The Australian Government is now accepting applications for the Australia Awards Scholarships 2027, a prestigious fully funded scholarship program for international students who wish to study in Australia.
The Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS) are funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and are available for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degree programs at leading Australian universities and institutions.
According to DFAT, over 1,151 Australia Awards scholarships were awarded in 2025, making this one of the most competitive and sought-after scholarships globally. There is no application fee, and successful candidates are permitted to remain in Australia for up to two years after completing their studies.
This scholarship covers all major academic and living expenses for the entire duration of the program. Full details are outlined below.
Australia Awards Scholarships 2027 – Overview
- Host Country: Australia
- Degree Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
- Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
- Funding Body: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
- Application Deadline: 30 April 2026
Financial Benefits of Australia Awards Scholarships
The Australia Awards Scholarship provides comprehensive financial support, including:
- Full tuition fees
- Return economy-class airfare
- Establishment allowance (one-time payment)
- Monthly living expenses stipend
- Introductory Academic Program (IAP)
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
- Pre-course English (PCE) fees (if required)
- Supplementary academic support (if required)
- Fieldwork expenses for eligible research students (where applicable)
Eligible Universities and Institutions
The Australia Awards Scholarship is tenable at a wide range of Australian universities and institutions, including:
Australian Catholic University
Aviation Australia
Bond University
Box Hill Institute of TAFE
Bureau of Meteorology
Canberra Institute of Technology
Central Queensland University
Charles Darwin University
Charles Sturt University
Curtin University
Deakin University
Edith Cowan University
Federation University
Flinders University
Griffith University
James Cook University
La Trobe University
Macquarie University
Monash University
Murdoch University
Queensland University of Technology
RMIT University
Southern Cross University
Swinburne University of Technology
TAFE NSW
TAFE Queensland
The Australian National University
The University of Adelaide
The University of Melbourne
The University of New South Wales (UNSW)
The University of Queensland
The University of Sydney
The University of Western Australia
University of Canberra
University of South Australia
University of Tasmania
University of Technology Sydney
University of Wollongong
Victoria University
Western Sydney University
…and many other participating institutions.
Eligible Countries
Citizens of the following regions and countries are eligible to apply:
Asia
Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam
Pacific
Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and others
Africa
Algeria, Benin, Botswana, Côte d’Ivoire, DR Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
General Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be a citizen of a participating country
- Meet academic requirements for the selected program
- Demonstrate commitment to contributing to their home country’s development
- Satisfy country-specific eligibility conditions
- Agree to return to their home country for at least two years after completing the scholarship
How to Apply for Australia Awards Scholarships 2027
- Visit the official Australia Awards website.
- Select your country of citizenship to view specific opening and closing dates.
- Review country-specific eligibility criteria, participating institutions, and available programs.
- Carefully read the Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook, which explains eligibility, selection procedures, benefits, and obligations.
- Submit your application either online or via hard copy, depending on your country’s application process.
- Direct any inquiries to your in-country Australia Awards office.
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