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Information for IntakeCommencing 2012

Country

Framework_____________________ 

In 2010, Australia announced an expanded aidprogram in Burma with a more broad-baseddevelopment objective. Assistance increasedto $48.6 million for 2010–11, up almost $20million from $29.1 million in 2009–10. Theincrease recognises the immense developmenttask faced by current and future generations of Burmese people.

Australia's aid program targets health (especially

for mothers and children), basic education, foodsecurity and sustainable livelihoods. The aidprogram also recognises the serious andsustained decline in the human capital of Burmaby including efforts to build the capacity of people and institutions in priority areas.

Australia’s assistance is delivered throughUnited Nations agencies and Australian andinternational non-government organisations.

 Type, Level and Number of Scholarships____ 

Following a successful pilot in 2010-11,Australia will provide up to 15 scholarships toBurmese citizens to undertake postgraduatestudies in Australia beginning in the 2012academic year. Awards will predominately beat Masters level; PhDs may be available for

exceptional applicants who candemonstrate ability to transfer theirresearch skills, particularly in the areas of focus of Australia’s aid program, on returnto Burma.

Both Australian DevelopmentScholarships (ADS) and AustralianLeadership Awards Scholarships(ALAS) will be offered to Burmeseapplicants.

Australian Leadership AwardScholarships will be available acrossall eligible countries on an annualbasis, for high achievers wishing toundertake postgraduate study at an

Australian higher education institution.Selection for an ALA Scholarship ishighly competitive. Details areavailable athttp://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/ala.cfm

More information on AustralianDevelopment Scholarships can befound athttp://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/studyin.cfm 

PrioritySectors_______________________ 

Scholarships will contribute toAustralia’s priorities in Burmaincluding health (especially formothers and children), basic

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education, food security and livelihoods(agriculture).

Cross cutting themes will also beconsidered including law, public policy,

economics, development studies andinternational relations.

A gender balance is a priority for theAustralian Government. The scholarshipprogram will strive for equalrepresentation of males and females.

In line with the Australian Government'sstrategy "Development for All: Towards adisability-inclusive Australian aid program2009-2014", AusAID is committed to

offering educational opportunities topeople with disability.

 The ApplicationProcess________________ 

Applications are assessed on academicmerit and the potential contribution todevelopment outcomes in Burma.

Applications may be submitted either

online or by delivery to the AustralianEmbassy Rangoon.

How to apply:1. One application form is used for bothADS and ALA scholarships

2. Review the Development Scholarships Handbook and Australian university courseinformation on the web

3. On-line applications are available at:Development Scholarship Application4. Paper based applications can beobtained through the AustralianEmbassy in Yangon

5. Gather the required documentationand information6. Applications close on 31 May 2011.

Language proficiency:Applicants must undertake one of thefollowing English language proficiencytests and achieve the necessary resultsbefore the scholarship can be awarded:

• an IELTS Academic Test with anoverall score of at least 6.5 and no bandless than 6 (please note some Australian

university courses may require higherresults), or

• a TOEFL paper-based test score of atleast 580, or

• a TOEFL computer-based test scoreof at least 237, or

• a TOEFL Internet-based score of atleast 92.

Further details on IELTS and TOEFL areavailable at www.ielts.org andwww.ets.org/toefl.

ContactInformation__________________ 

Further information is available from:

Ms Thin Pyie Oo (Linda)

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Scholarships Coordinator / AdministrativeAssistantAusAID

Australian Embassy

88 Strand Road Yangon, MyanmarPhone:+95 (0) 1 251810 ext 212Fax: +95 (0) 1 246159

Email: scholarships.rangoon@dfat.gov.auWeb: www.ausaid.gov.au

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