Scholarship of the month: Australia Awards

The Australia Awards are now open for applications from international students until 30 April 2024.

This scholarship was created by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, to provide opportunities for students to study in Australia. 

The award provides funding for students from countries in Africa and the Indo-Pacific region to study at participating universities and technical and further education institutions in Australia. Eligible countries include Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Nigeria, Malaysia, Pakistan and many others.

The scholarship is open to those studying full-time at either undergraduate or postgraduate level.

Students from certain countries in Africa, wishing to study a postgraduate course in Australia, can apply directly to the Australia Awards Africa programme. 

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The scholarship covers the full cost of tuition fees, a single return flight, a contribution to living expenses, Overseas Student Health Cover and other supplementary academic materials. The scholarship is offered for the minimum period necessary for the student to complete their chosen academic programme.

Participating universities include the University of Sydney, the University of Melbourne, the Australian National University and The University of Queensland, among others.

Students can apply online or by post. They will need to submit a range of supporting documents with their application. The requirements will vary across the different countries, so it is important for students to check which documents are required.

Find out more about scholarships for international students here.