The Australian Government has announced that applications for the 2025 Australia Awards Scholarships round are now open.
The scholarships provide the opportunity for individuals from a selection of developing countries to undertake full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities.<https://www.dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/Pages/australia-awards-participating-institutions>
What are the Australia Awards Scholarships?
The Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS) program is highly prestigious and competitive. It offers government-funded grants to students from a wide range of locations globally, to develop their skills, knowledge and leadership to drive change and contribute to the development of their own countries.
The program continues the long-term commitment by the Australian Government to support partner countries through scholarships.
What is included in the scholarship?
The scholarships cover a range of expenses including:
* Full tuition fees.
* Return air travel.
* Establishment allowances – a contribution towards accommodation expenses, textbooks and study materials.
* Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
* Contribution to living expenses – a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by the department.
* A range of support services which may include language and academic support if needed.
