Background
Scholarships have played a significant role in Australia’s development cooperation program in Indonesia, with around 11,000 scholarships provided over more than 50 years. ADS continues to be a major component of the program with up to 350 scholarships offered in 2010.
The off-shore component of the ADS Program is managed by IDP through an IDP established ADS Project Office in Jakarta to ensure efficient end effective administration of the ADS scheme in Indonesia.
Each year, the Australian Government sponsors people from a number of developing countries to study in Australia through Australian Development Scholarships (ADS). The Australian Development Scholarship program in Indonesia aims to promote private and public sector human resource development in areas of agreed development priority.
This is achieved by providing post-graduate scholarships for Indonesians to study in Australia and by working in close cooperation with the Indonesian Government to deliver a program which is flexible to Indonesia's human resource development needs.
Consistent with the principles of AusAID’s education and training policy (August 1996), the ADS program is implemented to ensure : quality (of project personnel, fellows and procedures); transparency (of selection); equity and merit (in the awarding of fellowships); access (of beneficiaries to scholarship documentation and information); and consistency (in award administration).
ADS Categories
Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) provide opportunities for Indonesians to study in Australia at POSTGRADUATE level. Three hundred and fifty scholarships are expected to be awarded in 2011 for commencement in 2011/2012. Candidates must undertake study in one of the four areas of development priority (see homepage). In Indonesia, the Australian Development Scholarship program is offered in 2 main categories: ”Public” and “Open“.
Public Sector Category
Public sector applicants are employees from Government organizations, state universities and state owned enterprises. Their applications must be approved by training or foreign cooperation bureaus (BKLN) of their local or central agencies before being submitted to the ADS Program Office. Public sector candidates from government agencies outside Jakarta may apply directly to the ADS Program Office with the approval of their relevant Kakanwil or Kadinas. Public Sector applications must identify in writing on the application form the agency’s reason for nominating the applicant in terms of the agency’s human resource development needs, the anticipated benefit of the applicant’s proposed study to the agency, a proposed strategy for utilizing the applicant’s knowledge, skills and qualification gained and commitment to adopting the strategy and supporting the applicant.
Calon Pegawai Negeri (CPNS) are not allowed to apply.
Open Category
Open Category applicants are from private organisations and universities and this category is also open to recent university graduates.
No prior Government approval is required for people applying in the Open Category, and applications are to be submitted directly to the ADS Program Office. They require, where relevant, the endorsement of the agency, institution or private university in which the applicant is working or studying. Applications are submitted directly to the ADS Office. Applications must identify in writing the anticipated benefit of the applicant’s proposed study to the agency, where relevant, and include, in such cases, a proposed strategy for utilizing the applicant’s knowledge, skills and qualifications.
Public servants (Pegawai Negeri) cannot apply in the Open category.
Targeted Category
A third category exists for candidates who are identified by their organisations in consultation with the ADS Program. Candidates within this category must be identified by their home organization and must not apply to the ADS Program independently of their employer.
‘Targeted Category’ candidates are employed by organisations which are identified by the Government of Indonesia and Government of Australia (through AusAID) as being strategically aligned with the Development priorities of the Government of Indonesia. Candidates within this category may also be employed by government organizations, state owned enterprises, non-government organizations (NGOs), civil society organizations (CSOs) and key state and private higher education institutions which service the training needs of these organizations.
Eligibilities
In General, Candidates must :
§ Be an Indonesian citizen and not have permanent residence in Australia or New Zealand;
§ Not be married or engaged to a person who is eligible to hold Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residence;
§ Satisfy Australian Government requirements for international student entry to Australia (health, character etc);
§ Not hold a scholarship that would give similar benefits;
§ Not have held an Australian Government Scholarship in the 12 months preceding the application;
§ Be applying to commence a new course of study and not be seeking support through ADS for a course already commenced in Australia;
§ Be able to take up the scholarship in the year for which it is offered; and
§ Satisfy the admission requirements of the Australian tertiary institution in which the course is to be undertaken.
