Australia Awards Scholarships Application 2015 Intake
Instructions Please print neatly in this application Before completing this form, you must read the Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook (Handbook) and your Country‟s (or
Regional) profile, available on the DFAT website (see Useful websites on page 6) or from the Australia Awards office in Indonesia. Applicants also are encouraged to review all information available on the Australia Awards Scholarships Scholarships – – Indonesia website (www.australiaawardsindonesia.org) You must complete all fields marked with an * and all relevant sections. This application must be completed in English. For “Yes” or “No” questions, indicate your response with an “X” in the appropriate box. One (1) copy of this form and of all attached documents must be received by 18 July 2014 at the Australia Awards Office at Gedung Wirausaha, 7th Floor. Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav.C-5 Kuningan, Jakarta 12940. Do not send this application to universities or other institutions in Australia.
Australia Awards Scholarships will be offered only to those whose course of study will contribute to the long -term development needs of Indonesia. A list of the priorities is available under “Choosing a Course of Study” on page 3 of this application orm. f DFAT‟s website includes a list list of Australian Universities that may receive Australia Awards Scholarship Scholarship recipients. Course of study information is available directly from the Universities‟ websites or the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Cour ses ses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) website (see page 6 – – Useful Useful Websites). You may provide two preferences for courses of study. You should consider two Australian Australian universities rather than two courses at the same university, just in case you do not meet the admission requirements of the first Australian university. If your application is successful, you will be required to sign a Contract with the Commonwealth of Australia and be bound by conditions of the scholarship. scholarship. A full list of the conditions is contained contained in the Handbook. If you do not receive an invitation to an interview from the Australia Awards office by mid-December, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful. Applicants must not fill in section 2 3 of the application form. This section is for use by b y the Ministry of State Secretariat of the Republic of Indonesia (KemenSetNeg) and refers only to selected candidates. In cases where information supplied by candidates is found to be inaccurate or incorre ct, an award offer may be revoked without notice.
The closing date is 18 July 2014 Applications should be submitted as early as possible
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General Information Notes Australia Awards Scholarships are an important component of Australia‟s investment in education. In Indonesia, Australia Awar ds Scholarships provide opportunities to study in Australia at Postgraduate level. They are provided to Indonesian citizens to provide enhanced leadership, knowledge and technical skills to the Government of Indonesia, to tertiary institutions and to strategic organisations that are dri ving sustainable development. Australia Awards Scholarships have been an important component of the the Australian Australian Government‟s efforts to reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development since the 1950s. This is achieved through: • developing capacity and leadership skills so that individuals can contribute to development in Indonesia; • building people-to-people linkages at individual, institutional and national levels between Indonesia and Australia. There are a number of supplementary programs associated with Australia Awards Scholarships in Indonesia including the Austral ia Awards Leadership Program Program and the Allison Sudradjat Prize. Prize. Public applicants are from government organisations, state universities and state owned enterprises and must be approved by training or foreign cooperation bureaus (BKLN) of their local local or central agencies (see page 26). Public applicants from government agencies outside Jakarta may apply directly to the Australia Awards Scholarships program office with the approval of their relevant Kakanwil or Kadinas and approval from Bupati or Governor (or representative) where necessary. Calon Pegawai Negeri Sipil (CPNS) are not eligible to apply. Open applicants are from private organisations, private universities and also include recent university graduates. No government approval is required and applications are to be submitted directly to the Australia Awards office. A letter of support from the applicant‟s home agency, institution or private university may be included with the application. Public servants (pegawai negeri) cannot apply as „open applicants‟. Targeted and Non-Targeted Category
Australia Awards Scholarships are awarded as „Targeted‟ or „Non „Non--Targeted‟. Up to 70% of of Australia Australia Awards Scholarships are Targeted; available for nominated staff from Government of Indonesia Key Agencies, Targeted Sectors and from DFAT Geographic Focus Areas. Further information on each of these sub-categories is available at www.australiaawardsindonesia.org www.australiaawardsindonesia.org At least 30% of Australia Awards Scholarships are Non-Targeted available for public servants and non -public servants outside the DFAT Geographic Focus Areas. Scholarships are for full-time study for a Masters or Doctorate degree from Australian tertiary institutions. The scholarship provides up to nine months full-time language and academic preparation in Indonesia. Students must achieve satisfactory results in this training to be able to continue their scholarships. Social inclusion
Eligible candidates with a disability or from organisations working working with the disabled are encouraged encouraged to apply. 1 candidates within DFAT Geographic Focus Areas are also encouraged to apply.
Women and
Eligibility In general candidates must:
be an Indonesian citizen and be residing in and applying for the scholarship from Indonesia not be married or engaged to a person who is eligible to hold Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent resident status, at any stage of the application, selection, mobilisation processes or while on-scholarship in Australia satisfy Australian Government requirements for international student entry to Australia (health, character etc) not be applying for a visa to live in Australia not be applying for another long-term Australia Award unless they have resided outside Australia for twice the length of the total time that they were in Australia (for example, a previous Australia Awards Scholarship recipient in Australia for four years will not be eligible to apply for another Australia Awards Scholarship until they have resided outside Australia or back in Indonesia for eight years) have satisfied any specific criteria established by Indonesia or government of Indonesia not be current serving military personnel be able to satisfy all requirements of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) for a DFAT student visa and be able to satisfy the admission requirements of the Australian university at which the Scholarship is to be undertaken.
