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Developing Nations Scholarships 2025: Australia Awards

Supporting students from developing countries accessing Australian education

Supporting students from developing countries accessing Australian education

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These programs represent opportunities specifically designed to support your educational journey in Australia, helping to build capacity and skills for your home country’s development.

Frequently Asked Questions

Understanding the Australia Awards and other international scholarships can be complex. Here are answers to common questions.

While specific criteria vary by country, you generally must:

  • Be a citizen of a participating country (and not hold Australian citizenship).
  • Have at least 2 years of work experience in your field.
  • Return to your home country for at least 2 years after completing your studies.

Most Australia Awards are fully funded and include:

  • Full tuition fees and return air travel.
  • Establishment allowance (approx. $5,000) for books and accommodation.
  • Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE).
  • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).

Applications typically open in February and close in April/May for study commencing the following year. It is a long process, so start preparing early!

Yes. You will usually need a valid IELTS, TOEFL or PTE score that meets the university's entry requirements. Some countries have specific waivers, so check your country profile.

Available Scholarships

The list below highlights current opportunities for international students from developing regions.

Featured Scholarships

Australia Awards Scholarships

Edith Cowan University

💰 Full tuition fees, return air...
📚 Study Level: Any, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Research
Interdisciplinary/General
📋 Enrollment: Commencing Students Only
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Business and Economics Global Diversity Graduate Scholarship

University of Melbourne

💰 $25
📚 Study Level: Masters
Business & Commerce Social Sciences
👥 For: Financial Hardship, High Achievers
📋 Enrollment: Commencing Students Only
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Australia Awards scholarships

University of Sydney

💰 Full course tuition fees cover...
📚 Study Level: Masters, Undergraduate, Phd, Research
Social Sciences Business & Commerce Arts & Humanities
📋 Enrollment: Current and Commencing Students
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Australia Awards Scholarship (AAS)

Curtin University

💰 $30,000
📚 Study Level: Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Masters, Phd, Research
Interdisciplinary/General Business & Commerce Health Sciences
📋 Enrollment: Commencing Students Only
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Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship

University of Melbourne

💰 25% fee remission (fee sponsor...
📚 Study Level: Undergraduate
Interdisciplinary/General Agriculture Architecture & Built Environment
👥 For: High Achievers, Financial Hardship
📋 Enrollment: Commencing Students Only
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Australia Awards Scholarship

University of Melbourne

💰 Full tuition fee sponsorship (...
📚 Study Level: Any, Undergraduate, Masters, Phd, Research, Postgraduate
Interdisciplinary/General Business & Commerce Engineering
📋 Enrollment: Commencing Students Only
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