{"id":78994,"date":"2019-10-08T13:12:47","date_gmt":"2019-10-08T12:12:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/?p=78994"},"modified":"2019-10-08T13:12:47","modified_gmt":"2019-10-08T12:12:47","slug":"australia-awards-prestigious-international-scholarships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/australia-awards-prestigious-international-scholarships.html","title":{"rendered":"Australia Awards are prestigious international scholarships"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Australia Awards are prestigious international scholarships offering the next generation of global leaders an opportunity to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia. Australia Awards Scholarships, funded by the Australian Government\u2019s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, address the development needs of Australia\u2019s partner countries, as well as strengthening links between people and organisations.<\/p>\n<p>Master\u2019s level scholarships are offered to eligible outstanding professionals from civil society, private and public sectors, who on completion of their studies are expected to return to their home country to drive change and contribute to development.<\/p>\n<p>The postgraduate study opportunity provided by<strong>\u00a0Australia Awards Scholarships,\u00a0<\/strong>undertaken in Australia, provides high-quality education and training to talented Africans in specified sectors, in which Australia is recognised as having world-class expertise and experience.Priority sectors include:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 agricultural productivity<br \/>\n\u2022 extractives<br \/>\n\u2022 public policy<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eligibility criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To\u00a0be\u00a0considered\u00a0for\u00a0a\u00a0scholarship,\u00a0applicants must meet their country\u2019s\u00a0eligibility\u00a0requirements. Generally, the following requirements apply:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Citizen of an\u00a0eligible\u00a0African country<\/li>\n<li>Minimum academic requirement: Bachelor\u2019s degree or equivalent<\/li>\n<li>Mid-level to senior-level professional, currently employed in a relevant field<\/li>\n<li>Meet relevant post-graduate work experience requirements<\/li>\n<li>For Australia Awards Scholarships, applicants must be at least 25 years and not older than 52 years at the date of application.<\/li>\n<li>For Australia Awards Short Courses, applicants must be at least 25 years and not older than 55 years by June 2021.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate a clear vision of how the knowledge gained through the scholarship will be used to improve policy, practice or reform in their home country<\/li>\n<li>Satisfactory English proficiency to enable full participation in a training course delivered in English<\/li>\n<li>Satisfy all requirements of the Australian Government for the appropriate student visa (subclass 500).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For eligible mid-career professionals, who receive an Australia Awards Scholarship, the following benefits will generally apply:<br \/>\n\u2022 Australian educational experience<br \/>\n\u2022 Fully paid tuition fees<br \/>\n\u2022 Fully paid economy class flight to and from Australia<br \/>\n\u2022 Fully paid visa expenses<br \/>\n\u2022 Overseas Student Health Cover, for basic medical costs<br \/>\n\u2022 A contribution to living expenses<br \/>\n\u2022 Adjustment support for women and people with disabilities, if required<br \/>\n\u2022 Supplementary academic support if required, to improve a student\u2019s performance<br \/>\n\u2022 The opportunity to develop and maintain global links with Australians and other international students<br \/>\n\u2022 The opportunity to join a prestigious alumni network after the scholarship<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information on the Australia Awards Scholarships, please see the links below:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.australiaawardsafrica.org\/awards\/apply\/\">Apply now<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.australiaawardsafrica.org\/scholarships\/selection-process-for-ads\/\">Application and selection process<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.australiaawardsafrica.org\/awards\/pre-interview-information\/\">Interview preparation<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.australiaawardsafrica.org\/awards\/pre-departure-support\/\">Pre-departure support<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.australiaawardsafrica.org\/awards\/on-award\/\">On-Award support<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.australiaawardsafrica.org\/awards\/reintegration-action-plan\/\">Plan your reintegration<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.australiaawardsafrica.org\/aaawebfiles\/Final%202019%20material\/Australia%20Awards%20Scholarships%20intake%202021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Australia Awards Scholarships \u2013 2021 intake brochure<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For More Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.australiaawardsafrica.org\/awards\/types-of-awards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit the Official Webpage of the Australia Africa Awards Masters Scholarships 2020<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Australia Awards are prestigious international scholarships offering the next generation of global leaders an opportunity to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia. 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