Australia Awards Short Course Application Form 2026

  • Australia Awards Africa Short Course APPLICATION FORM

  • The application deadline for all courses is 21 June 2026 at 11:59PM (CAT).

    Courses being offered this year are:

    • Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism
    • Enhancing Continental Trade Facilitation in Africa
    • Financing Climate Action

  • How to Complete This Form
    You must complete all applicable sections of this form and provide all supporting documents.

    Applications that are incomplete or applicants that do not meet the criteria will be disqualified.  Please ensure you complete the checklist of documentation required, which appears at the end of the application form.
     
    Important Information about Eligibility

    To be eligible you must:

    • Already hold an undergraduate degree.
    • Have been working for your organisation for at least 12 months and not planning/scheduled to retire in the next 24 months.
    • Have at least two years of relevant work experience.
    • Have satisfactory English proficiency to enable full participation in the training course as the course is delivered in English.
    • Satisfy all requirements of the Department of Home Affairs for an Australian Student Visa (Subclass 500).

    You are not eligible to apply if you:

    • currently hold an Australian Government scholarship
    • hold citizenship or permanent resident status in Australia or New Zealand
    • are married, or engaged to be married to someone who holds or is entitled to hold citizenship or permanent residency in Australia or New Zealand
    • have ever been convicted of a serious crime, or are currently facing legal action or police charges in any country relating to allegations of serious criminal activity
    • have committed or been involved in, or are under investigation for involvement in, the commission of war crimes or crimes against humanity or human rights abuses.

    To submit your application:
     
    Please submit your application with supporting documents no later than 21 June 2026 at 11:59PM (CAT).

    Should you have any issues with this form, please contact enquiries@australiaawardsafrica.org

          

  • I. Personal Data

    Tell us about yourself
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  • Do you reside in your country of citizenship?*
  • Please select your title*
  • Marital Status
  • Number of Dependents (spouse and/or children)

  • Highest Qualification

  • Level of Study*
  • Status*

  • II. Personal Contact Details

    This is for your personal contact details. You will have an opportunity to provide your work address and contact details later on in this form. The application process will take several months. You must provide a current postal address, email address and phone number where you can be contacted while the selection process proceeds. If you are not contactable, your application may not be considered.
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  • III. Emergency Contact Details

    Provide details of a person who can be contacted in case of an emergency. This may be a relative or friend.
  • Please select their title*
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  • IV. Eligibility

    Please answer all questions in this section
  • Do you currently reside outside Africa?*
  • Have you applied, or are you intending to apply, for citizenship or permanent residency in Australia or New Zealand?*
  • Are you engaged or married to someone who has, or is eligible for, Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency?*
  • Do you have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)?*
  • Have you ever been subject to any criminal or civil proceedings, or are you currently facing legal action or police charges in any country?*
  • Have you ever committed, or been involved in the commission of war crimes or crimes against humanity or human rights?*

  • V. English Language Proficiency

    Participants must have a sufficient level of English to be able to participate effectively in the courses they will be attending.
  • Please indicate your English language competency:*
  • If you were awarded an Australia Awards Short Course Award, what level of support (such as from a translator) do you believe you would need to benefit fully from the course?*

  • VI. Disability Inclusion and Support

  • People with disability are encouraged to apply.

    The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities describes persons with disabilities as including those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments, which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. The program offers opportunities for people with disability who are eligible to apply for an award.

  • Do you have difficulty seeing, even if wearing glasses?*
  • Do you have difficulty hearing, even if using a hearing aid?*
  • Do you have difficulty walking or climbing steps?*
  • Do you have difficulty remembering or concentrating?*
  • Do you have difficulty with self-care, such as washing all over or dressing?*
  • Using your usual language, do you have difficulty communicating, for example understanding or being understood?*

  • If you answered affirmatively above it will not disadvantage you in the selection process. You will be given an opportunity to identify any specific barriers and challenges that there may be in participating on the award. If you are successful in your application and selected for an award, wherever possible appropriate adjustments and support will be put in place so you can participate like others and benefit from the award.

    By providing detailed information on your needs, appropriate support plans can be developed and implemented with you.

  • VII. Current Employment

    How applicants plan to use the skills acquired through their proposed studies is an important consideration in assessing each application. Assessment will take into account the relevance of your course choice to your current employment, and how you intend to apply your enhanced skills to benefit your career, your employer and your nation.
  • Please describe your current employment

  • Employer Contact Details

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  • VIII. Reintegration Action Plan

    Please complete your Reintegration Action Plan. This section is compulsory, and we strongly urge you to discuss it in detail with your employer.

  • Please explain what new skills and knowledge you expect to gain from this award. Please be as specific as possible.

  • Please explain how these new skills and knowledge will help you contribute to improving policies or practices in your current or future job. Please be as specific as possible, e.g. citing specific organisational plans, programmes or policies.

  • Part 2: Employer’s General Expectations and Plan

    Please explain what skills / knowledge you expect the Applicant to return with, and how your organisation will use them.

  • Part 3: Tasks or Responsibilities: Applicant and Employer

    Applicants: Please consult with your employers and list up to five of the most important work-related tasks or responsibilities you expect to contribute to once you complete your Short Course Award. A task includes any function or operational activity, including research.

  • IX. Supporting Documents

  • You are required to upload copies of the documents below:

    • Curriculum Vitae / Resume
    • Degree certificates
    • Academic transcripts
    • One referee report as part of your applications. You can find a copy of this form here Referee Report Template for Download
    • Passport

    Optionally you may also upload any other relevant documents to support your application

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  • X. Feedback Information

    How did you first find out about Australia Awards Africa Program?
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