Australian Leadership Awards Scholarships 2010

Australian Leadership Awards Scholarships
AusAID will accept ALA Scholarship applications for the 2010 academic
year from March 19, 2009 until June 30, 2009.

The Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) program aims to develop
leadership, build partnerships and linkages within the Asia-Pacific, and
address priority regional issues. The ALA program is comprised of
Scholarships and Fellowships. Awardees are selected from the public,
private and community sectors within countries where Australia has a
significant aid program.

ALA Scholarships are offered to high achievers from the Asia-Pacific
region to undertake postgraduate study (Masters or Doctorate) at an
Australian university. Study programs must relate to AusAID’s
priority areas of disability, economic growth, education, environment,
food security, gender, governance, health, human rights, infrastructure,
regional stability, rural development and water & sanitation. Scholars
also undertake an extensive Leadership Development Program
<http://www.ldp.net.au/>  while in Australia.

Selection for ALA Scholarships is highly competitive, based on
leadership qualities and on academic excellence.

ALA Scholarships are an investment in the future of the Asia-Pacific
region. In this regard, ALA scholars are required to return to their
home country or the region for two years after they have completed their
studies.
Goal of the ALA Scholarship Program
The goal of the ALA Scholarships program closely reflects the objective
of AusAID awards. That is, through the provision of award opportunities,
AusAID Awards seek to develop capacity of individuals and their
workplaces to contribute to

* long-term development, stability and security of Australia’s
partner countries
* establishment and maintenance of mutually beneficial linkages
between partner countries and Australia, as well as within regional
networks
Objectives of the ALA Scholarship Program
By providing ALA Scholarship awardees with opportunities to develop
selected leadership skills1 <http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/ala.cfm#1>
and establish professional networks, the program intends to address the
following objectives.

1. Positive contributions by ALA Scholarship alumni to policies,
practices and research relevant to respective country program
objectives2 <http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/ala.cfm#2> , which are
relatively greater than the contributions of other AusAID scholarship
alumni.
2. Participation in professional networking opportunities by ALA
Scholarship alumni at the local, regional and global level, relevant to
respective country program objectives, which is relatively greater than
the level of professional networking of other AusAID scholarship alumni.

1 Leadership attributes that are particularly pertinent to development
practitioners are strategic thinking (planning skills, inclusive
participation and ownership, harnessing communication technology,
knowledge transfer, managing for results, and ethical practice) and an
inspirational approach (leading by example, effective communication and
interpersonal skills).

2 Or nearest equivalent
Leadership Development Program (LDP)
“REALISING THE LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL OF EACH SCHOLAR”

Through the enhancement of leadership skills, ALA Scholarships seek to
empower awardees to lead social and economic policy and development
outcomes in their own countries and in the region. Current and future
leaders in the Asia-Pacific region are provided with a unique
opportunity to explore and harness their leadership potential.

AusAID has invested A$10.128 million over four years to deliver a
comprehensive Leadership Development Program (LDP) to all ALA scholars.

The LDP comprises a three day conference in Canberra, regional workshops
and leadership coaching and practical opportunities. The LDP increases
skills in leadership and enhances participants’ understanding of the
challenges at national, regional and global levels. The LDP aims to help
scholars realise their full leadership potential and provides important
networking and collaborative opportunities.

Scholarship Details
Fields of study
<http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/ala_details.cfm#fields>

Levels of study
<http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/ala_details.cfm#levels>

Who should apply? <http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/ala_details.cfm#who>

Scholarship benefits
<http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/ala_details.cfm#benefits>

Participating Higher Education Institutions
<http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/ala_details.cfm#highered>

Application information
<http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/ala_details.cfm#appinfo>

Further information
<http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/ala_details.cfm#furtherinfo>

Useful links <http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/ala_details.cfm#links>