Applications open for Aust scholarships

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The National, Wednesday 08th Febuary 2012

APPLICATIONS for the highly competitive elite awards, Australia Awards – Development Scholarship, are now.
Applications opened on Feb 1 and will close on March 30 for study starting next year at diploma, bachelor, masters and PhD level.
Applicants are advised of new requirements for applying for this award.
The chosen fields of study must be in line with the PNG government’s development priorities and applicants must be prepared to be screened on a merit-based system through a transparent selection process conducted by independent assessors.
Highly ranked candidates for an Australian Development Scholarship at postgraduate (masters) or doctoral degree level will be recommended for an Australian Leadership Awards Scholarship.
Shortlisted candidates should expect to undergo an English language test (i.e. TOEFL, IELTS) as a key requirement to establish the level of English language skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Applicants must be capable of achieving highly satisfactory scores to be eligible for placement. 
Proof of financial evidence for those intending to bring their family members with them for studies must be demonstrated at the time of applying as this award no longer offers financial assistance for family dependents. Applicant must pass a medical examination to qualify for a student visa.
Applicants are required to provide a valid and reliable email address on the application form as this will be the form of communication for acknowledging applications and contacting shortlisted applicants.
Interested applicants are encouraged to download the application forms and other related documents from the Scholarships PNG website at www.scholarships.org.pg
For details, contact the Scholarships PNG Information Centre on telephone 321 1766, fax 321 1828 or email [email protected]
You can also visit the new office now located on the ground floor of Port Tower Building, Hunter Street, Port Moresby.

This award is highly competitive and applicants must demonstrate that they meet the high level of academic skills needed to study in Australia.
This year, 161 of Papua New Guinea’s top academic elites from across the country were awarded the prestigious ADS and ALAS to take up studies at Australian universities. This number has increased over the years and the Australian government continues to contribute to the sustainable development of Papua New Guinea through investing in PNG’s people.