The Australian Government is committed to supporting a global network of Australia Awards alumni. From the establishment of the Colombo Plan in 1951 to the current Australia Awards, education has been central to Australia’s development partnerships with the region. Our scholarships have enabled more than 100,000 leaders to study in Australia or the Pacific and are a foundational feature of our bilateral relationships.

 Empowered by their world-class Australian education, Australia Awards alumni are a diverse and talented group who contribute to positive development outcomes in partner countries and act as a vital diplomatic asset to advance Australia’s regional and global influence. They are current and future leaders, influencers and change-makers. Individually and collectively, our Australia Awards cohorts join our alumni, actively working towards findings to shared challenges and helping to shape the world around them.