Scholarships
The Australian Government's overseas aid program aims to increase access to and the quality of education and training for people in partner countries. The program provides selective assistance in distance education, higher education and
institutional strengthening.
Australian Scholarships
Australian Scholarships is an initiative of the Australian Government to promote sustainable development and excellence in education in the Asia-Pacific region.

Australian Scholarships will provide educational, research and professional development opportunities to support growth in the region and to build enduring links at the individual, institutional and country levels.

Existing and new awards programs, managed by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) and the Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) are combined under the one umbrella of Australian Scholarships. These awards are:

Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) managed by AusAID, strengthen human resource capacity in Australia's partner countries to contribute to long-term development needs and promote greater stability within the Asia-Pacific region.

Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) a regional program managed by AusAID, aims to develop leadership, build partnerships and links, and address priority issues in the Asia-Pacific region. Australian Leadership Awards comprises:

ALA - Scholarships

ALA - Fellowships

Endeavour program managed by DEST focuses on strengthening education linkages, skills and knowledge throughout the Asia-Pacific region, while showcasing Australia's excellence in education, science and training. Information on DEST Endeavour Awards is available from the Department of Education, Science and Training [external website].
Our Australian Scholarships fact sheet [PDF 482KB] provides further information.
Other AusAID Scholarships
Other scholarships offered through AusAID are:
Australian Regional Development Scholarships
Australian Partnership Scholarships
Carnegie Mellon University-AusAID Scholarships
Australia Africa Fellowship