Scholarship
Australia Awards Scholarships
Offered by Australian Government (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade)
Next cycle not yet announced Varies by country — check the official website
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Last verified: September 26, 2026
Quick facts
- Study destination
- Australia
- Level
- Bachelor's, Master's, PhD / Doctorate
- Funding
- Fully Funded
- Eligible students
- Citizens of participating countries (Africa, Asia and the Pacific); country-specific criteria apply
- Deadline
- Varies by country — check the official website
- Duration
- The minimum period needed to complete the academic program, including any preparatory training
Overview
Australia Awards Scholarships are long-term awards administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. They support people from developing countries, particularly in the Indo-Pacific, to undertake full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and TAFE institutions.
They aim to develop skills and knowledge that scholars use to drive change and contribute to development in their own countries.
Who Can Apply
Citizens of participating developing countries who meet the country-specific eligibility criteria, for full-time study at participating Australian institutions.
Am I eligible? A quick check
- Citizens of participating countries (Africa, Asia and the Pacific); country-specific criteria apply
- Study in Australia
- Level: Bachelor's, Master's, PhD / Doctorate
This is a summary. The official eligibility rules decide who can apply.
Study Destination
Education Level
Eligible Nationalities
Citizens of participating countries (Africa, Asia and the Pacific); country-specific criteria apply
Show all 55 eligible countries
- Algeria
- Angola
- Botswana
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Egypt
- Ethiopia
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Kenya
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mauritius
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Nigeria
- Rwanda
- Sierra Leone
- South Africa
- Tanzania
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
- Brunei
- Cambodia
- Indonesia
- Laos
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mongolia
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- Pakistan
- Philippines
- Singapore
- Sri Lanka
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Micronesia
- Fiji
- Kiribati
- Nauru
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Marshall Islands
- Samoa
- Solomon Islands
- Timor-Leste
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- Vanuatu
Eligibility can change between cycles. Confirm your country on the official website.
What Does This Scholarship Cover?
Tuition
- Full tuition fees (covered)
Living costs
- Living allowance (covered)
Accommodation
- Accommodation allowance (covered)
Travel
- Airfare (covered)
Insurance
- Health / medical insurance (covered)
Books and materials
- Books and study materials (covered)
"Fully funded" here means the published coverage includes full tuition and a living allowance. Costs not listed above may not be covered.
Funding Details
Benefits generally include full tuition fees; a single return economy airfare; a one-off establishment allowance towards accommodation, textbooks and study materials; a fortnightly Contribution to Living Expenses; a compulsory Introductory Academic Program; and Overseas Student Health Cover for the award holder. Pre-course English training, supplementary academic support and fieldwork travel may also be available.
Application Deadline
- Status
- Next cycle not yet announced Varies by country — check the official website
- Deadline type
- Varies by country
Opening and closing dates differ by country; contact the Australia Awards office for your country.
Deadlines change every cycle. Always confirm the current dates on the official website.
Duration and Renewal
Duration: The minimum period needed to complete the academic program, including any preparatory training
Renewal: Covers the whole programme
Important Conditions
- Scholars sign a contract with the Commonwealth of Australia to comply with the scholarship conditions.
- Scholars must leave Australia for at least two years after completing the scholarship; otherwise they incur a debt for the total cost of the scholarship.
Official Links
- Official scholarship page
- Australian Government (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade) (official website)
- Verification source
Last verified: September 26, 2026
Application Abroad is not the scholarship provider and does not accept applications. Apply through the official provider; its website is the final source for eligibility, funding and deadlines.
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