Information for awards commencing in 2014

Australia Awards in Africa

Australias official development assistance in Africa aims to help people overcome poverty through sustainable economic development. The Australia Awards form a core part of Australias development assistance in Africa and aim to develop the capacity and leadership skills of Africans to enable them to contribute effectively to development in their home countries. Australia Awards target human resource gaps in identified priority sectors and in areas where Australia is recognised as having world class expertise. They aim to provide awardees with the skills and knowledge to drive change and influence economic and social development. AusAID will assess applicants for their professional and personal qualities, academic competence and, most importantly, their potential to impact on development challenges in Africa. AusAID offers awards on the basis of merit, transparency and equal access. We strongly encourage applications from women and people with disability. At least 50 per cent of AusAIDs Australia Awards are offered to women.

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Level of study
Australia Awards Scholarships (formally Australian Development Scholarships) These are long-term awards providing Africans with opportunities to obtain tertiary qualifications at Australian tertiary institutions. Long-term awards are available for studies at Masters-level and for PhD studies in Agriculture. Australia Awards Leadership Program (formally Australian Leadership Award Scholarships) Up to 200 outstanding Australia Awards Scholarship recipients across the globe will be offered a place in the Australia Awards Leadership Program in addition to their scholarship. There is no separate application process. The Leadership Program will bring awardees together in Australia for leadership training, development discussions and the chance to build valuable networks.

Eligibility criteria
Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements detailed in the Scholarships Policy Handbook, available at: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/Publications/Pages/scholarhandbook.aspx Eligibility criteria may also differ from country to country. For more details on the application guidelines and eligibility for your country, please visit the following website: www.adsafrica.com.au
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Priority sectors
The priority areas of study for Australia Awards in Africa are aligned with development priorities addressed in the AusAID strategic document Looking West: Australia's strategic approach to aid in Africa 20112015. Priority areas of study are included in each countrys individual Desired Applicant Profile at www.adsafrica.com.au
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Application dates
For Masters study commencing in Australia in 2014 Opening date: Closing date: 1 September 2012 14 December 2012

Applicants must submit with their application all of the relevant supporting documents listed in the Scholarships Policy Handbook.

The selection process

The selection process includes an interview and takes into account an individuals understanding of their countrys development needs and the contribution they can make to meet those needs on return from their studies. Candidates who understand developmental leadership and cross cutting issues such as the importance of gender equality for development, are considered very favorably.

For PhD study commencing in Australia in 2014 Opening date: Closing date: 1 September 2012 31 March 2013

Applications or supporting documents received after this date will not be considered.

Preparatory training
English language training is provided to Africans from certain countries who are awarded a scholarship, where their English language competency is assessed to be equivalent to or above IELTS 5.0, but below the level required to gain admission to an Australian university for Masters level studies. Note that this opportunity is not available for PhD or short-course awardees. Short-Course Awards (up to three months) In addition to the long-term awards described in this fact-sheet the Australian Government also offers African nationals short-course awards for professional development in targeted fields. To apply for shortcourse awards, see: http://www.adsafrica.com.au/countryShort.php

The application process

Electronic applications Note that all applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their application and all required supporting documentation via email to applications@adsafrica.com.au using the correct eform. You can obtain the correct e-form by sending a request via the Australia Awards in Africa website, www.adsafrica.com.au Hardcopy applications Application forms can be downloaded from www.adsafrica.com.au and must be submitted to the correct Australia Awards in Africa hub office in Nairobi, Kenya or Pretoria, South Africa.

Further information
Further information about Australia Awards can be found at: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/australia-awards

Supporting documents

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Information about Visas and award entitlements and conditions can be found in the Scholarships Policy Handbook, available at: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/Publications/Pages/scholarhandbook.aspx More general information about Australia Awards, AusAID and studying in Australia and can be found at: www.australiaawards.gov.au www.ausaid.gov.au http://studyinaustralia.gov.au/

Nairobi Hub Address: (Physical \Couriering Address) Australia Awards 1st Floor, Grosvenor Block 14 Riverside Off Riverside Drive Nairobi Kenya (Postal Address) Australia Awards P.O. Box 856-00606 Westlands Nairobi Kenya Telephone: +254 (0) 205000444 Fax: +254 (0) 20 367 3087 Mobile: +254 (0) 70 654 6523 Email: enquiries@adsafrica.org Website: http://www.adsafrica.com.au/

Contact details
Pretoria Hub Address: (Physical \Couriering Address) Australia Awards Building 3, 3rd Floor Hatfield Square 1140 Prospect Street Hatfield Pretoria 0028 South Africa (Postal Address) Australia Awards Private Bag X38 Hatfield 0028 Pretoria South Africa Telephone: +27 (0) 12 362 4360 Fax: +27 (0) 86 602 3719 Email: enquiries@adsafrica.org Website: http://www.adsafrica.com.au/
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