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Terms and Conditions of ALA Scholarships

The ALA Scholarships Handbook [PDF 166KB] is the main reference document for AusAID, institutions and students of ALA Scholarships.

The Handbook has recently been revised and supersedes the ALA Scholarships Manual. Candidates should read the Handbook carefully when deciding whether to apply for or accept an award. Please note in particular the following conditions that will apply to students in 2008 and beyond.

Deferrals

Awardees must take up their scholarship in the year for which it is awarded. ALA scholarships awards cannot be deferred.

Return home rule

It is a condition of the AusAID student visa that students depart Australia at the end of their scholarship and may not apply to return to Australia to live or study for two years.

Dependants/family members

Applicants should note that funds are not available to support accompanying dependants/family members. Award holders will be required to take out health insurance cover for accompanying dependants/family members.

As the cost of living in Australia is high and may vary from place to place, you are advised to consult the Australian higher education institution to which you are applying to find out about rental rates etc in that city. If you intend to bring family members with you to Australia, you may need to have additional funds to supplement the contribution to living expenses (CLE or stipend) provided by AusAID.  Awardees will also have to meet the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship’s (DIaC) financial requirements in order to obtain the AusAID student visa.  Information on visa requirements is available at DIaC website at Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship

Policy relating to accompanying dependants varies between Australian higher education institutions. You should contact the Australian institutions at which you are applying to obtain this information. Most institutions prefer the arrival of dependants to be delayed until after the Introductory Academic Program.

Visa entry information for accompanying dependants is available on the DIaC website.

Holding other scholarships

Award holders are not permitted to hold any other Australian Government sponsored scholarship for the duration of the ALA Scholarship.

Part-time employment

Award holders need to be informed of their visa conditions for entitlements to working in Australia. See Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship

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