Aceh, Nusa Tenggara Tenggara Timur, Nusa Tenggara Tenggara Barat, Papua, West Papua
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Specifically, candidates must:
be applying for courses that fall within the areas of priority (see “Choosing a Course of Study” below) at the application closing date, be not older than 42 years of age have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.9 on a scale of maximum 4.0 (2.75 for applicants from DFAT Geographic Focus Areas and for applicants with a disability as declared on the Australia Awards Scholarships application form) For Masters applicants - have an English language proficiency of at least 5.0 in IELTS (or 500 in paper-based TOEFL or 61 in internet based TOEFL ). For PhD applicants - have an English language proficiency of at least 6.0 in IELTS (or 530 in paperbased TOEFL or 71 in internet based TOEFL. The IELTS or TOEFL result must be current (a test result obtained in 2013 or 2014 will be considered current). No other English language test (including TOEFL prediction test) results will be a ccepted. already hold an undergraduate degree, if applying for a Masters already have a Masters, if applying for a Doctorate if applying for a Doctorate, applicants will be restricted to staff of universities, higher education institutions, research institutes, key policy makers and targeted candidates in other a gencies associated with DFAT activities it is highly desirable for Doctorate applicants to have a letter of support from an Australian university for their proposed field of study answer all relevant questions on the application form be willing and available to undertake full-time (Monday - Friday 0800-1600) English for Academic Purposes (EAP) training in Indonesia prior to studying in Australia, i f offered a scholarship.
Choosing a Course of Study Candidates are encouraged to apply to study courses which fall within Priority Development Areas (PDA). The PDA relate directly to the strategic objectives contained in the Australia and Indonesia Country Strategy. An indicative list of the areas for study foll ows. Priority Development Areas (PDA) Description of PDA
Priority Fields of Study
Sustainable Growth and
Democracy Justice and
Economic Management
Good Governance
Improving economic policy and management, reducing constraints to growth in infrastructure and productivity, and improving natural resource management, environmental governance and response to climate change.
Strengthening the capacity, accountability and responsiveness of legal, democratic and oversight institutions, and improving local government and public financial management.
Natural Resource Management Mining Livestock management Animal Husbandry Agriculture Aquaculture/fisheries Forestry Climate Change Economics Infrastructure Planning Water and Sanitation Rural Growth Small and medium enterprise
Law, legal and judicial systems Political Science and Government Public administration Public expenditure management Public Sector Reform Environmental Law Anti-corruption Decentralisation Monitoring & Evaluation
Investing in People
Safety and Peace
Better quality, access and governance in education, and better health access and systems
Improving responses to humanitarian needs, emergencies and vulnerability to disasters, and improving capacity to ensure transport security and to counter threats from transnational crime.
NB:
Communicable Disease Prevention Health Management Health Services Maternal and Child Health Women and Gender Studies Disability Services Public Health Education and Training Education Management Human Resource Childhood Special Education
Conflict Resolution Disaster Prevention and Management Transport Safety Transnational Crime Prevention Development Studies International Studies
If your study area is not listed here, you may still apply for a field of study related to the work of D FAT in Indonesia. For more information see the Australia Indonesia Partnership Country S trategy at: http://aid.dfat.gov.au/Publications/Documents/aip_strat_2008-13_english.pdf
Candidates considering study for particular professions should note that Australia Awards Scholarships does not include the practical training period required for professional registration, e.g. medical internships, legal articles etc. Successful recipients are expected to complete such training in their own country. 3
Selection Process All applicants are considered by an independent Joint Selection Committee comprised of Australian and Indonesian academics. Only those shortlisted will be interviewed. The interview will assess candidates' academic ability, clarity of study goals, and cultural adaptability. A critical consideration will be how well the Australia Awards Scholarships applicant is able to explain the relevance of their proposed study area to the development of Indonesia. The interview will be accompanied by an IELTS test of English language proficiency. Final selection is objective and based on the principles of merit and equity. The final list of recipients is subject to scrutiny and endorsement by DFAT and Government of Indonesia - State Secretariat. Selection quotas:
Up to 70% of awards will be offered to applicants from the Targeted Category including up to 30% of this number from DFAT Geographic Focus Areas At least 30% of awards will be offered to applicants from the Non-Targeted Category, 85% of awards at Masters level and up to 15% of awards at Doctorate (PhD) level. (NB doctoral level study is only open to staff of universities, higher education institutions, research institute, key pol icy makers and targeted candidates in other organizations associated with DFAT activities). an equal number of awards will be offered to men and women. Notification of the selection result
All applicants will be advised whether or not they have been selected for an interview. All interviewed applicants will be notified whether or not they have been awarded an Australia Awards Scholarships. The result is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Where appropriate, notification will include details of pre-departure training (English, academic skills, cultural preparation). This training is compulsory and full-time (see page 6 for step by step of Australia Awards Scholarships Application Process).
