PAHRODF ICSP Scholarship Agreement

SCHOLARSHIP CONTRACT

BETWEEN THE
IN-COUNTRY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM OF THE PHILIPPINES AUSTRALIA HUMAN RESOURCE AND
ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FACILITY (ICSP- PAHRODF)
AND
THE SCHOLAR



I, ____________, confirm my acceptance of the offer as detailed in the Scholarship Agreement of the In
Country Scholarship Program (ICSP), dated _____________, to allow me to undertake the following:

Course
Partner Academic Institution
Duration


I declare that I am not aware of any personal or family circumstances likely to prejudice my ability to
complete my nominated course in the scholarship period.

I acknowledge that the ICSP does not provide insurance against injury sustained or loss of possessions
while training in or traveling to and from the Partner Academic Institution and that I have been advised to
take out appropriate insurance before I leave.

I understand that the Philippines Australia Human Resource and Organisational Development Facility
(PAHRODF) will manage the ICSP.

I understand that PAHRODF approval is required for any action in the administration of my scholarship.

I understand that parties come into this agreement in good faith where the fund for the program is
considered as a gratuitous act. Thus parties cannot be held liable should the program be terminated due
to lack of funds or other circumstances beyond their control.

I agree to fully abide by the CONDITIONS OF THE ICSP as set out below:


In-Country Scholarship Program (ICSP) RESPONSIBILITIES

1. I understand that PAHRODF will be accountable for the following:

(i) Full tuition and other approved school fees;

(ii) Book allowance of PhP 10,000 for every semester;

(iii) Contribution to Living Expenses. This includes local transportation, board and lodging, and
other miscellaneous expenses. The stipend will be calculated based on the city or area of
the university where the Scholar is enrolled;

(iv) Research/Thesis allowance;

(v) One-time establishment allowance of PhP 10,000.00; and

(vi) One roundtrip transportation. This applies to Scholars who live outside the city of the
university/school attended. Otherwise, transportation should be covered by the stipend.

PAHRODF ICSP Scholarship Agreement



PAHRODF RESPONSIBILITIES

2. I acknowledge and agree that PAHRODF will:

(i) Monitor my academic progress from the time I am awarded the scholarship;

(ii) Suspend my scholarship where there are justifiable reasons (e.g., serious medical
complications); and

(iii) Terminate my scholarship as recommended by the Partner Academic Institution


Where my scholarship is terminated, I understand that I will permanently lose all ICSP entitlements from
the date of termination.



SCHOLARS RESPONSIBILITIES

3. In accepting the ICSP, I understand and agree that:

(i) I must take up my scholarship in the academic year (or semester) for which it is offered
and cannot be deferred except for justifiable reasons as determined by PAHRODF. The
scholarship award shall be for the prescribed duration to finish the degree program.
Request(s) for extension will only be allowed in exceptional cases and these shall be
assessed on a case-by-case basis.

(ii) I will strive to remain a scholar in good standing by meeting all course requirements and
retention policies set out by the Partner Academic Institution;

(iii) I will send proof of my academic performance (i.e., academic progress notes, transcript of
records) every end of each term to PAHRODF; to determine the scholarship status;

(iv) I will keep the Partner Academic Institution Student Contact Officer and PAHRODF aware
of my contact numbers and residential and postal addresses at all times; and

(v) This scholarship may be suspended or terminated for any of the following reasons:
breach of the Scholarship Agreement, transfer to another degree or program, migration to
another country or wilful abandonment of the scholarship, or for any compelling reason/s
PAHRODF and/or AusAID deem it necessary.


Conforme:



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ICSP Scholar


Witness:



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AusAID

Witness:



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