About Australian Development Scholarship (ADS) Program
The number of Australian Development Scholarship (ADS) awards each year will depend on Australian budget appropriations and is expected to be 300 in 2007/2008. The scholarships will be allocated as follows:
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2/3 (i.e. 200) will be public category awards and 1/3 (i.e. 100) open category awards;
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an equal number of awards will be offered to men and women;
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Up to 50% of scholarships will be awarded to nominated candidates from agencies involved with AusAID projects or AusAID related activities, including state universities and other key education institutions in AusAID target areas, plus linked NGOs and CSOs;
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at least 30 percent (100) of awards will be offered to applicants from the Eastern provinces in line with AusAID's Country Program Strategy – East Java, South Sulawesi, Southeast Sulawesi, East Nusa Tenggara, West Nusa Tenggara, Papua, Maluku, North Maluku and Aceh;
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90 percent (270) of awards at Masters level and 10 percent (30) at PhD level;
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35 percent of awards (35) in the open category will be allocated to applicants from private universities; and
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6 scholarships will be awarded in the field of Health to applicants normally resident in Bali.
The length of the ADS scholarship is for the minimum period needed to complete the award. This is determined by the university
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The Main Objectives of ADS Program are:
* to assist Indonesian public and private institutions meet identified institutional objectives and training needs through the provision of postgraduate education to selected staff;
* to assist individuals to increase their capacity to contribute to Indonesian institutions and professions by the provision of postgraduate study opportunities in Australia;
* to assist alumni of the ADS scheme to maintain and update their academic and professional skills;
* to promote Indonesia and Australia's equity in development policies;
* to deliver training that complements the human resource development goals outlined in AusAID's Indonesian country strategy paper; and
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to select high quality candidates with the ability to succeed at tertiary study in Australia, with minimal extensions and contribute to Indonesia's development.
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Priority Development Areas and Fields of Study
Scholarships are generally available for full-time post-graduate study, from master degree level to PhD at Australian universities . Priority is given to fields of study that assist development goals. From time to time the Australian government and Indonesia review these criteria and adjust the emphasis of the program.
The broad areas of agreed priority in 2007/2008 are Economic Management, Democratic Institutions and Practice, Basic Social Services and Security and Stability. Areas of agreed priority will be updated whenever more information becomes available. Note : Priority development areas (or sectors) are not fields of study. The fields of study are listed beneath the priority development areas.
Keeping in mind these priorities, Australia and Indonesia remain responsive to development needs. For example in 1999 in response to Indonesia's economic crisis, 60 scholarships were set aside for disciplines relating to Indonesia's economic reform program such as finance, accounting, economics, law and business.
If you are thinking about studying for a particular profession, you should know that the ADS does not include practical training periods required for professional registration. Students are expected to complete practical training in their home country.
The disciplines listed in the various fields of study are indicative, but not exclusive. Candidates must apply to study courses which fall within AusAID's priority academic areas.
Economic Management
Improving economic management through support for critical measures for accelerated structural reform, including assistance for revenue enhancement, financial sector restructuring and supervision, and debt management
Democratic Institutions and Practice
Strengthening the institutions and practices of democracy through assistance for legal and judicial reform, the institutions of human rights and public accountability, electoral and parliamentary processes and institutions and civil society
Basic Social Services
Increasing the accessibility and quality of basic social services through policy engagement at the national level and support for planning and implementation at district level and support for community based approaches
Security and Stability
Enhancing security and stability through support for law enforcement and counter-terrorism capacity building, conflict and disaster prevention and humanitarian assistance for vulnerable groups
Example Fields of Study
agribusiness; agriculture; aquaculture and fisheries; audit; civil society; computer science and information technology; conflict resolution; decentralization; development studies; economics and economic management; education and training; education management and leadership; engineering; environmental resource management; financial systems; gender equity; governance; health management; health services; human resource development; human resource management; human rights; industrial development; industrial relations; international relations; international studies; international trade ; labour policy ; law, legal and judicial systems; media studies; peace studies; political science and government; public administration; public sector reform; regional and community planning and development; science; tax reform; teacher training; trade and development; water quality management; women in development.
Applicants should carefully consider their choices before applying and be prepared to discuss these at interview. Once the offer of a scholarship has been made it is not possible to upgrade to a higher degree.
Candidates considering study for particular professions should note that ADS does not include the practical training period required for professional registration, e.g. medical internships, legal articles etc.
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Course and University Information
More information on major and Australian education institutions can be found on the internet at the following addresses: http://www.studylink.com.au/ and http://www.thegoodguides.com.au/coursesearch.cfm
The Australian Education Centre operated by the Australian Government through Australian Education International (AEI) http://www.austembjak.or.id/aei/ is located in Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan and Makassar provides information to prospective Indonesian students on Australian education institutions. Informasi lengkap mengenai beasiswa ADS Australia atau beasiswa-beasiswa lainnya baik dalam negeri maupun luar negeri, baik tingkat S1, S2, S3 atau Post Doctoral dapat juga diakses di
www.PusatInfoBeasiswa.com AEC offices address can be found on the internet at the following addresses http://www.studyinaustralia.or.id or http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au
AEC Jakarta : Ph. 021 – 522 9675 Fax. 021 – 521 3745
AEC Surabaya : Ph. 031 – 298 1324 Fax. 031 – 298 1325
AEC Medan : Ph. 061 – 451 7141 Fax. 061 – 451 7142
AEC Makassar : Ph. 0411 – 506 8681 Fax. 0411 – 582 255
