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Application Form Short Terms Awards - Leadership for Senior Multi-faith
Women Leaders

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Background
The course is designed for up to 25 participants for senior multi-faith women leaders from religious and
organisations and the communities in Indonesia to improve their leadership and organisational
management skills. As part of the program the participants will have the opportunity to meet directly with
Australian government agencies and multi-faith organisations and leaders in the sector.
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The course aims to empower these women to be key players in improving economic, social and cultural
development in the organisations and the wider community, promote and support tolerance in religious
pluralism, and build global networks for future women leaders.
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Learning objectives
The learning objectives of the award are participants’ improved skills and ability to:

 Identify ways to improve effective leadership skills and influence change

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 Demonstrate leadership skills in the face of social gender barriers, including skills to empower
female leaders and to develop mentoring and training programs for the next generations
 Learn techniques to empower other women, including assertive communication and presentation
skills and cooperation and negotiation skills
 Identify and discuss ways to improve women’s economic empowerment
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 Understand the importance of diversity and inclusion in leadership

 Identify successful initiatives and programs that promote and support religious pluralism (incl.
opportunities for different groups to work together)
 Benchmark and understand international best practice of encouraging tolerant perspectives in
interfaith and multicultural communities in Australia
 Identify challenges women leaders of faith-based organisation face in their organisations and
develop strategies to address those challenges

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  Strengthen the skills of faith-based organisation’s women leaders to think and work politically.

To achieve these outcomes, the proposed award offers a structured learning process for participants that
will utilise a range of learning methodologies, such as classroom sessions; case studies; site visits to
relevant Australia government agencies, relevant CSOs and private companies; media engagement for
senior leaders; discussion and planning sessions; simulations and role plays; high level meetings with
Australian women leaders, networking events; an in-depth course project. Scholars are required to develop
an Award Project as a method to implement learning. At the applications stage, candidates are expected to

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have an idea/ideas of project topics which will be refined during the pre-course workshop.

Dates and location

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The program is delivered in three parts: pre-course workshop in Indonesia, in-Australia program and a
post-course workshop. Attendance in the whole three parts of the course is compulsory.

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 The Pre-Award Workshop will take place in Indonesia (most likely Jakarta), 7 – 9 July 2020
 The short course in Australia will take place in 17 – 28 August 2020 (departure on 14 August and
return on 30 August 2020)
 The Post-Award Workshop in Indonesia 8 – 10 December 2020 (location TBC)

Course participant profile:

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Australia Awards in Indonesia will invite:

Senior and middle-management level representatives of faith-based organisations, including:

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 Faith-based Organisations:
 Indonesian Ulema Council (national level): Majelis Ulama Indonesia
 Islamic women organisations (Muhammadiyah sub-organisation, founded for women of
Muhammadiyah, national level):
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a) Nasyiatul Aisyiyah
b) Aisyiyah

 Nahdlatul Ulama (NU sub-organisation for women, national level)

a) Fatayat
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b) Muslimat

 Konferensi Wali Gereja (Catholic council: Bishops’ Conference of Indonesia, national level,
http://www.kawali.org/)
 Wanita Katolik Republik Indonesia Indonesia (Catholic women organisation http://dpp-
wanitakatolik-ri.com/)
 Persekutuan Gereja-Gereja di Indonesia (Christian council, national level, https://pgi.or.id/)
 Christian Women Organisation (Jakarta level, the national level is embedded into Indonesian

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 Women Organisation),
 Parisada Hindu Dharma Indonesia (Hindu Council, national level, http://phdi.or.id/)
 Walubi (Buddhist Council (national level) http://walubi.or.id
 Majelis Tinggi Agama Konghucu Indonesia (Matakin) http://matakin.or.id/
 Other faiths-based organisations including indigenous belief/faiths

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 University staffs (faith-based universities)
 Community leaders
 Government representatives

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 Ministry of Religious Affairs
 National Commission of Women (Komnas Perempuan)

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 Has bachelor degree (S1 level) or or minimum five (5) years of professional experience
 Be minimum Echelon 3 level/ middle to senior management with role relevant in women
empowering and promoting tolerance in multi-faith and multicultural community
 Endorsed by the supervisor
 Has a good understanding of how organisations operate
 Committed to work together and foster network with multiple stakeholders
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 Applicants are expected to have professional working proficiency in English. The applicants’
English language competency is part of the selection process. The assessment of language
competency is based on a phone interview and any additional evidence provided by the applicant
(proof of studies or living in an English-speaking country, working in an English-speaking
environment, completion of studies in English, language courses or language tests)
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Women with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Scholars will be identified through a competitive process; applicants submit a written application which is
reviewed by Australia Awards and Australian Embassy to explore motivation and other demonstrated
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competencies to ensure commitment and interest in the study program.

