Australia Awards Scholarships, formerly known as Australian Development Scholarships (ADS), provide opportunities for people from developing countries, particularly for those countries located in the Indo-Pacific region, to undertake full time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education. Number of Scholarships are not specified.
Institutions Under Australian Awards Scholarships
A number of institutes in Australia are selected for this scholarship award. Universities in Australia to apply for Australian Awards Scholarships
Study Level For Scholarship
Full time undergraduate or postgraduate study
Australia Awards are not available for training in flying aircraft, nuclear technology or military training.
How to apply? Watch video for application procedure
Benefits Of The Australian Awards Scholarships
Following benefits generally apply
- Full tuition fees
- Economy class air- fare to and from Australia
- Establishment allowance in Australia
- Contribution to Living Expenses
- Health Insurance
- Pre-course English (PCE) fees
- Research award
Eligibility Criteria
Applicant must
- Be citizen of participating country (See the complete list of participating countries)
- Be a minimum of 18 years of age on 1 February of the year of commencing the scholarship
- Not be a citizen of Australia, hold permanent residency in Australia
- Not be married to
- Not have previously received a long-term Australia Award
- Not have any criminal record
- Be able to satisfy the admission requirements of the institution at which the award is to be undertaken
- Not be applying for a scholarship for a course of study at an academic level lower than already achieved
- English language requirements
- IELTS: With an overall score of at least 6.5, with no band less than 6.0
- TOEFL: At least 84, with a minimum of 21 in all subtests
- PTE: Academic overall score of 58 with no communicative skill score less than 50
How To Apply For Australian Award Scholarship
There are two methods to submit applications for Australian Awards Scholarships
Online Submission Of Applications
Go to the online Australia scholarship information system and register there
Submit online application by filling it carefully
Applying By Mail
If you are unable to submit online application, check the participating country profile for contacts details to obtain hard copy application form
Fill application form attach all required documents and submit application via mail
Deadline To Apply
Last date to apply for scholarship is 29th April 2022