Australia Awards Scholarships are prestigious international awards offered by the Australian Government to emerging global leaders in developing countries. The scholarships aim to provide recipients with the skills and knowledge to drive positive change and foster enduring connections with Australia. Applicants are assessed on their personal and professional, academic competence, and majorly, their impact on development changes in eligible countries. Applications are strongly encouraged from women, people with disability and other marginalized groups.
Priority Fields of Study
The priority areas of study for eligible African countries in this application round include:
- Climate change
- Agriculture and food security
- Mining and energy
- Foreign policy and international security
- Gender, disability, and social inclusion.
Level of Study
Australia Awards scholarships provide citizens of eligible African countries with the opportunity to pursue a Master’s qualification at an Australian tertiary institution. In addition, these awards will be offered for commencement in 2025.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants from eligible African countries must meet specific conditions, including:
- Be a minimum of 25 years old by 1 February 2025.
- Have at least 5 years of post-graduate work experience, working in a field relative to their field of study.
- Be a citizen of Algeria, Benin, Botswana, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia or Zimbabwe and be residing in and applying for the scholarship from their country of citizenship, unless working for an African Regional Organization or working on diplomatic mission for their home country.
- Not already holding or be undertaking a Master’s degree or equivalent.
- Already hold an undergraduate degree.
- Not have previously received a long-term Australia Award.
- Meet English language proficiency requirements (Excluding candidates if their first language is English and they have undertaken their education in English).
Australia Awards Benefits
Recipients of Australia Awards scholarships will receive various benefits, including return air travel, a one-off establishment allowance, full tuition fees, living expenses contribution, introductory academic program, overseas student health cover, supplementary academic support, and a fieldwork allowance for research students.
Application Dates
- Opening Date: 1 February 2024
- Closing Date: 30 April 2024 (11:59 PM AEST)
Candidates are to submit their applications and other supporting documents through OASIS, while late submissions will not be considered.
For more information and to apply, visit the Official Webpage of the Australia Awards Scholarship.
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