Pakistan

Applying for an Australia Awards Scholarship

Australia Awards Scholarships in Pakistan Australias international development assistance in Pakistan supports the Government of Pakistan in efforts to ensure that Pakistan remains a stable, secure, democratic country through broad-based social and economic development and poverty reduction in line with the Millennium Development goals (MDGs). The Australia Awards align with the focus of Australias development assistance in Pakistan, targeting human resource gaps in identified priority sectors/fields. They aim to provide awardees with the skills and knowledge to drive change and influence economic and social development. Australia Awards Scholarships are prestigious international awards offered by the Australian Government to the next generation of global leaders for development. Through study and research, recipients develop the skills and knowledge to drive change and help build enduring people-to-people links with Australia. Applicants will be assessed for their professional and personal qualities, academic competence and, most importantly, their potential to impact on development challenges in Pakistan Applications are strongly encouraged from women, people with disability and people from the following focus areas Balochistan, Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Priority fields of study The priority areas of study for Pakistan are: Basic education services Maternal, neonatal and child health services Rural development and food security Governance Trade and Economic Growth Mining Level of study Australia Awards Scholarships These Scholarships provide citizens of Pakistan with the opportunity to obtain a postgraduate qualification at an Australian tertiary institution. Applicants must be able to identify themselves under at least one of the profiles given below: Profile 1 - Public sector policy makers and practitioners 30 per cent of the scholarships are allocated to Profile 1. For more details visit http://www.australiaawardspakistan.org/long-termawards/australia-awards/aas-profile-1 Profile 2 - Public sector reformers and leaders 20 per cent of the scholarships are allocated to Profile 2. For more details visit http://www.australiaawardspakistan.org/long-termawards/australia-awards/aas-profile-2 Profile 3 - Non-profit civil society / development Workers or associates 40 per cent of the scholarships are allocated to Profile 3. For more details visit http://www.australiaawardspakistan.org/long-termawards/australia-awards/aas-profile-3 Profile 4 - Private sector reformers and promoters of propoor growth 10 per cent of the scholarships are allocated to Profile 4. For more details visit http://www.australiaawardspakistan.org/long-termawards/australia-awards/aas-profile-4

All applicants (Public, NGO, and Private) will go through a competitive selection process. 50% of the awards are reserved for females. 5%of the awards are reserved for people who have a disability or work for people with a disability. High priority will be given to those who have not had the opportunity to study overseas at the post-graduate level. Australia Awards Benefits Australia Awards Scholarships are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the
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academic program specified by the Australian education institution, including any preparatory training. Scholarship recipients will generally receive the following: return air travel a one-off establishment allowance on arrival full tuition fees contribution to living expenses introductory academic program Overseas Student Health Cover for the duration of the scholarship supplementary academic support, and fieldwork allowancefor research and masters by course work which has a research component where fieldwork is a compulsory component.

have relevant academic background to proposed study in Australia be applying for a Masters level course have completed 16 years of education have at least two years of work experience after 16 years of education in the field in which they are applying. Volunteer work experience will be considered but internships will not be considered as work experience be able to demonstrate the ability to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements for the Scholarship at the time of application. The required IELTS score is an overall band of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 i) A current IELTS score is not a requirement for application; however candidates shortlisted after preliminary screening and having no current IELTS score; will be required to take IELTS test and acquire 6.5 with no band less than 6. Shortlisted applicants are encouraged to start preparing for the IELTS test on receipt of an interview call letter or email, and

Eligibility criteria Australia Awards applicants must meet all eligibility requirements detailed in the Scholarships Policy Handbook, available at: http://aid.dfat.gov.au/Publications/Pages/scholarhandbook.aspx It is a pre-condition of accepting an Australia Awards Scholarships that awardees return to their home country to take up a position that utilises their study for a minimum period of two years. In addition to these basic eligibility requirements, candidates from Pakistan must also meet country specific conditions. Available at: http://www.australiaawardspakistan.org/long-termawards/general-eligibility-criteria These include: be able to identify themselves under one of the four profiles and meet all the profile specific requirements be able to provide a Police Security Clearance Certificate at the time of visa application not hold another scholarship not have held a foreign scholarship in the 24 months preceding the application (24 months are calculated from the date of arrival back in Pakistan to the closing date for receipt of applications) be applying to commence a new course of study and not be seeking support for a course already commenced in Australia (on-going study programs will not be supported) be able to take up the scholarship in the year for which it is offered have outlined a case that is clear about their objectives and motivation to make a contribution to development in Pakistan apply for courses that fall within the priority areas identified above

Special conditions Applicants must also meet the following country specific conditions: applicants must select only one option of applying either online or hardcopy for masters by research degree, applicants must provide the outline of the research proposal (up to 1000 words), and if applying in a hardcopy submit only one set of documents comprising the application form and supporting documents.

