Full FundingAustralia

Australia Awards Scholarships

Administered by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)

Long-term awards administered by DFAT aimed at contributing to the development needs of Australia's partner countries in line with bilateral and regional agreements.

Award AmountFull Tuition + Return Airfare + Establishment Allowance + Living Contribution
Degree LevelsBachelor's, Master's, PhD
Application DeadlineApril 30, 2026

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

  • Full tuition fees across participating Australian universities.
  • Return economy air travel to and from Australia.
  • One-off establishment allowance contributing towards accommodation, textbooks, and study materials.
  • Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE) paid fortnightly.
  • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria

  • •Citizens of eligible participating partner countries in Asia, Pacific, and Africa.
  • •Minimum 18 years of age at the time of commencing the scholarship.
  • •Satisfy all admission requirements of the Australian higher education institution.

Step-by-Step Application Roadmap

  1. 1Check country-specific eligibility criteria on the Australia Awards OASIS portal.
  2. 2Select degree courses that directly align with priority developmental sectors in your country.
  3. 3Submit electronic application with verified academic and professional credentials before the deadline.

Application Timeline

Ensure you submit all certified transcripts, referee evaluations, and language test scores before:

Target DeadlineApril 30, 2026
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