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How to tackle key questions in ADS/ ALA- 45
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Sharing from a successful Scholar and notes for
Interview - 30 mins
How to tackle key questions in Endeavour- 15
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Choose your bet & other scholarships- 15 mins
Other supporting documents: 15 mins
Offers from Institutions: 15 mins
Q&A: 30 mins
How to tackle key questions in
ADS/ ALA
Objectives of awards
Logic of questions
How to answer key questions
Objectives of awards
Australia Awards, international scholarship offered by DEEWR
(Endeavour Awards) and AusAID (Development Awards), aim to
promote knowledge, education links and enduring ties between
Australia, our neighbours and the global community.
The Australian Leadership Award Scholarships (ALAS) are
aimed at enhancing leadership and building partnerships and
linkages within developing countries, while addressing priority
development areas.
Objectives of awards
Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) aim to contribute to
long-term development needs of Australia's Partner Countries to
promote growth and stability. ADS are a highly-valued form of
development cooperation between Australia and Partner
Countries with which Australia has a bilateral agreement.
ADS target jointly agreed key priority areas and provide the
opportunity for people to obtain tertiary qualifications at participating
Australian Institutions. In so doing ADS equip people with the
necessary skills and knowledge to drive change and influence the
development outcomes of their own country. This also promotes
recognition of Australia as a leader in international higher education.
Study areas
disability
economic growth
education
environment
food security
gender
governance
health
human rights
infrastructure
regional stability
rural
development and
water & sanitation.
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Q13. Current employment -
Duties/responsibilities
1. Choose employment that relevant to your application.
! 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.
Q 13. 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
Q 13. 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 organising 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
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 dont 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?- No
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 do you want to
study in Australia?*
What is sought after?
Understand what Australia has to offer, consider its
strengths
Your personal motivation
TIPS
Relate to your field of study
Relate to your Personal development and personal
motivation
Future linkages
Previous association that you or your organisation has
Q15.1 Example
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 What skills and knowledge do you
hope to gain and how do you propose to
use them?*
What is sought after ?
- Clear study objectives
- Clear plan of application when return
TIPS:
Relate to your career plan, your organisations needs: consider
the applicability of these skills and knowledge to your institution/
work/ unit and to Vietnam in general
Refer to course description
describe specific skills and technical knowledge.
Q15.2 What skills and knowledge do you hope to
gain and how do you propose to use them?*
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
Q15.2. Writing style:
Option 1:
Name skill and/or knowledge 1! Example of
application 1
Name skill and/or knowledge 2! Example of
application 2
Option 2: bundle:
Name skills and knowledge! overall
applications! give 1, 2 specific examples
Q 15.2. Note
1. Check your translation from Vietnamese to English:
e.g. Organisational development skills: is it a skill or a set of skills? Is
this a body of knowledge?
2. Highlight the way you will use these skills, knowledge
3. Avoid listing without justification:
E.g- to support my organisations 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
Q15.2 Example
Example 1:
Knowledge to acquire: theory of change management and strategic
management model
Potential application: apply to my school in our strategic planning and
succession development plan.
Q 15.2 Example 2
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 will the proposed training be of
benefit to your country of citizenship?*
What is sought after?
Understand the big picture (from your area/ unit to your institution
and its relevance in countrys development): Clear understanding of
professional development needs and study objectives.
TIPS:
Talk more about outcomes, impacts of training and acquired
knowledge, skills
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)
Also consider potential for ongoing linkages:
ADS: add something about Potential for ongoing linkages.
ALA: briefly about potential for ongoing linkages (will elaborate
more in Q16)
Q 15.3 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:
! improving conservation and management practice
! Contribute to HR development for this field while
barriers remains largely on limited # of personnel and
qualifications
! local community to protect forest and NR
Q 15.2 Study field: Education
leadership
1. In Yen Bai:
Limited girl schooling!gender inequity
Mechanic and innovative pedagogy due to limited
professional skills of teachers! ineffective education
! deepen poverty among Ethnic minority! limit social
inclusion and affect natural resources
2. Training helps by:
- Improve teachers training quality
- better school management, affecting 3000 students,
affecting
- opportunities to tailor/ care for 200 girls of ethnic background
and poor family
Questions for Leadership
Award
You must demonstrate your leadership
qualities and potential to influence change
Q 16.1 How have you contributed to solving
a challenge?
