Call for online applications by Australian Development Scholarships

The Australian Agency for International Development and Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training invites applications for the latest round of Australian Development Scholarships for Vietnamese.

 

There are around 250 Scholarships available in this round for exceptional candidates for postgraduate study in Australia beginning in 2013. Each scholarship covers travel, study and living expenses for study at any of Australia’s world-class universities and values up to A$300,000, as per the announcement.

 

The main aim of Australian Development Scholarships is to build the capacity and leadership skills of students in order to personally contribute to Vietnam’s development, according to the Australian Government. Academics, central and local government officials and people working on development issues in Vietnam are encouraged to apply.

 

Outstanding applicants with leadership potential will be offered prominent Australian Leadership Award Scholarship which offers leadership training to students along with studies. Awardees will join a 4000-strong network of Vietnamese alumni which have studied in Australia on Australian Government scholarships in the last 30 years, including different senior government officials, well-known academics and business leaders, as per the embassy.

 

Deadline for submission of scholarships is 30 April, 2012.

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