Are there scholarships for short-term training in Australia?

• Short-term training opportunities are available under the Australian Leadership Awards Fellowships (ALAF) for mid-career professionals and leaders from Vietnam and other countries.
   
• The ALAF provide opportunities for professional development through study, research and attachment programs in Australia, delivered by Australian organizations, to nominated Vietnamese.

• The ALAF aim to develop leadership, address priority development issues and build partnerships and linkages between Australian organizations and Vietnamese partner organizations.
   
• A sponsoring Australian host organization must submit the application nominating Vietnamese  individuals and organizations.
   
• Examples of eligible Australian organisations include NGOs, academic institutions, research organizations, business, industry, media, professional associations and Government agencies.

• Since 2007 around 400 Vietnamese have benefited from the ALAF scheme including:
  • 25 senior government officials trained in public sector management
  • 100 medical professionals trained in health management and services
  • 28 officials and academics trained in water resources management
  • 10 government officials trained in promoting women’s safety and child protection
  • 36 government officials trained in improved land management

For further information on ALAF visit http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/alafellow.cfm.