Destination Australia Scholarship Last Date & Deadlines 2026
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The Destination Australia Scholarship application deadlines vary by the participating tertiary education provider. Students must apply directly to their chosen regional Australian institution, which will have its own specific opening and closing dates for the 2026/2027 academic intake. For example, the University of Wollongong's domestic student applications for the Destination Australia Scholarship for 2026 closed on April 12, 2026.
Timeline Details & Extensions
Applications must be submitted and finalized before 11:59 PM on the closing date. We advise students to submit applications at least a week in advance to avoid last-minute server bottlenecks.
- Institute-level verification continues for 15-30 days after the student application deadline.
- Incomplete or unfinalized drafts are auto-rejected on the last date.
FAQs for Destination Australia Scholarship
Q.Is the Destination Australia Scholarship still available for new applicants in 2026/2027?
No, the Australian Government announced that there would be no further funding rounds for the Destination Australia Program (DAP) from July 1, 2024. This means new Destination Australia Scholarships are not being offered directly by the federal government. However, universities that previously participated might offer similar regional scholarships under different funding. The Australia Awards Scholarships are the primary Australian Government-funded study-abroad scholarships for international students from eligible developing countries for the 2027 intake.
Q.What does the Australia Awards Scholarship cover financially?
The Australia Awards Scholarship is fully funded, covering all major expenses. This includes full tuition fees, return economy-class airfare to and from Australia, a one-time establishment allowance to help with initial costs (accommodation, textbooks, study materials), a fortnightly living allowance (Contribution to Living Expenses - CLE) of approximately AUD 34,000 per year, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), and if necessary, Pre-course English (PCE) fees and supplementary academic support.
Q.Am I required to return to my home country after completing the Australia Awards Scholarship?
Yes, a strict condition of the Australia Awards Scholarship is that recipients must return to their home country for a minimum of two years after completing their studies. This is to ensure scholars contribute to their nation's development. Failure to comply with this 'two-year return rule' will result in the scholar incurring a debt for the total accrued cost of their scholarship.
Q.What is the application deadline for the Australia Awards Scholarships 2027 intake?
Applications for the Australia Awards Scholarships 2027 intake typically opened on February 1, 2026, and closed on April 30, 2026, at 14:00 AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time). Applicants are strongly advised to check the specific opening and closing dates for their country on the official Australia Awards website, as these can vary.