The University of Melbourne

“A full fee sponsorship for the full-time duration of the course”

“Eligible study level, Undergraduate, Graduate coursework, Eligible student type, International students”

“You must submit an application and include evidence of your Australian protection visa or visa application.”

“Applications close, 30 Nov 2026”

“Application status Open for automatic consideration Benefit amount, 20% fee remission, Eligible study level, Undergraduate, Eligible student type, International students, Eligible study stage, Future study, Benefit duration One or more years”

“The scholarship provides a 20 per cent tuition fee sponsorship for the duration of the course.”

“The scholarship is offered to the student(s) ranked highest based on their course entry score.”

“The scholarship cannot be held with another scholarship or sponsorship that provides a fee sponsorship or discount.”

“Application status Open for automatic consideration Benefit amount, 20% fee remission, Eligible study level, Undergraduate, Eligible student type, International students, Eligible study stage, Future study, Benefit duration One or more years”

“From 2027, the scholarships provides a 20 per cent fee sponsorship for the duration of the course and the number of scholarships will increase to 225.”

“The scholarship is offered to the student(s) ranked highest based on their final secondary school or foundation studies results.”

“The scholarship cannot be held with another scholarship or sponsorship that provides a fee sponsorship or discount.”

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

“Australia Awards Scholarships are long-term awards administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.”

“Australia Awards Scholarships are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian higher education institution, including any preparatory training. The following benefits generally apply:”

“full tuition fees”

“return air travel–payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route”

“establishment allowance–a once only payment as a contribution towards accommodation expenses, text books, study materials”

“Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE) – a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by the department.”

“Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only)”

“All applications for Australia Awards are considered on merit providing equal opportunity to all applicants.”

“Australia Awards Scholarships may be available for the following types of courses: i. Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses; ii. Bachelor’s degree (undergraduate) courses; iii. Master’s degree courses; and iv. Doctorate degree (PhD) programs”

“be a citizen of a participating country (as listed on the Australia Awards website) and must be residing in and applying for the scholarship from a developing country that is eligible for Australia Awards Scholarships;”

“From 1 January 2026, the CLE rate is A$99.26 per day (or approximately A$36,230 per annum).”

“Scholars are provided with a once-only establishment allowance of A$5,000 on arrival in Australia.”

“While all applicants are encouraged to apply online, not all Program Areas are able to receive applications via the online application facility in OASIS.”

“This page lists countries that are eligible for Australia Awards Scholarships, and country-specific eligibility criteria.”

“Africa (Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe)”

“Bangladesh Bhutan Brunei Cambodia Indonesia Laos Malaysia Maldives Mongolia Myanmar Nepal Pakistan Philippines Singapore Sri Lanka Thailand Vietnam”

“Federated States of Micronesia French Polynesia Fiji Kiribati Naoero New Caledonia Niue Palau Papua New Guinea Republic of the Marshall Islands Samoa Solomon Islands Timor-Leste Tonga Tuvalu Vanuatu Wallis and Futuna”

“For example, some Program Areas do not provide scholarships for undergraduate or PhD studies.”