Destination Australia Scholarship Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- Completed Online Australia Scholarships Information System (OASIS) application form
- Certified copy of Bachelor's degree certificate and academic transcripts
- Certified valid photo identification (e.g., passport, national ID card, birth certificate)
- Development Impact and Linkages Plan (DILP) or Reintegration Plan (country-specific template may be required)
- Academic Referee Report(s) (country-specific template may be required)
- Professional Referee Report(s) (country-specific template may be required; if graduated more than 4 years ago, two professional references can be submitted)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) (country-specific template may be required)
- English language proficiency certificate (IELTS, TOEFL iBT, or PTE Academic) with valid scores by January 1, 2027
- Research proposal (for Master's by Research or PhD applicants, outlining title, objectives, methodology, and development relevance)
- Letter of endorsement from relevant senior government official (for public servants, country-specific)
- Proof of employment/work experience
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 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.