The Australian government, through the Australian Awards Scholarships, has opened applications for fully-funded learning opportunities for eligible learners in select African Countries including Kenya.
In a notice, the Australia Awards Scholarships said the scholarships commencing in 2027 are aimed at promoting prosperity in Africa through education and research.
Successful applicants will receive full tuition fees, return air travel, a one-off establishment allowance on arrival, a contribution towards living expenses, overseas student health cover for the duration of the scholarship, and supplementary academic support.
Research students and coursework master’s students with compulsory fieldwork components will also receive a fieldwork allowance.
Requirements
Eligible applicants must be citizens of approved African countries, including Kenya, and must be at least 25 years old by February 1, 2027.
They must also have a minimum of five years of relevant postgraduate work experience, be employed at the time of application, and must not be ongoing students or Master’s degree holders
Applicants are also required to meet English language proficiency standards, including an IELTS score of at least 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0, or equivalent TOEFL or Pearson Test scores.
Priority fields of study include: Agriculture and food security, Climate change, Foreign policy and international security, Gender, disability, and social inclusion and Mining and energy.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates are urged to submit applications online through the OASIS system via the Australia Awards Africa website.
Applications must be accompanied by supporting documents, including proof of citizenship, academic certificates and transcripts, a curriculum vitae, academic and employer referee reports, and evidence of English language proficiency, unless exempted under the policy guidelines.
The application window opened on February 1, 2026, and closes on April 30, 2026, at 4:59 pm East African Time. Successful candidates will be notified later in 2026.
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