Australia Awards Scholarships
Long-term awards for eligible students undertaking full-time study at participating Australian institutions.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD
Destination
Australia
Funding
Fully funded
Eligible applicants
Eligible countries
Overview
Australia Awards Scholarships support eligible citizens of participating countries who want to study at participating Australian universities and TAFE institutions. Priority fields and application instructions differ by country.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- AgeAt least 18 on 1 February of the year the scholarship starts. Some country programmes set other limits (for example, Africa: 25 or older; Pakistan: 45 or younger).
What this scholarship covers
Full tuition fees
Included
Return economy airfare
Included
Establishment allowance
Included
Fortnightly contribution to living expenses
Included
Overseas Student Health Cover
Included
Pre-course English training
May be included
Australia Awards list tuition, travel, health cover, and living support among their benefits. Award conditions and available support vary by country and study plan.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 10, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 10, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Citizenship and residence in a participating country programme.
- International eligibility
- Open to citizens of participating countries in Africa, South and Southeast Asia, and the Pacific. Each country programme sets its own priority fields and extra conditions.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Meet admission requirements of the selected Australian institution.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No universal numerical minimum is published; country programmes and host institutions set their own standards.
- Academic competitivenessCompetitive
- Academic performance is assessed through the applicable country programme and host-institution admission process.
Language requirements
- English languageConditional
- Country programme and host-institution English requirements apply.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Fields
- Country-specific priority fields
- Universities
- Participating Australian universities and TAFE institutions
- Countries
- Australia
- Study format
- Full-time study.
Eligible institutions and fields are confirmed through the applicable country programme.
Official eligibility summary
Generally intended for citizens of participating countries who meet their country’s Australia Awards requirements and the admission requirements of their chosen institution.
Nationality & residence
- Citizenship and residence in an eligible participating country
- Exact eligibility depends on the country programme
Age
- At least 18 years old on 1 February of the study-commencement year
- Maximum age(Not specified)
Academic background
- Meet the admission requirements of the selected institution
Language
- Language requirements
Other conditions
- Country-specific requirements
Requirements that vary
Requirements vary by participating country.
- Eligible study fields
- Language requirements
- Document requirements
- Application method and opening dates
Required documents
- Country-specific application materials
- Supporting evidence required by the applicable country profile
How to apply
- 1
Check whether your country participates.
- 2
Open your country profile and review its requirements.
- 3
Confirm eligibility and prepare the supporting materials.
- 4
Apply through the country-specific application channel.
Application timeline
Application cycle
April 30, 2026
Study starting in 2027: applications closed April 30, 2026 (Palau: June 30, 2026). Confirm dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Australian Government · DFAT
Government scholarship provider
Last checked October 10, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Check your nationality and country eligibility.
- 02Read your official country profile.
- 03Confirm admission requirements.
- 04Prepare the supporting documents.
- 05Confirm the latest deadline and apply through the official channel.
Frequently asked questions
Can I still apply for this round?
No. The listed 2026 round has closed. Check the official country profile for future opening dates.
Does every country use the same requirements?
No. Australia Awards publishes country-specific guidance and priority fields.