Australia Awards Scholarships Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- Certified copies of post-secondary and tertiary certificates/degrees (and high school certificates if applying for undergraduate).
- Official certified post-secondary and tertiary transcripts of results.
- Birth certificate.
- ID Card (e.g., National Identity Card) or valid passport.
- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume.
- English language test results (IELTS, TOEFL iBT, or PTE Academic) valid on 1 January 2027, with test date no later than 1 January 2025.
- Academic referee report(s) (two for Masters by Research or PhD applicants, one for Masters by Coursework).
- Other referee report(s) (at least one professional/work supervisor report for Masters by Coursework applicants).
- Development Impact and Linkages Plan (DILP).
- Research proposal (highly desirable for PhD and Masters by Research applicants, often requiring confirmation from a proposed supervisor).
- Plan to return home (reintegration plan).
- Country-specific documents (e.g., Nominating Agency Declaration, letters of endorsement from senior government officials for public servants, proof of citizenship, disability status confirmation).
DBT Bank Seeding Warning
Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
FAQs for Australia Awards Scholarships
Q.What does the Australia Awards Scholarship cover?
The scholarship is fully funded and provides comprehensive coverage including full tuition fees, return air travel, an establishment allowance, a fortnightly living expenses stipend (Contribution to Living Expenses - CLE), Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), Introductory Academic Program (IAP) fees, and Pre-course English (PCE) fees if necessary. It may also cover supplementary academic support and fieldwork expenses for eligible research students.
Q.Do I need to contact Australian universities directly for admission?
No, applicants do not need to contact Australian universities directly when applying for an Australia Awards Scholarship. If you are selected for a scholarship, the Country teams will manage the placement and admission processes with the institutions on your behalf. You should only contact institutions if you need general information about courses, entry requirements, or academic structures.
Q.Am I allowed to stay in Australia after completing my scholarship?
No, a condition of the Australia Awards Scholarship is that recipients must sign a contract agreeing to return to their home country for a minimum of two years after completing their scholarship. This is to ensure they contribute to their country's development.
Q.What fields of study are eligible for the scholarship?
Australia Awards Scholarships support study programs that are directly related to your home country's priority areas for development. These specific priority areas are listed on the participating country profiles available on the Australia Awards website. Training in areas related to flying aircraft (though Aviation Management is available), nuclear technology, or military training is not covered.