Australian Government - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) · 🇦🇺 Australia · Oceania
FundingFully Funded
LevelBachelors/Masters
DeadlineApril
Application feeFree
About this scholarship
Comprehensive award covering tuition, living costs, travel and health cover for the full study period in Australia. Minimum period to complete the program plus preparatory training (typically 1-2 yr for Masters)
ProviderAustralian Government - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
CountryAustralia (Oceania)
Host university / institutionParticipating Australian universities and institutions
Degree levelsBachelors/Masters
Fields of studyAll fields
Funding typeFully Funded
Application feeFree
DeadlineOpening/closing dates differ by country; applicants check their own country's dates in the OASIS portal (generally around April-May).
IntakeAnnual (commencement the following year)
Applications openVaries
CompetitionVery High
Programme durationMinimum period to complete the program plus preparatory training (typically 1-2 yr for Masters)
BachelorsMastersAll fields
Australia Awards Scholarships eligibility criteria
Citizen of a participating developing/partner country
Not a citizen or permanent resident of Australia
Meet the admission requirements of the Australian institution/course
Meet English-language proficiency requirements
Satisfy home-country-specific criteria
Meet the prior-award residency rule if previously an Australia Awards holder
Benefits and coverage
Full tuition fees
Return economy air travel to and from Australia
One-off establishment allowance on arrival
Contribution to Living Expenses (regular stipend)
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the full duration
Introductory Academic Program before study begins
Supplementary academic support
Required documents
Evidence of citizenship of a participating country
Academic transcripts and certificates
CV
English-language test results
Referee or employer details
Country-specific supporting documents
How to apply for the Australia Awards Scholarships
Review the eligibility criteria above and confirm you meet every requirement.
Prepare all required documents early — transcripts, CV, recommendation letters and motivation letter.
Opening/closing dates differ by country; applicants check their own country's dates in the OASIS portal (generally around April-May). Submit a complete application before the April deadline.
Always confirm the latest details on the official website before applying.
Amount / coverageComprehensive award covering tuition, living costs, travel and health cover for the full…
LevelsBachelors/Masters
Frequently asked questions
Citizen of a participating developing/partner country Not a citizen or permanent resident of Australia Meet the admission requirements of the Australian institution/course Meet English-language proficiency requirements Satisfy home-country-specific criteria Meet the prior-award residency rule if previously an Australia Awards holder
Full tuition fees Return economy air travel to and from Australia One-off establishment allowance on arrival Contribution to Living Expenses (regular stipend) Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the full duration Introductory Academic Program before study begins Supplementary academic support
Evidence of citizenship of a participating country Academic transcripts and certificates CV English-language test results Referee or employer details Country-specific supporting documents
Opening/closing dates differ by country; applicants check their own country's dates in the OASIS portal (generally around April-May).
No — applications for the Australia Awards Scholarships are free.