Australia Awards Africa– Australian government scholarships for Africans to gain funding to study in Australia Top Universities




The Australia Awards – Africa is the cornerstone of the Australian Government’s development assistance program for Africa. It provides access to postgraduate education, training and professional development opportunities for suitably qualified Africans from eligible countries. On their return to the workplace, Australia Awards Alumni are expected to contribute to the development of their home countries.

Award Types

Award types include: Masters Scholarships:
Australia Awards scholarships for Masters level degrees, undertaken in Australia.
Short Courses Award: Australia Awards scholarships for targeted short term professional courses that are undertaken in Australia and/or an African country.

Benefits
Australia Awards Masters Scholarship: Entitlements for holders of a Masters Scholarship include the
following:
The full costs of tuition fees for up to two years
An economy class Eight to and from Australia. Note: Excess baggage and travel insurance
charges are not covered
An approximate annual stipend of AUD30,000 to cover living expenses while on-Award in
Australia
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), which covers basic medical costs
A once-o Establishment Allowance of AUD5,000 to assist with the costs of starting life in
Australia and commencing the course (e.g. course books and materials, rental deposits,
household items, etc.)
Awardees, whose families remain in their home country, may be entitled to a reunion airfare
allowing them to travel home, midway through the course. This is only available to Awardees
whose course is for two years or longer

Australia Awards Short Course Awards: Entitlements for holders of a Short Course Award include the
following:

The full costs of tuition fees for the duration of the course
Mobilisation travel from the home country to the course delivery location(s), and return to
the home country Note: Excess baggage and travel insurance charges are not covered
Visa expenses
A modest per diem
Accommodation
Medical insurance for the duration of the Short Course.

To be considered for a masters scholarship or short course award, applicants must meet their country’s eligibility requirements. In general, the following requirements apply
Citizen of an eligible African country
Minimum academic requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Mid-level to senior-level professional, currently employed in a relevant field
Meet relevant post-graduate work experience requirements
Demonstrate a clear vision of how the knowledge gained through the scholarship will be used to improve policy, practice or reform in their home country
Satisfactory English proficiency to enable full participation in a training course delivered in English
Satisfy all requirements of the Australian Government for the appropriate student visa (subclass 500).

Application
On the Australia Awards – Africa website, click on the “Apply for an Award” button. Select your country and the Award Type you would like to apply for and then check your Eligibility. If you meet the Eligibility Criteria for your country proceed with your application and request an application form.

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