Australia Awards Scholarships for African students
Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS) are the Australian Government's long-running development-focused scholarship for emerging leaders from priority African countries.
AAS covers full tuition, return airfare, contribution to living expenses (CLE), establishment allowance, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), introductory academic programme, and supplementary academic support. Open to candidates from a defined list of African countries (including Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe and others) for Masters-level study aligned with development priorities.
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See all Australia scholarships →Australia funds African Masters and PhD candidates through Australia Awards, Endeavour and Research Training Programme (RTP) stipends.
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Frequently asked questions
Are Australia Awards scholarships open to African students?
Yes — African applicants are eligible for Australia Awards, subject to the country and academic eligibility set by the funder. Each listing on this page links to the official sponsor page where you can confirm the latest country list.
Are Australia Awards awards fully funded?
Most Australia Awards programmes cover full tuition, a monthly stipend, return airfare and health insurance. Each card on this page states the exact funding type so you can compare like-for-like.
Do I need IELTS or TOEFL for Australia Awards?
English proficiency is required when the programme is taught in English. Some Australia Awards streams accept Medium-of-Instruction letters or waive testing for Anglophone graduates — confirm on the official call.
When does Australia Awards open each year?
Australia Awards typically opens once a year. We refresh this page daily so only currently-open or imminently-opening calls appear.
Where can I study with a Australia Awards scholarship?
Australia Awards sends scholars to universities in Australia. Specific eligible institutions and fields are listed on each scholarship card.
Are Australia Awards open to all African countries?
The eligible country list rotates by year; sub-Saharan priority countries include Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique and Ethiopia. Confirm on the official call.
What is the Australian student visa subclass for scholarships?
Most scholarship holders apply for the Subclass 500 Student visa. Australia Awards recipients are sponsored under the Subclass 576 (Foreign Affairs).
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