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Development Cooperation
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.
DAP Sri Lanka
Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID)
The Australian Government's overseas aid program is a Federal Government funded program that reduces poverty in developing countries.
The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) manages the program.
Australia, through AusAID, works with other governments, the United Nations, Australian companies and non-government organisations to design and set up projects which tackle the causes and consequences of poverty in developing countries.
Opportunity for Future Leaders - Australian Leadership Awards
The Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) is a new award scheme within the Australian Government’s Australian Scholarships program. The purpose of ALA scholarships is to develop leadership within the Asia Pacific region.
ALA scholarships are for longer-term post-graduate study in Australia at masters or doctoral level. Managed by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID), ALAs are competitive and open only to citizens of countries in receipt of ODA.
Applications are now open and will close on 30 June 2008 for commencement at an Australian university in January 2009.
Log-on to Australian Scholarships for more information or email ala@ausaid.gov.au