The Australian Leadership Awards are fellowships aimed at building leadership and partnership with the Asia-Pacific. Individuals who have demonstrated leadership in their fields or have the potential for attaining leadership skills can take advantage of this funding scheme from AUSAID. There are both scholarships as well as fellowships under these awards and they are granted for carrying out research studies and professional attachments with programs in Australia. The eligible countries for this scheme include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Kiribati, Laos, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Nauru, Nepal, Niue, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Timor-Leste, Vanuatu, Viet Nam, Wallis & Futuna. The scheme is announced annually. Link.
