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Information for applicants of the Indigenous Scholarship Programme (ISP) 2008
Information/Applications
The information kit and application forms can be downloaded here.
The Indigenous Scholarship Programme (ISP) 2008 is designed to increase opportunities for APS 6 to SES Indigenous staff to further their professional development and undertake advanced studies through a range of scholarships.
The individual scholarships on offer are:
Senior Executive Service (SES) Indigenous Scholarship:
The SES Indigenous Scholarship is a unique opportunity for Indigenous SES staff to expand their professional knowledge and expertise. The Scholarship will be awarded to an Indigenous staff member to undertake an overseas research / study tour. Applicants will shape their own study tour and submit a proposal to the Commission. The proposal must outline the benefits of the study tour to the applicant’s development and to the APS. The Commission will provide $30 000 towards the cost of the study tour.
The information kit and application forms can be downloaded here.
Australian and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG) Indigenous Scholarship:
One scholarship will be awarded for the 2009 ANZSOG Executive Masters in Public Administration (EMPA) programme. The scholarship will include travel costs to cover course attendance. The ANZSOG programme is open to Indigenous EL 2 staff.
The information kit and application forms can be downloaded here.
Executive Leadership Dimensions (ELD) Indigenous Scholarships:
The ELD Indigenous Scholarship will provide opportunities for Indigenous EL 2 staff to build on their current expertise and capacity as managers and leaders, through participation on the Commission’s ELD residential programme. In addition to the funded places the scholarship will cover travel costs for non-Canberra based participants. It is anticipated that up to eight places will be offered for Indigenous EL 2 staff to undertake the Commission’s ELD residential programme.
The information kit and application forms can be downloaded here.
Public Sector Management (PSM) Programme Indigenous Scholarship:
The focus of the PSM is on the strategic direction of the public sector. The programme presents an integrated view of business planning, public accountability and the ability to lead. It covers financial management, human resource management and project management and how they interact. It explores ethics, accountability and relationship management.
On successful completion participants will gain a Graduate Certificate qualification from Curtin, Griffith or Macquarie Universities or the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. It is anticipated that up to eight places will be offered for Indigenous APS 6 to EL 2 staff to undertake the PSM Programme.
The information kit and application forms can be downloaded here.
Further information:
If you have any further questions or need further information on any of the Indigenous Scholarships please contact Ms Susan Kemp on (02) 6202 3876 or email susan.kemp@apsc.gov.au.
