Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) · Australia 🇦🇺
The Australian Government's flagship long-term development scholarship, administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), funding undergraduate and postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and TAFE institutions for citizens of developing countries, primarily in the Indo-Pacific region.
Award
A$40,000 – A$90,000
Estimated value
Deadline
≈ 2027‑04‑30 14:00 AEST
Estimated, not an official date
Covers: Tuition · Living stipend · Travel · Health insurance · Arrival allowance
Education
Minimum: High School Diploma
Study level
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Field of study
Fields aligned to each partner country's development priority areas
Nationality
Citizens of participating developing countries across Asia, the Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East
Age limit
Minimum 18 years of age on 1 February of the commencing year
GPA
Strong academic record; competitive selection weighing leadership potential and development impact
Language
IELTS/TOEFL; Pre-course English training provided if required
Other requirements
Applications are submitted on the provider's website.