Scholarship Program: "Australia Awards for Development 2013"

March 23, 2012 BLGF MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 017-12 TO : All Central and Regional Directors of this Bureau, and All Others Concerned SUBJECT : Scholarship Program: "Australia Awards for Development 2013" Attached is a copy of the Memorandum dated March 12, 2012 of Director Lourdes Z. Santiago, Central Administration Office, Department of Finance, regarding the letter dated March 2, 2012 of Mr. Bill Tweddeel, Ambassador, Australian Embassy, Manila, inviting to send nominees to the above program. The Central and Regional Directors of this Bureau are hereby instructed to take note of the above and disseminate the contents of this Circular to Bureau Staff and others concerned. Be guided accordingly. ICHcaD (SGD.) SALVADOR M. DEL CASTILLO OIC-Executive Director ATTACHMENT AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY MANILA AMBASSADOR March 02, 2012 Hon. Cesar V. Purisima Secretary Department of Finance (DOF) 6/F DOF Bldg., Roxas Boulevard cor. Pablo Ocampo St. Manila Dear Secretary Purisima, It is my pleasure to inform you that the Australian Government is now taking applications for the scholarship program Australia Awards for Development 2013. I would encourage high-performing members from your organisation to apply. These scholarships provide opportunities for current and future Filipino leaders to further their education, enhance their leadership skills, and build their professional and personal networks through study in Australia's world-class universities. The Australian Government places a high premium on improving the human capital of the Philippines, as a means of driving economic and social development. AcSIDE These scholarships are a key component of the Australia-Philippines development cooperation program. They target priority bilateral development areas: basic education, social protection and welfare, peace and development, public financial management, disaster risk reduction and management, climate change adaptation, organisational development, trade, foreign relations, and pandemics. Applicants who demonstrate the most potential to drive development will be considered for the additional prestigious Australian Leadership Award. In 2013, at least 120 scholarships covering travel, study, and living expenses will be available for Filipinos to pursue post graduate degrees in Australia. Applications for Australia Development Awards are open until 30 April 2012. Further information is enclosed and available at www.pahrodf.org.ph . I encourage you to promote the Australia Awards for Development scholarships throughout your organisation. Please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Rod Sollesta, AusAID Portfolio Manager for Organisational Development and Scholarships (T: (02) 863 2180, E: [emailprotected] ) should you require further information or have any queries regarding the Australia Awards for Development. aDTSHc Yours sincerely, (SGD.) Bill Tweddell