Australia Awards Scholarships are long-term awards administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

They aim to contribute to the development needs of Australia’s partner countries in line with bilateral and regional agreements.

They provide opportunities for people from developing countries, particularly those countries located in the Indo-Pacific region, to undertake full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions.

The study and research opportunities provided by Australia Awards Scholarships develop the skills and knowledge of individuals to drive change and contribute to development in their own countries.

Benefits

Australia Awards Scholarships are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian higher education institution, including any preparatory training.

The following benefits generally apply:

• full tuition fees
• return air travel–payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route
• establishment allowance–a once only payment as a contribution towards accommodation expenses, textbooks, and study materials
• Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE) – a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by the department.
• Introductory Academic Program (IAP)–a compulsory program prior to the commencement of formal academic studies covering information on living and studying in Australia
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only)–provided to cover the scholar’s basic medical costs (except pre-existing conditions)
• Pre-course English (PCE) fees–if deemed necessary, PCE may be available for students for in-country and/or in-Australia training
• supplementary academic support may be available to ensure a scholar’s academic success or enhance their academic experience
• fieldwork (for research awards and Master’s by coursework, which have a research component where fieldwork is compulsory) may be available for eligible research students for one return economy class airfare via the most direct route to their country of citizenship or within Australia.

Eligible Courses for Priority Areas Recognised by the Australian Award Scholarship.

General Eligibility.

Australia Awards Scholarship holders will be expected to succeed academically and meet all challenges posed by studying in Australia.

All applicants should be prepared to undertake study in English, live in a foreign country (Australia) with a culture which may be very different from the awardee’s expectations, and under stringent academic conditions.

Maturity and resilience are qualities sought in applicants.

Applicants should research Australian conditions and suitability to their needs before applying, as pre-existing conditions may be aggravated by the stress of undertaking the scholarship.

How to apply for an Australia Awards scholarship.

Before you apply:

• Check the opening and closing dates for your country, and select your country of citizenship/residency from the list of participating countries for specific eligibility information, priority areas, and how to apply. See the participating countries page for opening and closing dates.
• If you intend to apply, you must read the Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook. The handbook provides information including general eligibility requirements, selection processes, entitlements, and responsibilities. Note that the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade may revise and update the handbook at any time without notice.
• Some countries encourage and allow you to apply online, while others require hard-copy applications. See your participating country profile for more information

Applying online

• Refer to your relevant participating country profile for the link to the application portal. Please note that Indonesia and the Philippines do not use the Online Australia Scholarships Information System (OASIS). The link to applications for those countries can be found in their relevant Country Profile.
• When you register online, you will be required to answer some questions to establish your eligibility. You will then be given a unique registration number, username, and password.
• You do not need to submit your application immediately. You can set up a draft application form and update it, and your supporting documentation, until the designated closing date as on the relevant participating country profile.
• Once submitted, your application cannot be changed. We strongly advise applicants applying online to do so well before the closing date. OASIS experiences peak usage in the days leading up to the closing date, and applicants may experience delays.
• Refer to the Applicant’s Online User Manual if you need help.

Applying by mail

• If you are unable to submit your application online, you can apply by mail. Please check your participating country profile for contact details to obtain a hardcopy application form and any other templates, such as referee reports (if applicable).
• Completed hard copy application forms and supporting documentation must be submitted by the deadline specified by your country. See the opening and closing dates for each country.

Supporting documentation.

• Check your participating country profile to see if your country requires additional supporting documents.

Using AI in your application.

Applicants may only use AI for basic tasks like spelling, grammar, and organising ideas. AI must not be used to write, improve, or paraphrase any part of your application.

All responses must be your own original work.

Misuse of AI may result in disqualification.

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