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Australia Awards Scholarships in Africa
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### Australia’s international development assistance in Africa aims to help people overcome poverty through economic development. The Australia Awards form a core part of Australia’s development assistance in Africa. The Awards develop the capacity and leadership skills of Africans to enable them to contribute effectively to development in their home country.
### Australia Awards Scholarships are prestigious international awards offered by the Australian Government to the next generation of global leaders for development. Through study and research, recipients develop the skills and knowledge to drive change and help build enduring people-to-people links with Australia.
### Applicants will be assessed for their professional and personal qualities, academic competence and, most importantly, their potential to impact on development challenges in Africa.
### Applications are strongly encouraged from women and people with disability.
### Priority fields of study
The priority areas of study for Africa are aligned with development priorities indicated at: **[**_www.australiaawardsafrica.org_**](http://www.australiaawardsafrica.org/)**
**Level of study**
**Australia Awards Scholarships**
These Scholarships provide citizens of eligible African countries with the opportunity to obtain a postgraduate qualification at an Australian tertiary institution. Awards are available for studies at Masters-level for 11 African countries. Details of eligibility by country can be found at: **[**_www.australiaawardsafrica.org_**](http://www.australiaawardsafrica.org/)** **.**
**Short Course Awards**
The Australian Government also offers a range of short courses for applicants seeking targeted professional development studies in extractives governance, agricultural productivity, and public policy. Awards are available for 22 African countries. For information on how to apply visit: **[**_www.australiaawardsafrica.org_**](http://www.australiaawardsafrica.org/)**
### Australia Awards Benefits
Australia Awards Scholarships are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian education institution, including any preparatory training.
Scholarship recipients will generally receive the following:
- return air travel
- a one-off establishment allowance on arrival
- full tuition fees
- contribution to living expenses
- introductory academic program
- Overseas Student Health Cover for the duration of the Scholarship
- supplementary academic support and
- fieldwork allowance (for research and masters by coursework which has a research component where fieldwork is a compulsory component).
**Equity and participation**
Mechanisms and funding are available to support people with disability to participate in the Australia Awards Program. To ensure equity and broad participation, the Australian Government encourages women, people with disability, ethnic minorities, people living in rural areas and members of socio-economically disadvantaged groups to apply.
### Eligibility criteria
Australia Awards applicants must meet all eligibility requirements detailed in the Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook, available at:
**[**http://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/Pages/australia-awards-scholarships-policy-handbook.aspx**](http://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/Pages/australia-awards-scholarships-policy-handbook.aspx)**
Additional eligibility criteria may vary from country to country. For more details on the application guidelines and eligibility for your country, please visit the following website: **[**_www.australiaawardsafrica.org_**](http://www.australiaawardsafrica.org/)** **.**
### Special conditions
Special conditions may also differ from country to country. For more details on the conditions for your country, please visit **[**_www.australiaawardsafrica.org_**](http://www.australiaawardsafrica.org/)** **.**
### Application dates (for Masters study commencing in Australia in 2019)
Opening date: 1 September 2017
Closing date: 15 December 2017
Applications or supporting documents received after these dates will not be considered.
### Application dates (for Short Course Awards commencing in 2018-19)
Opening date: 1 September 2017
Closing date: 15 January 2018
Applications or supporting documents received after these dates will not be considered.
### The application process
#### Electronic applications
We strongly advise applicants to submit their application and all required supporting documentation via email to **[**applications@adsafrica.com.au**](mailto:applications@adsafrica.com.au)** using the correct e-form.
The e-form can be obtained by sending a request via the Australia Awards website for Africa: **[**_www.australiaawardsafrica.org_**](http://www.australiaawardsafrica.org/)**
#### Hardcopy applications
Application forms can be downloaded from: **[**_www.australiaawardsafrica.org_**](http://www.australiaawardsafrica.org/)** and must be submitted to the Australia Awards offices in Nairobi, Kenya or Pretoria, South Africa, as indicated on the application form.
### Supporting documents
Applicants must submit with their application all of the relevant supporting documents listed in the Australia Scholarships Policy Handbook, available at:
**[**http://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/Pages/australia-awards-scholarships-policy-handbook.aspx**](http://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/Pages/australia-awards-scholarships-policy-handbook.aspx)**
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| **Document type** | **Certified** |
| Proof of citizenship i.e. birth certificate /passport if available and photographic identification i.e. student card/drivers license if a passport is not available. | yes |
| Tertiary degree certificates (Bachelors level for Masters Awards and Masters level for Ph.D. awards) | yes |
| Academic transcripts (where they are not in English please provide an English translation) | yes |
| IELTS, TOEFL or PTE Academic results | No |
| Academic Referee Reports (with seal) | No |
| Employment Referee report with seal | No |
| Curriculum Vitae | No |
| Reintegration Action<br>Plan | No |
| Letter from Supervisor | No |
| Signed Signatures and Commitments Page | No |
| Statutory Declaration | Yes |
### The selection process
- Following eligibility checking, applications will be shortlisted. The selection process will also include an interview. Applicants will be assessed against the following criteria:
- Academic competence
- Potential outcome, including contribution to development outcomes in your home country.
- Professional and personal leadership attributes
- Work experience and level of seniority in the organization.
### Preparatory training
- All successful applicants will be required to attend a pre-departure briefing
- You may be required to complete the following preparatory training and or testing:
- IELTS-International English Language Testing System to assess English language competence.
### Outcomes
All applicants will receive notification as to whether they have been successful by July 2018.
### Participating countries
**Scholarships and Short Course Awards**
- Botswana
- Ghana
- Kenya
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mauritius
- Mozambique
- Nigeria
- South Africa
- Tanzania
- Zambia
**Short Course Awards Only**
- Cameroon
- Cote d’Ivoire
- Ethiopia
- Namibia
- Rwanda
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Somalia
- South Sudan
- Uganda
- Zimbabwe
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the Masters level
- Willing to study in Australia
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Research proposal or statement of purpose (500–2,000 words for PhD)
- Published or unpublished writing sample (PhD and research-led Masters)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
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Last checked 5/8/2026
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Australia Awards Scholarships in Africa?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the Masters level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to Australia for the duration of the programme.
Is the Australia Awards Scholarships in Africa fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.