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Development Cooperation 

Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID)

The Australian Government's overseas aid program is a federally funded program that aims to assist developing countries to reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development, in line with Australia’s national interest.

The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) manages the program. 

For an overview of the regional and bilateral AusAID activities in the Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau, visit the AusAID website here.

SCHOLARSHIPS:

Australian Leadership Awards - Scholarships  (ALAS) 

These are academically prestigious awards that aim to develop leadership and build partnership and linkages with the Asia-Pacific Region. ALAs are for Post Graduate studies in Australia. Selection is highly competitive, based on leadership qualities and academic achievement.

Applications for commencement January 2011 will open mid March 2010. The closing date will be June 2010, Applicants are encouraged to start their applications early, as they have to apply to the University for placement and receive a confirmed offer prior to finalising their application for a scholarship.

Full details can be found on the AusAID website at www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/ala.cfm

AUSTRALIAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIPS - ARDS
These scholarships are for Undergraduate and Post Graduate studies in Fiji, Vanuatu and Samoa. These awards cover airfare, full tuition costs, accommodation and living expenses and selection is based on country priorities and academic achievement.


Download guidelines and Expression of Interest forms by clicking below.       

• Expression of Interest Form
  
• Application Guidelines
  
  ARDS Institutions
  • University of the South Pacific (USP) – Laucala campus, Suva, Fiji www.usp.ac.fj
  Bachelor studies in Commerce, Accounting, Economics, Environmental, Computing, Science, Statistics, Engineering, and Marine Science.
  Post Graduate and Master Studies in Business Administration, Climate Change, Education, Development Studies, Pacific Studies, Environmental, Science and Technology.
  
  • USP - Emalus Law School, Port Vila, Vanuatu www.law.usp.ac.fj
  For Law studies only
  
  • Fiji Institute of Technology (FIT) – Suva, Fiji www.fit.ac.fj
  Diploma and Advanced Diploma studies in Electrical Engineering, Building and Civil Engineering, Maritime and Fisheries, Automotive Engineering.
  
  • Fiji School of Medicine – Suva, Fiji www.fsm.ac.fj
  Diploma and Bachelor programs in Medicine, Dentistry, Public Health, Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory.
  
  • USP – Alafua Campus, Samoa http://www.usp.ac.fj/index.php?=alafua
  Bachelor of Agriculture studies only is available
  
  
  For more up to date details on other scholarship opportunities, please visit the AusAID website: Australian Scholarships
  

  
  SMALL GRANTS SCHEME
  The Small Grants Scheme (SGS) is available to governments, non government organizations and community groups to fund projects in a range of areas, however, priority will be given in the areas of governance, health, and education. SGS projects will normally be funded up to USD $20,000.00. In exceptional circumstances, higher levels of funds may be considered.

  Download guidelines and applications by clicking below:

         SGS Application form and guidellines

Applications and guidelines are also available from the Australian Embassy, the FSM Department of Foreign Affairs, the RMI Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the ROP Ministry of State.

The Direct Aid Program

The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a flexible, small grants scheme for development activities managed by Heads of Australian Missions in approximately 45 countries. The emphasis of the program is on alleviating basic humanitarian hardships.

Click here to download a DAP application or applications are also available from the Australian Embassy, the FSM Department of Foreign Affairs, the RMI Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or the ROP Ministry of State.

CONTACT AUSAID

AusAID Development Assistance Officer

Australian Embassy
PO Box S
Kolonia, Pohnpei 96941
Federated States of Micronesia

Phone: (691) 320-5448

Fax: (691) 320-5656

Email: phpi.mail@dfat.gov.au

  Maritime Surveillance

Another major area of support has been through the contribution of Australia's Pacific Patrol Boat Program, in which Australia works hand in hand with the FSM, Palau and the Marshall Islands in the protection and management of their vital fisheries resources.  In a very practical and evident way the project supports the maintenance of full sovereignty over these nations' exclusive economic zones.

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