Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) are a bilateral program within the Australian scholarships program.
Australian Development Scholarships are a highly valued form of development cooperation that aims to contribute to the long term development needs of Australia’s partner countries to promote growth and stability. They provide opportunities for people from developing countries to undertake full time undergraduate or postgraduate study in Australia.
Fields of study are targeted to address agreed priority human resource and development needs of recipient countries, in line with Australia’s bilateral aid program.
Australian Development Scholarships equip scholars with the skills and knowledge to drive change and influence the development outcomes of their own country through obtaining tertiary qualifications at participating Australian higher education institutions and technical colleges.
Scholarship holders are required to return to their country of citizenship for two years after they have completed their studies to contribute to the development of their country.
Countries eligible for Australian Development Scholarships
List of countries eligible for ADS and country-specific eligibility criteria.
Asia
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan [RTF 197kb]
- Burma (Myanmar) [RTF 174kb]
- Cambodia [RTF 1mb]
- China (People’s Republic of) [RTF 183kb]
- Indonesia [RTF 181kb]
- Laos PDR [RTF 1mb]
- Maldives [RTF 182kb]
- Mongolia [RTF 185kb]
- Nepal [RTF 175kb]
- Pakistan [RTF 1mb]
- Philippines [RTF 1.1mb]
- Sri Lanka [RTF 183kb]
- Timor-Leste [RTF 177kb]
- Vietnam [RTF 1mb]
Pacific
- Fiji [RTF 1mb]
- French Polynesia [RTF 186kb]
- Kiribati [RTF 176kb]
- New Caledonia [RTF 186kb]
- Papua New Guinea [RTF 184kb]
- Samoa [RTF 183kb]
- Solomon Islands [RTF 1mb]
- Tonga [RTF 175kb]
- Tuvalu [RTF 190kb]
- Vanuatu [RTF 189kb]
- Wallis and Futuna [RTF 186kb]
Africa
Eligibility criteria for each of the following countries is available at the Australian Development Scholarships—Africa website [external site]
- Angola
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cameroon
- Ethiopia
- The Gambia
- Ghana
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mauritius
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Nigeria
- Rwanda
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- South Africa
- Swaziland
- Tanzania
- Uganda
- Zambia
Caribbean
One set of eligibility criteria applies for the following Caribbean countries [RTF 178kb]
- Belize
- Jamaica
- Haiti
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Dominica
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Saint Lucia
- Barbados
- Grenada
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Guyana
- Suriname
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berhanu bayisa says
“Ethiopia turns up it hand to God ” is aprofet word for ethiopian destny . and i have a dream to realise this profet word through knowing(learning ) more.
my name is berhanu bayisa ,26yrs old , have BA in ACCOUNTING and FINANCE & MA in cooperative accounting . i need to learn n field of any development related cources (dev`t or agricultural economics in especial.) i kindly expect your cooperation.
with best regards
the grase of lord be with you !!!!
contact :- berhanu_bayisa@yahoo.com
251913260575
Addis Abeba
Ethiopia
Hailu says
I just need scholarship for Ethiopian, but all above listed excludes Ethiopia. So how can I apply for scholarship position?
Fantahun Teshome says
I am Fantahun from Ethiopia,Addis Ababa.I graduated from Arbaminch university having BSC in Computer Science & IT with good GPA. If I get the chance I want to get my MSC in my related field.
mail:abish_god@yahoo.com
Thank you
zelalem sisay says
First of all I would like to thank the University for opening this great chance for any developing countries. I am Zelalem Sisay from Ethiopia (East Africa). I am 25 years old. I am graduated from Haremaya University with a Bachelor degree in the field of Food science and post – harvest Technology with Excellent CG PA. Currently, I am working as a Food and Nutrition program coordinator and trainer in Shiny day social Services, Ethiopia.
Now I am looking for free scholarship in Food Science and technology, Nutrition and health, Public health or related fields that could be connect and help to serve my country further.
Therefore, it is my strong belief that you will give me this chance to join my further education in your institution. Please make my early dream to become to reality!!
Thanks in advance.
Email; zelalemsisay@yahoo.com
miaro rakotoarisolo says
hello, i’m interested in such opportunities but i’m from a coutry not listed there and non english speaking: it’s Madagascar.
how can i have the chance for this or can’t i?
thanx for your prompt reply?