Graduate Scholarship for African International Students
Here is a great opportunity to a Graduate Degree in Africa through the Australia Government. You have until February 28, 2012 to apply. If your country is listed below click on the link to get specific next step instructions. I appreciate this scholarship site as the instructions and next steps are clear.
Samuel
What are Australia Awards in Africa?
As part of the Australian Government’s increasing engagement in Africa, Australia Awards in Africa (AAA) offer study opportunities at post-graduate level to candidates from eligible African countries. The scholarships are offered at Masters level for up to two years as well as short professional development courses of up to three months. There are also limited opportunities for PhD studies in Agriculture-related disciplines.
Why does Australia offer scholarships?
Australia is committed to developing the capacity and leadership skills of Africans so they can effectively contribute to development in their home countries. The scholarships, which are implemented by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID), are part of Australia’s effort to assist African countries realise the Millennium Development Goals. They also help build institutional and people-to-people linkages.
Applications for Long Term Awards for 2013 are now open.
The closing date is 28 February 2012.
Scholarships provided through the Australia Awards program play an important role in fostering and sustaining friendship and cooperation between Australia and developing countries. These awards are a central part of the Australian Government’s development cooperation program in Africa. By providing people with the knowledge and the skills to promote development in their home country, the program aims to contribute to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in Africa while promoting Australia as an active partner in African development.
To find out more about Australia Awards in Africa, consult the website: www.adsafrica.com.au
Application Process
The application process for Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) under the Australia Awards program in Africa has these major stages:
Advertising and Submission of Preliminary Application Forms (PAFs). ADS are advertised either in the national press or through the relevant Coordinating Authority, which requests targeted government departments and organizations to encourage suitable candidates to apply. The awards are also publicized through other partner networks as necessary.
This is the step that applies to those interested.
Paper Selection. The paper selection stage examines the PAFs and compares them to the eligibility criteria in the Desired Applicant Profiles for each country. Applications are categorized as Compliant or Non-Compliant. The Compliant applications from government employees are then considered against partner government requirements to make sure that all government-employed candidates identified for interview have met their own Government’s requirements. These can include serving bonding periods from previous scholarships, repaying any Government loans for previous scholarships and being approved to apply for further training by being accepted on partner Government training plans. An independent selection panel appointed by the Australian Government chooses the most competitive applicants for interview. They will consider the evidence provided by each applicant as part of the application form including evidence of English language proficiency. Applicants who have offers of a place at an Australian university will be favourably considered by the selection panel.
Selection Interviews. The shortlisted candidates then attend a face-to-face interview by an independent selection panel appointed by the Australian Government. While at the selection interviews, all applicants will undertake a written test in English. IELTS tests will also be conducted for all candidates who are likely to be subject to this requirement by Australian universities. All interviewees will also attend an information session that provides some information about Australian universities and the next steps in the scholarship process (i.e. those at step 4 & 5 below).
After the interviews, a final list of successful applicants is drawn up. Partner Governments will be advised of public sector candidate outcomes prior to candidates being advised of their outcome. Successful candidates will be offered a provisional scholarship which is dependent on obtaining an offer at an Australian university and also being granted an Australian visa (the managing contractor will manage these processes for successful candidates). Successful candidates who do not have an IELTS overall band score of 6.5 but do have an overall IELTS score of at least 5.0 will be offered an English language training award. Successful completion of this award and achievement of an overall score of 6.5 in the IELTS is required before a provisional scholarship is offered.
ADS / University Application Process. Once candidates are informed that they are to be offered a provisional scholarship, the managing contractor will liaise with students and Australian academic institutions to formalise the scholarship and university placement processes.
AusAID has contracted GRM International, an independent Managing Contractor (MC), to provide administrative and logistical services to the ADS program in Africa. All communications or queries should be sent either to the details given in the advert or notification, or to GRM’s contact details which can be found at the following webpage: http://www.adsafrica.com.au/contact.php
Countries Eligible for Masters Degree Awards for the 2013 Intake
- Click on the links below – each country has specific instructions on who is eligible and how to apply.
- Algeria
- Angola
- Botswana
- Burundi
- Cameroun
- Cape Verde
- Egypt
- Ethiopia
- The Gambia
- Ghana
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Malawi
- Mauritius
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Nigeria
- Rwanda
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- South Africa
- Swaziland
- Tanzania
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Zambia
Many More Countries are Eligible for Short Course Awards (SCAs) for the 2012 Intake
For further information on Australia Awards in Africa, you can read the ADS Handbook PDF format (The official ADS handbook published by AusAID)
For more information on this scholarship – Click here
I am Almaz from Ethiopia. I graduated LLB and I will be happy to continuing my MSc related to my first degree of Law. Then when you are interest please help me to sponsor scholarship.
Thank you!
