Since 2010, nationals from Nigeria have been sponsored by the Australian Government through the Australia Awards to Study in Australia. Applicants from Nigeria are eligible to apply for Masters and Short Course Awards.
Australia Awards Scholarships (Masters level)
Applications open 1 September 2017 to 15 December 2017.
Priority areas are:
- Agricultural Productivity
- Extractives and Natural Resource Management
- Public Policy (especially those focussed on governance and economic policy, including trade policy)
Applications from exceptional candidates will also be considered in the following sectors:
- Education
- Environment
- Gender Studies
- Health
- Infrastructure
Australia Awards Short Courses
Applications open 1 September 2017 to 15 January 2018.
Priority areas are:
- Agricultural Productivity
- Extractives
- Public Policy
Australia Awards Post-Doctoral Fellowships
Applications 1 September 2017 to 30 November 2017.
Priority areas are:
- Agricultural Productivity
- Health
- Science and Technology