In Africa, the Australian Government offers scholarships and fellowships under the australia awards for African nationals to undertake long term studies leading to a postgraduate degree and short term training leading to the acquisition of new skills. Long term awards include Australia award scholarships to undertake Masters-level studies in Australian universities
Priority areas are:
- Agriculture and food studies
- Agricultural productivity
- Development and international relation
- Education
- Extractives
- Energy
- Mining and energy
- Public policy and governance
- Environment
- Engineering
- Science and technology
- Social sciences and psychology
ELIGIBILITY
- You must not be more than 50 years of age at date of your application.
- You must have at least three years relevant post graduate work experience.
- You must not already hold, or be studying for , a master degree
- You must be willing to make a formal commitment to return to your current employment following completion of the award
- Public sector, private sector and civil society candidates must provide evidence of completion of national youth service corps (NYSC) (for Nigerian candidates- visit adsafrica.com.au, for country specific requirement
Deadline: November 30, 2015
To apply and for more information visit here
