The Australian government offers Australia Awards Scholarships to international students from partner nations, providing them access to world-class education. These scholarships are designed to offer study and research opportunities that equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to drive change and foster development in their home countries. This, in turn, promotes global growth and innovation.
Administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), the Australia Awards Scholarships aim to support the development needs of Australia’s partner countries, in line with bilateral and regional agreements.
Students from developing nations, particularly from the Indo-Pacific region, can pursue full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degrees at participating Australian universities or Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutes.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Australia Awards Scholarships, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old by 1 February of the scholarship year.
- Be a citizen of a participating country (as listed on the Australia Awards website) and reside in that country at the time of application.
- Not be an Australian citizen, hold permanent residency in Australia, or be applying for a visa to live permanently in Australia.
- Not be married to, engaged to, or in a de facto relationship with someone holding or eligible for an Australian scholarship.
- Not be an active-duty military personnel.
- Not have previously received an Australia Award (long-term) unless they have lived outside of Australia for twice the time they spent in Australia.
- Have no criminal convictions, including those related to child protection or PSEAH (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment).
Scholarship Overview
- Level of Study: Undergraduate, Masters, PhD
- Institutions: Participating Australian Universities and TAFE Institutes
- Fields of Study:
- Engineering & Technology
- Arts
- Business & Law
- Medical and Applied Sciences
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Human, Health, and Social Sciences
- Program Duration: Varies by degree program
- Application Deadline: Applications for the 2025 intake open on Thursday, 1 September 2024, and close on Tuesday, 30 January 2025, at 11:59 pm AEST.
- Click here to check country-specific deadlines.
- Official Link
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