Pre-Departure English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Training DFAT will provide all scholarship recipients with EAP training in Indonesia. The aim of EAP training is to prepare students for study in Australia. The length of EAP training will range from 6 weeks to 9 months depending on the level of English language proficiency of the student. EAP training is conducted in Bali for students from Eastern Indonesia and Jakarta for students from western provinces. EAP training is compulsory and full-time for all Australia Awards Scholarships recipients. DFAT will provide recipients with a monthly living allowance from the commencement of EAP training to end May (Semester 2 commencement in Australia) or end December (Semester 1 commencement in Australia). This will not apply to a deferral period after EAP. An additional stipend equal to ¼ of the monthly stipend will be paid at the conclusion of the EAP to provide for costs associated with recipient relocation after EAP. DFAT, through the Australia Awards office, may consider, on a case-by-case basis, waiving attendance at EAP training, but waivers are rare and strict criteria apply. DFAT will not provide additional EAP training i n Australia. Recipients who withdraw from Australia Awards Scholarships after commencing EAP training, may be required to refund the stipend paid to the recipient from the commencement of EAP. Circumstances for withdrawal will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
Requirements for Scholarship Recipients Prior to travelling to Australia, scholarship recipients must:
meet the minimum English language requirement of their chosen Australian university (usually IELTS of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0)
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at the completion of EAP training, candidates must achieve a minimum score of IELTS 6.0 for Australia Awards Scholarships office to commence the application process for placement in a university program in Australia receive a letter of acceptance from an Australian university meet Australian immigration requirements for a student visa receive Government of Indonesia endorsement be medically fit to commence studies in Australia. In Australia, scholarship recipients must:
abide by the conditions of the scholarship and the rules of Australian tertiary institutions abide by the rules and regulations governing a student visa act in a way that will not bring disrepute to DFAT, or to any Australian university or to Indonesia In addition, scholarship recipients must
gain support from DFAT if seeking to return to Australia within the two-year exclusion period for anything other than a short term visa for up to th ree months. Visa applications for short-term visits do not require DFAT‟s approval return to Indonesia for a period equivalent of twice the length of the study period in Australia, before re-entering Australia on another Government of Australia funded scholarship if during the two years exclusion period the scholarship recipients return to Australia, a debt to the Commonwealth may be activated OR any time spent in Australia may be added to the two year exclusion period.
What do Australia Awards Scholarships cover? Pre- Course English – provision of English for Academic Purposes training prior to commencement of studies in Australia
(including an in-Indonesia stipend) In- Indonesia Stipend for the period from the commencement of Pre-Course English to the date of recipient mobilisation. This
does not apply to any deferral period. Medical examination and x- ray costs in order to comply with Student Visa requirements
DFAT Student Visa and Student Dependant Visa Outward Airfare (economy- one way) from the airport closest to the recipient‟s home location to the international airport closest
to the Australian university selected for study by the recipient Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) - recipient only (recipients are required to maintain OSHC for any accompanying
family in order to satisfy visa requirements). Establishment Allowance payable into the recipient‟s bank account after arrival in Australia Contribution to Living Expenses (in Australia Stipend) - payment of a fortnightly contribution to living expenses (CLE). Introductory Academic Program (IAP) for a period of 4-6 weeks undertaken prior to the commencement of Masters or PhD
studies Masters OR PhD Tuition Fees – including all compulsory fees for the course in which the recipient is accepted into Supplementary Academic Support - provided where it is deemed essential to assist recipients to p ass course subjects. Fieldwork - holders of a scholarship where research comprises at least 50 percent of the program may receive a return
economy class airfare to Indonesia to undertake essential fieldwork. Reunion Airfare - is available to a „single‟ recipient
after the successful completion of the first year of study; subsequent
reunion airfare entitlements will be available on an annual basis for the d uration of the Australia Awards Scholarships, except for the final year of the Australia Awards Scholarships. Homeward Airfare (economy- one way) from the international airport closest to the Australian university selected for study by
the recipient to the airport closest to the recipient‟s home location.
Family Entry Recipients can bring their immediate families to Australia at their own cost, if their families meet DFAT and immigration requirements. Families are normally permitted to join eight (8) weeks after the recipient's arrival. 5
Useful websites Australia Awards: http://australiaawards.gov.au/ Australia Awards Scholarship Indonesia : http://www.australiaawardsindonesia.org DFAT: http://aid.dfat.gov.au/australia-awards Visas – Department of Immigration and Border P rotection: http://www.immi.gov.au Studying in Australia: http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au CRICOS: http://cricos.deewr.gov.au IELTS: http://www.ielts.org TOEFL: http://www.ets.org/toefl PEARSON: http://www.pearsonpte.com
The Australia Awards Scholarships Application Process Step 1 Applicant sends complete Australia Awards Scholarships application form to Australia Awards Office by 18 July 2014.
Step 2 Applicant is notified of the result of selection for interview by mid December 2014.
Step 3 Applicant selected for interview receives information of interview/ IELTS test date/location.
Step 4 Applicant attends interview and IELTS test in January 2015.
Step 5 Applicant is advised of the result of their Australia Awards Scholarships application by February 2015.
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Australia Awards Scholarships Application 2015 Intake 1. Personal details* Details given in this section must m atch your passport, birth certificate or oth er official identification documents.
Attach a recent passport size photo. 3 x 4 cm.
