The Australian Government is inviting applications from international students for the fully funded Australia Awards Scholarships 2027. This prestigious program supports students who wish to pursue a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD degree at an accredited university across Australia. These scholarships are managed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), which awarded approximately 1,151 Australia Awards Scholarships in 2025. There is no application fee. An additional benefit for successful candidates is the opportunity to remain in Australia for two years after completing their studies. This scholarship provides full financial support for the entire duration of the academic program. Full details of the application process for the Australia Awards Scholarships are provided below.
Overview of Australia Awards Scholarships 2027
- Host Country: Australia
- Degree Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Funded by: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- Deadline: 30th April 2026
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Funding Benefits
The Australia Awards Scholarship Covers:
- Full Tuition fees
- Supplementary academic support (if needed)
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
- Return Air travel (economy class)
- Establishment Allowance (one-time payment)
- Living Expenses Stipend
- Fieldwork expenses (for eligible research students, if applicable)
- Introductory Academic Program (IAP)
- Pre-course English (PCE) fees (if needed)
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Eligible Universities for AAS 2027
The following Australian institutions are participating in the Australia Awards Scholarship Program:
- Australian Catholic University
- Aviation Australia
- Bond University
- Box Hill Institute of TAFE
- Bureau of Meteorology
- Canberra Institute of Technology
- Central Queensland University
- Chisholm University of TAFE
- Charles Darwin University
- Charles Sturt University
- Chisholm Institute of TAFE
- Curtin University of Technology
- Deakin University
- Edith Cowan University
- Federation University
- Gold Coast Institute of TAFE
- Flinders University
- Griffith University
- Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
- James Cook University
- Kangan Batman Institute of TAFE
- La Trobe University
- Macquarie University
- Monash University
- Murdoch University
- Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE
- Queensland University of Technology
- RMIT University
- Southbank Institute of Technology
- Southern Cross University
- Sunshine Coast Institute of Technology
- Swinburne University of Technology
- TAFE NSW
- TAFE Queensland Brisbane
- TAFE SA
- Tasmanian Polytechnic
- The Australian National University
- The University of Adelaide
- The University of Melbourne
- The University of New England
- The University of New South Wales (UNSW)
- The University of Newcastle
- The University of Notre Dame
- The University of Queensland
- The University of Sydney
- The University of Western Australia
- Tropical North Queensland TAFE
- University of Ballarat
- University of Canberra
- University of South Australia
- University of Southern Queensland
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- University of Tasmania (including the Australian Maritime College)
- University of Technology Sydney
- University of Wollongong
- Victoria University
- Western Sydney University
- William Angliss Institute of TAFE
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Eligible Countries
Citizens of the following countries are eligible for the Australia Awards Scholarship:
- Asia
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
- Cambodia
- Indonesia
- Laos
- Maldives
- Mongolia
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- Pakistan
- Philippines
- Sri Lanka
- Thailand
- 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
General Eligibility Criteria
- Meet country-specific requirements.
- Be a citizen of a participating country.
- Meet the academic requirements for their chosen program.
- Meet the country-specific requirements.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to their home country’s development.
- Return to their home country for at least two years after completing the scholarship.
How to Apply for Scholarship 2027?
Check the opening and closing dates for your country. Select your country of citizenship from the list. A new page with information on degree programs, universities, country-specific criteria, and contact details.
An applicant must read the Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook. The handbook provides information including general eligibility requirements, selection processes, entitlements, and responsibilities.
For any contact Please refer 2026 Australia Awards Scholarship inquiries to your in-country contact.
Some countries allow you to apply online, while others require hard-copy applications. See your participating country profile for more information. The Link to the official website is given below.
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