studies covering information on life and study in Australia.
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only)—provided to cover the student’s basic medical costs (with the exception of pre existing conditions).
Pre-course English (PCE) fees—if deemed necessary PCE may be available for students for in-country and/or in-Australia training.
Supplementary Academic Support may be available to ensure a Scholar’s academic success or enhance their academic experience.
Fieldwork (for research students only)—may be available for eligible research students for one return economy class airfare via the most direct route to their country of citizenship or within Australia.
Full tuition fees.
Return air travel—payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route.
Establishment allowance—a once only payment of A$5,000 as a contribution towards as accommodation expenses, text books, study materials.
Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE) is a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by AusAID. From 1 January 2012, CLE payable to Scholars studying under an ADS is A$28,000 per year.
Introductory Academic Program (IAP)—a compulsory 4-6 week program prior to the commencement of formal academic studies covering information on life and study in Australia.
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only)—provided to cover the student’s basic medical costs (with the exception of pre existing conditions).
Pre-course English (PCE) fees—if deemed necessary PCE may be available for students for in-country and/or in-Australia training.
Supplementary Academic Support may be available to ensure a Scholar’s academic success or enhance their academic experience.
Fieldwork (for research students only)—may be available for eligible research students for one return economy class airfare via the most direct route to their country of citizenship or within Australia.
Additional Information:
For details of how to apply and application forms visit http://ausaid.gov.au/australia-awards/Pages/eligiblecountries.aspx
Open & Close Dates are Country specific:
http://ausaid.gov.au/australia-awards/Pages/opening-closing-dates.aspx
http://ausaid.gov.au/australia-awards/Pages/opening-closing-dates.aspx
Source of Information:
http://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/scholarships/scholarship.cfm?id=990