Australia Awards Scholarships

Australia Awards Scholarships are long-term development awards funded by the Australian Government. They aim to contribute to the development needs of Australia's partner countries by providing opportunities for citizens of eligible countries to undertake full-time study in Australia.

• Citizen of a participating country (not Australia or New Zealand)
• Not currently serving military personnel
• Meet minimum academic and English language requirements of the host university
• Have at least two years of work experience (preferred)
• Agree to return to home country for at least two years after completing the scholarship

• Full tuition fees
• Return economy airfare
• Establishment allowance
• Biweekly living allowance (CLE)
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

• Online application form through OASIS
• Academic transcripts and degree certificates
• English language test results (IELTS/TOEFL)
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of purpose
• Two referee reports

• IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) or equivalent TOEFL score

1. 1Check country-specific eligibility at australiaawards.gov.au
2. 2Submit online application through the OASIS system during the open application period
3. 3Shortlisted applicants attend interviews and may sit written assessments
4. 4Selection panels make recommendations
5. 5Successful applicants receive a conditional offer and apply to Australian universities

• Academic competence
• Professional and personal leadership qualities
• Relevance of proposed studies to development challenges in the home country
• Potential to contribute to home country development after returning

• Clearly link your study plan to the development priorities of your home country
• Two years of relevant work experience significantly strengthens your application
• Application deadlines vary by country — check the local managing contractor
• Prepare for the interview with specific examples of leadership and community impact

Last verified: April 30, 2026

Application deadlines vary by country. Typically applications open February and close April–May. Check australiaawards.gov.au.