Australia Awards Africa Scholarships 2021-2022 (Fully-Funded)

Applications are now open for the Australia Awards Africa 2021-2022 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 2021-2022 | 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)

Recommended:

Australia Awards Africa 2021-2022 | 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 2021-2022, 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.

Visit the Official Website for Further Details

111 COMMENTS

Njimike Larisa Yewoh February 4, 2022 At 9:04 pm

Hello, I am Njimike Larisa Yewoh from Cameroon I will love to study in Australia I am a secondary school graduate in clothing and fashion designing
It will be a dream come true. I will gladly be waiting for your reply .

JOSEPH MUBITA MUSIPILI September 18, 2021 At 5:11 pm

Hello Admin, iam Musipili from Zambia, i wish to enrol for a Masters of Education programme, i have a bachelor of Arts of Adult Education with English Language and Literature. Thank you.

Keith September 4, 2021 At 11:35 am

A wonderful opportunity to aquire skills necessary for future development ,i would be glad to study in Australia

Abel Fikre August 25, 2021 At 11:56 am

Hello,I am Abel Fikre from Ethiopia,i have Bsc degree in computer science from Jimma university ,I am interested to study MSC in computer science and related in Australia. thank you in advance and I need your help how to apply for?>

Gideon Yeboah May 3, 2021 At 1:36 pm

Hi admin.
Please I’m from Ghana and I have gained admission to a Melbourne university. Can I apply and if yes how?
Thank you.

Mustapha Masoud Ally April 20, 2021 At 8:10 am

Hello Sir/ Madam, how are you?. Please help me to get Full funded Master level scholarship

Anthony Kolubah April 11, 2021 At 7:56 am

I am a Liberian 2009 graduate from the African Methodist Episcopal Zion University. I hold a bachelor of science degree in Economics. I really appreciate your scholarship program and would like to participate in the coming recruitment process. I have an interest in Agriculture Economics or Health Care Management and Policy. Our country is in need of health care practicener. I hope I will be considered for future recruitment. Thanks.

ABDUL JEMILA March 12, 2021 At 6:39 pm

please how do i apply for this scholarship? studying in Australia has always been my dreams. coming from a family that couldn’t afford to send me over has been a great challenge. I hope this scholarship will be granted to me so i can actualize my dreams…. I AM FROM NIGERIA

AKWASI KORANKYE February 24, 2021 At 1:09 pm

My name is Akwasi Korankye. I’m from Ghana. I hold BSC. in Information Technology Education, I want to persue master degree in Information Technology related program.
Please I need help and advise.
I am standing by for your kind assistance

Thank you.

Patrick nyumbe yenki February 4, 2021 At 1:18 pm

Please I’m very interested how do I apply for this scholarship please .

Emmanuel Koomson January 25, 2021 At 7:18 pm

I would like to pursue Electrical Engineering

Appronia Nalishebo Sitali August 10, 2020 At 3:30 pm

I really need a scholarship for masters program 2021/2022 intake in Australia

- Charles February 23, 2021 At 2:42 pm
  
  I’m a south Sudanese from the minority group and undergraduate. I’m looking for a fully funded scholarship to pursue my career and I would appreciate if you direct me on how to apply and achieve the scholarship.
  Thanks
  
Abraham Fikre August 10, 2020 At 2:44 pm

I need to study in Australia but i don’t really know how to get some updates about the submission process ,am from Ethiopia

- admin August 11, 2020 At 7:54 pm
  
  Check the footer of this page, you should see a place to signup and follow our updates by email. regards
  
  - Gloria Baidoo May 18, 2021 At 5:50 pm
    
    Hi, am Gloria, please how can I apply. I had a bachelor degree in hospitality management. How can I apply
Emmanuel E. Gray August 10, 2020 At 6:48 am

I am seeking a Master’s degree scholarship. I’m from Liberia, Wear Africa. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics.

- admin August 11, 2020 At 8:00 pm
  
  Hi Emmanuel, you can try looking through the Masters Scholarships Category to find the programs that suitable for you.
  
Mathew Oyeleke April 30, 2020 At 5:02 pm

I am interested desire to apply please.

Birhanu mekuye March 28, 2020 At 6:43 am

I had MBA from open university business school .and have more than 15 years experience . Now I need to learn phd in social scince field.

