Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) Scholarships at Australia

The Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) Scholarships are supplementary to the Australian Development Scholarships (ADS).
Only 200 ALA Scholarships are available globally on an annual basis. Therefore, selection for an ALA Scholarship is highly competitive. It is based on a candidate's professional and personal qualities, academic achievement and, most importantly, their commitment to contribute to development outcomes for their country and region.
Awardees undertake a Leadership for Development Program which provides opportunities to enhance leadership capacity and extend networks while the scholars are in Australia.

How to apply for an ADS or ALA scholarship

   Check the open and close dates for your country, and select your country of citizenship/residency from the list of participating countries for specific information on eligibility, priority areas and how to apply. See the Participating country page for opening and closing dates.

  If you intend to apply, you must read the Scholarships handbook. The handbook provides information including general eligibility requirements, selection processes, entitlements and awardee responsibilities. Note that AusAID may revise and update the handbook at any time without notice.

  Some countries encourage and allow you to apply online (only open until 30 April 2012) while others require hard-copy applications.  Some allow you to apply for either an ADS and an ALA Scholarship, others have specific requirements for the levels of study that are supported. See Participating country page for more information.

  Once you have checked the opening and closing dates for your country, and have referred to the Participating Country Profile to see which method of application they will accept, see the below options on how to apply.

Applying online
Go to the Online Australian Scholarships Information System (OASIS) website. When you register online, you will be required to answer some questions to establish your eligibility. You will then be given a unique registration number, username and password. 

You do not need to submit your application immediately. You can update your draft application form and supporting documentation until 30 April 2012, (or an earlier date specified on the relevant participating country profile). Once submitted, your application cannot be changed.

Refer to the Applicant's Online User Manual if you need help: OASIS Applicant User Guide.

Applying by mail

If you are unable to submit your application online, you can apply by mail. Please check your participating country profile for contact details to obtain a hardcopy application form and any other templates such as referee reports (if applicable).

Completed hard copy application forms and supporting documentation must be submitted by the deadline specified by your country. See the opening and closing dates for each country.            

Supporting documentation

Check your participating country profile to see if your country requires additional supporting documents, such as referee reports (template below). 
Referee report template [PDF 118kb]
Referee report template [Word 163kb]

Verified true copies

To verify a document as a true copy, you should present the original document and the copy to a Commissioner of Oaths, Public Notary or other formally recognised authority in your home country. This official should sight both documents and verify with a stamp and/or a signature that the copy is a true copy of the original document. You will have to pay any fees charged by officials for verifying documents.
If you are submitting an online application, you should scan the verified true copies of your supporting documents (not the originals) and attach them as PDF files with your application.

More information

Australian Leadership Award Scholarships (ALAS)
Australian Development Scholarships (ADS)        

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Frequently asked questions
The top successful ALA Scholarship awardees from Indonesia and PNG may also be eligible to receive an Allison Sudradjat Award. 
Allison Sudradjat Awards—Guidelines [PDF 89kb]
Allison Sudradjat Awards—Guidelines [Word 231kb]

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