Please refer to the participating countries page and the Australia Awards Policy Handbook if you would like to find out more about applying for an Australia Awards scholarship.

What can I study?

Study programs must relate to your country's priority areas for development. These are listed on the participating country profiles.

What can't I study?

Australia Awards are not available for training in areas related to flying aircraft (but Aviation Management available), nuclear technology or military training.

Where can I study?

You can study at any participating Australian institution.

Can I apply for an award if I'm intending to migrate or if I have permanent residency?

No. Australia Awards are not available to intending migrants or those who have Australian permanent residency. Awardees are required to leave Australia for a minimum of two years after completing their scholarship. Failure to do so will result in the awardee incurring a debt for the total accrued cost of their award.