Australia Awards Scholarships, administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, are extended awards designed to address the developmental needs of Australia’s partner countries in alignment with bilateral and regional agreements.
These scholarships offer valuable opportunities for individuals from developing nations, particularly those in the Indo-Pacific region, to engage in full-time undergraduate or postgraduate studies at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions.
The study and research opportunities provided by Australia Awards Scholarships aim to enhance the skills and knowledge of recipients, empowering them to drive positive change and contribute to the development of their home countries.
Benefits
Australia Awards Scholarships cover the minimum period required for individuals to complete their specified academic programs, including any preparatory training. The key benefits include:
- Full tuition fees
- Return air travel: A single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia via the most direct route
- Establishment allowance: A one-time payment contributing to accommodation expenses, textbooks, and study materials
- Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE): A fortnightly allowance for basic living expenses, determined by the department
- Introductory Academic Program (IAP): A mandatory program before formal academic studies, providing information on living and studying in Australia
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC): Coverage for the scholar’s basic medical costs throughout the award duration (excluding pre-existing conditions)
- Pre-course English (PCE) fees: Available if deemed necessary for in-country and/or in-Australia training
- Supplementary academic support: Potential assistance to ensure scholars’ academic success or enhance their overall academic experience
- Fieldwork: Available for eligible research students, including one return economy class airfare for compulsory fieldwork in their country of citizenship or within Australia.
Award conditions
Applicants accepting Australia Awards Scholarships are required to sign a contract with the Commonwealth of Australia, committing to comply with the scholarship conditions. Scholars must leave Australia for a minimum of two years after completing their scholarship; failure to do so will result in incurring a debt for the total accrued cost of their scholarship.
How to apply
Application Dates for studies beginning in Australia in 2025:
- Opening Date: February 1, 2024
- Closing Date: April 30, 2024 (11:59 PM AEST)
Please note that applications and/or supporting documents received after the closing date will not be considered.
Information on how to apply for an Australia Awards Scholarship.
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