Full funding · Study in Australia
Australia Awards Scholarships
Fully funded: tuition, return air travel, establishment allowance, living stipend and health cover
- Funder
- Australian Government, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- Level
- Undergraduate · Postgraduate
- Coverage
- Full
About this scholarship
Australia Awards are long-term development scholarships funding full degrees at Australian universities for candidates from partner countries across Asia, the Pacific, Africa and the Middle East.
The programme is explicitly development-focused, and awardees commit to returning home for at least two years after completing their studies.
🗓️ Deadline
Usually opens in February and closes around 30 April each year
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Citizen of a participating partner country, with eligibility rules set per country
- Minimum 18 years of age at commencement
- Meeting the academic and English requirements of the chosen Australian institution
- Not holding Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency
- Committing to return home for two years after the award
How to apply
- Check your country's profile on the Australia Awards website for eligible fields of study
- Apply online through the Online Australia Scholarships Information System (OASIS)
- Provide transcripts, English test results and a statement on development impact
- Attend an interview if shortlisted
Studying in Australia
Top-ranked universities, sunny lifestyle and up to 4 years of post-study work rights. Post-study work: 2–4 years (subclass 485).
Other scholarships for Australia
Browse all Australia scholarshipsAdelaide Global Academic Excellence Scholarship
University of Adelaide
A 50% reduction of international tuition fees for the standard duration of the degree
ANU Chancellor's International Scholarship
Australian National University
A tuition fee reduction of 25% or 50% for the duration of the degree, plus guaranteed first-year accommodation
Griffith Remarkable Scholarship
Griffith University
50% of tuition fees for the full duration of the programme
Australia Awards Scholarships: your questions, answered
What does the Australia Awards Scholarships cover?
Fully funded: tuition, return air travel, establishment allowance, living stipend and health cover. Australia Awards are long-term development scholarships funding full degrees at Australian universities for candidates from partner countries across Asia, the Pacific, Africa and the Middle East.
Who is eligible for the Australia Awards Scholarships?
Core requirements are: Citizen of a participating partner country, with eligibility rules set per country; Minimum 18 years of age at commencement; Meeting the academic and English requirements of the chosen Australian institution; Not holding Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency; Committing to return home for two years after the award. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the Australia Awards Scholarships deadline?
Usually opens in February and closes around 30 April each year. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.