BURMA Feb 2011 Information for awards commencing in 2013 Development Awards in Burma (Myanmar) Australia’s international development assistance in Burma (Myanmar) with a more broad-based development objective. Assistance increased to $47.6 million for 2011– 12. The increased Australian aid recognises the immense development challenges faced by current and future generations of Burmese people. Development Awards are administered by AusAID and aligned with Australia’s development assistance in Burma (Myanmar), targeting human resource gaps in identified priority sectors. They aim to p rovide successful applicants with the skills and knowledge to drive change and influence economic and social development. AusAID offers Development Awards on the basis of merit, transparency and equal access. We strongly encourage applications from women, people wi th disability, and people from minority groups. Priority Sectors_______________________ The priority areas of study for Australian Development Awards in Burma (Myanmar) are: Basic education, Food security and sustainable economic growth and health (especially focussed on mothers and children) and mining and natural resource management . Study on cross-cutting themes will also be considered including relating to law, public policy, development studies and international relations. The aid program also recognises the serious and sustained decline in the human capital of Burma by including efforts to build the capacity of people and institutions in priority areas. Type and Level of Awards Australian Development Scholarships These are long term development scholarships providing people with the opportunity to obtain tertiary qualifications at an Australian tertiary institution. Following a successful pilot in 2010-11, Australia will provide up to 30 scholarships to Burmese citizens to undertake postgraduate studies in Australia beginning in the 2013 academic year. Awards will predominately be at Masters level; up-to five undergraduate awards considered for applicants with high potential; in ex ceptional circumstances PhD awards may be considered for applicants who can demonstrate strong development potential and ability to transfer their research skills, particularly in the areas of focus of Australia’s aid program, on return to Burma. Australian Leadership Award Scholarshi ps Up to 200 of the most outstanding Australian Development Scholarship applicants across the globe will be offered an Australian Leadership Award in addition to their scholarship. These extra entitlements will include a Leadership for Development Program designed to enhance leadership knowledge and ski lls. Recipients will be brought together with other Australian Leadership Awardees for leadership training, development discussions and the chance to build valuable networks. Selections will be based on the applicant’s professional and personal qualities, academic competence and, most