- Miriam Johnson Baffour October 6, 2020 At 1:31 pm
  
  Hi Good Afternoon, I am miriam Johnson Baffour and I would like to apply for scholarship for international students in africa and I need help to study hospitality management culinary arts , thank you.
  
Tala Yolande Bih February 29, 2020 At 11:17 am

Please i want to apply i dont know how to go about it

Youssouf February 24, 2020 At 7:47 pm

My name is Youssouf, I’m Malian. I tried to join your scholarship program so Malians can’t apply it. I dont know why. Anyway I have a family in Belbourne, that is why I’m interested to this program. It could be a good opportinuty for me to study there.
Best Regards

Roba Kaseye February 11, 2020 At 8:39 pm

My name is Roba Kaseye I’m from Ethiopia I want join your scholarship invitation to learn my undergraduate program of computer science.

Stella Anena February 10, 2020 At 4:42 pm

Am Stella Anena from Uganda holding a degree in Social Work please if I can benefit for the scholarships I would be very happy

Alhagie Daffeh February 4, 2020 At 10:38 am

am applying for Australia Scholarship for African Student I am a Gambian by Nationality I want to perusing Degree programmer in Law LLB If approved I would like to pressed as suns as you can
Looking forward to your prompt consideration.

- admin2 February 4, 2020 At 4:28 pm
  
  Please go ahead and apply if you meet the eligibility criteria. Best regards
  
matthew gyimah February 1, 2020 At 1:47 am

thanks for your support,im looking forward to hear from you

Boniface, Precious January 28, 2020 At 7:02 pm

Thanks for the information. I hope you will keep me posted

Geleta January 28, 2020 At 12:08 pm

I am GELETA NURA FROM ETHIOPIA i would like to study my master degree in Australia and i have gradueted by information science from Jimma University. please give the opportunity.

Badiru January 24, 2020 At 2:19 pm

Dear organizers of the scholarship, I have applied for short course in your previous advertisements but there was no notification regarding the result of application. So could you give me any information about it? Thanks.

- admin February 3, 2020 At 12:51 pm
  
  Please be aware that we are not the organizers of this award. you can proceed to get more information from the official website of the awarding body from the link provided. regards
  
Nuala Wesee January 22, 2020 At 9:59 pm

I am interesting.

admin January 17, 2020 At 1:09 pm

Good to know that, congrats to you. but we may need to further verify your information as we can not tell exactly the number of beneficiaries from here. Such information can only be made available by the scholarships awarding body

Ousainou Njie January 17, 2020 At 11:21 am

Hello, I am a Gambian who want to study in Australia, persuing masters programme in Agriculture. I did my BSc in Agriculture in the Gambia and planning to go for masters out side Africa and Australia is my first choice.
Thanks for your usual corporations
Ousainou
The Gambia

- Bikila Nigisi Eticha February 13, 2021 At 10:17 pm
  
  I am From Ethiopia
  I need to study program of computer science in Australia organizers of the scholarship. i don’t really know how to get some updates about the submission process ,am from Ethiopia
  
Ochan Kenneth January 13, 2020 At 6:23 pm

OCHAN KENNETH from Uganda and I would really love to benefit from this scholarship

Tatenda Grace Mushango January 12, 2020 At 8:36 pm

I would love to study in Australia.I will be grateful if you consider my request

Dr Ikechukwu E. Mbakwe January 12, 2020 At 12:45 pm

I am Dr Mbakwe. I have a PhD in Biochemistry in a Nigerian University. I want come over to Australia to do a postdoctoral. I need your help. Many thanks.

Momoh A Kamara January 11, 2020 At 11:07 pm

let this be a dream come true in my life for me to be better person in future i’m count on you for any further relevant information let me know as soon as possible thanks

ASEM DOGHMAN January 11, 2020 At 8:22 pm

I’m very happy to hear this,n I will be hoping you for the scholarship

Felix sesay January 8, 2020 At 5:24 pm

Am an African living in Spain but my intention was to go to Australia study and am a nurse,I would like to further my course in Australia.
I would like to study surgery,thank you very much sir/madam.

ssemugga Ronald January 8, 2020 At 2:03 pm

Indeed,i desire to study in Australia, but i would like to know how i can flunk into this opportunity

Wani Isaac Roman January 4, 2020 At 6:39 am

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

Blessing January 1, 2020 At 9:24 pm

Blessing from Nigeria please I need scholarship to study in Australia am undergraduate

Marlison doe January 1, 2020 At 3:20 am

I’m very happy to hear this,n I will be hoping you for the scholarship

Kiwanuka Drake December 30, 2019 At 9:26 am

I did biology,chemistry and pure mathematics.
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

- admin2 January 2, 2020 At 3:04 am
  
  Hello Kiwanuka, Please apply for the scholarship that suits your career. Best regards.
  