Specifically, Candidates must :
§ Be applying for courses that fall within the four areas of development priority;
§ Have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.9 (on a scale of maximum 4.0) and an English language proficiency of at least 5.0 in IELTS (or 500 in Institutional TOEFL or equivent). The IELTS or TOEFL result must be current (a test result obtained in 2009 or 2010 will be considered current);
§ Already hold an undergraduate degree, if applying for a Masters;
§ Already have a Masters, if applying for a Doctorate;
§ Apply for a degree at a level higher than their current highest qualification;
§ If applying for a Doctorate, applicants must be staff of universities, higher education institutions, research institutes, key policy makers and targeted candidates in other agencies associated with AusAID activities. It is highly desirable for Doctorate applicants to have a letter of support from an Australian university for their proposed field of study;
§ Answer all relevant questions on the application form;
§ Be willing and available to take full-time (Monday – Friday, 08.00 – 16.00)English for Academic Purposes(EAP) training in Indonesia prior to studying in Australia, if offered a scholarship; and
§ Be not older than 42 years old at time of application.
Number of Awards and Study Options
The number of ADS awards each year will depend on Australian government budget appropriations. In the 2010/2011 ADS cycle, 350 ADS scholarships are available for commencement in 2011/2012. The scholarships are allocated as follows:
§ 2/3 of all awards will be offered to applicants from the public sector category;
§ 1/3 of all awards will be offered to applicants from the open category;
§ Up to 50% of awards overall will be offered to applicants from the Targeted Category;
§ Up to 30% of all awards will be offered to applicants from Geographic Focus Areas.The geographic focus will include East Nusa Tenggara, West Nusa Tenggara, Papua, West Papua, and Aceh;;
§ 90% of all awards will be offered at Masters level (315) and 10% of all awards will be offered at PhD level (35); and
§ An equal number of awards will be offered to males and females
Length of Study and Course Options
Scholarships will be available for full-time study of an Australian post-graduate qualification for the minimum period required to complete the award through the relevant Australian university, selected from AusAID contracted universities (normally a maximum of 2 years for Masters and 4 years for Doctorate).
Areas Of Development Priority
Candidates must apply to study courses which fall within the Australia Indonesia Partnership priority academic areas . An indicative list of the areas for study follows. This list is subject to continuous review through the six monthly Program Coordination Committee process.
| Australia Indonesia PartnershipPriority Development Areas (PDA) | Sustainable Growth and Economic Management | Democracy Justice and Good Governance | Investing in People | Safety and Peace |
| Description of PDA | Improving economic policy and management, reducing constraints to growth in infrastructure and productivity, and improving natural resource management, environmental governance and response to climate change. | Strengthening the capacity, accountability and responsiveness of legal, democratic and oversight institutions, and improving local government and public financial management. | Better quality, access and governance in education, and better health access and systems | Improving responses to humanitarian needs, emergencies and vulnerability to disasters, and improving capacity to ensure transport security and to counter threats from transnational crime. |
| Australia Indonesia Partnership Priority Fields of Study | § Natural Resource Management § Agriculture § Aquaculture/fisheries § Forestry § Climate Change § Economics § Infrastructure Planning § Water and Sanitation § Rural Growth § Small and medium enterprise development | § Law, legal and judicial systems § Political Science and Government § Public administration § Public expenditure management § Public Sector Reform § Environmental Law § Anti-corruption § Decentralisation | § Communicable Disease Prevention § Health Management § Health Services § Maternal and Child Health § Women and Gender Studies § Disabilitiy Services § Public Health § Education and Training § Education Management § Human Resource Development | § Conflict Resolution § Disaster Prevention and Management § Transport Safety § Transnation Crime Prevention § Development Studies § International Studies |
NB: If your study area is not listed here, you may still apply for a field of study related to the description of PDA. For more information on PDA, please visit AusAID website at: http://www.indo.ausaid.gov.au/docs/aipstrategyinfo.html
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. Successful awardees are expected to complete such training in Indonesia.
