Australia Awards Scholarships for Development 2024-2025

Offered by the Australian Government, the Australia Awards Scholarships for development aims to help promote prosperity, reduce poverty, and enhance socioeconomic stability in partner developing countries. Successful applicants are trained to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to drive change and build enduring people-to-people links with Australia.

Australia Awards scholarships focus on supporting eligible countries to strengthen government systems, enhance policy-making in priority sectors, improve economic governance, and build trade and business capabilities. This scholarship to study in Oceania is available for Undergraduate, master PhD and research students. You can study in a variety of disciplines available at partner institutions in Australia.

This Australian government scholarship program is fully funded and provides necessary funds for the normal duration of the candidate’s program. Applicants are assessed on their professional and personal qualities, academic competence and, most importantly, their potential to impact development challenges in their country. Eligible women, persons with disabilities, and ethnic minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Program Details

• Host Institutions: Partner Institutions in Australia (please check list below).
• Number of awards: Not specified.
• Duration: Duration of candidate’s program.
• Target group: Open to citizens of the following countries:
  Asia (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, 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 (Algeria, Benin, Botswana, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe); Middle East (Palestinian Territories).

Australia Awards Scholarships for Development Benefits

This scholarship to study in Australia is a fully funded program that funds for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian higher education institution, including any preparatory training. The following benefits generally apply:

1. full tuition fees
2. return air travel
3. establishment allowance
4. contribution to living expenses
5. an Introductory Academic Program
6. Overseas Student Health Cover
7. Initial visa expenses.

Subject to requirements and eligibility, Australia Awards Scholarships may also cover:

1. pre-course English language training fees
2. supplementary academic support
3. fieldwork (for research purposes only)
4. reunion airfare (for unaccompanied awardees).

Australia Awards Participating Institutions

Below is the list of universities and institutions that can host students for the Australia Awards Program.

1. Australian Catholic University
2. Aviation Australia
3. Bond University
4. Box Hill Institute of TAFE
5. Bureau of Meteorology
6. Canberra Institute of Technology
7. Central Queensland University
8. Charles Darwin University
9. Charles Sturt University
10. Chisholm Institute of TAFE
11. Chisholm University of TAFE
12. Curtin University of Technology
13. Deakin University
14. Edith Cowan University
15. Federation University
16. Flinders University
17. Gold Coast Institute of TAFE
18. Griffith University
19. Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
20. James Cook University
21. Kangan Batman Institute of TAFE
22. La Trobe University
23. Macquarie University
24. Monash University
25. Murdoch University
26. Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE
27. Queensland University of Technology
28. RMIT University
29. Southbank Institute of Technology
30. Southern Cross University
31. Sunshine Coast Institute of Technology
32. Swinburne University of Technology
33. TAFE NSW
34. TAFE Queensland Brisbane
35. TAFE SA
36. Tasmanian Polytechnic
37. The Australian National University
38. The University of Adelaide
39. The University of Melbourne
40. The University of New England
41. The University of New South Wales (UNSW)
42. The University of Newcastle
43. The University of Queensland
44. The University of Sydney
45. The University of Western Australia
46. University of Canberra
47. University of South Australia
48. University of Southern Queensland
49. University of Tasmania (including the Australian Maritime College)
50. University of Technology Sydney
51. University of the Sunshine Coast
52. University of Wollongong
53. Victoria University
54. Western Sydney University
55. William Angliss Institute of TAFE.

Australia Awards Scholarships for Development Eligibility

In order to apply for this government scholarship, applicants must be:

• be a minimum of 18 years of age on 1 February of the year of commencing the scholarship;
• be a citizen of a participating country (as listed above) and be residing in and applying for the scholarship from their country of citizenship;
• not be a citizen of Australia, hold permanent residency in Australia or be applying for a visa to live in Australia permanently;
• not be married to, engaged to, or a de facto of a person who holds, or is eligible to hold, Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency, at any time during the application, selection, and mobilization phases (note: residents of Cook Islands, Niue, and Tokelau with New Zealand citizenship are eligible but must apply for a student visa);
• not be current serving military personnel;
• not have previously received a long-term Australian Award in the previous four years);
• not hold convictions of criminal activities (including in their home country) including those relating to Child Protection and PSEAH;
• have satisfied any specific criteria established by the Program Area or the government of the applicant’s country of citizenship (e.g. having worked a certain number of years in an appropriate sector);
• be able to satisfy the admission requirements of the institution at which the award is to be undertaken (this may mean that Program Areas will need to withdraw an award offer if the recipient cannot satisfy the institution’s admission requirements. This may not be known until Program Areas request a placement at selected institutions);
• be able to satisfy all requirements of the Department of Home Affairs to hold a Student Visa. This may mean that the Program Area will need to withdraw an award offer if the recipient cannot satisfy the visa requirements;
• not be applying for a scholarship for a course of study at an academic level lower than already achieved (e.g. be applying for a Master’s scholarship when they already hold a PhD);
• applicants residing in the immediate region to which they would be willing to grant an award (e.g. Pacific Island countries considering applicants from other eligible Pacific Island countries), noting that the award will be reported as belonging to the applicant’s country of citizenship.

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why study in Australia?

Australia’s top-notch educational system and rich cultural offerings make it a popular choice for international students. Australia is a great country to study and launch a career as it has a robust economy, low unemployment rate, and abundance of job prospects.

Australia not only offers useful advantages but also a distinctive and fascinating study experience. There is something for everyone in Australia, from its breathtaking landscapes, diversified animals, and booming cities to its internationally famous beaches and active cultural scene. Students will find it simple to immerse themselves in the local culture and develop lifetime friends during their time in the nation due to its excellent standard of living and welcoming climate.

How to Apply for the Australia Awards Scholarships for Development

Eligible applicants who would like to be considered for this Oceania scholarship program need to click on the “apply” button below and follow instructions to apply. Some countries encourage and allow you to apply online while others require hard-copy applications. See your participating country profile for more information.

The application deadline is April 30, 2024. For more details on the Australian Awards Scholarships for Development, please visit the official page. To be the first to see latest opportunities, please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.