AusAID Awardee Kimberly Gonzales

AusAID Academic Assistance Funding

Australian Development Scholarship (ADS)

ADS awardees are entitled to $1,000 per annum for supplementary academic support in order to maximise their chances of success. The UOW AusAID Officer will arrange an appropriate tutor for a student within 10 working days of receiving your request. Supplementary academic support may be used for the following purposes:

• One-on-one tutorial assistance
• Group tutorial assistance
• English language support
• Essay writing skills
• Exam techniques
• Thesis proofreading (not editing)

To apply for Academic Assistance or Tutorial Funding, please visit the AusAID Student Forms webpage to download and complete the correct form.

Australian Leadership Award (ALA)

ALA awardees are provided with a Study Enrichment Allowance (SEA) of $2,000 per annum. The SEA provides ALA awardees with financial assistance to enhance formal studies. Eligible activities include:

• Fieldwork, included as part of the formal study program
• Conferences relevant to their studies or for professional development
• Supplementary academic support (such as individual or group tutorials or assistance with thesis editing)
• Purchasing materials relevant to studies
• Travel home for a short-term visit
• Subscribing to UOW's library resources (if applicable), prior to returning home at the end of the Scholarship, etc.

Funding is limited to A$2000 per annum per scholar and will accumulate over the duration of the Scholarship. Scholars may not apply for funds in advance from future years.
The SEA is administered by the UOW AusAID Officer.

How do I access Academic Assistance funding?

AusAID sponsored students can request academic assistance funding by contacting the UOW AusAID Officer. Alternatively, you can access other forms of assistance by contacting:

• Learning Development
• Student Support Advisers
• Your faculty

ALA scholars are required to apply for AusAID Study Enrichment Allowance.

What Academic Assistance does UOW provide?

Learning Development

Learning Development (LD) works closely with students and faculty academics across the university to enhance student learning. LD runs various programs that help students develop specific tertiary literacies, and its activities are designed to contribute to the overall educational quality of the university. A range of free resources and teaching services are available and provideded to all enrolled students to assist with essay writing, critical thinking skills and English language.

For further information, please visit Learning Development, located in Building 11.

Peer Assisted Study Sessions

PASS provides Peer Assisted Study Sessions, where students work together to reinforce key concepts and develop effective study strategies.PASS is an International program and the University of Wollongong is the Australasian Centre for the region.

PASS sessions are led by 'PASS Leaders', senior students who have excelled at the subject in the past. The focus is on integrating the course content (what to learn) with academic reasoning and study skills (how to learn). PASS is a valuable opportunity for students to seek help and advice in a friendly, relaxed environment. Sessions are designed to be informal, flexible, and fun! PASS commences in week 2 and runs weekly throughout the semesters.

For further information, please visit PASS, located in Building 19.