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Australia Awards Scholarships

Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)

Long-term Australian Government development scholarships for citizens of participating partner countries to study at Australian institutions and return home with skills to contribute to development.

Study inAustralia
DegreeUndergraduate · Postgraduate
FundingFully funded
Deadline30 Apr 2026
Fields of study Eligible study areas
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Decision first

Can you apply?

Use these captured criteria for a quick screening check. Missing information is shown as unverified rather than guessed.

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Eligible applicant nationality Applicants must be citizens/residents of participating countries and meet the specific country profile requirements.
Academic minimum Academic qualification required for the level and course permitted under the applicant’s count…
English requirement Must meet English-language and institution requirements specified by the country profile.
Application route Separate scholarship application
Likely fit signals
  • You are looking for Undergraduate or Postgraduate funding.
  • Your intended study area is related to Country-priority fields at participating institutions.
  • Your citizenship / nationality satisfies the stated applicant rule.
  • Your prior academic background meets the stated degree requirement.
Review carefully
  • Scholarship recipients are required to leave Australia for at least two years after completing the award, subject to award conditions.
  • Applicants who do not hold the required prior degree/background may not be eligible.
  • Applicants who cannot meet the stated language requirement should review the official waiver/rule carefully.
Funding package

Funding & benefits

Full tuition coverage

Airfare / travel support

Study options

Eligible programmes & fields

Exact programme names are not yet verified for this record.

ScholarshipFrontier is continuing to check the provider’s official programme information. The verified fields above can still be used for an initial subject-fit check; confirm the final eligible degree on the official source before applying.

Overview

About the scholarship

Long-term Australian Government development scholarships for citizens of participating partner countries to study at Australian institutions and return home with skills to contribute to development.

Depending on the award tier or route, verified benefits include Full tuition coverage, travel support. The opportunity currently maps to study areas including Country-priority fields at participating institutions. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.

Timeline

Key dates

Application deadline30 April 2026
Requirements

Eligibility requirements

  • Academic qualification required for the level and course permitted under the applicant’s country profile.
  • Must meet English-language and institution requirements specified by the country profile.
  • Applicants must be citizens/residents of participating countries and meet the specific country profile requirements.
Important exclusion

Scholarship recipients are required to leave Australia for at least two years after completing the award, subject to award conditions.

Applicant fit

Should you apply?

Likely a good fit if

  • You are looking for Undergraduate or Postgraduate funding.
  • Your intended study area is related to Country-priority fields at participating institutions.
  • Your citizenship / nationality satisfies the stated applicant rule.
  • Your prior academic background meets the stated degree requirement.
  • You can satisfy the stated English-language requirement.
  • You want a fully funded route rather than tuition-only support.
  • You are prepared to study in Australia.

Review carefully if

  • Scholarship recipients are required to leave Australia for at least two years after completing the award, subject to award conditions.
  • Applicants who do not hold the required prior degree/background may not be eligible.
  • Applicants who cannot meet the stated language requirement should review the official waiver/rule carefully.

This is a factual screening summary based on the verified eligibility information above; the awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.

How to apply

Application process

Application methodApply through OASIS or the country-specific application route listed by DFAT, following the relevant country profile.
University admission first?No
Separate scholarship application?Yes

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Source verification

Official sources & verification

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Official sources last checked: 17 Aug 2026

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