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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University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships Scheme 2027
Competitive one-time first-year awards of A$5,000–A$60,000 for international coursework entrants. Automatic consideration requires an unconditional offer by a 2027 selection-round cutoff.
University of Newcastle International Excellence Scholarship 2027
20% tuition reduction for eligible new international students at Newcastle, Australia, from 2027. Automatic assessment, with onshore, course, residence and renewal conditions.
Australia Awards Scholarships
Australia Awards Scholarships provide opportunities for people from developing countries, particularly those in the Indo-Pacific region, to undertake full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and TAFE institutions.
Australia Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships
The Australia Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships are Australian Government scholarships for domestic and international students undertaking Research Doctorate and Research Masters degrees. The scholarships provide tuition fee offsets, living stipends, and allowances for ancillary costs. Applications are made directly to participating Australian universities. The deadline varies but is typically between April and October each year. Eligibility requires enrolment in an accredited HDR course at an Australian HEP. Consult the official website and individual university sites for full details.
Adelaide Global Academic Excellence Scholarships for International Students
The University of Adelaide Global Academic Excellence Scholarship (International) is a highly competitive award for commencing undergraduate and postgraduate coursework international students with demonstrated academic excellence. It offers a 50% reduction in tuition fees. Applicants must meet specific academic criteria, including a minimum ATAR of 99 for undergraduates or a GPA of 6.7 for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. The deadline for Semester 2, 2026, is 22 May 2026.
Georg Forster Research Award for Developing Countries
Six Georg Forster Research Awards are available for students from developing countries interested to study in Germany., Post a Comment
George Swinburne postgraduate international awards for study in Australia
The George Swinburne postgraduate international awards presents additional support for foreign students as they study in Australia., Post a Comment
Australia Awards Scholarships in Africa
Australian Government scholarships for postgraduate study in Australia, open to citizens of eligible African countries. Check the official page for this round's eligible countries and dates.
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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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