Note: If you have only one name, enter it in both fields. * Denotes mandatory field
Mr
Mrs
Ms
Miss
Dr
Title* Other (Please specify)
Family name*
Adlis
Given names*
Adria Windu
Date of birth*
3/7/1987
Place of birth* (State/province)
Sumatera Barat
Country of citizenship*
Indonesia
dd/mm/yyyy
Gender*
Male
Female
Note: You must be a citizen of one of the eligible participating countries.
Do you have dual citizenship?*
Yes
No
2nd country of citizenship Note: If you are a citizen of Cook Islands, Niue or Tokelau and are entitled to hold a New Zealand passport, please do not list New Zealand as your first or second country of Citizenship.
Which country are you living in now?* Indonesia Have you applied, or are you intending to apply, for permanent residency or citizenship in Australia or New Zealand?* National Identity Number
Yes
No
3672080307870002
Note: Provide if applicable to your country.*
Passport no. (provide if you have a passport).*
Issue date Expiry date
/
/ /
/
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2. Contact details* Residential address Please check that your contact details are correct. If you cannot be contacted, your application will not proceed. * Denotes mandatory field
Address line 1*
Jl Kawat 1 No 11, Komplek Perumahan Krakatau Steel
Address line 2 Address line 3 Town/City*
Cilegon
State/Province*
Banten
Country*
Indonesia
Postal code (if any)
42435
Mailing address Provide details only if different from your current residential address Address line 1* Address line 2 Address line 3 Town/City*
Postal code (if any)
State/Province* Country*
Phone and email Provide at least one contact number. Home phone no. Work phone no. Mobile no.*
085263838329
Fax no. (if any) Email 1*
[email protected]
Email 2
[email protected]
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3. Spouse details If you have dependants (spouse and/or children under 18 years of age only), provide their details even if they will not accompany you to Australia. Note: Scholarships do not provide financial support for accompanying dependants. You can get information on your responsibilities for your dependants, should they live with you in Australia during your scholarship, from the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) or by contacting the institution where you want to study. * Denotes mandatory field
Family name* Given names* Note: Provide family name and other names as they appear in your spouse‟s birth certificate, passport or other official identification document*
Date of birth*
/
/
dd/mm/yyyy
Passport no. (Provide if spouse has a passport*)
Gender* Issue date
Male /
Female /
Expiry date
/
/
Yes
No
Country of citizenship*
Will your spouse accompany you to Australia?*
4. Children details (attach a separate list if there is not enough space) Provide details of any dependent children and indicate if they will join you in Australia. A dependent child is your, or your spouse/partner‟s child or stepchild who is not married or engaged to be married or in a de facto relationship and has not turned 18 years of age. Note: Scholarships do not provide financial support for dependants accompanying you to Australia. Information on your responsibilities for any children that will live with you in Australia during your scholarship can be obtained from the Australian Government Department of Immigration and Border Protection website or by contacting the institution where you want to study. * Denotes mandatory field
Child 1 Will this child accompany you to Australia?*
Yes
No
Family name* Given names* Date of birth* Passport no. (Provide if child has a passport*)
/
/
dd/mm/yyyy
Gender* Issue date Expiry date
Male /
Female /
/
/
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4. Children details (continued) Child 2 Will this child accompany you to Australia?*
Yes
No
Family name* Given names* Date of birth*
/
/
dd/mm/yyyy
Gender* Issue date
Passport no. (Provide if child has a passport*)
Male /
Expiry date
Female /
/
/
Child 3 Will this child accompany you to Australia?*
Yes
No
Family name* Given names* Date of birth*
/
/
dd/mm/yyyy
Gender* Issue date
Passport no. (Provide if child has a passport*)
Male /
Expiry date
Female /
/
/
Child 4 Will this child accompany you to Australia?*
Yes
No
Family name* Given names* Date of birth*
/
/
dd/mm/yyyy
Gender* Issue date
Passport no. (Provide if child has a passport*)
Male /
Expiry date
Female /
/
/
Child 5 Will this child accompany you to Australia?*
Yes
No
Family name* Given names* Date of birth* Passport no. (Provide if child has a passport*)
/
/
dd/mm/yyyy
Gender* Issue date Expiry date
Male /
Female /
/
/
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5. Emergency contact details* Provide details of a person who can be contacted in case of an emergency. This may be a relative or a friend. * Denotes mandatory field
Mr
Mrs
Ms
Miss
Dr
Title* Other (Please specify) Family name*
Adnan
Relationship to you*
Given name*
Adlis
Gender*
Home phone*
081387377074
Work phone
Mobile phone
Father
Male
Female
Fax (if any)
Email 1 Email 2 Address line 1
Simpang Puskesmas, Pasar Surantih
Address line 2
Kecamatan Sutera
Address line 3 Town/City
Kabupaten Pesisir Selatan
State/Province
Sumatera Barat
Country
Indonesia
Postal code (if any)
Note: Please check that the contact details are correct
6. Previous scholarships (attach a separate list if there is not enough space) Only include details of tertiary education scholarships or fellowships. * Denotes mandatory field
Have you previously been awarded a scholarship or a fellowship?*
Yes
No
1. Scholarship/fellowship title Start date
/
/
End date
/
/
Qualification (if applicable) Country
Institution
2. Scholarship/fellowship title Start date
/
/
End date
/
/
Qualification (if applicable) Institution
Country
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7. Scholarship applications What other scholarships are you going to apply for this year? Note: Applying for more than one scholarship does not make you ineligible to apply for a scholarship.
