The Australia Awards Scholarship is an Australian Government initiative that aims to develop professional and leadership skills so individuals can contribute to development in their home country. It aims to build people-to-people linkages at the individual, institutional and country levels.

You can find more information about the scholarship including the applying process and key application dates on the Australia Awards website.

Visit the Australia Awards website

Priority Australia Awards study areas

The Australia Awards support students through key study areas relevant to the social, economic, environmental, and political development of students’ home countries.

To find a QUT course that’s eligible for the Australia Awards scholarship, follow these steps:

  1. View the list of participating countries on the Australia Awards website.
  2. Select your home country.
  3. Download the information publication for your country and view the priority fields of study.
  4. Browse our range of QUT courses that match the identified priorities.

How to apply

Check the Australia Awards list of participating countries and download your country profile to find information specific to your home country, including eligibility requirements, key dates, application information and priority study areas.

Submit your application for an Australia Awards Scholarship. Your application will be assessed, and if you are shortlisted, you may be interviewed by the Australia Awards sponsor. If you are successful, they will request your placement in a QUT course.

You’ll need an offer letter from QUT to complete your scholarship acceptance. You’ll also need to apply for a student visa.

QUT and the Australia Awards office will help with your transition to Australia and ensure you’re prepared and supported through your studies.

After studying in Australia, you’ll need to return to your home country for at least two years. You’ll be part of the QUT alumni community and can also help promote the Australia Awards to people in your country.

Find out more about how to apply

Download the Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook

Your scholarship benefits

As an Australia Awards Scholarship recipient, you will receive the following financial and academic support:

  • The tuition fees for your course.
  • Air travel allowance. Your scholarship covers one return, economy-class airfare to and from Australia.
  • An establishment allowance. This one-off payment helps you get set up with accommodation and study materials.
  • Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE). This fortnightly payment helps pay your living costs like food, accommodation, and transport.
  • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) to cover basic medical costs.
  • Pre-course English fees if necessary.
  • Fieldwork expenses. For eligible research and Masters courses where fieldwork is compulsory, your travel costs to complete your fieldwork may be covered.
  • Introductory Academic Program. This program is compulsory and is provided by QUT. It helps you prepare for study in Australia.

More information about scholarship benefits can be found on the Australia Awards website.

As an Australia Awards Scholarship recipient, you’ll attend a five-week Introductory Academic Program (IAP), which will help you with your enrolment, learning skills, settling into life in Brisbane, language expectations and our technology and teaching systems.

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The support services are exceptional

“The scholarship has really helped me to settle in Brisbane and commence my studies. The support services at QUT are exceptional and can be easily accessed. All the help that a student needs is available online or you can visit the HiQ Team at the library or the student service team who are friendly and will go out of their way to help students.”

Scott Bilau
Papua New Guinea, Master of Information Technology

I gained skills to develop unique solutions

"QUT courses encourage students to consider the implications and consequences of our actions. By mimicking real world scenarios, I have gained skills to develop unique solutions for the many challenges we may face. Working on group assignments with students from different engineering backgrounds has allowed me to appreciate the ideas and considerations that others have in order to create better solutions for the future.”

Foliga Mundia
Samoa, Master of Professional Engineering

A strong, friendly and supporting network

“My academic and living skills have been broadened with the Australia Awards scholarship. I have received lots of support from QUT including writing skills, critical thinking skills, research skills, leadership skills and adaptation to life in Brisbane, and I am surrounded with a strong, friendly and supporting network from QUT staff, teachers and friends.”

Thi Hanh Phung
Vietnam, Doctor of Philosophy

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QUT offers a range of student services that provide you with different types of support over the course of your studies, including:

  • Help settling in
  • Support for academic and professional skills
  • Health, disability and accessibility services
  • Personal, financial and cultural support

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Your student contact officer

QUT has a dedicated student contact officer for Australia Awards Scholarship recipients who can answer your questions, help you through the application process, and support you throughout your studies.

Contact our Australia Awards Scholarships team to get in touch.

Phone 
+61 7 3138 2019

Location  
Level 3, X Block 
Gardens Point, Brisbane

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