AusAID Sponsored Students

AusAID Scholarships

The University of Adelaide is one of the institutions managing Australian Government funded AusAID scholarships. AusAID scholarships are managed through the International Sponsored Student Advisor at the International Student Centre (ISC), in accordance with the AusAID contract for provision of services.

• Enquiries
• Pre-departure Information
• Travel and temporary Accommodation
• Orientation Program
• Academic Progress Monitoring and Support
• Supplementary Academic Support
• Award Management
• Completion of Studies and Return Home
• Further Information for Iraq Scholars
• Iraq Scholars Mentor Program (ISMP)
• Contact Details 

Enquiries

If you have nominated the University as your preferred institution and have any questions regarding your application for admission and/or the AusAID scholarship, you may contact the AusAID Student Contact Officer, Niranjala Seimon .

Pre-departure Information

If you have accepted your offer of admission to study as an AusAID funded student, you will receive pre-departure information from both the AusAID Post in your home country and the University.  The University of Adelaide’s Pre departure Information Kit is available here.
Please note that students are strongly discouraged from bringing family with them when they first arrive in Australia. 

Travel and Temporary Accommodation

The AusAID Post will arrange and pay for AusAID students to travel to Australia.  Although the Post will notify the University of your travel details, you must also complete the International Student Arrival Form and submit it directly to the University.
Further information is also available regarding temporary accommodation and the University’s Meet & Greet Service.

Orientation Program

The ISC provides extensive orientation support and pastoral care to AusAID Scholars. 
The Introductory Academic Program (IAP) commences with an Orientation Program (to be advised) each semester.  On arrival in Adelaide, you must attend all orientation activities during which time you will be provided with your Establishment Allowance, your University email access and your Student ID card.

Academic Progress Monitoring and Support

The University is responsible for careful management of the AusAID scholarships in accordance with the contract with AusAID.
The SCO monitors the progress of all enrolled AusAID students to ensure they are on schedule to complete their course within the duration of their scholarships.  We aim to intervene early and support students requiring additional help to meet satisfactory progression requirements. 
Students must contact the AusAID Student Contact Officer without delay.

All AusAID students in coursework programs are expected to complete and submit the Notice of Assessment Form at the beginning of each semester. 
The University will maintain up-to-date reports on Student progress to AusAID as part of the contractual obligations to the sponsor.

Supplementary Academic Support

If you require additional academic support over what is already available on campus, the SCO can facilitate Supplementary Academic Support.  This must be recommended by the lecturer in charge.  Please complete the Request for SAS Form ( form to be advised) and contact the SCO if you wish to seek this assistance.

Award Management

The University is committed to helping students complete the academic programs for which they were awarded the scholarship within the original duration of the award.
If there are any factors impacting on you completing the program for which you were awarded the AusAID scholarship, you must inform the SCO  without delay.  Please also refer to the AusAID Student Charter for further details.

Completion of Studies and Return Home

The University is currently awaiting some amendments to the AusAID Scholarships Handbook in this area.  We expect to upload details regarding the new requirements for final travel in April 2009.

Further Information for Iraq Scholars 

• Pre-departure Information (Arabic)

Contact details 

The International Sponsored Student Advisor is also the AusAID Liaison Officer (ALO), Student Contact Officer (SCO) and Australian Partnership Scholarships Officer (APSO) at this University.

International Sponsored Student Advisor
Niranjala Seimon
International Student Centre
Ground Floor, Old Classics Wing
SA 5005, Australia

Telephone: +61 8 8303 3505
Fax: +61 8 8303 4352
Email: niranjala.seimon@adelaide.edu.au

Details of the AusAID Program can also be found by visiting the AusAID web site.