Australia Awards Scholarships for BS, MS and PhD (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open (or will open soon in early February 2026) for the Australia Awards Scholarships, a fully funded scholarship program by the Australian Government. These prestigious awards support full-time undergraduate or postgraduate studies (including Master’s and some PhD programs) at participating Australian universities and TAFE institutions.

The scholarships focus on priority fields aligned with your home country’s development needs (such as health, education, agriculture, governance, climate change, and economic development—check your country’s profile for specifics). There is no application fee.Citizens from selected developing countries, primarily in the Indo-Pacific region, Asia, Pacific, and parts of Africa, can apply. You can check out more Internships, BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Scholarship Type: Fully funded.
• Host Country: Australia
• Level of Study: Undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD (varies by country priorities).
• Application Fee: None.
• Eligibility Nationalities: Check below for your eligible nationalities.
• Deadline: 30 April 2026 (14:00 AEST) for most countries (check your country profile for exact dates).

What This Scholarship Offers:

• Full tuition fees paid directly to your institution.
• A single return economy-class airfare to and from Australia.
• A one-time establishment allowance to cover initial accommodation, textbooks, and study materials.
• Fortnightly Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE) to support your basic living costs in Australia.
• A compulsory Introductory Academic Program (IAP) to prepare you for living and studying in Australia.
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of your award (covering basic medical costs, excluding pre-existing conditions).
• Pre-course English training (if required) in your home country or Australia.
• Fieldwork airfare support (for eligible research awards or Masters with compulsory fieldwork—one return economy flight).

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Be a citizen of a participating country.
• Meet country-specific age, work experience, and academic requirements.
• Have a clear plan for how your studies will contribute to development in your home country.
• Satisfy English language proficiency (if needed; some get pre-course English support).
• Be able to commit to returning home for at least 2 years after studies.
• Not have previously received a long-term Australia Award.

Always check the Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook and your country’s profile for full, country-specific criteria.

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Eligible Countries:

Asia: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam

Pacific: Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna

Africa: Various countries (e.g., many in sub-Saharan Africa—see official participating countries list for the full, updated selection)

Country-specific priorities, quotas, and additional rules apply—visit your country’s profile (Check the link Below).

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How to Apply

1. Visit the official Australia Awards website and go to your country’s participating profile for tailored information, priority areas.
2. Most countries use the Online Australia Scholarships Information System (OASIS): Register by answering eligibility questions to get your login details.
   • Indonesia and Philippines use separate systems—links are in their profiles.
3. Prepare and upload all required documents (e.g., academic transcripts, CV, passport, development impact statement, referee reports).
4. Save your draft application as needed and submit before the deadline.

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