Australia Awards Scholarships in Africa
Last verified 8 May 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team
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.
- Provider
- Various
- Host country
- Australia
- Deadline
- Annual – typically April/May
- Region
- Oceania
Topics
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Eligibility & requirements at a glance
Review the recorded eligibility, funding and deadline information below. Confirm the current award conditions on the provider's official source.
- Who can apply
- African nationals from eligible countries pursuing postgraduate studies in Australia
- Funding
- Full scholarship – tuition, travel, living allowance
- Study level
- Masters
- Deadline
- Annual – typically April/May
Key eligibility criteria
- African nationals from eligible countries pursuing postgraduate studies in Australia
Recorded funding information
- Full scholarship – tuition, travel, living allowance
About the Australia Awards Scholarships in Africa (2026)
Funding information
The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.
- Full scholarship – tuition, travel, living allowance
Australia Awards Scholarships in Africa eligibility
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- African nationals from eligible countries pursuing postgraduate studies in Australia
Australia Awards Scholarships in Africa document information
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.
How to apply for the Australia Awards Scholarships in Africa 2026
Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.
- 1Check the provider's process
Consult https://www.dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/australia-awards to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
- 2Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: African nationals from eligible countries pursuing postgraduate studies in Australia. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
- 3Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: Annual – typically April/May. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
Australia Awards Scholarships in Africa deadline & application timeline
Provider deadline information: Annual – typically April/May. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.
- Planning suggestion: 12 months out
Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.
- Planning suggestion: 6 months out
If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.
- Planning suggestion: 3 months out
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
- Planning suggestion: 1 month out
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
- Provider deadlineAnnual – typically April/May
Provider deadline information: Annual – typically April/May. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.
Ready to apply?
Cross-check the latest eligibility rules and deadline on the sponsor's official portal before you start your application.
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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Australia Awards Scholarships in Africa?+
African nationals from eligible countries pursuing postgraduate studies in Australia
What funding does the Australia Awards Scholarships in Africa offer?+
Listed funding: Full scholarship – tuition, travel, living allowance. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.
When is the application deadline?+
Provider deadline information: Annual – typically April/May. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.
What documents do I need to apply?+
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.
How do I check the application process?+
Consult https://www.dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/australia-awards to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: African nationals from eligible countries pursuing postgraduate studies in Australia. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Annual – typically April/May. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
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