Australian Government Scholarship Awards for African Students 2025

Published: 25 Mar 2025

Australia Awards Scholarships are long-term awards administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.They aim to contribute to the development needs of Australia’s partner countries in line with bilateral and regional agreements.

They provide opportunities for people from developing countries, particularly those countries located in the Indo-Pacific region, to undertake full time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions.The study and research opportunities provided by Australia Awards Scholarships develop the skills and knowledge of individuals to drive change and contribute to development in their own countries.

Australian Government Scholarship Awards

Benefits of Australian Government Scholarship Awards

Australia Awards Scholarships are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian higher education institution, including any preparatory training. The following benefits generally apply:

• Full tuition fees
• Return air travel–payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route
• Establishment allowance–a once only payment as a contribution towards accommodation expenses, text books, study materials
• Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE) – a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by the department.
• Introductory Academic Program (IAP)–a compulsory program prior to the commencement of formal academic studies covering information on living and studying in Australia
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only)–provided to cover the scholar’s basic medical costs (with the exception of pre-existing conditions)
• Pre-course English (PCE) fees–if deemed necessary PCE may be available for students for in-country and/or in-Australia training
• Supplementary academic support may be available to ensure a scholar’s academic success or enhance their academic experience
• Fieldwork (for research awards and Masters by coursework which have a research component where fieldwork is compulsory) may be available for eligible research students for one return economy class airfare via the most direct route to their country of citizenship or within Australia.

Requirements for Australian Government Scholarship Awards

• Citizen of an eligible African country, residing and working in their country of citizenship or working in another African country
• Minimum academic requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Must not already hold a Masters Degree
• Mid-level to senior-level professional, must be 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 Documents

• Passport
• Undergraduate Degree Certificate
• Undergraduate Academic Transcript
• Curriculum Vitae
• Employer Referee  Report
• Academic Referee  Report
•  IELTS/TOEFL/Pearson Test Certificate 

Application Deadline

April 30, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Australia Government on www.australiaawardsafrica.org to apply