The Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) aim to develop leadership and build partnerships and linkages within the Asia-Pacific, while addressing priority development issues of the region.

The ALA program comprises ALA Scholarships and ALA Fellowships. These awards are for leaders or those who have potential for leadership roles that can influence social and economic reform, both in their own countries and in the Asia-Pacific region.

ALA Scholarships are for study at Masters or Doctorate level in an Australian university. Study programs must relate to a priority development area: disability, economic growth, education, environment, food security, gender, governance, health, human rights, infrastructure, regional stability, rural development, water and sanitation. ALA scholars also undertake a Leadership Development Program in Australia.

As ALA Scholarships are an investment in the future of the Asia-Pacific region, ALA scholars are required to return to their home country or the region for two years after they have completed their studies in Australia.

Selection for ALA Scholarships is competitive, based on leadership qualities, academic excellence and potential impact on return home.

Applications for the 2011 intake open on 10 March 2010 and close on 30 June 2010

To be eligible to apply, you must meet the following criteria: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/ala.cfm

• Master and Doctoral Scholarships for Indonesian Students by Australian Development Scholarships
• French Embassy Cotutelle Travel Grant, France - Australia
• Endeavour Awards from Australian Government
• Endeavour Awards 2011, Postgraduate & Postdoctoral Awards by Australian Government
• Women’s Services Guild PhD Top-up Scholarship, Edith Cowan University, Australia
• Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Incoming Postgraduate Award, Australia
• Doctoral Scholarships in European Studies, Australian National University
• Endeavour Postgraduate Awards for Master and PhD, Australia
• Australian Postgraduate Award (APA), Edith Cowan University, Australia
• Vice Chancellor’s Indigenous Australian Scholarship, Edith Cowan University, Australia

Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure the above information is current and correct. However, applicants should contact the appropriate administering body before making an application, as details do change frequently.