Closing date: 30 April 2025

Student type: International students  

Level of study: Master

Study area: Any

Scholarship value:

• Full tuition fees.
• Return air travel.
• Establishment allowances – a contribution towards accommodation expenses, textbooks and study materials.
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).   
• Contribution to living expenses – a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by the department.  
• A range of support services which may include language and academic support if needed.   

Description: Australia’s international development assistance in Africa helps promote prosperity, reduce poverty, and enhance political stability. Australia Awards scholarships are prestigious international awards offered by the Australian Government to the next generation of global leaders in developing countries. Through study and research, recipients develop the skills and knowledge to drive change and help build enduring people-to-people links with Australia.

Eligibility:

• Australia Awards applicants must meet all eligibility requirements detailed in the Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook.
• Be a minimum of 25 years of age on 1 February 2026
•  At a minimum, have 5 years of post-graduate work experience, working in a field relative to their field of study
• Be employed at the time of applying for the scholarship
• Be a citizen of Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia or Zimbabwe and be residing in and applying for the scholarship from their country of citizenship, unless working for an African Regional Organisation or working on diplomatic mission for their home country.
•  Not already hold or be undertaking a Master’s degree or equivalent (equivalent to a Master’s degree in home country)
• Already hold an undergraduate degree (equivalent to an Australian undergraduate degree)
• Not have previously received a long-term Australia Award

How to apply:  apply online 

More info: https://www.dfat.gov.au/publications/development/africa-australia-awards-intake-information