 Open applications – Fatayat, Muslimat, PGI etc could encourage their representatives to apply.
Recommend that representatives have in-depth knowledge of and have been involved in improving
economic, social and cultural development in the organisations and the wider community, promote
and support tolerance in religious pluralism, and build global networks for future women leaders.
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We would be seeking your nominations for these.

 Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a phone interview during third week of March 2020. If
candidates failed to join phone interview, AAI would not consider them to the next step of review
process.
 The selection panel will convene to select up to 25 participants. The short-listed participants will be
informed of the outcome by end April 2020.

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To be eligible, all participant must:
 be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of commencing the Short Term Award (on 07 July
2020);
 not have Australian permanent residence status or be applying for permanent residency;
 be a citizen of and residing in Indonesia;

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 not be current serving military personnel;
 not be married or engaged to, or be a de facto of a person who holds, or is eligible to hold
Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency;

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 have been working in Indonesia and in an area relevant to the STA preceding the date of the
proposed comnecement of the STA;
 be able to satisfy all requirement of the Department of Home Affairs for a Visa;

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 be able to participate in the nominated STA activities at the time and for the duration proposed by
Australia Awards;
 be able to travel without family members as DFAT will only fund and provide visa support letters for
individual participants, not their family members

Practical Arrangements
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Logistics – Australia Awards Indonesia will cover the cost of:

 Return participant travel to the pre-course training

 Return participant flights from their home base to the course location
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 Return participant travel to the post-course training

 Per diems to cover living expenses while attending the course
 Travel insurance for the duration of the course in Australia
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 Accommodation during pre-course and post-course workshop and the course in Australia
 Transportation to and from the airport, to and from meetings and site visits (including transportation
to and from pre- and post-course workshops)
 Visas to Australia
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Accommodation

 In Australia, participants will share two-bedroom apartments, with each person having their own
bedroom
 During pre- and post-course workshops, participants will be required to share a hotel room
 To respect Indonesian cultural preferences, male participants will share with another male and
females will share with other females

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Language support

 The course material will be made available in English (language level to be confirmed)
 Interpretation will not be provided (language assistance with specific terminology may be provided
in Australia, if required)

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Steps of Application
Participants will be identified through a competitive process whereby there is a call for proposals;
applicants submit a written application which is reviewed by Australia Awards and Australian Embassy to

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explore motivation and other demonstrated competencies to ensure commitment and interest in the study
program.

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 All candidates should complete an online application form which explores their motivation, role,
experience in the relevance to this course, as well as identification of Return to Work Project
(Award Project). (Deadline 28 February 2020)
 Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a phone interview in the first week of March 2020 (TBC).
If candidates failed to join phone interview, AAI will not consider them to the next step of review
process.
 The selection panel will convene to select up to 25 participants. The short-listed participants will be
informed of the outcome by end March 2020
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Gender equity will be a consideration and encouraged but not a constraint, given that participants are
selected through a competitive Expression of Interest (EOI) process.

Navigating (Moving Through) The Application Form

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On every screen (page of the form) you will find a Form Navigation at the bottom page. You can click 'next'
to continue the application and you can click 'back' to review your previous answer. You can move to the
next page after fill all mandatory field on one page.
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Saving Your Draft Application

If you wish to leave a partially completed application, press 'save' and system will be asking email to get
link for continuous next or automaticaly fill with your email address input previously. Make sure you put
correct email address and press send for sending "link" for your next session fill in. From your inbox just
click "Resume Now" for continous your fill up application form.
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Attachments and Support Documents

You may need to upload/submit attachments to support your application. This is very simple, but requires
you to have the documents saved on your computer, or on a storage device.

Please prepare documents below when submitting:

 Copy of KTP

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  Latest academic certificate (Ijazah)
 Endorsement letter from supervisor. Please use and download Australia Awards in Indonesia
endorsement letter template.
 Proof of English (e.g. overseas education certificate, training certificate, TOEFL IELTS, etc.)

You need to allow enough time for each file to upload before trying to attach another file. Files can be up to
2MB each; however, we do recommend trying to keep files to a maximum of 2MB – the larger the file, the

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longer the upload time.

Submitting Your Application

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Complete the application with your personal information based on your ID Card (KTP). You will find
a Submit button at the bottom of the Last Page. You need to review your application before you can
submit it.

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Once you have reviewed your application you can submit it by clicking on 'Submit' buttom. You will not be
able to submit your application until all the compulsory questions are completed.

Once you have submitted your application, no further editing or uploading of support materials is
possible. When you submit your application, you will receive an automated confirmation email included
copy of your application form.

