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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matthewos petros says
I have graduated from Adama University (ETHIOPIA) in wood science and technology in Bed Degree.Now I am instructor in Adama University. I would like to study master program in one of the technological departments.please inform me soon if there is any opportunities.
may lord bless you!!
THANK YOU!!
Leena Nghixulu says
My name is leena Nghixulu, i am an eighteen year old namibian lady. I am ambitious hardworking dedicated a nature lover and so much more. I would love the opportunity to major in environmental law and conservation in your country. This is the best way i can combine all of my passions. This is a beautifull opportunity especially for young people like myself who have so much to offer to the world but being prevented to do so due to lack of finances
Mekonnen Hailu says
i am ethiopian.i have BSCin appliedchemistry and i want to study my MSC in your country.would help me financially and other necessary help.
Ferrid Mussa says
I am ferrid mussa from Ethiopia.I graduated from Arbaminch University B.A ineconomics from Faculty of bussness and economics in Jully 2006.Currently I am working in Harari Regional state in a planning ,monituring and evaluation department as a senior program officer.Now I want to pursue my education in Msc level in a related fields in order to acquire more knowledge and make my dream true and support my poor nation.I hope you will respond very soon.
Thank You in advance!!!
Ferrid Mussa
P.O.BOX 571
Harar
Ethiopia
makda ayalneh says
am Ethiopian girl who learn in adama university in wood science and engineering 3thd year student . i went to study wood science & relented course in wood pleas help me to get this chance
thank you