Dear Sir/Madam:
I have found your scholarship advertisement and its motive of partnership with African countries. I enjoy to learn the new opportunity available here. Australia has been one of my target countries to study at. I have earned my Bachelor of Education in English Language from the University of Mekelle, in Ethiopia, and I also have certified my self from Cambridge International Examinations to assess course works and conduct oral assessments ESL for IGCSE students in every center. I am now very interested in studying in Australia. I want to join any developmental field of study which will enable me help my country, Ethiopia.
I wish to be informed about getting the scholarship.
With Deepest Respect,
Daniel Tikabo
i am very eager to learn development related fields. i have got BA degree in development management. i believe, Australia government will give this golden opportunities.
thank you very much!
Dear Sir/Madam, I have great trust with you to help me for scholarship opportunities in your University. I am Tegodie Hibstu from Ethiopia. I took my fist degree in mathematics from Alemaya University (in, 2002). And I took my second degree in statistics from Addis Ababa University (in, 2008). And I have 9 years teaching experience in Universities and high schools. Currently I am teaching in Ethiopian Civil Service University. And I am very much eager to have European Masters/PhD in any specialization of statistics; development economics or others related fields with my background of study. So, I look forward to receive details of information on procedures to apply for the scholarship opportunity in your University. Thank you very much for your unreserved help to get the opportunity.
Sincerely yours,
Tegodie Hibstu
Ethiopian Civil Service University
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Tel: 251 0911 79 18 02
E-mail; yitbarekhibstu@gmail.com
Dear Sir/Madam:
I am an Ethiopian and I have got my BA in Economics in Admas University College one of the private higher education in the country.Now I am Looking for Sponsors of Scholarship with any developmental fields.hence,I cordially
request U to give me the chance to develop my carrier so as to contribute on the country’s development.
With Best Regards,
Berhe
thank u for ur support!!!!!!!!1
I’m a Zimbabwean in need of a scholarship but Zimbabwe is not included. Why?
Good day! My name is Bukasa kalenga from DR.congo,but i am right now in South africa i am a male 21 year old. I just want to ask for help to any one who will see this comment,i have grade 12,n3 to n4 electrical engineering and currently doing n5 i really like to further with my studies i i am asking for someone who can support me,thanks
I am berihu from Ethiopia I have graduated with DVM from Mekelle University in 2009 and i wont to continu my Msc Degree in related fields and I am asking any one Who will support me in sponsoring
thanks for the information and i pray this should work out for me.
It is good to note that so many opportunities are available for Africans. In the past, Africans and women were greatly disadvantaged but efforts have been made to change this.
I am a twenty-five year old woman intending to further my Psychology studies. The major hurdle has just been the fact that I am Zimbabwean – there are few scholarships available for ‘my kind’. Our major local university is currently not offering any Masters programmes (Psychology Department) because of the inavailability of qualified lecturers. Like many Zimbabweans and Africans, it is impossible to save my salary for tuition and further my studies at a leading university.
May you please reconsider your stance? We are the people and we can help our societies if we are properly educated. All we ask for is education so that the next generations can learn from us and handle challenges from wherever we leave things – and use more time applying knowledge rather than applying for recognition.
Thank you.
Am a nigerian holding a Bachelors Degree in forestry & wildlife,looki ng for masters program related to my field,Thank u.
I am very eager to learn development related fields. I have got BA degree in development management in one of the recognize University in Ethiopia. I believe, Australia government will give this golden opportunities.
thank you very much!
Hi Samuel, I’m a Nigerian. But each time I receive a mail from you for a scholarship, Nigeria is always excluded. Please Sir, may I know the reason for this exclusion?
njoku, u.c.
I am a Nigerian wishing to further my education in Australia. I obtained B.sc Political Science from the university of Ibadan. I therefore,seek for the assistance of the good people and government of Australia in realizing this dream.
Thank you.
After reading this advertisme I am overwhelmed to be one of the beneficiary of the programe and I wanted to be informed more on this.
Good day Sir/Madam
Accept regards from Bernard,I am a young dynamic cameroonian holder of a post graduate diploma in Economics Of Human Resource.I intent to pursue my educational career in your institution.
I am looking to reading from you.
Kind regards
Epie Bernard Esambe
dear sir,
i was trying to click on my country,Nigeria,in order to find out the requirements for my country but it appears we are not eligible.why?
Dear sir/madam,
I am Dr Kingsley Nnalue,a Nigerian and working with Federal Ministry of Health in department of food and drug services.I hold bachelor of pharmacy degree from university of Nigeria, Nsukka and doctor of pharmacy degree from university of Benin,Benin city, Nigeria.I am a fellow of West African College of Pharmacist.
I will be interested to further my education in Public Health.
Thank you for your expected assistance.
Dr Kingsley Nnalue.