Selection Process
All applicants are considered by an independent Joint Selection Committee comprised of Australian and Indonesian academics. Only those shortlisted will be interviewed. The interview will assess candidates’ academic ability, clarity of study goals, cultural adaptability. A critical consideration will be how well the ADS applicant is able to explain the relevance of their proposed study area to the development of Indonesia. The interview will be accompanied by an IELTS test of English language proficiency. Final selection is objective and based on the principles of merit and equity.
Notification Of The Selection Result
All applicants will be advised whether or not they have been shortlisted for an interview. All interviewed applicants will be notified whether or not they have been awarded an ADS. The agencies of Public sector nominees will also be notified. The result is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Notification will include details of pre-departure training (English, academic skills, cultural preparation). This training is compulsory and full-time.
Note: The pre-selection results will be notified by late November 2010.
The selection (interview) results will be notified by January 2011.
Please contact ADS office if you have not received notification by those dates.
Scholarship Conditions
If you are offered a scholarship you will be asked to agree to certain conditions before accepting the scholarship.
The main conditions are set out below for your information.
In accepting an Australian Development Scholarship, you will be asked to:
§ agree that the scholarship offered is for the appropriate field and level of study;
§ acknowledge that no additional study under the scholarship will be considered;
§ agree not to change your enrolment without the prior agreement of AusAID;
§ agree to study full-time and meet all the course requirements as set out by the education institution;
§ agree not to engage in employment outside vacation periods without agreement from AusAID and not beyond the restrictions applying to your visa;
§ acknowledge that the scholarship may be withdrawn by the Australian Government;
§ agree to return home promptly upon the completion of your studies;
§ agree to advise AusAID immediately should you marry an Australian or New Zealand citizen or apply to change your visa status;
§ acknowledge that an application for permanent residence in Australia will put you in debt to the Commonwealth of Australia to the total value of your scholarship;
§ agree to ensure that the education institution has a current record of your residential address;
§ agree to disclosure of information regarding your progress ; and
§ agree to act in such a manner that will not bring disrepute to yourself, AusAID, your institution or your country of citizenship during the award period.
Please note:
AusAID expects individuals to spend at least two years back in their home country utilising the skills gained before undertaking a further period of long-term study.
Subject to your fulfilling these conditions the Australian Agency for International Development will provide the following, (either directly or through the education institution):
§ direct payment to your education institution of the full cost of your tuition;
§ payment of one return economy airfare from the principal international airports in Indonesia (Jakarta or Denpasar) to the major airport nearest the Australian university. The first reunion airfare entitlement will be available to the student after the successful completion of the first year of study; subsequent reunion airfare entitlements will be available on an annual basis for the duration of the ADS, except for the final year of the ADS. In the case of single students, thedefinition of family extends to parents and siblings;
§ a once only establishment allowance payment at the commencement of the scholarship in Australia;
§ a contribution to living allowance payment every two weeks that is designed to contribute towards your living expenses in Australia, during the course of your award;
§ where appropriate and agreed in advance, a once only return economy class airfare to your home country to undertake required field work for your research topic (the living allowance will be continued for the period of approved fieldwork);
§ additional tutorial assistance and/or editorial assistance where this is agreed to be necessary to assist your satisfactory academic progress;
§ health cover – for students; awardees are required to maintain OSHC for any accompanying family in order to satisfy visa requirement; and
Provision of an AusAID Student Visa.
Your training institution will provide for:
§ instruction and facilities necessary to complete the specified course;
§ appropriate academic and welfare support for the duration of your studies;
§ airport reception and temporary accommodation arrangements on arrival in Australia.
AusAID and the ADS Program Office
AusAID
Your scholarship is provided by the Australian Government as part of Australia’s program of development cooperation with Indonesia. The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) is the agency responsible for the Overseas Aid program of the Australian Government. The Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) is part of AusAID’s commitment to human resource development in Indonesia.
ADS Project Office
AusAID has contracted IDP Education Pty Ltd to administer and manage your scholarship. IDP has formed the ADS Project Office to carry out this task.
If you need assistance or further information on your scholarship, you should contact the ADS project office on: phone: (021)527 7648, fax: (021)527 7649 or e-mail:
: http://adsindonesia.or.id
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