Australia Awards Scholarships 2027: eligibility, funding, deadline and how to apply

🇦🇺 Australia · Offered by Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) · For Master's, PhD applicants.

Updated 28 October 2026 · Researched from the sources listed at the end. Confirm current details on the official website before you apply.

Country: 🇦🇺 Australia
Provider: Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
Degree levels: Master's, PhD
Funding: Full tuition, return airfare, establishment allowance, Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE), OSHC health cover, and an introductory academic programme.
Deadline: 2027 intake round for Pakistan ran 1 Feb – 30 Apr 2026 (closed). The next round is expected to open around Feb 2027.
Expected opening: Expected Feb 2027 (based on the yearly pattern)
Duration: Duration of the Master's programme (typically 1.5–2 years); a two-year return-home requirement applies after study.
Professor contact: Not required to apply.

Official website Application page

About the Australia Awards Scholarships

Country-specific program. Verify whether Pakistan is a participating country this cycle before relying on it.

Eligibility

Who can apply

Pakistani citizens residing in Pakistan (Pakistan is a participating country). Not open to holders of Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

Academic requirements

Master's only: 16 years of education, at least five years of relevant work experience, under 45 at application. Not eligible if you already hold an equivalent qualification.

Language requirements

IELTS Academic (commonly 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0) or equivalent, as required by the host university.

What the scholarship covers

Full tuition, return airfare, establishment allowance, Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE), OSHC health cover, and an introductory academic programme.

Tuition: Full tuition.
Stipend and benefits: Fortnightly Contribution to Living Expenses plus an establishment allowance; return economy airfare.
Duration: Duration of the Master's programme (typically 1.5–2 years); a two-year return-home requirement applies after study.

Deadline and opening date

2027 intake round for Pakistan ran 1 Feb – 30 Apr 2026 (closed). The next round is expected to open around Feb 2027.

Expected opening: Expected Feb 2027 (based on the yearly pattern).

Required documents

Online application (OASIS)
Degree certificates and transcripts
CV
Employer reference/experience letters
CNIC/passport
Development impact statement
IELTS (if available)

How to apply

Apply online through the Australia Awards Pakistan / DFAT OASIS portal; shortlisting, then interview and English testing.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the Australia Awards Scholarships?

Pakistani citizens residing in Pakistan (Pakistan is a participating country). Not open to holders of Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Master's only: 16 years of education, at least five years of relevant work experience, under 45 at application. Not eligible if you already hold an equivalent qualification.

What does the Australia Awards Scholarships cover?

Full tuition, return airfare, establishment allowance, Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE), OSHC health cover, and an introductory academic programme. Fortnightly Contribution to Living Expenses plus an establishment allowance; return economy airfare.

What is the Australia Awards Scholarships deadline?

2027 intake round for Pakistan ran 1 Feb – 30 Apr 2026 (closed). The next round is expected to open around Feb 2027. Expected opening: Expected Feb 2027 (based on the yearly pattern).

Is IELTS required for the Australia Awards Scholarships?

IELTS Academic (commonly 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0) or equivalent, as required by the host university.

Do I need a supervisor or professor's acceptance for the Australia Awards Scholarships?

Not required to apply.

How do I apply for the Australia Awards Scholarships?