Australia Awards Scholarships 2026

The Australia Awards Scholarships 2026 are now accepting applications. This prestigious, fully funded opportunity allows international students to pursue higher education in Australia. Funded by the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), the program supports students from developing countries who wish to study Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degrees at leading Australian universities.

These scholarships aim to cultivate leadership potential and foster long-term development in partner countries. In 2025, the program awarded scholarships to over 1,150 students, highlighting its global impact and recognition.

Key Details:

• Host Country: Australia
• Eligible Degrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
• Funding Body: DFAT
• Application Deadline: 30th April 2025

What the Scholarship Covers:

The scholarship provides comprehensive support, including:

• Full tuition fees for the entire program duration
• Return airfare (economy class)
• Establishment allowance to assist with initial settlement
• Living stipend for daily expenses
• Introductory Academic Program (IAP) before coursework begins
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
• Pre-course English (PCE) tuition, if needed
• Supplementary academic support during studies
• Fieldwork costs for eligible research programs

Eligibility Criteria:

To qualify for this opportunity, you must:

• Hold citizenship in an eligible participating country
• Satisfy academic requirements for your chosen Australian institution
• Show a strong commitment to contributing to your home country’s development
• Agree to return home and contribute for at least two years after completing your degree
• Meet any country-specific conditions listed on the official Australia Awards Scholarships page

Application Process:

To apply, follow these steps:

1. Visit the DFAT website and select your country of citizenship. You’ll find country-specific eligibility, guidelines, and deadlines.
2. Gather necessary documents, such as academic transcripts, reference letters, proof of citizenship, and English language results (if applicable).
3. Submit your application through the OASIS portal or send a hard copy if required in your country.
4. Ensure your application is complete and submitted by 30th April 2025. Incomplete or late submissions won’t be accepted.

Participating Universities:

You can study at one of Australia’s top universities. Below is a summarized table of participating institutions:

Uo Melbourne	Uo Sydney	Uo Adelaide	Uo Queensland
Uo New South Wales (UNSW)	Uo Western Australia	Uo Technology Sydney	Monash Uo
Macquarie Uo	Griffith Uo	RMIT Uo	Uo Canberra
Flinders Uo	La Trobe Uo	Curtin Uo	James Cook Uo
Edith Cowan Uo	Charles Darwin Uo	Southern Cross Uo	Uo Southern Queensland
Federation Uo	Swinburne Uo	Deakin Uo	Uo Tasmania
Charles Sturt Uo	Victoria Uo	Western Sydney Uo	Australian Catholic Uo
Uo Notre Dame	Uo New England	Box Hill TAFE	TAFE NSW
TAFE SA	Holmesglen TAFE	Chisholm TAFE	Kangan Institute
Aviation Australia	Sunshine Coast Inst.	Canberra Inst. of Tech.	Bureau of Meteorology

Eligible Countries:

Australia Awards Scholarships are available to citizens from a range of countries in Asia, Africa, and the Pacific:

Pakistan	Indonesia	Nepal	Sri Lanka
Bangladesh	Philippines	Vietnam	Cambodia
Laos	Bhutan	Maldives	Mongolia
Myanmar	Thailand	Timor-Leste	Fiji
Samoa	Vanuatu	Tonga	Papua New Guinea
Solomon Islands	Micronesia	Palau	Kiribati
Nauru	Tuvalu	New Caledonia	Wallis & Futuna
Algeria	Egypt	Kenya	Ghana
Nigeria	Rwanda	Uganda	South Africa
Zimbabwe	Ethiopia	Senegal	Morocco
Benin	Tanzania	Botswana	Zambia
DRC	Côte d’Ivoire	Namibia	Mauritius

These scholarships are a unique opportunity for talented individuals committed to making a positive impact in their home countries. If you’re planning to further your education in a world-class academic environment while contributing to global development, this program is designed for you.

Deadline:
30th April 2025