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Thi
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April
2012

Cracking

the Australian Awards

Use
this
guide
wisely

This
is
not
an
oﬃcial
view
from
ADS/ALA
or
Endeavour

scholarship
Commi8ee
but
rather
my
own
interpretaNon

of
the
quesNons,
based
on
my
own
experiences
with
the

scholarship
and
supporNng
scholarship
seekers
in
the
last

few
years.

This
guide
is
distributed
on
the
internet
so
everybody

might
use
it.
Do
not
COPY
the
sample
answers
in
this

guide
or
you
will
risk
you
own
applicaNon.
Plagiarism
is
a

clear
NO
to
a
scholarship!

Cracking
the
ADS/ALA
and
Endeavour
Scholarship

1
2 3

Kick

s
tart
Crack
the

Criteria

ques7ons

1

Kick
Start


Overview-‐
Goals

•  AA=
Development
awards:

à
help
developing
countries
to
reduce
poverty

and
achieve
sustainable
development.

•  The
overarching
goals
of
Australia's
Development

Awards
are:

•  To
develop
capacity
and
leadership
skills
so
that

individuals
can
contribute
to
development
in
their

home
countryà
Achieving
country
and
regional

program
development
outcomes

•  To
build
people-‐to-‐people
links
at
the
individual,

insNtuNonal
and
countrylevels
à
supporNng

Australia’s
broader
foreign
policy
agenda
through

long-‐term
linkages
and
partnership

Study
areas

All
proposed
study
should
align
with
the
priority
areas
of

human
resource
development,
economic
integraNon
or

environmental
sustainability
set
out
in
the
Vietnam-‐
Australia
development
cooperaNon
strategy

Vietnam-‐Australia
development
cooperaNon
strategy

•  human
resource
development

•  economic
integraNon

•  environmental
sustainability

Match
your
proposed

study
and
PrioriNes

See
more:

Disability
Health

Economic
growth
Human
rights

Lĩnh
vực
ưu
7ên

Educa7on
Infrastructure

Environment
Regional
stability

Food
security
Rural

Gender
Development
and

Governance
water
&
sanita7on

2

Criteria


Academic
results
30%

Suitability
and
relevance
of

proposed
study
30%

Criteria

ContribuNon
to
Vietnam’s

development
40%

Mark
yourself
on
the

detailed
criteria

speciﬁcaNon

3

CRACKING

The
ADS/ALA
key
quesNons


Current employment - Duties/responsibilities

1. Choose employment that relevant to your application.
à Criteria to choose: Employment that highlights/ compliments
–  your proposed study
–  your future plan
–  showcase your leadership skills
–  your voluntary works, community work
2. Write up:
-  3 sentences to provide an overview of the post
-  List significant and important tasks with some achievements and fact
where possible.

Example

My overall role as senior manager is to ensure the synergy and quality
among different development projects implemented in Vietnam by
[name]. Specific responsibilities are
–  To develop and supervise implementation of the M&E system at project and
program levels
–  To analyse results and advice strategic managements for direction of the future
projects
–  To manage, mentor and coach a team of 5 staff and directly report to board of
director
–  To advocate program outcomes to relevant government agencies and
stakeholders
–  To participate in the interagency working group to coordinate and support
initiatives of working with ethnics in Dien Bien

Tips: Use action verbs

•  Refer to handout
•  Example 2: Project B: Program Manager: Working directly under
the director, I was charged with the development of new projects
and organizing the implementation.
–  Keep updates of new policies, development trend of government and donors
–  Assist in developing and executing promotional initiatives to profitably increase
consumption within budgeted parameters.
–  Assist in the identification and development of new project ideas and works with
team members to execute the plans
–  Coordinate with project partners at different levels
–  Provide capacity building training for team members and project partners on
project management and finance management

Q. Do you intend to return to this organisation after your
scholarship in Australia?-

YES: How
will
this
scholarship
contribute
to
the
organisa7on's
human

resource
development
needs?

THINK ABOUT
•  What are the future plans of your organisation?
•  What is needed for this process?
–  Can be skills, new know-how, expertises, international models or
best practice, or working process, network, connection..
NOTE
•  While you don’t need to say a lot about your role, make sure you are
mentioned in this process of improvement

Example of YES

•  My institution is tasked by a government mandate to transform itself
from a research institute that provides market intelligence and
forecasting services to central government to farmers and private
sectors. Personnel with new skills such as modelling, new approach
of management and pricing our information are much needed. The
scholarship will fasten our process of upgrading our current staff that
have specific local knowledge but not yet lack of international
exposures. Having me as the first staff being trained in Australia, my
organisation also hopes to establish formal linkages with Australian
agricultural institutions such as ABC in Queensland to improve our
HR via in country training and collaboration opportunities.

