Australia Awards Scholarships 2027 : Applications will open 1 February 2026 and close 30 April 2026.
Australia Awards are prestigious international Scholarships and Short Courses funded by the Australian Government. An Australia Awards Scholarship provides the opportunity to gain an internationally recognised master’s degree from a globally-recognised Australian institution. It includes all the necessary support and funding to complete your study.

Australia Awards Scholarships
The Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS) program is highly prestigious and competitive. It offers government-funded grants to students from a wide range of locations globally, to develop their skills, knowledge and leadership to drive change and contribute to the development of their own countries.The program continues the long-term commitment by the Australian Government to support partner countries through scholarships.  

All recipients of Australia Awards become part of its global alumni network, connecting them to Australia and to each other - building an engaged and influential global network of leaders and advocates, and establishing a network of ambassadors for Australia and its first-class education system.

Your career will benefit from new knowledge, leadership skills and the links you create both in Australia and through the Australia Awards global alumni network. On your return home, you can make a vital contribution to the social and economic development of Nepal.

Scholarship Value:
Australia Awards Scholarships are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian higher education institution, including any preparatory training. Benefits include full tuition fees, return airfares, contribution to living expenses and medical insurance.

Scholarships support master’s programs within these priority development sectors:
- Climate Change
- Disaster Risk Reduction
- Economic Development
- Education
- Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion
- Governance
- Mental health and rehabilitation therapies
- Natural Resource Management
- Sustainable Infrastructure Development

Eligibility Criteria
Please visit [ LINK ] for a comprehensive list of general eligibility requirements. Check eligibility criteria including English language test requirements, and prepare to apply.

Personal criteria:
- Over 18 years old
- Citizen of Nepal and currently residing in and applying from Nepal
- Not married to, engaged to, or a de facto of a person who holds, or is eligible to hold, Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency
- Not applying for a visa to live in Australia permanently
- Not a current serving military personnel

Study program criteria:
- Proposed study program is within one of the priority sectors offered
- Applying for a master’s program with proposed course of study not more than two years
- Have not completed a qualification that is deemed to be equivalent to the Australian qualification you are applying for – Scholarships will not be available for courses of study in Australia where the applicant already has achieved that qualification and the qualification is deemed to be equivalent to the Australian qualification at the same level.

Academic and work experience criteria:
Possess one of the following:
- a minimum four-year bachelor’s degree and minimum three years’ relevant full-time work experience earned after the bachelor’s degree; or
- a three-year bachelor’s degree with at least a one-year master’s degree with a minimum of three years’ relevant full-time work experience earned after the bachelor’s degree; or
- a two-year bachelor’s degree with at least a two-year master’s degree with a minimum of three years’ relevant full-time work experience earned after the bachelor’s degree.

English language test score criteria:
Possess one the following English language test scores valid on 1 January 2027 (If an institution requires an extended test validity timeframe, applicants must meet the institution’s requirements):
- IELTS (Academic) 6.5 or higher (with all band scores 6.0 or higher)
- TOEFL (Internet-based) 84 or higher (with all subtest scores 21 or higher)
- PTE (Academic) 58 or higher (with all communicative skill scores 50 or higher).

Women, people with disability, members of traditionally marginalised groups and public servants will be considered for eligibility with IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 or higher (with all band scores 5.5 or higher) or an equivalent TOEFL (Internet-based) or PTE (Academic) test score. However, if offered an Australia Awards Scholarship, these applicants must meet the English language requirements of their preferred university and degree before commencing study.

Applicants with disability who require testing accommodations are encouraged to register early for English language tests.

Application Period:
Applications will open 1 February 2026 and close 30 April 2026.

It is important to visit official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

HOW TO APPLY
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