Announcement for the 2011 Intake Australian Leadership Awards (ALA)-Scholarship Application Deadline 30 June 2010 ()

The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) is pleased to invite applications to study in Australia under the 2011 Intake of the Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) program from eligible and interested candidates who are committed to contribute to the development of Bhutan.

ALA Scholarships are academically prestigious awards, offered to high achievers having the potential to assume leadership roles that can influence social and economic policy reform, development and governance in their home countries and region. The purpose of ALA scholarships is to develop leadership in the Asia Pacific region. ALA scholars are expected to return to their home country after they have completed their studies. Recipients should also be willing to make a commitment to the exclusive AusAID alumni programme.

Scholars can apply for the following fields of Postgraduate Study:
Disability, Economic Growth, Education, Environment, Food security, Gender, Governance, Health, Human rights, Infrastructure, Regional stability, Rural development, Water and sanitation.
Mandatory eligibility requirements for ALA Scholarships:
-Must have an IELTS score of 6.5 or above (with no band less than 6) taken no longer than two years prior to the date of application
-Must have an unconditional offer letter from an Australian university for entry into full time studies in the nominated subject area for masters or doctoral studies;

You will not be eligible if you:

Are holding or have been nominated to receive another Australian Government scholarship;
Have held a foreign scholarship in the 24 months preceding the application;
Are a permanent resident or have applied for permanent residency in Australia;
Are married or engaged to be married to a person who holds or who is eligible to hold Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residence status.
Applications are now open for commencement at an Australian university from January 2011. Please note that the deadline for receiving hardcopy and online applications is 30 June 2010. To apply online and for further information please visit the following website http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/ala.cfm.
From Intake 2011, Australia Awards in the South Asia region are administered locally through the South Asia Scholarships Program (SASP). Hard copy applications can also be submitted at the SASP office. For any assistance or enquiries, please contact SASP Bhutan Office during business hours 9:00 - 5:00 pm.
South Asia Scholarships Program (SASP)
Located at the Bhutan Centennial Tavern, 3rd Floor (Suite # 302), P.O. Box: 1522, Thimphu: Bhutan
Telephone: (975) 2-331845, Fax: (975) 2-334793, Mobile: (975) 17117224 or 17117225
Email: info@southasiascholarship.org, Web: http://www.southasiascholarship.org

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