FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

FEDERAL SCHOLARSHIP BOARD, ABUJA

PLOT 245 SAMUEL ADEMULEGUN STREET,
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
AUSTRALIA LAUNCHES THE 2024 AUSTRALIAN AWARDS MASTERS SCHOLARSHIPS.
The Australian Government has launched the 2024 Australia Awards Masters Scholarship”,
which is opened to a number of African countries including Nigeria. The Scholarships provide
the opportunity for individuals from selected developing countries to undertake full-time
Postgraduate study at selected Australian Universities.
2. Full Tuition fees, Return air travel payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and
fro Australia via the most direct route,
. Establishment expenses, text books, study materials,
. Contribution to living Expenses (CLE) a fortnightly contribution top basic living expenses paid
at a rate determined by the department,
. Introductory Academic Program (IAP) a compulsory program prior to the commencement of
formal academic studies covering information on living and studying in Australia,
. Overseas student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only)-
provide to cover the scholars’ basic costs (with the exception of pre-existing conditions),
. Pre course English (PCE) fees, if deemed necessary PCE may be available for students for in
country and / or Australia training,
. Supplementary academic support may be to ensure scholars’ academic success or enhance
their academic experience,
. Fieldwork (for research awards and Masters by coursework which have a research
component where fieldwork is compulsory) maybe available for eligible research students for
one return economy class airfare via the most direct route to their country of citizenship or
within Australia.
The application process which opened in February, 2023 will close on the 1st of May,2023.
3. All interested and qualified applicants should visit :
https://www.dfat.gov.au/publication/development/africa-australia-awards-intake-
information

Signed
FEDERAL SCHOLARSHIP BOARD MANAGEMENT