Australia Awards Scholarships
Offered by Australian Government — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
About this scholarship
Australia Awards Scholarships are long-term development scholarships funded by the Australian Government's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, giving people from developing countries — particularly in the Indo-Pacific region — the chance to undertake full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and TAFE institutions. The award is comprehensive: it covers full tuition, return economy air travel, an establishment allowance, a contribution to living expenses, Overseas Student Health Cover, and an introductory academic program. Your proposed field of study must relate to your home country's development priority areas, which are listed on each participating country profile. Applicants apply through their own country's process — some accept online applications, others require hard copy — and must read the Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook for full conditions. Eligibility, priority sectors, and deadlines vary by country (the 2027 intake ran 1 February to 30 April 2026). A key condition: scholars must leave Australia for at least two years after completing their studies, or they incur a debt for the full cost of the scholarship. The awards are not open to those seeking Australian permanent residency.
Eligibility
- Be a citizen of a participating (developing/partner) country
- Apply through your country's process and meet its specific eligibility criteria
- Choose a field that matches your country's development priority areas
- Not hold or be seeking Australian permanent residency
- Agree to leave Australia for at least two years after the scholarship
Always verify amounts and deadlines on the official site; they change each cycle.
Last verified by us: 2026-06-01.