The Australia Awards Scholarships 2026-27 present an exceptional chance for students from developing countries to study in Australia with full financial support. Sponsored by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), these scholarships aim to empower individuals by building their skills and knowledge, helping them create meaningful change in their home countries.
This comprehensive guide will outline the eligibility criteria, application steps, benefits, and participating universities, providing all the necessary information to help you navigate the process and apply for these prestigious scholarships successfully.
Australia Awards Scholarships Details:
- Scholarship Name: Australia Awards Scholarship
- Country: Australia
- Study Level: Undergraduate, Master, PhD
- Deadline: 30 April 2025
- Australian Catholic University
- Aviation Australia
- Bond University
- Box Hill Institute TAFE
- Bureau of Meteorology
- Canberra Institute of Technology
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Central Queensland University
- Charles Darwin University
- Charles Sturt University
- Chisholm Institute of TAFE
- Curtin University of Technology
- Deakin University
- Edith Cowan University
- Federation University
- Flinders University
- Griffith University
- Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
- James Cook University
- Kangan Institute
- La Trobe University
- Macquarie University
- Melbourne Polytechnic
- Monash University
- Murdoch University
- Queensland University of
- Technology
- RMIT University
- Southern Cross University
- Swinburne University of Technology
- TAFE NSW
- TAFE Queensland
- TAFE SA
- Tasmanian Polytechnic
- The Australian National University
- The Gordon Institute of TAFE
- The University of Adelaide
- The University of Melbourne
- The University of New England
- The University of New South Wales
- The University of Newcastle
- The University of Queensland
- The University of Sydney
- The University of Western Australia
- University College London
- University of Canberra
- University of South Australia
- Victoria University
- Western Sydney University
- University of Southern Queensland
- The University of Tasmania (including
- The Australian Maritime College)
- University of Technology Sydney
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- University of Wollongong
- William Angliss Institute of TAFE
Degree Levels:
- Undergraduate Degree Program
- Master’s Degree Program
- PhD
Why one should study in Australia?
The university is diverse in the international community, with many opportunities, a legacy of innovation, and a great institution that will make you a great professional.
Benefits of Australia Awards Scholarships.
The Australian Scholarship Award.
- Return economy class tickets.
- One installation grant is provided at a time of arrival
- Full tuition fee waiver
- Living expenses will be provided.
- Overseas health insurance is covered.
- Supplementary academic support
- Allowance for research fieldwork will be provided.
Eligibility Criteria of Australia Awards Scholarships?
- An applicant who applies for a permanent citizen of the eligible country.
- The student will have 12 years of education if apply for an undergraduate degree program or 16 years of education if applies for a master’s degree program.
- The student applying for a master’s degree program at the age of 45 years.
Eligible Countries:
- Maldives
- Mongolia
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- Pakistan
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
- Cambodia
- Indonesia
- Laos
- Philippines
- Sri Lanka
- Marshall Islands
- Nauru
- Papua New Guinea
- Samoa
- Solomon Islands
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- Timor-Leste
- Vietnam
- Federated States of Micronesia
- Fiji
- Kiribati
- Vanuatu
- Wallis and Futuna
- Palestinian Territories
How to Apply?
Candidates should be applied application or by mail.
- More countries require an application with the necessary documentation,
- After registration, you will have to upload the required documents on the portal.
- If the candidate applies by mail.
- Documents sent by post must be in advance.
Application Deadline:
- The last date is April 30, 2025.