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An
Important Announcement form Australian High Commission Islamabad
(Media Release to Sada-e-Watan Sydney)
As part of the Government
of Australia’s ongoing commitment to the human resource development of Pakistan,
the Australian Agency for International Development is pleased to announce the
ADS scholarships for the 2008 academic year. These scholarships are available to
all citizens of Pakistan for Master level study in Australia. Fifty per cent of
the scholarships are reserved for female candidates. High priority will be given
to those who have not studied overseas at the postgraduate level.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
• must be less than 40 years of age on 01 June 2007;
• must be seeking a course relevant to their current employment;
• must have a minimum of two years relevant work experience;
• must have completed sixteen years of education;
• must have a high standard of academic background with a suitable level of
previous study and a minimum of 60 per cent average grades to ensure that they
are capable of successfully undertaking the proposed course of study in the
minimum time; and
• must have a satisfactory command over the English Language as indicated by at
least an overall IELTS Band of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.The IELTS result
must be current (a test result obtained anytime after October 2005 will be
considered current);
How to apply
Applicants fulfilling these basic eligibility criteria should submit an
application which can be downloaded from the Australian High Commission,
Islamabad website:
http://www.pakistan.embassy.gov.au/ Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQs) on the scholarships program are also available on the
High Commission website.
Applicants should submit the following additional documents in support of the
application:
• Three application forms in original (photocopied forms will not be accepted);
• One copy of the self assessment form for eligibility to be attached on top of
the three application forms;
• Three recent passport size photographs affixed to the forms;
• Attested copies of educational certificates and detailed mark sheets
(transcripts) for all examinations from matriculation/O levels to the highest
degree obtained;
• Copy of National Identity Card and/or Passport;
• Employment letters specifying years of service and job description (for all
years of employment);
• IELTS score sheet (mandatory-a test result obtained anytime after October 2005
will be considered current, expired scores will not be accepted);
• All Master applicants whose study program will include at least 50 per cent
research MUST attach an outline of the proposed research project (up to 1,000
words) to each application form.
Please note that all documents sent to AusAID should be on A-4 size paper and
should be attested by a First Class Government Gazetted officer or any person of
an equal status. Candidates should also ensure that the “Employer and Nominating
Authority statement” /Section of the form is fully completed. Scholarship
holders should note that they are required to return to Pakistan and take up a
position that makes use of the study for a minimum period of two years.
Scholarship awards must be taken up in 2007 and cannot be transferred to the
next academic year.
Information on IELTS examination schedule (test dates and centres) and how to
register for an exam can be obtained from the Australian Education Office (AEO)
Pakistan.Please note that AusAID will not be arranging or paying for the IELTS
examination for candidates. Please also note that an IELTS result becomes
available two weeks after sitting for the examination. IELTS results can also be
sent to us directly by the AEO or British Council at the address given below.
TOEFL scores cannot be submitted in place of IELTS scores as TOEFL results are
not accepted for student visa purposes under the Australian law. Applicants who
have a foreign degree are not exempt from submitting a current IELTS result with
their application.
Applications together with the requisite documents should be sent to the Program
Officer, AusAID, Australian High Commission, Diplomatic Enclave 1, Sector G-5/4,
P.O. Box 1046, Islamabad Pakistan. The deadline for receipt of applications at
the AHC is 01 June 2007. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
Only successful applicants will be advised of the outcome of the selection
process (by the end of July). All decisions of AusAID are final. No calls or
correspondence will be accepted the regarding status of the application.