Have you previously applied for a DFAT (formerly AusAID) scholarship but were unsuccessful?*
Yes
No
* Denotes mandatory field
If „Yes‟, how many times have you previously applied and in which years did you apply? (approximately 100 words limit):
Have you previously been interviewed by Australia Awards Scholarships?*
Yes
No
If „Yes’, in which years?
8. Scholarships category* Are you applying for an Australia Awards Scholarships as a public or open applicant? * * Denotes mandatory field
Open
Public
If “Public”, please indicate if your application is from:
If “Open”, please indicate if your application is from:
Government department
Private university
State-owned enterprise
Private organisation
State university
Private individual
9. Proposed study* DFAT will consider offering you a scholarship only if your course of study will contribute to the development needs of your country. Note that the proposed program of study should be appropriate to your academic qualification and work experience. * Denotes mandatory field
Requested Level of study*
Masters Doctorate (PhD)
Type of study* (Masters coursework
Coursework
program can contain a research project up to 30% of the Masters. Candidate decide the topic during course)
Research Combination
Research background of Doctorate(PhD) candidates only:*
Do you hold a Masters degree with > 50% weighting for research?
Are you including a letter from your Masters supervisor r ecommending that you should pursue Doctorate Yes No studies? (Recommended)
Yes
No
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Proposed field of study* You are required to: Identify the Priority Development Area (PDA) for your proposed studies. (P lease tick one box only). Identify the Priority Field of Study (PFS) fro m the list of preferred PFS provided (Please tick one box o nly). If necessary, you may nominate another Field of Study in 'other' (Please tick other and provide detail). * Denotes mandatory field
Priority Development Areas (PDA)*
Sustainable Growth and Economic Management
Democracy Justice and Good Governance
Investing in People
Safety and Peace
Description of PDA
Improving economic policy
Strengthening the capacity,
Better quality, access and
Improving responses to
and management, reducing
accountability and
governance in education, and
humanitarian needs,
constraints to growth in
responsiveness of legal,
better health access and
emergencies and
infrastructure and
democratic and oversight
systems
vulnerability to disasters, and
productivity, and improving
institutions, and improving
improving capacity to ensure
natural resource
local government and public
transport security and to
management, environmental
financial management.
counter threats from
governance and response to
transnational crime.
climate change.
Priority Fields of Study (PFS)*
Natural Resource Management
Law, legal and judicial systems
Communicable Disease Prevention
Mining
Political Science and Government
Health Management
Disaster P revention and Management
Health Services
Transport Safety
Public administration
Maternal and Child Health
Transnational Crime Prevention Development Studies
Livestock management Animal Husbandry Agriculture
Public expenditure management
Aquaculture/ fisheries
Public Sector Reform
Women and Gender Studies
Forestry
Environmental Law
Disability Services
Climate Change
Anti-corruption
Public Health
Economics
Decentralisation
Infrastructure
Monitoring & Evaluation
Education and Training
Planning Water and Sanitation Rural Growth Small and medium enterprise
Conflict Resolution
International Studies
Education Management Human Resource Childhood Special Education
Other, pl ease specif y :
Have you obtained information from the Australia Awards Scholarships Information CD, or from the Australia Awards Scholarships website regarding study options in Australia?*
Yes
No
Please describe the efforts you have undertaken so far to obtain information on your st udy options in Australia.
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Proposed preferences DFAT‟s website includes a full list of Austra lian institutions that are eligible to host Awardees. You need to decide which institution you want to attend and choose an appropriate course. To find out about the content of specific courses, you research the individual institution website. You should choose two preferences. You are encouraged to choose two different institutions rather than two different courses at the same institution. If your application for your first preference is unsuccessful, DFAT will forward your application to your second choice. The CRICOS code for your course can be found on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) Website http://cricos.deewr.gov.au. * Denotes mandatory field
Preference 1 Course title* CRICOS code*
Institution*
Course duration (weeks)*
Institution‟s minimum English language proficiency required for the course (IELTS, TOEFL or Pearson)*
Preference 2 Course title* CRICOS code*
Institution*
Course duration (weeks)*
Institution‟s minimum English language proficiency required for the course (IELTS, TOEFL or Pearson)*
A formal offer of admission will not be required however it is expected serious PhD candidates will have made preliminary enquiries to possible Australian universities regarding their study. Have you discussed your proposed course with a member of staff from any Australian university? This is highly recommended for PhD applicants. If “Yes”, please attach any relevant correspondence with Australian universities. Are there any special subjects or skills that you would like to include in your choice?
Yes
No
Yes
No
If "Yes" please give details. (Note that Australia Awards Scholarships does not include the practical training period required for professional registration, e.g. medical internship, legal articles etc. Applicants are expected to complete such practical training in their own country).
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Research proposal details (research applicants only) Complete this section if the studies will be by Research or a combination of Research and Coursework (e.g. Doctorate or Masters by Research). Otherwise proceed to question 9. Answers should be concise but sufficient to explain the nature of your research proposal to the selection panel. Please note word limits. Anything over this limit will not be considered. * Denotes mandatory field
Research title (approximately 30 50 words limit)*
Objectives (approximately 150-200 words limit)*
Significance and possible application of your proposed research to your country‟s development (approximately 150-200 words limit)*
Proposed research method (approximately 150-200 words limit)*
Does your proposed research include fieldwork?*
Yes
No
Not sure
If ` Yes‟ please provide a description of the fieldwork you will be undertaking ( approximately 200 words limit).
