Deadline- 31 December 2013
Qualified applicants are invited to submit applications for Australian Government’s development assistance program for Africa. The mission of this program is to provide access to postgraduate education, training and professional development opportunities for suitably qualified Africans.
Award types include-
- Australian Awards Scholarships, to undertake higher degree studies in Australia at Masters level.
- Australia Awards – Africa Fellowships, to undertake short-term, targeted professional training courses, in Australia and/or in Africa, in a range of development-focused sectors.
Benefits-
An economy class flight to and from Australia is provided and an AUD31,000 per annum stipend to cover living expenses whilst on award in Australia. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is also provided to cover Awardee’s basic medical costs. A one off Establishment Allowance of AUD5,000 is payable to assist with the costs of starting life in Australia and commencing your course (e.g. course books and materials, rental deposits, household items etc.). Awardees, whose families remain in their home country, may be entitled to a reunion airfare to allow them to travel home midway through the course, but this is only available to Awardees whose course is for 2 years or longer.
Eligibility & Criteria-
Applicants from Africa may apply for this program.
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