Q. 13 Do you intend to return to this organisation after your
scholarship in Australia?-

If ‘No’, what are your plans when you finish
your studies?
TIPS:
•  Describe also how you have planted some seeds for
your future plan to increase credibility
•  If you plan to move to a new organisation, make sure
you justify why you have made that move.

Example of NO

For 1 year after my graduation, I intend to work as freelance consultant
for key projects in Dien Bien specifically in governance reform as an
effective way to accumulate experience fast and concentrate on
applying my new knowledge in Australia. I already have had many
requests from projects to keep them updated with new learning to
be gained from Australia. I will make use of this time to adapt
myself back to the fast development and new requirement of the
field. Also, during that period, I will continue to identify my key
partners to build up on my plan of setting my own research institute
to support the socio-economic planning process at local levels

Q15.1. Why have you chosen this study program*

What is sought after?
•  Understand of the course objectives and its strength
•  What skills and knowledge do you need that the course
can offer? What do you expect to learn
•  Your personal motivation

Some ideas:
-  Relate to your field of study
-  Refer to course description
-  describe specific skills and technical knowledge.
-  Relate to your Personal development and personal motivation
-  Future linkages
-  Previous association that you or your organisation has

Q15.1 Example- Discuss

I was first inspired to apply for further studies in Australia by one of my
Australia project manager, who tells me much about the strength of
Australia in the field of organic agriculture. My later research of
course and institutions resulted in the exact type of courses that I
would like to pursue, rigorous in theory and also a strong practical
component and regional comparative analysis. I trust that I will
receive a rich education from strong international experts who also
have deep understanding of my own country and the region. As
English skill is instrumental for my work and career development, I
have always wanted to improve my communication skills in English.
Australia is a perfect environment for this.

Q15.2 HOW will the proposed study contribute to your
career development

What is sought after ?
-  Highlight impact/ connection of the study and your career
plan

TIPS:
-  Clear vision of your career plan
-  The relevance of the course objectives to this process.
-  Contribution to your career development: skills/
technical/ network

Q15.2. HOW will the proposed study contribute to
your career development

Skills: Refer to the list of professional skills:
•  Analytical skills
•  Communication skills: writing, public speaking
•  Leadership skills (note that for ALA, limit your elaboration to minimal
as it will be covered in Q 16)
•  Adult training skills
•  Facilitation skills
Technical knowledge:
•  M&E, teaching methodology for ethinic minority children, organic
waste management treatment model and policies, prevention
programs for water borned diseases

Q 15.2. HOW will the proposed study contribute to
your career development - Note

1.  Highlight the way you will use these skills, knowledge
2.  Avoid listing without justification:
E.g- to support my organisation’s development, the
priorities of my study in Australia include: project
management, development studies…
3. Avoid ill- logical match between skills and the objectives/
motivation:
E.g: presentation and communication and persuade to
change relationship between officials and local people

your career development - Writing style

•  Option 1:
–  Name skill and/or knowledge 1à Example of
application 1
–  Name skill and/or knowledge 2à Example of
application 2
•  Option 2: bundle:
–  Name skills and knowledgeà overall applicationsà
give 1, 2 specific examples

your career development - Example

Example 1:
Knowledge to acquire:
- Theory of change management and strategic
management model
My Plan:
- To become the school principal
Potential application:
- apply to my school in our strategic planning and
succession development plan.

your career development - Example

Knowledge of model of gender inclusion in education / concrete
activities, policies to promote education among Aborigines/ Ethinic
minority in Australia
Potential application:
•  work with my team to change the curriculum as a key senior teacher.
•  within Youth Pioneer Activities and community Outreach program, I
will integrate activities to promote girls participation.
•  recommend policies to the DOET when I have opportunities to
represent of my school.

Q 15.3 How have you contributed to solving a
challenge and to
implemenNng
change
or
reform?

What is sought for in this question?
•  What
aspects
of
your
leadership
knowledge,
skills
and

pracNce
you
consider
to
be
well
established
and
eﬀecNve

•  Which
people
or
organizaNons
you
worked
with
to
solve

the
problem;
and
what
creaNve
methods
were
used.

à Your approach to lead, how you have demonstrated
à Challenge/ Change/ Reform?

