Programme outline
Targeted professional development in specialised fields delivered in both Africa and Australia
Scholarships form an integral part of Australia's development
assistance for Africa, and help to build critical skills and knowledge.
Australia Awards – Africa offers an effective and efficient model to
deliver Australia's aistance while supporting a range of strategic
foreign policy, economic diplomacy and development objectives across key
sectors. Agricultural Productivity remains a priority sector for
Australia Awards.
Degree level
Short course
Deadlines
Application deadline is 15 January 2018. No applications after the deadline will be considered.
Who can apply?
• National of South Africa
• At least 25 and not more than 50 years of age at the date of your application
• At least three (3) years' post-graduation work
experience. This work experience must be in a role
relevant to proposed field of study and to employment
organisation type (e.g. public sector applicants should
demonstrate public sector work experience). Preference will
be given to candidates with greater periods of experience
• Possess, as a minimum, a Bachelors degree (or the
equivalent) from a recognised Institution of at least 3
years in length or a BTech (with at least a C level pass)
• Must not have a criminal conviction or be facing legal
action with respect to allegations of serious criminal
activity
• Must not have citizenship or permanent residence status in Australia or New Zealand
• Must be willing to make a formal commitment to return
to South Africa upon completion of the award. Where
possible, candidates should be willing to commit to return to
place of employment following completion of the award.
• Must meet the general minimum eligibility criteria for
Australia Awards Scholarships – refer to the Australia
Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook.
Applications from women and persons with disability are encouraged by
the Australian Government. Mechanisms are in place to support the
participation of applicants and Awardees requiring specific assistance.
Fields of Study
Agricultural Productivity
Extractives
Policy
Application process
The application process is open and competitive and provides equal
opportunities regardless of gender, ethnicity or disability. To request
an application go to the application request link.
Documents and links
Contact
For queries please visit Frequently Asked Questions, forward further enquiries to enquiries@australiaawardsafrica.org.
Note
Please note that this opportunity is not offered by the Department of
Higher Education and Training. Applicants are required to undertake
their own research into programmes and institutions. If there are any
discrepancies in the details provided, the information given by the
sponsor supersedes the details provided above.
