ScholarshipsAustralia Awards Scholarships 2027
Fully FundedGovernmentBachelor · Master · PhD
Australia Awards Scholarships 2027
Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Australian Government Priority areas: health, education, governance, infrastructure, rural development, environment, economics
AustraliaGovernmentDevelopmentMaster'sPhDFully FundedIndo-Pacific
Amount
Full tuition + living allowance + flights + insurance
Funding
Fully Funded
Deadline
209 days left
Country
Australia
Awards
Approximately 1,000-2,000 per year
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Provider
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Australian Government
Type
Government
Field of Study
Priority areas: health, education, governance, infrastructure, rural development, environment, economics
Awards Available
Approximately 1,000-2,000 per year
Duration
Master's: 1-2 years, PhD: up to 4 years. Includes introductory academic programme.
Open To
Citizens of participating countries in the Indo-Pacific, ...
GPA Requirement
Competitive academic record required. Specific GPA requirements vary by participating country.
Language
IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) or equivalent. Pre-departure English training available.
Age Limit
No strict age limit, but must have minimum 2 years professional experience
Interview
Required
Essay
Required
Acceptance Rate
Approximately 5-10%
Results Announced
Varies by country. Typically April-June for January/February intake.
Australia Awards Scholarships are long-term awards administered by the Australian Government's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. They aim to contribute to the development needs of Australia's partner countries by providing opportunities for people from developing countries to undertake full-time undergraduate or postgraduate studies at participating Australian universities. The programme focuses on building capacity and strengthening institutional links between Australia and partner countries.
- Full tuition fees at an Australian university, return air travel, establishment allowance on arrival, contribution to living expenses (approximately AUD 3,700/month in 2026), introductory academic programme, supplementary academic support, overseas student health cover (OSHC), fieldwork allowance for research students, thesis/dissertation allowance
- Academic competence and professional experience
- Relevance of chosen course to home country development needs
- Potential to contribute to development outcomes
- Clear plan to return and apply skills in home country
- Leadership qualities and community involvement
Application Deadline (209 days left)
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Results Announced
Varies by country. Typically April-June for January/February intake.
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