Applications  for the 2009 intake are NOW CLOSED!

Priority sectors:

• Health (including child & maternal health, HIV/AIDS and public sector management aspects of the sector)
• Education
• International Trade and Relations
• Governance and Public Policy

Category:
Open - The open category of scholarship is advertised broadly and is available to interested candidates, who apply as individuals, from both the private and public sectors. Applications must be nominated and endorsed by the relevant nominating authority.

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 Ugandan 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 Uganda.

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:
Mrs. E Gabona
Ministry of Education & Sports
UDC Building
P O Box 7063
Kampala
Uganda

Tel: + 256 414 233391 / 348023
Fax: + 256 (0)41 230 658

IELTS:
It is preferred that applicants have a level of English language competency as indicated by an overall band 6.5 in the IELTS. Alternatively, candidates may 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' 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: November 2008

Location: TBA

Workshops: REGISTERED ALUMNI ONLY

Date: November 2008 (to be confirmed)

Location: TBA