What is sought for in this question?
Your approach to lead, how you have demonstrated
Note:
Leaders= Personal quality, technical competencies, motivation,
commitment, vision
TIPS:
Describe your general process, philosophy to solve problem, how
did you lead change, cooperate.
Mention the skills and practice you used.
Mention your philosophy, understanding of leading
Write in achievement tone
Do a quick exercise
Refer to handout Tips for leadership
questions
Share to your neighbour one example of
how you have demonstrated these traits of
leader.
Q 16.2 What specific development issue in
your country do you plan to work on after
completing your intended studies and why?
What is sought for in this one?
Demonstration of an applicant who
Understands the big picture: motivation/ career plan vs
countrys 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.! Balance
between technical and development goal
Q 16.2 Tips
Q15: only ask about future plan of daily
tasks.
Q16:
Demonstrate a strong career path
Demonstrate a strong leader, either a
technical and/or social change maker.
Q 16.2 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 16.3 What would you expect to gain
from the Leadership Award?
What is sought after?
clear understand of yourself (Similar to
Q15 but specifically in terms of leadership
skills)
ability to justify your need in relation to
countrys needs
Q 16.3. Note
List WHAT and explain HOW the
outcomes will benefit to Vietnam.
Subtle difference
Q16.3: more action oriented, describe the
process
Q15: more of a description of What, naming
the needs
Q16.4 What is the importance of
expanding your professional
networks and coalitions
What is sought after?
- Your justification of how to bring about changes/ Attitude -
questions
Note:
paraphrase to deliver the answer very important
describe
the value of collaboration/ expanding networks
potential impacts of these
Specific example of how it will benefit, not just theory
Example of benefits 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 3050 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 countrys 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
What have been useful for you
so far?
Interviews
To verify what you wrote! Mostly
questions will be about clarifying your
answers
Chance to understand more! can include
behaviour interview questions
Personal connection! relaxed, friendly
Sharing/ some examples/
Cc lo'i h%c b*ng Endeavour
Endeavour Post Graduate Awards PhD, Masters
Endeavour Research Fellowships
Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research
Fellowships
Endeavour VET awards Vocational skills, Diploma
Endeavour Executive awards Professional Development
Prime Minister's Australia Asia Endeavour
Awards The top twenty (20) eligible applicants at PhD level
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- Selection criteria
a record of high- level academic achievement in the
applicants 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 applicants home country;
the applicants potential to foster ongoing collaboration
and cooperation with Australia and potential to
participate at a high level in the academic or wider
community in their home country on return from
Australia, and
outstanding community service or civic participation
that has benefited your community
Key questions
Personal statement
Your statement may detail your personal history,
influences on your intellectual development, the
educational and cultural opportunities (or lack of them) to
which you have been exposed and the impact of these
experiences on your proposed program. Your personal
statement should reflect personal reasons on why you
are applying for an Endeavour Award. It should not be a
record of facts already listed in your application or an
elaboration of your Program Supporting Statements
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)
Please provide details of how your
proposed study, research or professional
development will benefit your home and
host countries, including potential for
ongoing linkages. (Maximum 200
words)
Please provide details of your involvement
in activities that demonstrate your
outstanding community service or civic
participation in any area that provides a
benefit to your nation or your community.
(Maximum 200 words)
Choose your bet
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 graduate:
Hygens
Eramus
Other scholarships
Useful websites for scholarship listing:
http://www.scholars4dev.com/
vietabroader.org
Viet MBA
http://cambodiajobs.blogspot.com/
http://wwwscholarships.info/
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