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Information for Intake Commencing 2012 apply. AusAID aims to achieve an equal representation of
high quality men and women in each intake. In 2010 five
percent of awards were awarded to people with disability.
Country Strategy________________________ High priority is given to those who have not studied
overseas at the post‐graduate level. Scholarships are
Human resource development is a basic building block for offered for the minimum period in which an individual
development across various sectors in any country. could be expected to complete the academic program.
Scholarships provided by the Australian Government
strengthen Pakistan’s access to well qualified graduates who Priority Sectors___________________________
can assume leadership positions and apply higher‐level skills
and analysis in their agencies and activities.
Australian assistance to Pakistan is focused on basic
health (maternal, neonatal and child health care
The Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) aim to
services), education (basic education services), rural
contribute to the long term development needs of Pakistan,
development and food security. These sectors are
and to promote growth and stability through opportunities
supported through the scholarships program. The
to undertake full time study in Australia. Priority sectors are
program also targets public sector reform and improved
agreed with the Government of Pakistan in order to address
standards of governance in both public and private
jointly determined priority human resource development
sectors.
needs. ADS support the priorities of Australia's bilateral aid
program.
The aim is to improve technical and leadership capacity
of men and women working in federal and provincial
ADS also assist in developing a well educated cadre in the
governments, non‐profit civil society, and the private
public and private sectors, and play an important role in
sector primarily within three designated priority sectors
fostering and sustaining Australia’s relationship with
in Balochistan, FATA and Khyber‐Pakhtunkhwa.
Pakistan.
Type, Level and Number of Scholarships ___ The Application Process____________________
In all cases, the application process is based on the
AusAID offers scholarships across Pakistan for Masters level
principles of transparency and merit. Specific information
study. Public category awards are open to government
on the application process, and the four Profiles under
employees, while the Open/Equity category is for the general
which prospective applicants can apply, is outlined when
public who meet necessary selection criteria. For the 2012
scholarships are advertised. This information is also
intake, approximately 50 awards will be provided.
available on the Australian Development Scholarships
website (see below).
Gender balance is a priority for the Government of
Australia and female candidates are encouraged to
PAKISTAN
Required Documentation _______________ certified copies of official transcript for
Three HARDCOPIES of the application form are required. Intermediate or A’ Levels (Higher Secondary
EACH copy of the application form should have certified School Certificate);
copies attached of the relevant documents listed below certified copies of official transcript and degree
(where applicable). for Bachelors level study (Undergraduate);
Where original documents are not in English, applicants certified copies of official transcript and degree
must provide certified copies of English translations. for Masters level study (Postgraduate) (If
applicable);
A. All Applicants: certified copies of official transcript and
copy of passport personal information pages and/or certificate / diploma for technical / vocational
ID Card; study (If applicable); and
IELTS English language test results (mandatory for official English translations of all academic
profile 4 candidates, IELTS score of 7 with no band transcripts and degrees (if applicable).
less than 6 & profile 1,2 & 3 candidates may provide C. Research Applicants Only:
if available, IELTS score of 6.5 with no band less than outline of proposed research project (for details
6) (for information on the 4 profiles visit the ADS see Section 9 of application form);
website mentioned below); references from two academic referees (if not
statement from last attended university or school available, please explain why); and
that English is the language of instruction; list of relevant publications and unpublished
curriculum vitae or details about relevant thesis.
employment;
certified copies of Employment letters specifying Special conditions_______________________
years of service and job description (for all years of
employment); Eligibility criteria and restrictions specific to Pakistan are
one copy of the self‐assessment form for eligibility to outlined below. All applicants must:
be attached on top of the three application forms;
one copy of feedback form; Not be Pakistani citizens (dual nationals are not
recent passport size photographs affixed to the three eligible) and not have permanent residence in
copies of the application form; and Australia or New Zealand;
employment letters specifying years of service and not be married or engaged to a person who is
job description (for all jobs/ years of employment). eligible to hold Australian or New Zealand
citizenship or permanent residence;
B. Academic Documents: not have applied for permanent residency in
certified copies of official transcript for Australia or New Zealand;
Matriculation or O’ Levels (Secondary School
Certificate);
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meet all of the Department of Immigration’s at the time of application be not more than 45
requirements for international student visas to years of age.
enter Australia (health, character etc.);
not hold another scholarship; It is a pre‐condition of accepting an ADS award that
not have held a foreign scholarship in the 24 months scholarship holders return to their home country to take
preceding the application (24 months are calculated up a position that utilises their study for a minimum
from the date of arrival back in Pakistan to the period of two years.
closing date for receipt of applications);
be residing in Pakistan; Preparatory Training____________________
be applying to commence a new course of study and
not be seeking support for a course already “Foundation Awards” are offered as part of the ADS.
commenced in Australia (on‐going study programs These awards are designed to operate in conjunction
will not be supported); with the broader assistance offered to all candidates
be able to take up the scholarship in the year in (e.g. course advice, IELTS testing, pre‐departure
which it is offered; briefings, etc.). This allows for greater in‐country
have outlined a case that is clear about their assistance to be provided to relevant candidates on an
objectives and motivation to make a efficiently targeted basis.
contribution to development in Pakistan, and
specific about the area of development priority The Foundation Awards are primarily intended to
in which they seek to make the contribution; provide modest levels of additional assistance to
be applying for courses that fall within the selected candidates to apply for ADS awards. The
priority areas identified above; provision of this additional assistance is limited to that
be able to demonstrate the ability to meet the required to meet one or more of the following three
English Language Proficiency requirements for purposes:
the scholarship; Ensuring that target proportions of various
satisfy the admission requirements of the categories of candidates are met
Australian tertiary institution and the course to Ensuring equity in award delivery
be undertaken; Ensuring targeted and thereby efficient
have a relevant academic background to the application of resources
proposed study in Australia;
be applying for a Masters level course; The five main areas in which assistance is likely to be
have completed 16 years of education; provided are:
have at least 2 years work experience for Preliminary Advice and Development of Study
profile 1, 3 & 4 and have 5 years of experience Plan
for profile 2 in the field in which they are Boosting English Language Proficiency
applying; and Boosting Foundation Knowledge
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Boosting General Study Skills Contact Information______________________
Life Skills Training
Special Needs Assistance
ADS Scholarship Inquiries
Serena Office Complex
Level 4, Central Wing
Khayaban‐e‐Suharwardy,
ISLAMABAD
Telephone: +92 51 2600186 Ext 106
Fax: +92 51 2600191
Email: info@adspakistan.com.pk
Website: http://www.adspakistan.com.pk/