The Australia Awards Africa Scholarship 2027 is now open for applications, offering a prestigious and fully funded opportunity for outstanding African professionals to pursue a Master’s degree at leading Australian universities. Funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), the program aims to build Africa’s future leaders and strengthen partnerships between Australia and Africa.
This highly competitive scholarship is designed for mid-level to senior-level professionals who demonstrate strong academic merit, leadership potential, and a clear commitment to contributing to policy reform, institutional strengthening, and sustainable development in their home countries.
About the Australia Awards Africa Scholarship
The Australia Awards Africa program supports long-term capacity building across Africa by providing access to quality postgraduate education in Australia. Scholars gain advanced academic training, professional exposure, and global networks that empower them to drive change in critical sectors such as governance, education, health, climate action, economic development, and public policy.
Successful candidates will undertake a full-time Master’s degree in Australia beginning in 2027 and are expected to return home after completion to apply their knowledge and skills for national and regional development.
What the Scholarship Covers
The Australia Awards Africa Scholarship is fully funded and typically covers:
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Full tuition fees for the duration of the Master’s program
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Return economy airfare to and from Australia
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Establishment allowance upon arrival
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Contribution to living expenses
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Overseas Student Health Cover
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Academic and pastoral support throughout the study period
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
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Be citizens of an eligible African country and reside and work in their country of citizenship or another African country
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Hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification
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Not already possess a Master’s degree
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Be a mid-level to senior-level professional currently employed in a relevant field
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Meet postgraduate work experience requirements
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Demonstrate a clear plan to apply the skills and knowledge gained toward development, reform, or improved practice in their home country
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Meet English language proficiency requirements
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Satisfy Australian student visa (subclass 500) requirements
Applicants are also required to submit two referee reports using the official template.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should:
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Review the full eligibility criteria for the 2027 intake
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Read the Frequently Asked Questions carefully
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Register for an official information session if needed
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Prepare all required documents, including referee reports
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Submit their application through the official Australia Awards Africa portal
Deadline
Applications are open now and close on 30 April 2026.
Additional Opportunities
Applicants interested in short-term professional training can also explore Australia Awards Short Courses, which provide targeted skills development without full degree study.
For official guidance, updates, and application links, applicants are encouraged to consult the Australia Awards Africa website. Please read through the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) here before submitting your application.