Australia offers 300 scholarships

JAKARTA (JP): The Australian government is offering 300 scholarships for postgraduate study in Australia in 1988.

A counselor at the Australian Embassy, Margaret Regnault, said Australia's special interest in the development of Eastern Indonesia was evident with at least 30 percent of scholarships available to those from eastern provinces.

She was also expecting to see more women apply for scholarships.

The scholarship is funded by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) under the Australian Development Scholarship program.

A statement from the Australian Embassy said those selected would be provided English language and preparatory training in Indonesia, airfare, living allowances, tuition, medical insurance, plus schooling for accompanying children.

An additional allowance for students accompanied by their families would also be provided. Applications must be submitted to International Development Program Australia by Aug. 30. (mds)