Deadline 2026-04-30
Country Australia
Level undergraduate, masters, phd
Organization Australian Government
Field All fields (excluding aviation, nuclear technology, military training)
Funding fully funded Overview
The Australia Awards Scholarships 2027 are fully funded scholarships offered by the Australian Government for students from developing countries, including those in Asia, the Middle East, Africa (including Ethiopia), and the Pacific. These scholarships enable students to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate degrees (Bachelors, Masters, PhD) at top Australian universities. The program aims to develop leadership skills, academic excellence, and contribute to the development of the students' home countries, fostering mutual understanding and enduring links with Australia. All academic fields are covered, with the exception of training related to flying aircraft, nuclear technology, or military training.
Coverage
This is a fully funded scholarship. It covers:
* Full tuition fees.
* Return economy class airfare to and from Australia.
* A one-time establishment grant to contribute to the cost of accommodation, textbooks, and study materials.
* A fortnightly living expense contribution to basic living expenses.
* Costs for the mandatory Introductory Academic Program, which covers information on living and studying in Australia.
* Overseas Student Health Coverage (OSHC) for the duration of the award, covering the student’s basic medical costs.
* Pre-Course English Fees (PCE) if deemed necessary for in-country and/or Australian training.
* Supplemental academic support to ensure a student’s academic success.
* Fieldwork expenses for eligible research students, which may include a return economy class airfare.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must:
* Be citizens residing in a participating country, such as Ethiopia, and apply for Australia Awards Scholarships from their country of citizenship.
* Not be Australian citizens, have permanent residence in Australia, or be applying for a visa to live in Australia permanently.
* Not be married, engaged, or in a de facto relationship with a person who holds or is eligible for Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residence.
* Not be currently serving military personnel.
* Not have previously received a long-term Australian Award unless they have resided outside Australia for twice the duration of their previous award (e.g., a previous recipient who has been on an Australian Scholarship for four years will not be eligible to apply for another Australia Awards scholarship until they have resided outside Australia for eight years).
* Meet all specific program/field criteria, which may include work experience requirements for certain countries.
* Meet the admission requirements of their chosen host university.
* Be able to meet Australian visa requirements.
Requirements
Applicants are required to upload supporting documents as part of their online application. Incomplete documents or incorrect details will not be considered. Specific document types are not clearly stated in the provided content.
How to apply
Interested applicants should visit the official Australia Awards Scholarships website to check detailed criteria and requirements before applying. The application process is online.
Notes
The Australia Awards Scholarships are highly competitive. The program aims to strengthen Australia's relationships with partner countries and contribute to their long-term development objectives.
