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Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) are long term development awards administered by AusAID.
ADS are a highly valued form of development cooperation and aim to contribute to long term development needs of Australia's partner countries to promote growth and stability. They provide opportunities for people from developing countries to undertake full time undergraduate or postgraduate study in Australia.
ADS equip scholars with the skills and knowledge to drive change and influence the development outcomes of their countries by obtaining tertiary qualifications from Australian higher education institutions and technical colleges.
ADS are available for full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study, from Certificate level to PhD at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions. Not all levels of study are available in all countries.
Fields of study are targeted to address agreed priority human resource and development needs of participating countries, in line with Australia's bilateral aid program and regional objectives.
The number of scholarships and fields of study are determined annually by each ADS participating country in accordance with the Australian Government's bilateral development assistance program. Some countries limit the levels of study (technical, undergraduate or postgraduate) and give priority to certain fields of study to meet their development needs and Australia's aid objectives for each country.
Award recipients are required to return to their countries of citizenship for two years after completing their studies to contribute to the development of their countries.
Scholarship benefits
ADS are offered for the minimum period necessary for an individual to complete their academic program. This includes including any preparatory training. ADS attract the following benefits:
- full tuition fees
- return air travel: a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route
- an establishment allowance as a contribution towards as accommodation expenses, text books, study materials
- a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by AusAID.
- a compulsory 4-6 week Introductory Academic Program covering information on life and study in Australia prior to commencing formal studies.
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award to cover basic medical costs. (this is for the awardee only and does not aplly to pre-existing medical conditions)
- Pre-course English fees for either in-country and/or in-Australia training if required
- Supplementary Academic Support (Tutorial Assistance),if required, to improve a student's performance to ensure academic success
- for eligible research students only, one return economy class airfare may be available via the most direct route to their country of citizenship or within Australia for fieldwork
ADS conditions
An applicant offered an Australian Development Scholarship is required to sign a contract with the Commonwealth of Australia declaring compliance with the conditions of the scholarships Handbook. This is signed before an ADS comes into effect. Partner governments may apply their own separate conditions to a scholarship.
The most significant condition of the award is that students are required to return to their country of citizenship for at least two years after completing their scholarship, to contribute to the economic and social development of their country. Failure to do so will incur a debt to the Commonwealth of Australia for the total value of the scholarship.
How to apply for an ADS
1. If you intend to apply, you must read the Scholarships Handbook. The handbook provides information on all aspects of the scholarships process including, general eligibility requirements, selection processes, entitlements and responsibilities. Note that AusAID may revise and update this handbook at any time without notice.
2. Select your country of citizenship from below for specific information on eligibility, application dates, priority areas and application instructions.
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