Note: Provision of false or falsified documents at any stage of the scholarship cycle will render the applicant ineligible or be grounds for scholarship offer withdrawal. Application dates (for study commencing in Australia in 2015) Opening date: Closing date: 9 February 2014 21 March 2014

Applications or supporting documents received after this date will not be considered. The application process Online application process Apply online at: http://oasis.ausaid.gov.au/ We strongly advise applicants to apply online and well before the closing date. The online application facility (OASIS) experiences peak usage in the days leading up to the closing date and applicants applying close to the closing dates may experience delays due to heavy usage of the OASIS website.

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Hardcopy application process Application forms can be obtained from TCS centres at following addresses: 54 The Mall, near PTV Station, Peshawar 11 Kashmir Road, Sadar, Rawalpindi Shop # 1, Shakeel Chamber, Khayaban-e-Suharwardi, 7th Avenue Crossing, Aabpara, Islamabad, and Main MA Jinnah Road, opposite Askari Commercial Bank, Quetta Or download application form from the Australia Awards Pakistan website at http://www.adspakistan.com.pk/long-termawards/how-to-apply/application-forms-2015-intake IELTS or TOEFL results Attested copy (Not mandatory at the time of application submission) a test result obtained any time after December 2012 will be considered current

Academic Referee Reports in a sealed envelope (two reports for Masters by Research applicants; one for Masters by Coursework applicants) Referee report template is available in the Scholarships Policy Handbook

Original

Supporting documents Applicants must submit with their application one copy of each relevant supporting document listed in the Scholarships Policy Handbook. In addition, applicants must provide the following documents to meet the specific requirements for Pakistan: Mandatory Supporting Documents Type

Employment Referee report with seal in Original a sealed envelope (same template as above)

Employment letters specifying years of service and job description (not employment contract)

Attested Copy

Country Requirements Sheet (schedule Original 1) attached and available at http://www.australiaawardspakistan. org/long-term-awards/how-to-apply

Proposed research project up to 1,000 wordsonly applies to masters by research degree applicants whose study program includes at least 50 precent research

Original

Curriculum Vitae Proof of citizenship i.e. national identify card/ birth certificate/ passport if available Attested copy NOC for public sector applicants

Current

Attested Copy

Photographic identification: - passport sized photograph or - copy of student card or - copy of drivers licence or, - copy of passport.

Original photograph with full name written at the back for hard copy applications, Student card/drivers licence/passp ort for online applications

The selection process Following eligibility checking, applications will be shortlisted. The selection process will also include an interview. Applicants will be assessed against the following criteria: Academic competence Potential outcome of proposed course of study, including assessment of contribution to development outcomes in your home country upon return Professional and personal leadership attributes. Relevance of work experience to the proposed field of study and or priority sector Relevance of proposed study to future development within the priority sector Employers support for the application as documented in the Country Requirements Sheet IELTS Score, and Number of years of experience.
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Tertiary degree certificates (Bachelors and Masters level) both sides of all degrees should be copied

Attested copy

Academic transcripts (where they are not in English please provide an English translation) both sides of all transcripts should be copied

Attested copy

Preparatory training All successful applicants will be required to attend a predeparture briefing in Pakistan and Introductory Academic Program in Australia at the beginning of the course. You may be required to complete the following preparatory training and or testing: IELTS-International English Language Testing System to assess English language competence. Study skills training in Pakistan. Foundation Awards training to provide additional foundational skills. This is provided to a select number of applicants who are considered strong candidates, but are not selected for a scholarship as they lack one or more of the key skills required for receiving the Australia Award).

Scholarship entitlements and conditions can be found in the Scholarships Policy Handbook, available at: http://aid.dfat.gov.au/Publications/Pages/scholarhandbook.aspx More general information about the Australia Awards and studying in Australia can be found at: http://australiaawards.gov.au www.dfat.gov.au www.studyinaustralia.gov.au

Contact Details
Organisation: Australia Awards in Pakistan Address: Level 4, Serena Business Complex, Sector G-5/1, Khayaban-e-Suhrawardy, Islamabad, Pakistan Telephone: +92-51-2600186 Fax: +92-51-2600191 Email: [email protected] Website: www.australiaawardspakistan.org

Outcomes All applicants will receive notification as to whether they have been successful by August 2014.

Further information
Further information about the Australia Awards can be found at: http://aid.dfat.gov.au/australia-awards/ Information about visas and Australia Awards
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