What is the duration of your proposed fieldwork? (if known)
weeks
Where do you propose to undertake the fieldwork? Proposed supervisor/s
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10. Qualifications* List qualifications (whether complete or not) by level of study, starting with the highest. If you have not completed your studies please list your anticipated end date. One certified copy of any complete or incomplete official transcripts, certificates and certified copies of English Language translations must be included with each application form. Any documents not in English must be translated. Add an extra page if there is insufficient space. * Denotes mandatory field
1. Qualification name Secondary (High School)
Vocational/technical
Undergraduate
Postgraduate (S2
Level of study* or S3
)
Name of institution* State/Province
Country*
Language of instruction
Start date
/
/
End date *
/
/
GPA (if applicable)
Status*
*
Obtained
/ Max
Complete
Pending results
Incomplete
2. Qualification name Secondary (High School)
Vocational/technical
Undergraduate
Postgraduate (S2
Level of study or S3
)
Name of institution State/Province
Country
Language of instruction
Start date
/
/
End date
/
/
GPA (if applicable)
Status
Obtained
/ Max
Complete
Pending results
Incomplete
3. Qualification name Secondary (High School)
Vocational/technical
Undergraduate
Postgraduate (S2
Level of study or S3
)
Name of institution State/Province
Country
Language of instruction
Start date
/
/
End date
/
/
GPA (if applicable)
Status
Obtained
Complete
/ Max
Pending results
Incomplete
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11. English language proficiency* Refer to the Scholarships Policy Handbook, Country Profile and the institution for specific English Language requirements. For Masters applicants - have an English language proficiency of at least 5.0 in IELTS (or 500 in paper-based TOEFL or 61 in internet based TOEFL). For PhD applicants - have an English language proficiency of at least 6.0 in IELTS (or 530 in paper-based TOEFL or 71 in internet based TOEFL). The IELTS or TOEFL result must be current (a test result obtained in 2013 or 2014 will be considered current). No other English language test (including TOEFL prediction test) results will be accepted. * Denotes mandatory field
Is English your first language?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
If ` Yes‟ go to next section. If `No‟ answer the following questions: Was English the language of your highest level of study? If ` Yes‟, provide a statement from the institution verifying the language of instruction. Have you taken an IELTS, TOEFL or Pearson test? If ` Yes‟, provide the test results. Test name
Date test taken
Test Centre/location
Phone
Reading Score
/
/
Overall score Website
Writing Score
If `No‟, when do you expect to complete the test?
/
Listening Score
Speaking Score
Test Name
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12. Computer literacy* Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. This will assist Australian institutions to decide whether to provide additional tuition. * Denotes mandatory field
Are you computer literate?
Yes
No
Occasionally
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
How regularly do you use a PC/computer?
Do you have experience with the following software? Word processing software (e.g. Word)?
Yes
No
Spreadsheet software (e.g. Excel)?
Yes
No
Database software (e.g. Access)?
Yes
No
Operating systems (e.g. Windows 2000)?
Yes
No
Presentation software (e.g. PowerPoint)?
Yes
No
Email software (e.g. Outlook)?
Yes
No
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13. Computer training details Course name 1 Start date
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End date
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Course name 2 Start date
14. Current employment Current employment may include work experience and voluntary work. Please enter „Not Applicable‟ in the „Position Title‟ if you are not currently employed. * Denotes mandatory field
Are you currently employed
Yes
No
If „Yes‟, please provide details below Position title Organisation name Organisation address Level of position in organisation structure (eg. Echelon and Golongan)
Sector/organisation type
Date commenced
Government/public
NGO /civil society
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Private
Current duties and responsibilities (approximately 80-100 words limit)
Do you intend to return to this organisation after your scholarship in Australia?*
Yes
No
* Denotes mandatory field
If „Yes‟, how will this scholarship contribute to the organisation‟s human resource dev elopment needs? (approximately 80-100 words limit)
If „No‟, what are your plans when you finish your studies? (approximately 80-100 words limit)
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15. Previous relevant employment Only provide previous employment that is relevant to your application. Employment history should also include work experience, community work and voluntary work.
1. Previous position Position title
Organisation name
Organisation address
Start date
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Duties/responsibilities (approximately 80-100 words limit)
2. Previous position Position title
Organisation name
Organisation address
Start date
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End date
Duties/responsibilities (approximately 80-100 words limit)
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16. Supporting statement* Limit your answers to approximately 400 words per question. Attach a page if not enough room on this form. Please note word limits. Anything over this limit will not be considered. *Denotes mandatory field
1. How did you choose your proposed course and institution?*
2. How will the proposed study contribute to your career?*
3. How have you contributed to solving a challenge and to implementing change or reform?* (Be specific and include: what aspect/s of your leadership knowledge, skills and practice you consider to be well established and effective; which people or organisations you worked with to solve the problem; and what creative methods were used.)
