To all international students wishing to pursue higher education in Australia, with all your finances covered, Australia has opened its doors through its prestigious, fully funded scholarship program that can make your dreams come true. You heard it right! Applications are open for the Australian Awards Scholarships 2027. It’s a fully funded scholarship provided by the Government of Australia and administered through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The program invites applications from outstanding students from developing countries, particularly those located in the Indo-Pacific region, to undertake full-time undergraduate and graduate studies at participating higher education institutes in Australia.
The scholarships aim to support high-achieving students from developing countries to pursue their higher education in Australia and empower them to contribute to the development of their respective countries. Australian Awards is one of the largest scholarship programs in Australia for international students. According to past statistics, the Australian Awards have granted over 1,100 scholarships to students from more than 60 countries. The program offers comprehensive support, including full tuition fees, airfare, living stipends, and field expenses, enabling students to focus on their education without financial worries. One of the best aspects of the program is that after completing your degree, you can stay in Australia for an additional two years.
The application window for the Australian Awards scholarship is currently open, with the deadline for submissions being April 30th, 2026. No application fee is required at any stage. I strongly encourage students from eligible member states not to miss this opportunity. Learn more about the scholarship requirements, host institutions, coverage, and application process below. The Government of Indonesia has also announced the KNB scholarship for international students to study for bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD degrees in Indonesia.
Australian Awards Scholarships 2027 Overview
- Host Country: Australia
- Funded by: Australian Government
- Managed By: Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Degree Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s & PhD
- Application Window: Feb 1 – April 30, 2026
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Scholarship Coverage
- Full tuition fees coverage
- Return airtravel ticket to/from Australia
- Allowance to cover basic living expenses during your stay
- Comprehensive students health coverage
- Pre-course (PCE) fees coverage
- Additional academic support to enhance academic experience
- Allowance for field work
Eligibility Criteria
- Accepting applications from applicants from participating countries
- Australian citizens are not eligible to apply
- Previously, not received any long-term Australian Award
- Hold a high school diploma for a bachelor’s program
- Hold a bachelor’s degree for a Master’s program
- Holding a master’s degree for Ph.D program
- Meet the admission requirements of the participating institutions
- Committed to returning to the home country to support local development
The eligiblity criteria can vary by country; we recommend you check out the exact criteria for your particular country on the official website.
Eligible Participating Countries:
Asia: Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal,
Pacific: Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, Niue, Palau,
Africa: Algeria, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Benin, Botswana, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Official source: Participating countries
Required Documents
- Passport Copy
- Academic Transcript
- Degree certificates
- English Profiency test score (PTE, IELTS or TOEFL)
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How to apply for the Australian Awards scholarship?
Individuals meeting both general and country criteria must select two preferred courses at the participating institute. Your courses must all be related to your country’s development areas, and prepare the required documents.
Now start with your online application via the Australian Award official application portal (OASIS), register on the portal, and start with your online application. Fill all the required fields, and upload the supporting documents.
Check the opening and closing dates for your country
Check out the list of participating institutions
For more details and to apply, visit the official link below:
APPLY FOR 2027 AUSTRALIAN AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP
