Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply for both an ALA Scholarship and an Endeavour scholarship?

An applicant is eligible to apply for other scholarships, even if they have applied for an ALA scholarship. However, award holders are not permitted to hold any other Australian Government sponsored scholarship for the duration of the ALA Scholarship. For example, though an applicant may apply for both the ALA Scholarships and an Endeavour scholarship they may only accept one.

Can I apply if I'm still an undergraduate?

To be eligible for an ALA Scholarship, you must already have completed a Bachelor degree and have obtained an offer of admission to a postgraduate course in an Australian higher education institution, therefore undergraduates are not eligible.

Can I apply if I'm an intending migrant or have permanent residency?

AusAID scholarships are not available to intending migrants or those who have Australian Permanent Residence. They are intended for people who will return to their home countries in the Asia-Pacific region on completion of their studies in Australia. Intending migrants should not apply.

Is it compulsory to have undertaken an IELTS/TOEFL exam?

Yes. All ALA Scholarships applicants must include the results of their English language proficiency test with their application. Test results must be no more than two years previous to application date and you must have an overall IELTS score of at least 6.5 with no band below 6, or equivalent. There are no exemptions.

November 2007