Applications for the 2009 intake are NOW CLOSED!

Priority sectors:

• Health ( including child and maternal health, HIV / AIDS and public sector management aspects of the sector )
  

Category:
Public - The public category of scholarships is intended to strengthen public sector capacity in Africa. Public sector applicants are employees from various government departments and para-statals. Applications must be nominated and endorsed by the relevant nominating authority in each of the African countries.

Closing date : 13 June 2008

Eligible Malawian Nationals are invited to foward the following documents for consideration:

• A completed Expression of Interest (click here)
• A current cirriculum vitae
• Certified copies of university degree(s) and transcripts
• A one-page summary of the reasons for wishing to undertake postgraduate training in Australia and how this training will benefit Malawi

Failure to complete the application form and submit all documentation requested will lead to automatic disqualification. No undergraduate or PhD nominations will be considered.

Submit to:
Mr A Liwonga
Human Resource Planning and Development
Ground Floor
Ministry of Justice Building
Capital Hill
Lilongwe
Malawi
e-mail: liwongaa@malawi.gov.mw

Tel:  + 265 (0)1 789 522
Fax: + 265 (0)1 789 006

IELTS:
Not applicable. However, candidates must present an official letter from the institution where they last studied, indicating that the medium of instruction was English. Where the medium of instruction had not been English a candidate may be required to sit the IELTS.

For further Information on IELTS click here

Other requirements:
Applicants must have a minimum of two years' post-graduation work experience, preferably five, and possess undergraduate qualifications at a minimum of upper second class honours level (with a minimum average academic mark of 65 per cent).

Pre-Departure Briefings for the 2009 intake:

Date: 10 November 2008

Location: TBA

Workshops: REGISTERED ALUMNI ONLY

Date: 10 & 11 November 2008 (to be confirmed)

Location: TBA