Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Australia

Applications are invited from Nigerian nationals who wish to undertake postgraduate studies in Masters level at Australian Universities commencing in January 2012. The scholarships are funded by the Australian Government and managed by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID)

Scholarships cover airfares, tuition fees, medical cover and a living allowance in Australia. Female applicants and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The priority fields of study for the scholarships are:Study in Australia is subject to the successful applicant being issued with a visa by the Australian Department of Immigration & Citizenship (DIAC). As part of the visa application process, immigration authorities require candidates to undergo a full medical examination.

• Education
• Public Policy (including public sector reform, trade and diplomacy)

Applications will be considered from candidates meeting the following requirements:

• Possess, as a minimum, a 4 year Bachelors degree
• Be currently employed by a public sector entity or training institution (this includes government and parastatal agencies) in Nigeria
• Have at least two years’ post graduation work experience. This work experience must be in a public sector role relevant to your proposed field of study. Preference will be given to candidates with greater periods of experience.
• Not be more than 50 years of age at the date of your application
• Have sufficient proficiency in English to study at postgraduate level
• Not hold another scholarship that would give overlapping benefits
• Can take up the award (if selected) in the 2012 academic year

Applicants should submit the following documents:

• The preliminary application form in English (including a reintegration plan in the required format)
• A current curriculum vitae in English
• Notarised copies of University certificates and transcripts
• All other attachments requested in the preliminary application form

Failure to complete the application form provided and submit all documentation requested will lead to automatic disqualification. You should download the application form and other documents from the Nigeria page of www.adsafrica.com.au

The deadline for submission is 28 February 2011

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