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16. Supporting statement (continued)* 4. Please a) give three practical and realistic examples of how you intend to use the knowledge, skills and connections you will gain from your scholarship. Possible tasks can be personal and/or professional; and* b) list any possible constraints you think may prevent you from achieving these tasks.*
5. Please indicate the development theme that is most relevant to your application, even though it may be relevant to more than one.* Disability
Governance
Disaster risk reduction
Health, HIV/AIDS, pandemics
Economic growth
Human rights
Education
Infrastructure
Environment
Regional stability
Food security
Rural development
Gender equality
Water & sanitation
6. Do you currently have any connection or relationship to any staff employed at DFAT Posts or with DFAT ’s managing contractors?*
Yes
No
Yes
No
* Denotes mandatory field
If ` Yes‟ please explain.
7. Are you subject to any criminal or civil proceedings that are currently awaiting legal action?* * Denotes mandatory field
If ` Yes‟ please explain .Information provided here will not necessarily disqualify you from being considered for a scholarship.
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8. Do you identify as having a disability*? *Under Australian law, disability includes ph ysical, intellectual, psychiatric, sensory, neurological, learning disabilities, physical disfigurement, and the presence in the body of disease-causing organisms
Yes
No
DFAT strongly encourages applications from people with disability who are otherwise eligible for a scholarship. Under the Disability Discrimination Act, Australian education institutions have to provide 'reasonable adjustments' to students with disability to assist access to study. To assess the likely support needs, appropriate assistance, and the capacity of relevant institutions to provide the assistance, awardees with a disability/special need must provide details of the disability and/or special need when they accept their offer. This information is bound by Australian privacy laws and will be disclosed only for the purpose of facilitating an accessible barrier-free learning environment. Modifications to physical or learning environments, including additional educational supports such as sign interpreters and captioning, may be available depending on the relevant Institution's capacity. DFAT will advise the Institution of any special requirements associated with an Awardee so that the Institution can pass these details to the Institution‟s Disability Liaison Officer prior to the Awardee arriving on -campus. Where an Institution is not able to provide the assistance requested, other Institutions may be recommended. If yes, please provide details if you require special assistance or equipment to participate in the scholarship selection processes or to live and undertake studies in Australia?
17. Professional memberships The associations and organisations of special interest may include community, cultural, political, scientific, professional and/or educational.
1. Organisation Name Highest position held (if any) Start date
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2. Organisation Name Highest position held (if any) Start date
3. Organisation Name Highest position held (if any) Start date
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18. Communication* Where did you first learn of the Australia Awards? (tick one box) * Denotes mandatory field
Scholarship recipient
Australia Awards website
Australia Awards Office (Jakarta)
Friend, relative or colleague
Australia Awards Promotional Event
Home institution or university
Alumni Association
Australia Awards Indonesia website
Workplace or nominating authority
Australian Embassy
Australian institution or university (specify below)
Publication, radio, TV (specify below)
Other From where did you obtain your application form? (tick box and specify where asked to do so) * Denotes mandatory field
Australia Awards Indonesia website
Australia Awards Office (Jakarta)
Government of Australia – Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Office
Friend, relative or colleague
Government of Australia Department of Education (DoE) Office
Government of Indonesia - State Secretariat Office
Home institution or university
DFAT project office
(specify)
(specify)
Australia Awards Scholarships information CD-ROM
Other (specify)
Education Agent (specify)
Workplace or nominating authority (specify)
19. Interview location* Please tick your preferred interview location. (Please note Your choice is not guaranteed.) * Denotes mandatory field
Jakarta
Medan/Banda Aceh
Makassar
Yogyakarta
Padang
Manado
Surabaya
Balikpapan/Banjarmasin
Kupang
Denpasar
Jayapura
Mataram
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20. Checklist of documentary evidence* Please note: You are responsible for providing all supporting documents. If you do not provide all required documents your application will be rejected. One complete set of the application form. The application form should have certified* copies attached of the relevant documents listed below. Where original documents are not in English, you must provide certified* copies of official English translations if you are selected for an interview. Application forms and documents will not be returned. *Certified: a statement by an authorised person that the document has been sighted and the copy has been sworn to be a true copy of the original. An authorised person is either the official records department of the institution that originally issued the documents , an Australian overseas diplomatic mission , an Australian Education Centre. Certification by a Notary Public may also be accepted. For further details on document certification, please refer to the Scholarships Policy Handbook.
Required documentation: please tick if you have attached the following documents in support of your application. * Denotes mandatory field
All applicants: (Essential) You must include all the essential documents. If at least one essential document is not provided, your application will be automatically rejected. copies of birth certificate or equivalent
Yes
N/A
proof citizenship i.e. KTP or your passport personal information pages
Yes
N/A
current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Yes
N/A
official (certified* ) post-secondary and tertiary certificates/degrees
Yes
N/A
official (certified* ) post-secondary and tertiary transcripts of results
Yes
N/A
current (original) IELTS or TOEFL English language test results (a test result obtained in 2013 or 2014 will be considered current). TOEFL prediction test is NOT accepted.