Q
15.3.
How have you contributed to solving a
challenge and to
implemenNng
change
or
reform?

Note:
Leaders= Personal quality, technical competencies,
motivation, commitment, vision

TIPS:
•  Describe the challenge and what you did and what
have been the results
•  Embed your philosophy to solve problem and lead
change
•  Mention the skills and practice you used
•  Write in achievement tone

Finding your leadership traits and skills

•  Refer to the Referee Report

Q 15.4 What
speciﬁc
development
priority
will
you
contribute
to
on

your
return
home
and
how
do
you
intend
to
do
so?

What is sought for in this one?
Demonstration of an applicant who
•  Understands the big picture: motivation/ career plan vs
country’s goal, development of particular field
•  Is able to justify why you chose to work on that development
issue:
–  E.g: because of importance, urgency, potential to
contribute
•  Has vision and commitment to lead specific change:
technical change in the end for social change.à Balance
between technical and development goal

Q 15.4 Example of Development issues

•  poverty reduction
•  Ethinic minority
•  integration into the global economy
•  healthy competition and equity business environment
•  progress in restructuring of state-owned enterprises
•  framework and administrative structure (governance)
•  competitiveness of the economy,
•  high population growth rate,
•  poverty and underemployment
•  natural disasters preparedness
•  gap between rural and urban areas
•  HIV/AIDS and public health
•  Education for all
•

Q 15.4 What
speciﬁc
development
priority
will
you
contribute
to
on
your

return
home
and
how
do
you
intend
to
do
so?

•  List WHAT and explain HOW the
outcomes will benefit to Vietnam.
•  Also do not forget the role of professional
networks and coalitions

Q 15.4 What
speciﬁc
development
priority
will
you
contribute

to
on
your
return
home
and
how
do
you
intend
to
do
so?

TIPS:
•  Important: to increase your credibility: tie down to your
area of influence (think Vietnam but cite impacts and
works at local, where you will be working)
•  Relate to your career plan, your organisation’s needs:
consider the applicability of these skills and knowledge
to your institution/ work/ unit and to Vietnam in general

Q 15.4 What
speciﬁc
development
priority
will
you
contribute
to

on
your
return
home
and
how
do
you
intend
to
do
so?

Examples

Study field: Biology and natural resources
1. Importance of NR and biology to VN development
2. Barriers/ Problems: poverty, remote areas, lack of
personnel and NR management model
3. Training helps by:
à improving conservation and management practice
à Contribute to HR development for this field while
barriers remains largely on limited # of personnel and
qualifications
à local community to protect forest and NR

Q 15.4 Study field: Education leadership

1.  In Yen Bai:
Limited girl schoolingàgender inequity
Mechanic and innovative pedagogy due to limited
professional skills of teachersà ineffective education
à deepen poverty among Ethnic minorityà limit social
inclusion and affect natural resources
2. Training helps by:
- Improve teacher’s training quality
- better school management, affecting 3000 students,
affecting…
- opportunities to tailor/ care for 200 girls of ethnic background
and poor family

Examples of collaboration

•  international development programmes, inclusive of and
accessible to persons with disabilities;
•  Capacity-building, including sharing and exchange of
information, experience, training programmes and best
practices;
•  Cooperation in research and access to scientific and
technical knowledge; and,
•  Technical and economic assistance, including access to
and sharing of accessible and assistive technologies and
through technology transfer.

Research Proposal

1. Research title (max 250 characters, approx 30‑50 words limit)
2. Objectives (max 1000 characters, approx 150-200 words limit)
- What do you want to find out.
3. Significance and possible application of your proposed
research to your country’s development (max 1000
characters, approx 150-200 words limit)
- academic significance
- application potential to VN and the world
4. Proposed research method (max 1000 characters, approx
150-200 words limit)
5. Field work

Referee Report

•  Academic hay professional?
•  LoE as one important RR
•  Position
•  Content
–  Your current contribution
–  Potential impact
–  The need/ relevance of the study
…with concrete examples

Endeavour Awards
o Endeavour
Post
Graduate
Awards
PhD,
Masters

o Endeavour
Research
Fellowships

o Endeavour
Australia
Cheung
Kong
Research

Fellowships

o Endeavour
VET
awards
Voca7onal
skills,
Diploma

o Endeavour
ExecuNve
awards
Professional
Development

o Prime
Minister's
Australia
Asia
Endeavour

Awards
The
top
twenty
(20)
eligible
applicants
at
PhD
level

EA
–
Postgraduate
Awards-‐

Overview

• Merit-based scholarship program

• Develop on-going educational, research and
professional linkages between individuals,
organisations and countries;

• Increase the productivity of Australians through an
international study, research or professional
development experience.