  - Milder January 9, 2020 At 4:59 pm
    
    Sir, 10000 scholarships, is it official because I have failed to get it from Australia website.
  - admin2 January 10, 2020 At 6:25 am
    
    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.
John Myeni December 20, 2019 At 7:29 pm

I am in need of scholarship support to pursue my masters in Public Health.

Habte fantahun December 7, 2019 At 9:25 pm

my name is habte l am degree accounting and diploma in mathematics

- Manasseh Mabiei January 3, 2020 At 1:50 pm
  
  Hey I am Manasseh Mabiei….
  First let me take this opportunity to congratulate the almighty who let me find this scholarship and the those who advertise it….
  I am a South 🇸🇸 Sudanese by nationality and am in need of help from you as to studying there in Australia is of my best choice..
  Your positive response is highly appreciated
  And thanks
  
Alemu Lakew December 3, 2019 At 12:14 pm

I am Alemu Lakew from Ethiopia I have been at Agricultural Reserch Center as a researcher for the last 8 years while I never been getting of such as training so that would you mind considering me, saying it from the bottom of my heart.

Million Kebede November 29, 2019 At 12:51 pm

I am very happy if I got a chance in the filed of public policy

Daniel ukony francis deng November 25, 2019 At 6:03 am

Hey this is me Daniel ukony francis Deng.
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.

- admin2 November 25, 2019 At 2:50 pm
  
  Hi Daniel, please tell us exactly how we can help
  
Victor Mubiayi Kabwe November 24, 2019 At 9:00 pm

I want master diploma management environment

- Solomon November 25, 2019 At 9:42 pm
  
  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.
  
Million kebede November 18, 2019 At 4:28 pm

I would like to learn if i get achans pleas help me

Wellars Habagusenga November 15, 2019 At 6:48 pm

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

Mohammed Almustaffa Bakheet November 12, 2019 At 1:50 pm

I’m Mohammed Almustaffa Bakheet from Sudan I have bachelor degree in medical laboratory sceince I want to study master degree

Fred Essilfie Donkor November 12, 2019 At 1:27 pm

I would be grateful if you could grant me scholarship to study in Australia. Hoping to hear your reply, thank you.

- admin November 13, 2019 At 8:29 am
  
  Hi Fred, be sure to put in your application
  
Alice L. Menkoah November 10, 2019 At 6:56 pm

Greeting from me to your office.
Please, I’m interested in the scholarship.
To get my Master in Agriculture and Food security.

Philip B. Morris November 10, 2019 At 2:30 pm

I am interested in the scholarship in Australia to do my study if the opportunity is given me to be successful in the scholarship.

Mohammed Almustaffa Bakheet November 8, 2019 At 9:41 pm

I am Mohammed Almustaffa Bakheet I have bachelor degree in medical laboratory sceince I want master degree

Ramedan November 1, 2019 At 10:16 pm

I am waiting with you
Thanks!

Kauthar Abdurahman October 30, 2019 At 6:54 am

I am interested to undertake my masters degree at Australia. Please help me to succeed .
Tanzanian

NSABIMANA Pierre Chanel October 24, 2019 At 9:29 am

Morning
I’m burundian in east african. may I get an opportunity for scholoraship?

Habtamu Dibaba October 18, 2019 At 1:41 pm

i am intrested

- Jane Dogani October 21, 2019 At 8:52 am
  
  Happy to learn that I can be sponsored iam 60 now is it possible
  
  - admin October 21, 2019 At 6:01 pm
    
    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
Otene Moses October 13, 2019 At 9:59 pm

I will be very glad to study in Australia if the opportunity is given to me.

Matthew T. Toe October 9, 2019 At 1:45 am

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.
I’m very much interested in the scholarship. I need the scholarship to help me complete my education. Please Sir/Madam;
I await your positive respond at your convenient time.

