Applications Available for 2025 Intake of Australia Awards Scholarships

The Australian Government has announced the opening of applications for the 2025 round of Australia Awards Scholarships. These scholarships offer individuals from select developing countries the opportunity to pursue full-time undergraduate or postgraduate studies at participating Australian universities.

What are Australia Awards Scholarships?

The Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS) program is highly esteemed and competitive, providing government-funded grants to students from various global locations. These scholarships aim to enhance recipients' skills, knowledge, and leadership abilities to drive change and contribute to the development of their home countries. The program signifies the Australian Government's enduring commitment to supporting partner countries through educational opportunities.

What does the scholarship cover?

Australia Awards Scholarships cover various expenses, including full tuition fees, return air travel, establishment allowances for accommodation, textbooks, and study materials, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), contribution to living expenses, and support services such as language and academic support if required.

Who is eligible?

Eligibility criteria and participating countries can be found on the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) website. The AAS program is open to individuals who demonstrate leadership skills, a strong commitment to development, and the potential to effect positive change in their communities and countries.

Award conditions

Recipients of Australia Awards Scholarships are required to sign a contract agreeing to comply with scholarship conditions, including a commitment to return to their home country for a minimum of two years after completing their studies in Australia.

Benefits

The AAS program offers recipients a unique opportunity to receive a world-class education, develop leadership skills, and make a positive impact in their communities and countries. Additionally, scholars become part of a global network of alumni and have the chance to forge lifelong connections with Australia and the international community.

Apply now

If you are passionate about driving change and possess the determination to succeed, consider applying for an Australia Awards Scholarship today. More information about the program and the application process can be found on the Australia Awards Scholarships website. The application deadline is 30 April 2024, 11:59pm AEST.