ScholarshipsAustralia Awards Scholarships 2027 — Pacific & Timor-Leste
Fully FundedGovernmentBachelor · Master · PhD
Australia Awards Scholarships 2027 — Pacific & Timor-Leste
Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Australian Government Priority areas: health, education, governance, infrastructure, rural development, environment, economics
AustraliaGovernmentDevelopmentMaster'sPhDFully FundedIndo-Pacific
Amount
Full tuition + living allowance + airfare + health insurance
Funding
Fully Funded
Deadline
355 days left
Country
Australia
Awards
Approximately 1,000-2,000 per year
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Provider
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Australian Government
Type
Government
Field of Study
Priority areas: health, education, governance, infrastructure, rural development, environment, economics
Awards Available
Approximately 1,000-2,000 per year
Duration
Master's: 1-2 years, PhD: up to 4 years. Includes introductory academic programme.
Open To
Citizens of participating countries in the Indo-Pacific, ...
GPA Requirement
Competitive academic record required. Specific GPA requirements vary by participating country.
Language
IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) or equivalent. Pre-departure English training available.
Age Limit
No strict age limit, but must have minimum 2 years professional experience
Interview
Required
Essay
Required
Acceptance Rate
Approximately 5-10%
Results Announced
Varies by country. Typically April-June for January/February intake.
Australia Awards Scholarships are prestigious international scholarships funded by the Australian Government. This specific stream supports applicants from Pacific Island countries and Timor-Leste to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate studies in Australia. The program contributes to the development needs of Australia's partner countries and is administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). Priority is given to fields aligned with each country's development priorities.
- Full tuition fees at an Australian university
- Contribution to living expenses (approximately AUD 32,000/year)
- Return economy airfare
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the scholarship
- Introductory Academic Program (IAP) before main studies
- Pre-course English language training (if needed)
- Fieldwork allowance for research students
- Supplementary academic support
- Academic competence and professional experience
- Relevance of chosen course to home country development needs
- Potential to contribute to development outcomes
- Clear plan to return and apply skills in home country
- Leadership qualities and community involvement
Application Deadline (355 days left)
Friday, April 30, 2027
Results Announced
Varies by country. Typically April-June for January/February intake.
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