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Australia Awards Scholarships 2028 Fully Funded Study in Australia

Comprehensive guide to financial benefits, eligibility requirements, and official application steps.

Scholarship Program Overview

The Australian Government's flagship scholarship for students from partner countries — covering full tuition, return airfare, living allowance, and health cover for undergraduate and postgraduate study in Australia.

This award is officially open for international applicants seeking full-time higher education programs. Selected candidates receive financial support throughout the standard duration of their degree.

Scholarship Benefits:

Full tuition fee coverage 🔹 Return economy-class airfare from home country to Australia and back 🔹 Establishment allowance for accommodation and study materials 🔹 Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the study period 🔹 Basic living expenses 🔹 Academic support throughout the program

Eligibility Requirements:

🔹 Must be a citizen of a DFAT-approved partner country (currently around 55 countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Kenya, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and others across the Indo-Pacific and Africa) 🔹 Must be residing in and applying from your country of citizenship 🔹 Not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, and not applying for permanent Australian residency 🔹 Program of study must align with your home country's designated development priority areas 🔹 Must return to home country for a minimum of 2 years after completing the scholarship

Application Process:

Confirm your country is on the current DFAT partner country list Review your country-specific priority study areas and eligible courses Register on the OASIS (Overseas Applications Support Information Service) online portal, or apply via your country-specific portal if required (e.g., Indonesia and the Philippines use separate systems) Prepare documents: academic transcripts, referee reports, proof of English proficiency, and CRICOS-coded course selections Submit your application before the deadline for your country

Dates

Applications opened: 1 February 2026 🔹 Applications closed: 30 April 2026, 14:00 AEST 2028 Intake (Expected): 🔹 Applications expected to open: ~February 2027 🔹 Applications expected to close: ~April 2027 (confirm exact date on official OASIS portal once published)

Frequently Asked Questions

No — the 2027 intake closed on 30 April 2026. The next intake (2028) is expected to open around February 2027.
Only citizens of specific DFAT partner countries can apply — around 55 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. Check the official OASIS portal for the current full list.
No — in fact, you must be residing in and applying from your country of citizenship, not from Australia.
Your course must align with your home country's designated priority development areas, as listed on your country's specific profile on the Australia Awards website.
In 2024, 989 scholarships were awarded across 55 countries, representing an investment of approximately AUD 250 million.
: No — applicants must not be Australian/NZ citizens or permanent residents, nor married/engaged to someone who holds or is eligible for such status.

Quick Summary

Host CountryAustralia
Funding TypeFully Funded
Verification Manually Verified
Last UpdatedUpdated Aug 2026

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