Types of Awards

Australia Awards Scholarships

Scholarships for master’s level studies in Australia are offered to eligible African candidates for postgraduate studies. The next round of applications will open from 1 October 2019.

Focus sectors for the Australia Awards Scholarships reflect areas that have been identified as priorities by partner governments and in which Australia is recognised as having world-leading expertise and experience. Current priority sectors include agricultural productivity, extractives and public policy.

For information on the courses available and institutions that you can apply for, click through to the official Australian Government website for international students. This website is managed by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade).

For more information on the Australia Awards Scholarships, please see the links below:

• Apply now
• Application and selection process
• Interview preparation
• Pre-departure support
• On-Award support
• Plan your reintegration
• Australia Awards Scholarships – 2021 intake brochure

Australia Awards Short Courses

Short Courses offer opportunities for short-term post-graduate training delivered in Australia and/or in Africa for up to six weeks.

For more information on Australia Awards Short Courses, please see the links below:

• Apply now
• Application and selection process
• Pre-departure support
• Australia Awards Short Courses – 2020 intake brochure