If you do not receive a confirmation of submission email, then you should presume that your
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submission has NOT been successful.

Deadline Submission:
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28 February 2020; Time 23.59 WIB

(AAI will only review applications submitted within the deadline. Late submission will not be
considered. One candidate only has one chance to fill in the application. Please answer the
application form correctly)
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Queries :

 Telephone : 021-5277648
 Email : Shorttermawards@australiaawardsindonesia.org (please write in the subject
line: “Leadership for Senior Multi-faith Women Leaders 2020”)
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Download Link

 Preview applications
 Endorsement letter template
 Frequently ask question

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Personal Information
Title Full Name as in ID Card/KTP

Gender
 Male  Female

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Place of Birth Date of Birth

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Contact Information
Current Address line

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Write Until Subdistrict
District/Town Province/State

Name of District
Postal Code
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Phone Number Alternate Phone Number
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Email Email 2

Nationality information
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Nationalites at Birth Current Nationality

Curriculum Vitae Section

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This Curriculum Vitae Section is included in the assessment process and is worth 40% of your total
assessment score

Latest Education

Doctoral Degree
Level of Study

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Doctorate (S3)

Education Complete?
 Yes  No

Exact title of degree/certificate Main Major or topic of study

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Begin date (year) End date (year)

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University name

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City Country

Master's Degree
Level of Study
Master (S2)
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Education Complete?
 Yes  No

Exact title of degree/certificate Main Major or topic of study

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Begin date (year) End date (year)

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University name

Country City
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Diploma/Bachelor Degree
Level of Study
Diploma/Bachelor

Education Complete?
 Yes  No

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Exact title of degree/certificate

Main Major or topic of study

Begin date (year) End date (year)

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University name

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City Country

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Working Experience
Current Working Experience
Organisation/ Institution Categories
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Organisation/Institution name Work unit

Position Type of employment

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From To
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Month Month
Present

Year Year
Present
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Echelon Level/Rank (if applicable)

Description of duty/roles

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Please describe in details min 100 characters and max 300 characters
Achievements

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Supervisor’s Name Supervisor’s Email

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Supervisor's Phone Number Business Phone Number

Workbase City Workbase Province

Previous Working Experience

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Max Working Experience is Two (2)
Previous Working Experience 1
Section
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From To
Month Month
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Year Year

Position Echelon Level/Rank (if applicable)

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Work unit Organisation/Institution name

Type of employment Organisation/Institution Category

Description of duty/roles

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Please describe in details min 100 characters and max 300 characters
Achievements

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Workbase City Workbase Province

Professional Development/Training/Certification
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Please only list trainings and certifications which are relevant to this course. You can list up to three (3)
relevant trainings and/or certifications.
Training 1
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Participating as:
 Resource Person/ Facilitator  Attendee/Participant

Training title Organisation/Institution name

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Start date End date

Topic area
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Training description

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Country

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If you have relevant publication, please provide link below

 Yes
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Have you participated in any Australia Awards Indonesia program?
 No
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Long Term Awards Program Degree and University End Year Program

put (-) if not attended put (-) if not attended

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Name of Australia Awards Short Term Award End Year Program

put (-) if not attended put (-) if not attended

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Other Program in Australia, name of program and University

English Competency
 Basic  Intermediate  Advanced
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1. Basic

I can get by with simple sentences in situations with which I am familiar. When I’m listening I just get the
general idea without any detailed understanding.

(Saya bisa menggunakan kalimat-kalimat sederhana dalam situasi yang sering saya hadapi. Pada saat
menyimak saya hanya mengerti gambaran umumnya tanpa memahami secara terinci atau mendalam.)

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2. Intermediate

I can understand and communicate okay in most situations although I make a lot of mistakes of expression
and in listening comprehension.

(Saya lumayan dapat memahami dan berkomunikasi dalam hampir semua situasi walaupun saya
membuat banyak kesalahan dalam penggunaan ungkapan dan dalam pemahaman lisan.)

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3. Advanced

There may be some mistakes I make that a native speaker would not make, but I can express anything I

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want to say.

(Saya membuat kesalahan yang tidak dilakukan oleh para penutur asli, tapi saya mampu
mengekspresikan apapun yang ingin saya ucapkan.)

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Disability Information
Australia Awards strongly encourages applications from people with a disability. Support, in the
form of ‘reasonable adjustments’ will be provided to successful awardees with disabilities for
participation in the pre course workshop, Australia course and post course workshop activities.

Do you identify yourself as having a disability?

 Yes  No
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Under Australian law, disability includes physical, intellectual, psychiatric, sensory, neurological, learning
disabilities, physical disfigurement, and the presence in the body of disease-causing organisms
If yes, please describe your disability in your own words:
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Please provide details if you require special assistance or equipment to participate in the
scholarship selection processes or to live and undertake studies in Australia?
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You can use the questions below to guide you.

