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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) are academically prestigious awards that aim to develop leadership and build partnerships and linkages within the Asia-Pacific region with the flexibility to address priority regional issues. ALAS are for post-graduate studies at masters or doctoral level in Australia. Selection for an ALA Scholarship is highly competitive, based on leadership qualities and academic achievement.
Applications for the ALA Scholarship commencing in 2009 are now open. The closing date is 30 June 2008.
Full details of ALA Scholarship eligibility requirements and the application and selection processes can be found on the AusAID website, at http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/ala/cfm
SCHOLARSHIPS :
The ARD Scholarship is now closed and will be opening again in early 2009.
Participating ARDS institutions:
• University of the South Pacific (USP) - Laucala - Suva, Fiji (www.usp.ac.fj)
• USP - Alafua Campus, Samoan Agricultural Facility-Apia, Samoa (www.usp.ac.fj)
• USP - Emalus Law School - Port Vila, Vanuatu (http://law.vanuatu.usp.ac.fj)
• Fiji Institute of Technology - Suva, Fiji (www.fit.ac.fj)
• Lautoka Teachers College - Lautoka, Fiji (Phone 679 667 533)
• Fiji School of Nursing - Suva, Fiji (Phone 679 321 499)
• Fiji School of Medicine - Suva, Fiji (http://www.fsm.ac.fj
• University of Papua New Guinea – Port Moresby, PNG (www.upng.ac.pg)
• PNG University of Technology - Morobe Province, PNG (www.unitech.ac.pg)
• University of Goroka – Eastern Highlands Province, PNG (http://www.uog.ac.pg
• Pacific Adventist University - Port Moresby, PNG (www.pau.ac.pg)
• University of Vudal – Rabaul, PNG (Phone 675 983 9144)
• Divine Word University – Madang, PNG (Phone 675 852 2937)
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 $10,000.00. In exceptional circumstances, higher levels of funds may be considered.
Download guidelines and applications by clicking on the appropriate country below:
Federated States of Micronesia
Republic of the Marshall Islands
Republic of Palau
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 (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
The Direct Aid Program
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.