• Long-Term Development Initiative: Managed by Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, these scholarships are designed to foster international development.
• Developmental Focus: The scholarships align with Australia’s bilateral and regional agreements, aiming to support the development needs of partner countries.
• Indo-Pacific Region Priority: They are geared towards individuals from developing countries, especially those situated in the Indo-Pacific region, offering them the chance to pursue full-time undergraduate or postgraduate studies.
• Academic Institutions:** Studies can be undertaken at Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions.
• Building Future Leaders:** The program equips recipients with vital skills and knowledge to enact change and bolster development within their home countries.

Scholarship Benefits Include:

• Tuition and Training: Coverage of all tuition fees and any preparatory training.
• Travel Expenses: A round-trip economy airfare to Australia via the most direct route.
• Settlement Support: A one-time establishment allowance for accommodation, textbooks, and study materials.
• Living Expenses:  A fortnightly contribution to living expenses at a rate set by the department
• Academic Preparation:** An Introductory Academic Program (IAP) before formal studies begin, detailing life and education in Australia.
• Health Coverage: Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award.
• English Language Training: Pre-course English (PCE) fees, if necessary, for training both within the country and in Australia.
• Academic Support:  Possible supplementary academic support to aid in scholar success.
• Fieldwork: For certain research programs, fieldwork expenses may be covered for one economy class airfare to the scholar’s home country or within Australia.

*Award Requirements:**

• Contract Agreement: Recipients must sign a contract with the Commonwealth of Australia, agreeing to the scholarship conditions.
• Post-Study Obligation:** Scholars are required to leave Australia for at least two years after completing their scholarship. Non-compliance will result in a debt for the total cost of the scholarship.

Application Guide: Application Process: For details on the application process for an Australia Awards Scholarship, please refer to the official guidelines.