The Australian Government has launched the Endeavour Awards 2011 under the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations’ (DEEWR), as part of the Australia awards initiative announced by the Australian Prime Minister in November 2009. These awards along with the international awards administered by the Australian Agency for International Development (AUSAID) will now be under “a single recognizable brand.”
Accordingly, “the Endeavour Awards is the Australian Government’s internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program providing opportunities for citizens of the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe and Americas to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia. Awards are also available for Australians to undertake study, research and professional development abroad.”
The Endeavour Awards aim at developing on‐going educational, research and professional linkages between individuals, organisations and countries; providing opportunities for high achieving individuals from Australia and overseas to increase their skills and enhance their global awareness; contributing to Australia’s position as a high quality education and training provider, and a leader in research and innovation; and increasing the productivity of Australians through an international study, research or professional development experience.
There are two categories under the Endeavour Awards: one for international applicants and the other for Australian citizens. International applicants can apply for an Endeavour Award for study, research or professional development in Australia. They should be citizens or permanent residents of a participating country and reside in a participating country for the relevant award. The Endeavour Award has different awards relevant for different participating countries.
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