• No limitations on fields of study field

EA
–
Postgraduate
Awards-‐

Selec7on
criteria

»  A
record
of
high-‐
level
academic
achievement
in
the

applicant’s
chosen
field
of
study;

»  A
well
defined
study
or
research
program;

»  A
proposal
that
is
relevant
to
the
needs
and
interests

of
Australia
and
the
applicant’s
home
country;

»  The
applicant’s
poten7al
to
foster
ongoing

collabora7on
and
coopera7on
with
Australia
and

poten7al
to
par7cipate
at
a
high
level
in
the

academic
or
wider
community
in
their
home
country

on
return
from
Australia,
and

»  Outstanding
community
service
or
civic
par7cipa7on

that
has
benefited
your
community

•  a
record
of
prior
academic
achievement
and
relevant

Selec7on
criteria
–VET
Awards

work
experience.
Preference
may
be
given
to

applicants
with
work
experience
that
is
directly

related
to
their
proposed
course

•  a
proposal
that
is
relevant
to
the
applicant’s
needs

and
interests
and
those
of
their
home
country;

•  the
applicant’s
poten7al
to
address
skills/
needs/

shortages
speciﬁc
in
their
home
country
through
the

chosen
course
of
study;

•  ability
to
successfully
complete
their
proposed

course
and
poten7al
to
par7cipate
in
their
chosen

profession
and
wider
community
in
their
home

country
on
return
from
Australia,
and
outstanding

community
service
or
civic
par7cipa7on
that
has

beneﬁted
your
community

3

Endeavour
Key
ques7ons


Endeavour Q1

Please
provide
details
of
your
involvement
in
acNviNes
which

demonstrate
your
outstanding
community
service
or
civic

parNcipaNon
in
any
area
that
provides
a
benefit
to
your
naNon

or
your
community.
(Maximum
200
words)

-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐

ADS:

Not
specifically-‐-‐-‐

*
How
have
you
contributed
to
solving
aspects
challenge
and

to
implemenNng
change
or
reform?
(In
your
response
be

specific
and
include:
what
of
your
leadership
knowledge,
skills

and
pracNce
you
consider
to
be
well
established
and
effecNve;

which
people
or
organisaNons
you
worked
with
to
solve
the

problem;
and
what
creaNve
methods
were
used.)

Endeavour Q2

Please
provide
details
of
your
proposed
study,

research
or
professional
development,
including

the
personal
and
professional
beneﬁts
you
expect

to
gain
from
your
Endeavour
Award.
(Maximum

500
words)

-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐

ADS:

*
Why
have
you
chosen
this
study
program?

*
How
will
the
proposed
study
contribute
to
your

career
development?

Endeavour Q3

Please
provide
details
of
how
your
proposed
study,

research
or
professional
development
will
beneﬁt
your

home
and
host
countries,
including
potenNal
for
ongoing

linkages.
(Maximum
200
words)

-‐-‐-‐

ADS:

• 
How
will
the
proposed
study
contribute
to
your
career

development?

•  What
speciﬁc
development
priority
will
you
contribute

to
on
your
return
home
and
how
do
you
intend
to
do

so?

•  What
is
the
importance
of
expanding
your
professional

networks
and
coaliDons

Endeavour Q4

Please
provide
details,
including
proposed
dates

and
country
locaNons,
of
any
ﬁeldwork
you
plan

to
undertake
as
part
of
your
Endeavour
Awards,

even
if
it
is
only
in
its
early
planning
stages.

(Maximum
100
words)

Endeavour
Q5

•  Summary
of
Proposal
(Maximum
200

words):
*

Other scholarships

•  Australian institutions:
–  IPRS: all candidates, only for Master by research and PhD
•  New Zealand:
–  ASEAN Scholar Awards: for all level, all candidates
•  Belgium:
•  VLIR:
–  Master level, in development only
•  BTC:
–  All levels, all candidates
•  Young graduates:
–  Eramus

Other scholarships

•  Useful websites for scholarship listing:
–  http://www.scholars4dev.com/
–  vietabroader.org
–  Viet MBA
–  http://cambodiajobs.blogspot.com/
–  http://wwwscholarships.info/
–  Box du hoc: ttvnol

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