The Australian Government is offering scholarships to suitably qualified students from Nigeria commencing in January 2012. The scholarships are for university studies for a period of 12-24 months at Masters-level in Australia in selected sectors of priority for the Nigeria Government. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is assisting in the coordination and promotion of this scholarships program in Nigeria to ensure it meets with government human resource development priorities. Scholarships cover airfares, tuition fees, medical cover and a living allowance in Australia. Female applicants and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility Criteria
- Studied Educational Course
- Public Policy (including public sector reform, trade and diplomacy)
- You are a national of Nigeria
- You are an early or mid-career public sector professional working in a policy, practice, reform or educational role in one of the listed priority fields of study
- You are currently employed by a public sector organisation or training institution (includes parastatals and other public sector entities) in Nigeria
- You wish to undertake a Masters degree in Australia in one of the listed priority fields of study
- You have a clear vision for how you will use the knowledge gained through the Masters degree to improve policy, practice or education in Nigeria in the proposed field of study
- Female candidates and people with a disability are encouraged to apply
For details of this scholarship and how to apply, visit http://www.adsafrica.com.au/countryNigeria.php
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