Australia Awards – Africa 2027 Intake
Awards will be offered for commencement in 2027.
Australia Awards benefits
Australia Awards scholarships are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian education institution, including any preparatory training.
Scholarship recipients will receive the following:
· Return air travel
· A one-off establishment allowance on arrival
· Full tuition fees
· Contribution to living expenses
· Introductory academic program
· Overseas student health cover for the duration of the scholarship
· Supplementary academic support
· Fieldwork allowance for research students and masters by coursework which has a compulsory fieldwork component
· Reasonable accommodation for scholars with disabilities that need this support.
Eligibility criteria
Australia Awards applicants must meet all eligibility requirements detailed in the Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook, available at: https://www.dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/australia-awards-scholarships-policy-handbook
Country-specific conditions
In addition to the eligibility requirements, candidates from eligible African countries must also meet the following conditions:
· Be a minimum of 25 years of age on 1 February 2027.
· At minimum, have 5 years of post-graduate work experience, working in a field relative to their field of study.
· Be employed at the time of applying for the scholarship.
· Be a citizen of Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, The Gambia, Uganda, Zambia or Zimbabwe and be residing in and applying for the scholarship from their country of citizenship, unless working for an African Regional Organisation or working on a diplomatic mission for their home country.
· Not already hold or be undertaking a Master’s degree or equivalent (equivalent to a Master’s degree in home country).
· Already hold an undergraduate degree (equivalent to an Australian undergraduate degree).
· Not have previously received a long-term Australia Award.
· Meet the minimum English language proficiency of at least 6.5 in IELTS with no band less than 6.0 (an internet-based TOEFL score of at least 84, with a minimum of 21 in all subtests, or PTE Academic overall score of 58 with no communicative skill score less than 50). Scores must be valid on 1 January 2027. (Excluding candidates if their first language is English and they have undertaken their education in English).
The Program also makes equity of access adjustments for people with disabilities and for prospective students wanting to specialise in disability rights and inclusions. Please visit https://australiaawardsafrica.org/gedsi-support-hub/ for additional information about how the Program supports inclusivity.
Application dates
For study commencing in Australia in 2027.
· Opening date: 1 February 2026
· Closing date: 30 April 2026 (11:59PM AEST)
Applications and/or supporting documents received after the closing date will not be considered.
The application process
Online applications
All applications must be lodged online through OASIS via the website.