Australia Awards scholarships are prestigious international awards offered by the Australian Government to the next generation of global leaders in developing countries. Through study and research, recipients develop the skills and knowledge to drive change and help build enduring people-to-people links with Australia. Applicants are assessed on their professional and personal qualities, academic competence and, most importantly, their potential to positively impact inclusive development in eligible countries. 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 2026
At a 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, Benin, Botswana, Côte 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 Organisation or working on 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 2025. (Excluding candidates if their first language is English and they have undertaken their education in English).
