The Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) - Scholarships are a component of the Australian Leadership Awards, a regional program under the Australian Scholarships initiative. Australian Leadership Awards aim to develop leadership, build partnerships and linkages with the Asia-Pacific.
ALA Scholarships are academically prestigious awards offered to high achievers from the Asia-Pacific region each year to undertake postgraduate study (Masters or Doctorate) and a Leadership Training Program in Australia.
Fields of study:
Awards are open to all fields of study, however, study programs that relate to the priority themes of international trade, pandemics, security and climate change, including clean energy are encouraged. Scholarships are not available for military training, or training in areas related to nuclear technology and flying aircraft.
Levels of study:
An ALA Scholarship enables candidates to undertake studies leading to a Masters or Doctorate degree in Australia. It does not include Graduate Diplomas, with the exception of those Masters courses that require the completion of a Graduate Diploma as part of the Masters degree.
Who should apply:
Outstanding applicants with:
- a very high level of academic achievement at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
- a high level of English language proficiency
- demonstrated leadership potential and good prospects to influence social and economic policy reform and development outcomes in their home country and in the Asia-Pacific region
- a commitment to participate in Australian Scholarships alumni activities on their return home.
Links to specific eligibility requirements are found below.
Applicants seeking to migrate to Australia should NOT apply.
Scholarship benefits:
An ALA Scholarship has a total value of up to A$130,000 for Masters degrees and A$250,000 for Doctoral programs, not including provisions for leadership training.
Benefits include:
- return air travel
- visa support
- establishment allowance
- full tuition fees
- contribution to living expenses
- Introductory Academic program (IAP)
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only).
Participating Higher Education Institutions:
ALA Scholarship students commencing in 2008 may attend any of the ;
Australian Capital Territory
Australian Catholic University
The Australian National University
University of Canberra
Western Australia
Curtin University
Edith Cowan University
Murdoch University
University of Notre Dame Australia
The University of Western Australia
New South Wales
Australian Catholic University
Charles Sturt University
Macquarie University
Southern Cross University
University of New England
The University of New South Wales
The University of Newcastle
The University of Sydney
University of Technology Sydney
University of Western Sydney
University of Wollongong
Northern Territory
Charles Darwin University
Queensland
Australian Catholic University
Bond University
Central Queensland University
Griffith University
James Cook University
Queensland University of Technology
The University of Queensland
University of Southern Queensland
University of the Sunshine Coast
South Australia
Flinders University
The University of Adelaide
University of South Australia
Tasmania
Australian Maritime College
University of Tasmania
Victoria
Australian Catholic University
Deakin University
La Trobe University
Monash University
RMIT University
Swinburne University of Technology
University of Ballarat
The University of Melbourne
Victoria University
information supported by Ausaid
more information about ALA please visit http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/ala_institutions.cfm
