A short Australia Awards course is a professional development and development opportunity funded by the Australian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Short courses are available for professionals in specialized areas of eligible African countries. The short courses strengthen the professional capacity and leadership skills of the participants, allowing them to contribute more effectively to development in their country of origin.

The short courses offer opportunities for a short postgraduate course in Australia and / or Africa for a maximum of six weeks.

Purpose and benefits

For eligible professionals from the middle of the career who receive a short course, the following benefits generally apply:

Australian educational experience
Fully paid tuition
Travel fully paid in economy class from and to your home country to the course locations
Fully paid visa costs
A contribution to the cost of living for the duration of the course.
Accommodation fully paid for the duration of the course.
Medical insurance paid in full for the duration of the course.
Adaptation support for women and people with disabilities, if necessary
The ability to develop and maintain global ties with Australians and other Africans.
The opportunity to become a member of a prestigious network of alumni after the short course • Continue professional development after completing the prize.

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