About Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) Scholarship for Bangladeshi

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	The Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) is a new award scheme within the Australian Governments Australian Scholarships programs. The purpose of ALA scholarships is to develop leadership within the Asia Pacific reason. ALA scholarship are for longer-term post-graduate study in Australia at Masters or doctoral level. Managed by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID), ALAs are competitive and open to citizens of 34 developing countries including Bangladesh.
Field of Study : Applications are open to all fields of study; however, scholars in international trade, pandemics, security and climate change (including clean energy) are especially encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to the following candidates: Those who have relevant professional experience in their chosen area. Those who are in a leadership role or have the potential to assume a leadership role in the public, private or community sector. In each case, merit will be given to candidates likely to influence development outcomes at the national and regional levels. Eligibility Criteria : To be eligible to apply: Must have a record of high-level undergraduate or post graduate achievement; Must have an IELTS score of 6.5 or above; Must have an unconditional offer letter from an Australian University for entry into full time study in the above mentioned study areas for masters or doctoral studies. You will not be eligible if you: Are holding or have been nominated to receive another scholarship; Are a permanent resident or have applied for permanent residency in Australia. Are married or engaged to be married to a person who holds or who is eligible to hold Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residence status. Important Information Application form and guideline can be download from www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/ala.cfm  or www.australianscholarships.gov.au  You are requested to apply online or send a hard copy of the application to to Scholarship Officer, Australian High Commission, 184, Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan-2, Dahka 1212, BANGLADESH on or before 30 June, 2009. Awards will be allocated equitably between men and women. Candidates with disabilities and candidates of tribal descent are strongly encouraged to apply.
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	Australian High Commission 184, Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan-2 Dahka 1212 BANGLADESH Tel: (880-2) 8813101-5 Fax:(880-2) 881 1125 Email:ahc.dhaka@... Website:www.bangladesh.embassy.gov.au