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About the scholarship

Global Scholarships

Country:

Australia

Awarding Institution:

ALL

Opening Date:

2026-02-01

Deadline:

2026-04-30

Awards Available:

1400

Acceptance rate from Pakistan:

5–10%

Introduction:

The Australia Awards Scholarships are long-term scholarships funded by the Australian Government that provide opportunities for students from eligible developing countries, including Pakistan, to undertake undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and institutions. The program aims to support education, professional development, and long-term contribution to the development of scholars’ home countries.

Benefits:

The Australia Awards Scholarship provides a range of benefits, including full tuition fees, return air travel, an establishment allowance, living expenses, introductory academic programs, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), and support for accommodation and study-related costs. Scholars may also receive supplementary academic and fieldwork support where applicable, allowing them to focus on their studies while living in Australia.

Eligibility criteria:

For the Australia Awards Scholarship, applicants generally must be a citizen of an eligible participating country and Pakistan is one of them, be at least 18 years old, meet the academic and English-language requirements for their chosen course, and satisfy the admission requirements of the Australian university. Applicants must also meet the specific eligibility conditions for their country, have relevant professional or work experience where required, and commit to returning to their home country for at least two years after completing the scholarship. Applicants must not be applying for a course at an Australian institution that is not approved under the program.

Documents required:

For the Australia Awards Scholarship, applicants generally need to submit a completed online application, valid passport or national ID, academic certificates and transcripts, CV/resume, proof of English language proficiency (such as IELTS/PTE/TOEFL if required), employment or work-experience documents, and relevant professional certificates. Applicants may also need to provide a statement addressing their development goals and scholarship objectives, along with other documents required by the specific country profile or university. Documents that are not in English normally need an official English translation.