Australia Awards Scholarships for Master’s Degrees

Australia Awards Scholarships, the Australian government’s prestigious international scholarships programme, provides scholarships that enable outstanding students from more than 50 countries, including four Arab countries, to study at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutes. For applicants from the eligible Arab countries—Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, and Palestine—the awards support master’s degree study only.

Applications are strongly encouraged from women, people with disability and other marginalised groups. Candidates receive full funding to cover tuition and other expenses while studying.

Applicants may study any field but are encouraged to choose study programmes that are considered priority areas for development in their region, as listed on the participating country profiles. The scholarships are not available for training in areas related to flying aircraft, nuclear technology or military training.

The Australia Awards Scholarships are long-term scholarships administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. They are offered 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.

Deadline

30 April 2024.

Benefits

The scholarships cover:

• Full tuition fees.
• Single return economy class airfare to and from Australia.
• Establishment allowance for accommodation, textbooks, and study materials.
• Fortnightly contribution to living expenses.
• Introductory academic programme for information on living and studying in Australia.
• Health coverage for the duration of the award.
• Pre-course English fees for training in the applicant’s home country or Australia.
• Supplementary academic support for academic success or enhanced experience.
• Fieldwork for research awards and master’s by coursework.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be a citizen of and residing in an eligible country at the time of application.
• Be a minimum of 25 years of age on 1 February 2025. 
• Have five years of postgraduate work experience in a field related to their field of study.
• Not already hold or be undertaking a master’s degree or equivalent.
• Already hold an undergraduate degree (equivalent to an Australian undergraduate degree).
• Not have previously received a long-term Australia Award.
• Have a minimum English proficiency of 6.5 in IELTS, 84 TOEFL, or 58 PTE Academic, valid by January 1, 2025, excluding English-speaking first language students.
• Comply with all general conditions of the scholarship, as specified in the Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook.

For Palestinian citizens (in addition to the general requirements):

• Applicants who are employees of the Palestinian Authority must have at least two years’ work experience with the authority, be endorsed by their ministry, and plan to return to work with their ministry post-scholarship.
• Private sector, NGO, and Palestinian university employees must plan to return to work in Palestine post-scholarship.

How to Apply

To apply online:

• Refer to your country profile for an application portal link and a list of required supporting documents, such as referee reports.
• After answering questions to establish your eligibility, you will receive a unique registration number, username, and password.
• Begin your application in the portal. You can update your draft application form and supporting documentation up until the closing date. Applications cannot be changed once submitted.
• Refer to the Applicant’s Online User Manual if you need further assistance.
  

To apply by mail:

If online submission is not possible, applications can be submitted by mail. Contact your country profile for hardcopy application forms and templates. Completed forms and supporting documentation must be submitted by the specified deadline.