- admin October 10, 2019 At 2:25 pm
  
  Please use our contact page and send us your enquiries in clear terms. thanks for your interested in this platform
  
  - Williams YajiI October 13, 2019 At 12:03 pm
    
    I am interested in PhD scholarship-Health Economics. Kindly advise me accordingly. Thank you
Nchia Emmanuel October 8, 2019 At 7:32 pm

I choose this opportunity. Thanks

Abera Girma October 8, 2019 At 4:27 am

i need to study at one of your University,if i get chance .

ndemaze ajong Patricia ajong October 7, 2019 At 2:52 pm

I am interested to study in Australia. I wish I could be given the opportunity .

- Gama Samson November 20, 2019 At 7:48 am
  
  Agriculture / Food security
  
  - Gbagbo BEUGRE landry December 11, 2019 At 4:14 pm
    
    I would like to study in Australia persuing Mphil in Actuarial Science.may I get the necessary requirements?
Rowen Clayton Basson October 7, 2019 At 9:12 am

I would love to be part of this programs

Tawonga Divine Mapuka October 7, 2019 At 8:32 am

I would love to study in Australia

Isaac W. Mahn October 7, 2019 At 7:09 am

I really want to study in Australia, someone please help me my people don’t have the money to send me to school but I really want to learn in Australia

- Monday Akor October 9, 2019 At 8:04 am
  
  I studied Microbiology at degree level, am I eligible to apply for Master’s in Environmental Management? If I am, how do I apply?
  
Esayas Asefa October 7, 2019 At 7:03 am

Really it is very interesting! I wish I join this. place help me

Fentahun Yalew October 6, 2019 At 9:15 pm

I will be extremely very happy to study in Australia for various reasons and will like to say thank you so much in advance for everything!

- Nyandwi Emmanuel November 25, 2019 At 11:09 am
  
  really i wish to study in Australia because it’s good country , is the one where it help you to get a proffesion knowledge and high skills , really i am interested , i am registed nurse in my ciuntry my country is Rwanda in africa am young man and i wish to continous my career
  
Alex Akakpo October 6, 2019 At 7:14 am

please, am interested

David Njoroge October 5, 2019 At 3:36 pm

Am in need of a scholarship. To study in Australia.

- Yoseph solomon November 25, 2019 At 6:09 am
  
  I need to study in Australia for short courses
  Am from Ethiopia
  
- Mebrate Argaw November 26, 2019 At 6:17 am
  
  i need to study in australia for short course i am from ethiopia
  
Kibrom Welyargis Hadush October 5, 2019 At 12:29 pm

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

Alexander October 4, 2019 At 7:33 am

Would like to pursue MSc. Big Data/ Data Science

Genet tesfaye October 3, 2019 At 6:52 pm

I want to study in Australia University

Amina Ahmed October 2, 2019 At 12:22 pm

I want to study in Australia to university

- JULIEN October 3, 2019 At 10:58 pm
  
  I want to study in Australia to University
  
  - Peninah Jepkorir October 8, 2019 At 9:47 am
    
    Interested
  - Felix kwakye Butuakwa January 4, 2020 At 11:15 am
    
    I am a teacher with diploma in basic education. Please can I get an opportunity.(Ghana)
  - admin January 9, 2020 At 4:33 pm
    
    The opportunity is open to all professionals in all fields
Afework Amare October 2, 2019 At 3:59 am

Really it is very interesting! I wish I join this.

Deborah Bani October 1, 2019 At 3:33 pm

I’m looking forward for your response

- Haylay edul October 5, 2019 At 4:22 am
  
  Environmental management
  
  - T. Max-dison Flomo January 8, 2020 At 9:31 pm
    
    I won’t study in your University but how can I get support , I have no means. If your do this for me GOD in heaven will reward you.
  - Etakefe Fred ochuko January 10, 2020 At 1:40 pm
    
    I would be glad to school in Australia because it is a dream come through
Deresso October 1, 2019 At 12:36 pm

i apply in infrastructure

- Isaac W. Mahn October 7, 2019 At 6:48 am
  
  How do I apply
  
  - Ngong Deng Yel November 11, 2019 At 12:01 pm
    
    I wanted to apply, how do I apply?
  - Philip Deng February 25, 2020 At 9:59 am
    
    I’m not getting where to apply. How do I do that?
  - admin2 February 27, 2020 At 9:46 am
    
    Hello Philip, please visit the official scholarship webpage and check for your country’s eligibility. Best regards