Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
Australian Government scholarships for people from Pacific countries, with full tuition, living-expense contribution and health cover; applications run through each country's Australia Awards office.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s
Destination
Pacific region
Funding
Full tuition fees, a contribution to living expenses, an introductory academic program, Overseas Student Health Cover, a one-off establishment allowance and, for some research students, a fieldwork allowance.
Eligible applicants
Citizens of participating Pacific countries meeting the Australia Awards policy handbooks; at least 18 on 1 February of the intake year
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Overview
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships is offered by Australian Government DFAT for Undergraduate, Master’s study in Pacific region. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Full tuition fees
Included
Contribution to living expenses
Included
Introductory academic program
Included
Overseas Student Health Cover
Included
One-off establishment allowance
Included
Fieldwork allowance (some research students)
May be included
Full tuition fees, a contribution to living expenses, an introductory academic program, Overseas Student Health Cover, a one-off establishment allowance and, for some research students, a fieldwork allowance. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Eligible Pacific countries.
- International eligibility
- Eligible nationalities are set by the provider; see the official criteria for the current list.
- AgeRequired
- At least 18 on 1 February of the intake year.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Official eligibility summary
Applicants must meet the requirements of both the Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook and the Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships Policy Handbook, plus country-specific conditions. Applicants must be at least 18 on 1 February of the intake year.
Applicant profile
- Citizens of participating Pacific countries meeting the Australia Awards policy handbooks; at least 18 on 1 February of the intake year
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s study in Pacific region
Current-cycle criteria
- Applicants must meet the requirements of both the Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook and the Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships Policy Handbook, plus country-specific conditions. Applicants must be at least 18 on 1 February of the intake year.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Country-specific application materials
How to apply
- 1
Open your country's Australia Awards profile and read its requirements
- 2
Check the Pacific and general Australia Awards policy handbooks
- 3
Apply through the application route for your country
Application timeline
Application cycle
The 2027 intake round has closed; dates differ by country. Watch your country's Australia Awards page for the next intake.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Australian Government DFAT
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.