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 Namibian 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 Namibia.

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. Edward-Paul Rheis
Ministry of Education
Government Office Park
Luther Street
WINDHOEK

Tel: +264 61 270  6131
Fax: +264 61 270 6143

Scholarships administrator:  Mr. Edward-Paul Rheis
E-mail: erheis@mec.gov.za

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.

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: 3 November 2008

Location: Sheraton Hotel Pretoria

(RSVP 23 October 08) to leratot@adsafrica.org

By Invitation ONLY

Workshops: REGISTERED ALUMNI ONLY

Date: 3 & 4 November 2008 (to be confirmed)

Location: Sheraton Hotel Pretoria