Africa
Applying for Australia Awards Scholarship and Short Course Awards
Australia Awards Scholarships in Africa
Australia’s international development assistance in Africa
aims to help people overcome poverty through economic
development. The Australia Awards form a core part of
Australia’s development assistance in Africa. The Awards
develop the capacity and leadership skills of Africans to
enable them to contribute effectively to development in their
home country.
Australia Awards Scholarships are prestigious international
awards offered by the Australian Government to the next
generation of global leaders for development. Through study
and research, recipients develop the skills and knowledge to
drive change and help build enduring people-to-people links
with Australia.
Applicants will be assessed for their professional and
personal qualities, academic competence and, most
importantly, their potential to impact on development
challenges in Africa.
Applications are strongly encouraged from women and
people with disability.
Priority fields of study
The priority areas of study for Africa are aligned with
development priorities indicated at:
www.australiaawardsafrica.org
Level of study
Australia Awards Scholarships
These Scholarships provide citizens of eligible African
countries with the opportunity to obtain a postgraduate
qualification at an Australian tertiary institution. Awards are
available for studies at Masters-level for 11 African
countries. Details of eligibility by country can be found at:
www.australiaawardsafrica.org.
Short Course Awards
The Australian Government also offers a range of short
courses for applicants seeking targeted professional
development studies in extractives governance, agricultural
productivity and public policy. Awards are available for 22
African countries. For information on how to apply visit:
www.australiaawardsafrica.org
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 generally 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 and
• fieldwork allowance (for research and masters by course
work which has a research component where fieldwork is a
compulsory component).
Equity and participation
Mechanisms and funding are available to support people
with disability to participate in the Australia Awards
Program. To ensure equity and broad participation, the
Australian Government encourages women, people with
disability, ethnic minorities, people living in rural areas and
members of socio-economically disadvantaged groups to
apply.
Eligibility criteria
Australia Awards applicants must meet all eligibility
requirements detailed in the Australia Awards Scholarships
Policy Handbook, available at:
http://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/Pages/australia-
awards-scholarships-policy-handbook.aspx
Additional eligibility criteria may vary from country to
country. For more details on the application guidelines and
eligibility for your country, please visit the following website:
www.australiaawardsafrica.org.
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Special conditions
Academic transcripts (where they are not yes
Special conditions may also differ from country to country. in English please provide an English
For more details on the conditions for your country, please translation)
visit www.australiaawardsafrica.org.

Application dates (for Masters study commencing in IELTS, TOEFL or PTE Academic results No
Australia in 2019)
Opening date: 1 September 2017 Academic Referee Reports (with seal) No

Closing date: 15 December 2017

Employment Referee report with seal No
Applications or supporting documents received after these
dates will not be considered.
Curriculum Vitae No
Application dates (for Short Course Awards
commencing in 2018-19) Reintegration Action No

Opening date: 1 September 2017 Plan

Closing date: 15 January 2018

Letter from Supervisor No
Applications or supporting documents received after these
dates will not be considered.
Signed Signatures and Commitments No
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The application process
Electronic applications
Statutory Declaration Yes
We strongly advise applicants to submit their application and
all required supporting documentation via email to
applications@adsafrica.com.au using the correct e-form. The selection process

The e-form can be obtained by sending a request via the
Australia Awards website for Africa:
www.australiaawardsafrica.org
Hardcopy applications
Application forms can be downloaded from:
www.australiaawardsafrica.org and must be submitted to
the Australia Awards offices in Nairobi, Kenya or Pretoria,
South Africa, as indicated on the application form.
• Following eligibility checking, applications will be
shortlisted. The selection process will also include an
interview. Applicants will be assessed against the
following criteria:
• Academic competence
• Potential outcome, including contribution to
development outcomes in your home country.
• Professional and personal leadership attributes

Supporting documents • Work experience and level of seniority in the

Applicants must submit with their application all of the
relevant supporting documents listed in the Australia
Scholarships Policy Handbook, available at:
http://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/Pages/australia-
awards-scholarships-policy-handbook.aspx
Document type Certified
Proof of citizenship i.e. birth certificate yes
/passport if available and photographic
identification i.e. student card/drivers
licence if passport is not available.
organisation.
Preparatory training
• All successful applicants will be required to attend a pre-
departure briefing
• You may be required to complete the following
preparatory training and or testing:
• IELTS-International English Language Testing System
to assess English language competence.
Outcomes
All applicants will receive notification as to whether they
have been successful by July 2018.

Tertiary degree certificates (Bachelors yes Participating countries

level for Masters Awards and Masters
level for PhD awards) Scholarships and Short Course Awards
 Botswana
 Ghana
 Kenya

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  Madagascar
 Malawi
 Mauritius
 Mozambique
 Nigeria
 South Africa
 Tanzania Further information
 Zambia
Short Course Awards Only Further information about the Australia Awards can be
found at:
 Cameroon
 Cote d’Ivoire http://australiaawards.gov.au/
 Ethiopia Information about visas and Australia Awards
 Namibia Scholarship entitlements and conditions can be found in
the Scholarships Policy Handbook, available at:
 Rwanda
http://dfat.gov.au/about-
 Senegal
us/publications/Pages/australia-awards-
 Seychelles scholarships-policy-handbook.aspx
 Somalia
More general information about the Australia Awards and
 South Sudan studying in Australia can be found at:
 Uganda http://australiaawards.gov.au
 Zimbabwe
www.dfat.gov.au

www.studyinaustralia.gov.au

Contact Details

Website: www.australiaawardsafrica.org
Email: enquiries@australiaawardsafrica.org

Pretoria
Physical Address:
310 Brooks Street
Menlo Park
Pretoria, 0081
South Africa

Postal Address:
Private Bag X38
Hatfield
Pretoria, 0028
South Africa

Telephone: +27 12 362 4360

Fax: +27 12 362 4361

Nairobi
Postal Address:
PO Box 2049 - 0060
Nairobi, Kenya

Telephone: +254 706 546 524

Africa: Information about Australia Awards Scholarships