ScholarshipsAustralia Awards Scholarships 2028
Fully FundedGovernmentBachelor · Master · PhD
Australia Awards Scholarships 2028
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 + airfare + insurance
Funding
Fully Funded
Deadline
359 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.
The Australia Awards Scholarships are prestigious international scholarships 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 undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities. The program has been running for over 70 years and has supported thousands of scholars who now serve as leaders in government, academia, and the private sector across the developing world.
- Full tuition fees at an Australian university for the duration of the course
- Return economy airfare to and from Australia
- Establishment allowance (~AUD$5,000 one-time) for setting up
- Contribution to living expenses (CLE): ~AUD$3,400/month (tax-free)
- Introductory academic program (IAP) — compulsory pre-course program
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the scholarship
- Supplementary academic support if needed
- Pre-course English language training (if required) for up to 6 months
- Fieldwork allowance for Master's by research and PhD students
- Reunion airfare for students on awards of more than 2 years
- 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 (359 days left)
Friday, April 30, 2027
Results Announced
Varies by country. Typically April-June for January/February intake.
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