 Hearing and Speaking - to communicate with others do you require or use any specific assistance?
(For example, hearing aids, sign language interpreter, lip reading, other communication assistive
device or additional time.)
 Writing and Reading - to access information and communicate using written materials do you
require or use any specific assistance? (For example, large print, Braille, computer software (e.g.

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 Jaws), lap top / computer, someone to transcribe for you, or additional time.)
 If you use an assistive device, please tell us what kind of device it is and/or if you have ever used a
different type of device.
 Do you require any specific changes or adaptations to move around?

Please provide more information if you are working with any disability organisation (name of the

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organisation and your position)

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Are you willing to support a participant with a disability with (non-personal care) support during
the course if necessary?
 Yes  No

Selection Question
Each of the three selection questions below is worth 20% of your total assessment score
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Please describe in detail how your current work relates to this course.
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Minimum of 750 characters and maximum of 2200 characters

Please explain what specific aspect of your work, organisation or community you hope to improve
as a result of participating in this course.
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Minimum of 750 characters and maximum of 2200 characters

Please choose up to two learning objectives listed below that are most relevant for your work
duties and explain why these learning objectives are of interest to you.

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Minimum of 750 characters and maximum of 2200 characters

Evidence Documents

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Please note: You are responsible for providing all supporting documents. If you do not provide all
required documents your application will be rejected.

 Only file on "PDF" and Picture (JPEG/JPG/BMP/PNG) format is acepted by system

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 Maximum file can upload is 2 MB
 Use Filename Format as "YOUR NAME_Name of Documents". example below:
o Budi Satria_KTP
o Budi Satria_Academic Certificate
o Budi Satria_Endorsement Letter
o Budi Satria_TOEFL/IELTS
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 File or Documents without "YOUR NAME" in the filename, may be successfully uploaded. But
COULD NOT read and store at our system
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ID Card (KTP)
Latest Academic Certificate
Endorsement Letter from manager/supervisor
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Copy Evidence of IELTS/TOEFL or other English language competence (if any)

such as evidence of any previous English language studies and/or participation in any overseas
forum/seminar/training
Eligibility Checklist
Do you have Australian permanent residence status or are applying for permanent residence?
 Yes  No
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Please give more details

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Are you currently serving as military personnel?
 Yes  No

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Please give more details

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Have you ever been charged with any offence that is currently awaiting legal action or be the
subject of an ongoing investigating/court case?
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 Yes  No

Please give more details

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Are you married or engaged to, or be a de facto of a person who holds, or is eligible to hold,
Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency at any stage of the application,
selection, mobilisation processes or while on-scholarship in Australia?
 Yes  No
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Please give more details

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Are you able to participate in the nominated Short Term Awards (STA) activities at the time and for
the duration proposed by Australia Awards?
 Yes  No

Please give more details

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Are you able to travel without family members for the three cycles of the course (Pre-Course
Workshop, in-Australia Course and Post-Course Workshop)?

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 Yes  No

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Do you have any personal relationship with any Australia Awards in Indonesia staffs or have had
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prior engagement with any?

 Yes  No

Please explain what your relationship status or prior engagement with AAI staff(s) is.
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Applicant’s authorisation, agreement, declaration

By submitting this form, I authorise DFAT, or its appointed managing contractor, to : access and/or obtain
information, including copies of any of my relevant academic records/reports that I have for the following
purposes:

 for use in the selection process for an Australia Award

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  to brief relevant Australian officials, Ministers and members of Parliament.

Should I receive an Australia Award, I consent to the Australian Government using and disclosing extracts
of my application (relating to my academic background and achievements, leadership skills and my
proposed study program in Australia) in promotional material in hardcopy and on the Internet. I note that
promotional material may include, but is not limited to, media releases and information circulated to
DFAT’s offshore Posts and Australian universities, concerning the Australia Awards Scholarships or Short
Term Awards.

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I authorise DFAT to disclose the personal information collected in this form to other Australian Government
departments for the purpose of promoting and managing the Australia Awards Scholarship, Short Term
Award.

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Understanding

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I understand and confirm that:

 DFAT has the right to vary or reverse any decision regarding an Australia Awards Scholarships,
Short Term Awards made on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information;
 Decisions of the selection panel are final and confidential and no correspondence about outcomes
of the selection process will be entered into.
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My Declaration
 I declare, in submitting this application form, that the information contained in it and provided in
connection with it is true and correct.

My acknowledgement
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 I acknowledge that giving false or misleading information is a serious offence under the Criminal
Code Act 1995 of the Commonwealth of Australia.

Full Name
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