Australia offers 300 scholarships

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)