Australia Awards Scholarships

Australian Government (DFAT)

Australia Master's, PhD Next intake opens early 2027 (2027-intake round has closed)

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Overview

Long-term development scholarships for people from the Indo-Pacific region and parts of Africa to undertake full-time study in Australia.

Eligibility

Host country: Australia
Eligible nationalities: Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Rwanda, South Africa, Mozambique, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Timor-Leste, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos
Degree level: Master's, PhD

Citizen and resident of an eligible partner country
Bachelor's degree and, typically, relevant work experience
Meet minimum English language requirements (IELTS or equivalent)
Return home for at least 2 years after the award (mandatory)

Funding coverage

Full tuition
Living allowance
Health cover (OSHC)
Return flights
Introductory academic support

Academic requirements

Minimum GPA: 2.8 / 4

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