Scholarship launched for Indian teachers in Australia

In a bid to strengthen education ties between India and Australia, a scholarship has been announced for Indian school teachers looking to their pedagogy level. The University of Adelaide is offering 'Ashok Khurana University of Adelaide Scholarship' to Indian school teachers with at least five years of experience.  The $25, 000 worth of one-year postgraduate scholarship will allow successful candidates to complete Master of Education at the Australian university.

Dr Ashok Khurana is a former staff member of the University of Adelaide and has enjoyed a highly successful career as a petroleum engineer. The scholarship celebrates his efforts to give something back to both the Indian and Australian education system.

"The one-year course will be specifically designed according to the needs and field of expertise as desired by the teacher," said Khurana.Hailing Khurana's contribution in setting up of the scholarship, South Australia Premier Jay Weatherill emphasised the "existing ties between the two countries in the field of education."

Prof Pascale Quester, Vice President, University of Adelaide, said "The two countries are working together to reduce widening gap between the skills shortage in the Indian market arising out of the large amount of vacancies of teachers in India. This initiative is a step towards that."

The scholarship will be effective from next year and is open to all school teachers in India. The last date of submission is December 14th, 2012.

Source:- By IER Staff