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Applications  for the 2009 intake are now closed!

Priority sectors:

  • Science and Technology
  • ICT
  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Project Management
  • Public Sector Management
  • Planning
  • Tourism

Number of scholarships available for 2009 intake : 10


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 related institutions.

Eligibility criteria:

  • Applicants must be South African public-sector employees (i.e employed by government or affiliated institutions in South Africa within the priority fields).
  • At least 2 to 5 years post graduation work experience and expertise in the priority fields.
  • Possess undergraduate qualifications at a minimum of upper second- class honours level.


Closing date :
13 June 2008  

Eligible South African 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 South Africa.

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:

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should send their applications to: The Program Manager, Australian Development Scholarships, GRM International, Private Bag X38, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0028 or Fax : (012) 362 4361. If you have not been called by end June 2008 for an interview, please consider your application unsuccessful. For enquiries please contact:

leannez@adsafrica.org


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: 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

 

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