Deadline: 16 September 2005
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Overview
The Endeavour Asia Awards aim to:
* enable high achieving students from Asia to undertake study or research in Australia;
* strengthen bilateral ties between Australia and participating countries;
* showcase Australia’s education sector within the region;
* strengthen mutual understanding between the peoples of participating countries;
* further develop Award holders’ knowledge and skills in their field of study; and
* build international linkages and networks.
Award description
The Endeavour Asia Awards provide financial support for postgraduate students from designated Asian countries to undertake, in any field of study:
* an Australian higher degree; or
* research in Australia towards a higher degree in their home country.
Allocation and number of awards
Allocation of awards is as follows: India (1), Indonesia (1), Republic of Korea (2), Malaysia (2), Singapore (1), Taiwan (2), Thailand (2) and Vietnam (1). Two further awards will be made from the total pool of applicants from these countries.
Value of awards
Awards are valued at up to A$50,000. Benefits include:
* travel allowance of A$5,000;
* establishment allowance of A$5,000; and
* a monthly stipend of A$3,333 for up to 12 months.
Funds are not available to support accompanying dependants.
Award duration
Award holders must spend a minimum of one semester (four months) and a maximum of three years in Australia. The Award must be taken up anytime during 2006. Funding is for the first year only.
Eligibility requirements
To be eligible for an Award, applicants must:
* be citizens or permanent residents of the designated country, and physically resident in that country, at the time of application (those holding dual citizenship or Permanent Residents of Australia are not eligible to apply);
* have an undergraduate degree; and
* demonstrate fluency in spoken and written English –
- an IELTS score of at least 6.5 in the Academic Test or a TOEFL score of at least 580, including a score of at least 4.5 in the Test of Written English (TWE), or
- a score of at least 230 in the computer-based TOEFL, including an Essay Rating score of at least 4.5.
The test score must have been achieved no longer than two years prior to the time of application. The ONLY applicants who do not have to provide an up-to-date TOEFL/IELTS test score are those from English speaking countries and those who have successfully achieved a degree taught in English.
Application process
Instructions on completing an application
1. Read the following instructions carefully before commencing, in particular:
* establish your eligibility;
* understand the conditions of the award;
* ensure that your application is accurate and complete; and
* restrict your answers to the given length.
2. Complete the application package
The application must be in English and type-written using the application form provided below.
There are two parts to the application package:
a) application form, which is to be lodged with DEST by email at endeavour.australia-asia@dest.gov.au; and
b) supporting documentation, which is to be faxed to DEST on +61 2 6123 7964.
Required supporting documentation includes:
* Signed statutory declaration stating that all information contained in the application and supporting documentation is true and correct. You should note that:
- the application is being made to a Commonwealth entity, the Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST), for a benefit, and
- giving false or misleading information is a serious offence under the Criminal Code (Commonwealth).
* A certified copy of your current passport or other approved equivalent documentation showing evidence of citizenship or permanent residence, this must be authorised or stamped "True copy of the original" by a personal agency recognised by the law of your home country. An officer of an Australian consulate is also suitable for these purposes;
* Proof of English language proficiency with the inclusion of the results of an IELTS academic test or a TOEFL test, which meet the minimum requirements (outlined in Conditions of Awards). The ONLY students exempt from providing a test score are those from English speaking countries or those students who have completed a degree conducted in English;
* Your academic record, carrying the endorsement from the institution, showing the subjects and standard of pass with each, with an explanation of the marking system. Also include a certified English translation if necessary, this must be authorised or stamped "True copy of the original" by a personal agency recognised by the law of your home country. An officer of an Australian consulate is also suitable for these purposes;
* Three referees’ reports using the form provided and an English translation if required. The English translation must be authorised or stamped "True copy of the original" by a personal agency recognised by the law of your home country. An officer of an Australian consulate is also suitable for these purposes. The Referee Reports can be faxed by the referee directly to DEST or returned to you to be submitted with the other supporting documentation;
* Evidence of support for your affiliation or admission from the Australian host institution. This may be in the form of communication with your proposed supervisor or confirmation of acceptance or affiliation with the host institution.
3. Complete the application checklist included at the end of the application form to ensure that your application is complete. Ineligible applications will not be considered and an incomplete application will disadvantage applicants. DEST will not follow up with applicants any missing documentation.
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