Australia Awards Scholarships are long-term awards administered by the Australian Government through DFAT. They aim to contribute to the development needs of Australia’s partner countries in line with bilateral and regional agreements. The scholarships provide opportunities for people from developing countries, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region, to undertake full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and TAFE institutions. The program is designed to develop skills, knowledge, and leadership so scholars can drive change and contribute to development in their home countries. Scholars are required to leave Australia for a minimum of two years after completing the scholarship.

Participating Australian institutions include:

1. Adelaide University
2. Australian Catholic University
3. Aviation Australia
4. Bond University
5. Box Hill Institute of TAFE
6. Canberra Institute of Technology
7. Central Queensland University
8. Chisholm University of TAFE
9. Charles Darwin University
10. Charles Sturt University
11. Curtin University of Technology
12. Deakin University
13. Edith Cowan University
14. Federation University
15. Flinders University
16. Griffith University
17. Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
18. James Cook University
19. Kangan Batman Institute of TAFE
20. La Trobe University
21. Macquarie University
22. Monash University
23. Murdoch University
24. Queensland University of Technology
25. RMIT University
26. Southern Cross University
27. Swinburne University of Technology
28. TAFE NSW
29. TAFE SA
30. The Australian National University
31. The University of Melbourne
32. The University of New England
33. The University of New South Wales (UNSW)
34. The University of Newcastle
35. The University of Queensland
36. The University of Sydney
37. The University of Western Australia
38. University of Ballarat
39. University of Canberra
40. University of Southern Queensland
41. University of the Sunshine Coast
42. University of Tasmania (including the Australian Maritime College)
43. University of Technology Sydney
44. University of Wollongong
45. Victoria University
46. Western Sydney University
47. William Angliss Institute of TAFE

Note: Applicants should refer to the official participating institutions page for the most up-to-date list:

Australia Awards Scholarships may support:

1. Vocational Education and Training (VET)
2. Bachelor’s degrees
3. Master’s degrees
4. PhD programs (depending on country)

Fields of study vary by country and align with development priorities

Example priority fields for Bangladesh (2027 intake):

1. Blue economy
2. Health
3. Sustainable development and environment
4. Social inclusion
5. Inclusive economic development
6. Public policy and governance
7. Infrastructure science and engineering
8. Security studies

Study level for Bangladesh (2027 intake):

1. Master’s by Coursework
2. Master’s by Research
3. ❌ PhD not included for this intake

Not specified

Citizens of eligible developing countries (Asia, Pacific, Africa, Indo-Pacific region)

For Bangladesh (example):

1. Group A: Government officials (civil service, Bangladesh Bank, judicial services)
2. Group B: NGO, civil society, community organization professionals
3. Group C: Private sector employees and entrepreneurs
4. Group D: Research, academia, media, cultural sector professionals

Applications from women, people with disabilities, and marginalized groups are encouraged

The scholarship generally includes:

1. Full tuition fees
2. Return economy airfare
3. Establishment allowance (accommodation, study materials)
4. Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE)
5. Introductory Academic Program (IAP)
6. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
7. Pre-course English (if required)
8. Supplementary academic support
9. Fieldwork allowance (for eligible programs)
10. Possible reunion airfare (if applicable)

Additional notes:

1. Scholarship duration = minimum period required to complete the program
2. No financial support is provided for dependents

General requirements:

1. Must be at least 18 years old
2. Must be a citizen of an eligible participating country
3. Must not be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
4. Must not be married/engaged to an Australian or New Zealand citizen/PR
5. Must not be currently serving military personnel
6. Must meet academic and admission requirements
7. Must meet student visa requirements
8. Must meet English language requirements:
9. IELTS 6.5 (no band <6.0) OR equivalent TOEFL/PTE
10. Must not have received an Australia Award in the last 4 years
11. Must return to home country for at least 2 years after completion

Country-specific requirements apply.

For Bangladesh:

1. Must be a citizen and apply from Bangladesh
2. Must belong to eligible professional groups (listed above)
3. IELTS 6.5 required (relaxed to 6.0 for certain groups with conditions)
4. Must have a bachelor’s degree equivalent
5. Preferably 5 years relevant work experience
6. Preferably within 15 years since last degree
7. At least one degree must be from a recognized Bangladeshi university (if studied locally)
8. Must submit a Development Impact and Linkages Plan

For other countries:

1. Eligibility, degree levels, and priority fields vary
2. Applicants must refer to their country profile and policy handbook for exact requirements

1. Check your country-specific profile for eligibility, priority fields, and deadlines
2. Apply online via OASIS (or country-specific portal where applicable)
3. https://oasis.dfat.gov.au/
4. Create an account and complete eligibility screening
5. Upload all required documents

Required documents (general):

1. Passport / proof of citizenship
2. Academic transcripts and certificates
3. English test (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE)
4. CV
5. Referee reports

Bangladesh-specific required documents:

1. Development Impact and Linkages Plan (use official template)
2. CV (use official template)
3. Employment certificate + work experience proof
4. Referee reports (2 for coursework, 3 for research)
5. Research proposal + supervisor support (for research applicants)

Important templates and resources:

1. CV Template
2. Referee Report Template:
3. Referee Report Template Academic
4. Referee Report Template Professional
5. Policy Handbook: https://www.dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/aus-awards-scholarships-policy-handbook.pdf
6. Advice on completing the Development Impact and Linkages Plan (DILP)
7. Research Proposal Guidelines
8. Guide for Private Sector Applicants – Bangladesh

Important rules:

1. Apply before 04/30/2026 (late applications not accepted)
2. Applications cannot be edited after submission
3. Apply early due to system congestion
4. AI can only be used for grammar/organization — not writing content

Selection process:

1. Eligibility screening
2. Shortlisting
3. Interview
4. Final selection (results expected late 2026)
5. Pre-departure training + Introductory Academic Program

https://www.dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/australia-awards/australia-awards-scholarships

https://www.dfat.gov.au/development/australia-awards-participating-institutions

https://oasis.dfat.gov.au/

https://www.dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/aus-awards-scholarships-policy-handbook.pdf

https://australiaawardssouthasiamongolia.org/

https://australiaawardsbangladesh.org/application-documentation-for-intake-2027/

https://australiaawardsbangladesh.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/01/Country-Profile-Intake-2027-Bangladesh-Final-30-11-2025-1.pdf