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AUSAID & ADS IN VIETNAM
The Government of Australia works in partnership with the Government of Vietnam on a development cooperation program to advance Australia's national interest by assisting Vietnam to reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development. The Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) program forms an important part of the development cooperation program, with up to 150 full scholarships awarded to qualified Vietnamese candidates each year. Since 1992 more than 2,000 Vietnamese students have been trained in Australia with the support of Australian Government scholarships
The ADS program in Vietnam is aligned closely to the goals and objectives of Australia’s overall development cooperation program. All applicants for ADS must demonstrate the contribution their proposed study will make to either of the two key development sectors of the Vietnam-Australia Development Cooperation program: Governance and Rural Development. In addition, Australian Development Scholarships are available for areas of study that are identified as Regional, Transboundry and Emerging Priorities . The majority of scholarships in the 2010 intake will be awarded to candidates in the Open category. However, a specific number of awards have been reserved for qualified employees working in government agencies (listed in Table 1 in the Application Form) strategically relevant to the Vietnam Australia Development Cooperation Program. Candidates in these institutions apply under the Priority Public Institutions category. Eligible candidates living and working in provincial areas of Vietnam are especially encouraged to apply for ADS.
In the 2010 ADS intake, it is expected that 150 full scholarships will be available for postgraduate study with up to fifteen (15) scholarships for PhD studies and one hundred and thirty-five (135) scholarships for Masters Degrees and/or Graduate Diplomas. Studies at undergraduate level are not available under the Vietnam ADS program.
Successful applicants receive an annual stipend, establishment allowance, basic health insurance, tuition and other compulsory academic fees. Support for overseas fieldwork costs is also available in some cases. A key feature of the ADS scheme in Vietnam is the provision of up to seven (7) months intensive English language training in Vietnamfor selected applicants prior to their departure to Australia. If required, students will receive further English language and academic preparation tuition in Australia.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Visit the Vietnam ADS Program Website: www.ads.edu.vn
Telephone the ADS Hot line (1-5pm, Monday to Friday from 30 June to 8 August): (04) 762 3707
Email: ads@ads.edu.vn |
