Australia Awards Scholarship

Australia Awards are prestigious, transformational scholarships, fellowships and short courses offered to emerging leaders from developing countries for study, research and professional development in Australia and the region so they can return home and contribute to their nations’ development, prosperity and resilience.

For more than 70 years, the Australian Government has supported the education of emerging leaders from developing countries, through the Colombo Plan in the 1950s to today's Australia Awards. More recently, the New Colombo Plan is supporting Australian undergraduates to live, work and study in the Indo-Pacific. This two-way educational exchange underpins Australia's bilateral relations with the region and the broader global community by building enduring institutional and people-to-people links.

All recipients of Australia Awards become part of the Australia Global Alumni, connecting them to Australia and to each other – building an engaged and influential global network of leaders and advocates, and establishing a network of ambassadors for Australia and its first-class education system.

Australia Awards Scholarships provide opportunities to citizens of participating countries, for full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study at Australian institutions.

Make an impact in your country!

The scholarship offers:

• Round-trip airfare
• Full tuition coverage
• Financial support for living expenses
• Academic assistance and more!

Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge to make a real difference and contribute to your nation’s growth. This scholarship is not just an investment in your education—it's a step toward a brighter future for your community.

Apply now!

For all participating countries (excluding Indonesia and the Philippines):

• Indonesia
• Philippines

Click on Australia Awards Scholarships to know more!

For more details

Please email Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS) team

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