How we are helping

The awards help build the skills and capacities of Africa’s future leaders in key sectors. In addition, they foster an engaged and influential network of leaders, reformers and advocates, while promoting valuable links between Australia and Africa.

The awards contribute to African leadership and human capacity development in areas of critical skills shortages. All courses are offered in areas where Australia is a world leader and where partner governments have requested assistance, namely in climate change, agriculture and food security, mining and energy, and foreign policy and international security.

The awards offer Masters Scholarships, tailored Short Courses, and an array of alumni activities including continuous professional development opportunities.

Masters Scholarships for study in Australia are offered to high-calibre future leaders across public, private and civil society sectors.

Short Course awards are offered as formal courses of study and training for up to two months delivered by an institution in Australia or Africa, or a combination of both.

The alumni program supports a network of alumni associations, Communities of Practice (COPs) and other groups and offers continuous professional development and networking opportunities for registered alumni.

The awards have a strong focus on equality, emphasising equity and inclusivity for women and people with a disability. The program’s aim is for an equal number of women and men to receive awards. In addition, the program is recognised for ensuring that people with a disability, and people working in support of people with disabilities, have access to awards and are well supported while on-award.

Study in Australia

Explore the possibilities of studying in Australia through the official Australian Government website for international students. Search for courses, institutions and read about studying and living in Australia. You can also watch story videos about other students and learn about Australian education. The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) manages this website.