Types of Awards

Australia Awards Scholarships

Scholarships for masters studies in Australia are offered to eligible African candidates for postgraduate studies. The next round of applications will open from 1 February 2027.

The priority areas of study for eligible African countries in this application round are:

• Climate change
• Agriculture and food security
• Mining and energy
• Foreign policy and international security
• Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion

Current Intake Masters Brochure

Short Courses Awards

Australia Awards Africa Short Courses (AASC) are offered annually on specific topics related to key development challenges. AASC may be delivered in Australia, Africa, online or across all these locations. AASC providers must be Australian Registered Training providers and/or Australian tertiary institutions, as defined in the Higher Education Support Act, 2003.

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