Yes
N/A
Masters applicants must also attach certified DIII degree certificate and transcript if using DIV or S1 extension certificate/transcript
Yes
N/A
Doctorate applicants must also attach certified S1 degree certificate and transcript
Yes
N/A
academic reference from S2 supervisor for Doctorate candidates
Yes
N/A
Doctorate and those Masters applicants whose study will include at least fifty percent research must fill the research proposal details on this application form
Yes
N/A
recent photograph (3 x 4)
Yes
N/A
official (certified* ) English translations of post-secondary and tertiary certificates/degrees
Yes
N/A
official (certified* ) English translations of post-secondary and tertiary transcripts of results
Yes
N/A
references from S1 supervisor for Masters candidates (if available)
Yes
N/A
list of relevant publications, unpublished theses (for research applicants)
Yes
N/A
statement from university that English is a language of instruction (if applicable)
Yes
N/A
relevant correspondence with an Australian university (if available).
Yes
N/A
official (certified*) English translations of birth certificate
Yes
N/A
Additional Documents: (Optional) Applicants must provide the following documents if they are selected for an interview.
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21. Applicant’s authorisation, agreement, declaration and signature* Authorisation DFAT must comply with the Privacy Act 1988 in relation to the personal information you have provided in this form. By submitting this form I authorise DFAT, or its appointed managing contractor, to access and/or obtain information, including copies of any of my relevant academic records/reports from the education institution(s) that I have attended for the following purposes:
for use in the selection process for an Australia Award to monitor my academic performance at my host institution while studying under an Australia Award to brief relevant Australian officials, Ministers and members of Parliament.
Should I receive an Australia Award I consent: a) to the Australian Government using and disclosing extracts of my application (relating to my academic background and achievements, leadership skills and my proposed study program in Australia) in promotional material in hardcopy and on the Internet. I note that promotional material may include, but is not limited to, media releases and information circulated to DFAT‟s offshore Posts and Australian education institutions, concerning the Australia Awards. b) to my personal information and that of my family members and dependants, including sensitive information as defined in the Privacy Act 1988, being collected, handled, used and disclosed by and exchanged between DFAT, other government agencies including Australian immigration authorities, Australian education institutions, partner organisations (including managing contractors and sub-contractors), medical insurers, medical practitioners, case managers, the home government (where applicable) and other parties, in the circumstances outlined, and for the purposes indicated, in the Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook as updated from time to time. I authorise DFAT to disclose the personal information collected in this form to other Australian Government departments and Australian education institutions for the purpose of promoting and managing the Australia Awards. Understanding I understand and confirm that:
I have read and complied with the Scholarships Policy Handbook and that the contents of my application are true and correct DFAT has the right to vary or reverse any decision regarding a scholarship made on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information Decisions of the selection panel are final and confidential and no correspondence about outcomes of the selection process will be entered into.
Agreement If successful in gaining an Australia Award, I agree that I will:
undergo a police or character check before my Australia Award is confirmed immediately provide DFAT with details of any incident that may reflect badly on the prestige of an Australia Award act in a manner befitting a recipient of an Australia Award use the funds for the purposes granted acknowledge the assistance given by the Australian Government in any written reports, publications or publicity associated with the Award.
Declaration and acknowledgement I declare, in submitting this application form, that the information contained in it and provided in connection with it is true and correct. I acknowledge that giving false or misleading information is a serious offence under the C r i m i n a l 1995 of the Commonwealth of Australia.
Full Name
Signature
Code Act
Date /
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22. Nominating Agency Declaration - required for Public sector applicants only* (NB: to be completed by the staff member within your or ganisation authorised to release staff for overseas study - for example staff from the International Relations Bureau (BKLN) / Centre for Education and Training / the P lanning Bureau / Rector from the university as appropriate. Applicants from outside Jakarta must have the approval and nomination of their relevant Kakanwil or Kadinas and approval from Bupati or Governor (or representative) where necessary.) Please note that your signature on this form signifies your agreement to the following:
to release the applicant from work duties while he/she attends English for academic training. This training is full -time and compulsory to release the applicant from work duties after English for academic training to study in Australia, and process their official passport and exit permit
to cover the cost of travel to and from E nglish for Academic Purposes training (Bali/Jakarta)
to select a field of study and level of stud y appropriate to the agency's needs.
Please also note that if the application is for Doc torate level study, the signature by the authorised staff member confirms that t he applicant is a lecturer/researcher/key planner or policy maker and that Doctorate level studies are essential for his/her f uture research and /or teaching responsibilities.
Name of Ministry/Employer Name of Applicant Applicant’s Position title Applicant’s Level of position in organisation structure (eg. Echelon and Golongan)
Date commenced
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How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity? Please make any additional comments about the applicant's potential or personal qualities which you feel would be helpful to the Australia Awards Scholarships Selection Team. Ministry/Agency Representative signature*
On behalf of the ministry, I the undersigned, agree to be bound to the above commitments and strategies Full Name
Signature & stamp
Position Email Mobile Date
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23. Ministry of State Secretariat of the Republic of Indonesia use only Endorsement by the Government of Indonesia
( To be completed by Head, Bureau of Technical Cooperation, Ministry of State Secretariat of the Republic of Indonesia ) On behalf of the Government of Indonesia, I certify that I have examined the documents attached to this form and am satisfied that they are authentic and relate to the applicant. I certify that the maximum level of study, field of st udy and length of award proposed in this application are appropriate and in accordance with the Government's training policy. I endorse the applicant for an Australia Awards Scholarship.
Name of certifying officer Title Organisation Official Stamp
Signature
Date
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