The Australia Awards Scholarships are fully funded opportunities provided by the Government of Australia for international students to pursue degree programs in Australia. These scholarships cover all expenses for selected candidates, including tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses, air travel, health insurance, pre-course English (PCE), research, and additional academic support.

Scholarship Summary
Host Country: Australia
Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
Eligible Country: All Countries
Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Stipends | Accommodation | Airfare Ticket | Study Materials
Deadline: April 30, 2025
Requirements for the 2026 Australia Awards Scholarships
To participate in the 2026 Australia Awards Scholarships, interested and eligible candidates must:
- Be an international student from a developing country.
- Be a citizen of one of the participating countries.
- Meet the specific requirements set by their home country.
- Agree to sign a contract with the Commonwealth of Australia, committing to comply with the scholarship conditions.
- Scholars must leave Australia for at least two years after completing their scholarship. Failure to do so will result in the scholar being liable for the total cost of the scholarship.
Benefits of the 2026 Australia Awards Scholarships
The scholarship benefits typically include:
- Full tuition fee coverage.
- Return air travel – a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route.
- Establishment allowance – a one-time payment to help with accommodation, textbooks, and study materials.
- Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE) – a fortnightly allowance for basic living expenses, paid at a rate determined by the department.
- Introductory Academic Program (IAP) – a mandatory program before formal academic studies, providing essential information on living and studying in Australia.
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) – medical insurance for the scholar for the duration of the award, covering basic medical costs (excluding pre-existing conditions).
- Pre-course English (PCE) fees – if necessary, PCE may be provided for students to undergo training either in-country or in Australia.
- Supplementary academic support – available to assist scholars with academic success or enhance their academic experience.
- Fieldwork – for research awards and Master’s programs with a research component, eligible students may receive one return economy class airfare to their home country or within Australia for compulsory fieldwork.
How to Apply for Australia Awards Scholarships 2026
To apply for the Australia Awards Scholarships, interested and qualified applicants should follow these steps:
- Click the “Apply here” button to access the application page.
- On the scholarship announcement page, carefully read the details and proceed to the “How To Apply” section.
- Applications can be submitted either online or by email.
- Check your country’s opening and closing dates and select your country of citizenship/residency from the list of participating countries to find specific information on eligibility, priority areas, and how to apply.
- Visit the participating countries page for further details on opening and closing dates.
Application Deadline: April 30, 2025.
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