Applications are now open for the Australia Awards Africa 2023 scholarships programme. The application portal opens annually for citizens of eligible African countries to partake in Australia awards Scholarships (masters) or the Australia Awards (short courses).
The Australia Government sponsors a number of African students and professionals on annual basis to study in Australian Universities and some selected African universities on fully funded scholarships award.
Scholarship Sponsor(s): Australia Government.
Scholarships to be taken at: Australia Universities/Selected Universities in Africa.
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded Scholarships.
Scholarship level: Masters Degree Courses and Short Courses
Slots: 10,000 scholarships
Scholarship Worth: Varies
Subject Eligibility: All subjects and research areas.
Country/Candidate Eligibility: Africans
Also Refer to: Australia Awards Scholarships 2021/2022 for Developing Countries
Australia Awards Africa 2024 | BACKGROUND
The Australia Awards Africa scholarship 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.
The Award Categories:
The Australian Awards Scholarships are awarded in two categories namely;
- Australia Awards Scholarships: to undertake higher degree studies in Australia at Masters level.
- Australia Awards Short Courses: to undertake short-term, targeted professional training courses, in Australia and/or in Africa, in a range of development-focused sectors.
Priority Fields:
The follow fields of studies are focus field usually considered for the award. These may vary by countries.
- Agriculture/Food Security
- Education
- Health
- Public Policy (including public sector management, public sector reform, trade, international diplomacy)
- Environmental Management
- Natural Resource Management (including mining related subjects)
- Technical and Vocational Education & Training (available for Short Courses only)
- Energy (including Natural Gas and Oil Technology)
- Infrastructure
- Natural Resource Management
- Transport (including Ports, Roads and Airports Management)
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Australia Awards Africa 2024 | Eligibility Criteria
Applicants applying for the Australia Awards Africa Scholarships must meet their country’s eligibility requirements. However, the general eligibility conditions include the following ;
- Applicant must be citizen of an eligible African country
- Applicant must possess a minimum academic requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Applicant must be a mid-level to senior-level professional, currently employed in a relevant field
- Applicant must meet relevant post-graduate work experience requirements
- Applicant must 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
- Applicant must satisfy English Language proficiency to enable full participation in a training course delivered in English
- Applicant must satisfy all requirements of the Australian Government for the appropriate student visa (subclass 500).
Scholarship Benefits
Scholarships are usually fully funded covering cost of tuition, feeding and accommodation, airfares, books, research cost, internship and extra stipends for upkeep.
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: To apply for the Australia Awards Africa 2024, please follow the steps (below);
- Step 1: Visit the online application portal
- Step 2: Select your country and award type
- Step 3: Click on the ‘Check Eligibility’ button
- Step 4: Proceed with the online application.
Application Deadline: Next application rounds updated Yearly.
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I am Wani Isaac Roman, I would like to do medicine but have no body to support my career. I will be grateful if I am considered for medicine
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My dream is to go for medicine and surgery
I want to do it outside Africa because Australia is my number one choice of study.
I will be very greatful if my request is put into your consideration,thank you
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Hello Milder, Please do note that you will have to meet the requirements for the awards as stated on the official scholarship webpage. Best regards.
I am in need of scholarship support to pursue my masters in Public Health.
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First let me take this opportunity to congratulate the almighty who let me find this scholarship and the those who advertise it….
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Your positive response is highly appreciated
And thanks
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Let me take this opportunity to say I’m interested to apply for Australian scholarship 2019-2020.
I’m in Cairo Egypt as a refugee protection under (unhcr).
My country south Sudan by nationality I’m Sudanese.
I need help.
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Dear sir,
I am solomon from ethiopia, I am electrical engineer. for thr last three months I was working in all australian ports, Starting from Brisbane , Sydney Melbourne Adelaide to freemantle alongside.and I like all your life style , the way you treat people, and your high quality of education. and finally I decided yo come back your country legally. Now I am in ethiopia. But I really want to get an apportunity of this great country’s scholarship.
I would like to learn if i get achans pleas help me
I wellars Habagusenga from Rwanda I have Bachelor degree ni office administration and Management I want to continue my courses in Political science for Master level
I’m Mohammed Almustaffa Bakheet from Sudan I have bachelor degree in medical laboratory sceince I want to study master degree
I would be grateful if you could grant me scholarship to study in Australia. Hoping to hear your reply, thank you.
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Greeting from me to your office.
Please, I’m interested in the scholarship.
To get my Master in Agriculture and Food security.
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I am Mohammed Almustaffa Bakheet I have bachelor degree in medical laboratory sceince I want master degree
I am waiting with you
Thanks!
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Tanzanian
Morning
I’m burundian in east african. may I get an opportunity for scholoraship?
i am intrested
Happy to learn that I can be sponsored iam 60 now is it possible
I am not sure there is age limit, but please try to find that information at the Australia awards information page through the link given
I will be very glad to study in Australia if the opportunity is given to me.
I’m from West Africa, Liberia. I graduated from high school 2016.
I’m a student of the Stella Maris Polytechnic University but it’s so unfortunate I’m not attending this semester because of money problem.
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I await your positive respond at your convenient time.
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I studied Microbiology at degree level, am I eligible to apply for Master’s in Environmental Management? If I am, how do I apply?
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I need to study in Australia for short courses
Am from Ethiopia
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Thank you for your annunciation my name is Kibrom Hadush from Ethiopia and I have a bachelor’s degree in applied physics from Mekelle university and I want a fully-funded scholarship to study my Master’s degree in Atmospheric Physics, Astronomy or any other related studies. Thank you very much in advance
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Interested
I am a teacher with diploma in basic education. Please can I get an opportunity.(Ghana)
The opportunity is open to all professionals in all fields
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I’m looking forward for your response
Environmental management
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i apply in infrastructure
How do I apply
I wanted to apply, how do I apply?