The Australia Awards scholarship program, funded by the Australian Government, is currently accepting applications from aspiring leaders in eligible African nations.
Summary of the Australia Awards Scholarships in Africa
- Host Country: Australia
- Eligibility: Selected African countries
- Category: Graduate Scholarship
- Benefits: 100% Tuition | Travel | Living allowance | Research support
- Deadline: April 30th, 2025
- Scholarship Alerts: To receive Scholarship Alerts on WhatsApp, Click HERE
See also: Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarship
Background
Australia Awards scholarships represent the Australian government’s commitment to cultivating the next generation of global leaders from developing countries, equipping them with the necessary expertise through study and research to drive progress and forge lasting relationships with Australia.
For this application cycle, eligible African countries should focus their study proposals on these key areas:
- Agriculture and food security
- Climate change
- Foreign policy and international security
- Gender, disability, and social inclusion
- Mining and energy
Benefits
- Round-trip airfare is provided.
- A single initial allowance is granted upon arrival.
- All tuition costs are fully covered.
- Financial support is given to help with living costs.
- Health insurance is provided for the entire scholarship period.
- Research students and those in master’s programs with required fieldwork receive a fieldwork allowance.
- Reasonable accommodation for scholars with disabilities that need this support.
Eligibility Requirements for the Australia Awards Scholarships in Africa
- Applicants must be at least 25 years old by February 1, 2026.
- They should possess a minimum of five years of professional experience relevant to their chosen field of study.
- Applicants must be currently employed at the time of their scholarship application.
- They must be citizens of eligible African countries, residing in and applying from their country of citizenship, except those working for an African Regional Organisation or on a diplomatic mission for their home country.
- Applicants should not already hold or be currently pursuing a Master’s degree or its equivalent.
- They must hold an undergraduate degree that is equivalent to an Australian undergraduate degree.
- Applicants should not have previously received a long-term Australia Award.
- They must demonstrate English language proficiency by achieving at least 6.5 in IELTS with no band score below 6.0, or a minimum internet-based TOEFL score of 84 with at least 21 in all subtests, or a PTE Academic overall score of 58 with no communicative skill score below 50.
Application Documents required for Australia Awards Scholarships in Africa
- Passport
- Undergraduate Degree Certificate
- Undergraduate Academic Transcript
- Curriculum Vitae
- Employer Referee Report
- Academic Referee Report
- IELTS/TOEFL/Pearson Test Certificate Proof of English Language Proficiency (Excluding candidates if their first language is English)
Click the button below to apply.
Receive the latest scholarship and job updates directly from Scholars Coven via our channels.
WhatsApp: Scholars Coven WhatsApp
Facebook: Scholars Coven
Twitter: @scholarsCoven
