Australia Awards Scholarships are awards administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Australian Government. They are long-term awards aimed at contributing to the development needs of Australia’s partner countries in line with bilateral and regional agreements.
The awards provide opportunities for people from developing countries, particularly those in the Indo-Pacific region, to take up full-time undergraduate and postgraduate study programs at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions.
Awards Benefits
Australia Awards Scholarships provide the robust funding required for individuals to complete their academic program as outlined by the Australian higher education institution. Successful candidates access the following benefits:
- Full tuition fees
- return air travel payment for a single, economy-class airfare to and from Australia via the most direct route.
- The establishment allowance covers accommodation expenses, study materials, and textbooks.
- Contribution to living expenses.
- Introductory Academic Program
- Overseas Student Health Coverage
- Pre-course English (PCE) fees, if necessary.
- Additional academic support may be available to ensure a scholar’s academic success or enhance their academic experience.
- Fieldwork is required for research awards and Masters’s courses with a research component where fieldwork is required.
Eligibility Criteria for the Australia Awards 2024
To be eligible for the Australia Awards Scholarship, applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria before being considered for the award.
- Country eligibility: Applicants must be citizens or residents of the participating country as listed by the Australia Awards Scholarship. Ensure that you follow the requirements of your country when you apply.
- Academic Requirements: The Australian Awards’ minimum requirements are a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning obtained either in your country or a foreign country.
- English language requirements: Courses available in the awards are usually instructed in English, so applicants will be required to show proficiency in the language (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.) to be able to complete the courses. Applicants from countries where English is the official language of communication and those whose first degree was taught in English may be given a waiver and can just submit a letter to prove that.
Australia Awards Scholarships 2024 Application Guide
Before you apply for the awards, kindly note the following:
- Check your country’s opening and closing dates, and select your country of citizenship or residency from the list of participating countries for specific information.
- Ensure that you read the Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook, which provides information on general eligibility requirements, selection processes, etc.
- Be sure to note the mode of application for your country, as some countries encourage online applications while others require hardcopy applications.
How-to-Apply:
Interested applicants for the Australia Awards Scholarships 2023 can apply online or by mail. Please ensure that you check the mode of application that is allowed by your country.
- Applying Online
Applicants must apply to the Online Australia Scholarships Information System (OASIS). When registering online, you must answer some questions to establish your eligibility. You will then be assigned a unique registration number, username, and password.
Applicants do not need to submit their applications immediately. They can set up a draft application form and update it with their supporting documentation until the designated closing date listed on the relevant participating country profile. Applicants should note that their applications cannot be edited or changed once submitted.
- Applying by mail
Applicants who are unable to submit an online application can apply by mail. Ensure you check your participating country profile for contact details to obtain a hardcopy application form and other requirements. The deadline set by your country must submit hard copy forms and supporting documents.
