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Australia Awards Scholarships (Pakistan)

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Australia Awards are long-term development scholarships for master's study at Australian universities, aimed at mid-career professionals, and Pakistan is a participating country. The 2027-intake round has closed and applications reopen in early 2027.

Deadline: closed on 30 April 2026. Applications for the 2027 intake closed on 30 April 2026. Australia Awards Pakistan says applications will reopen in early 2027; exact dates are not yet published.
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FundingFully funded
LevelMaster's
Study inAustralia
SubjectsPriority areas: climate change, empowerment of women and girls, agriculture and water security, infrastructure, inclusive economic development

What it covers

  • Full tuition fees
  • Return economy air travel
  • Establishment allowance
  • Contribution to living expenses
  • Introductory Academic Program
  • Overseas Student Health Cover
  • Pre-course English fees (if needed)
  • Supplementary academic support
  • Fieldwork (for eligible research students)

Who can apply

  • Pakistani citizen, aged 18 or over and not more than 45 when you apply.
  • 16 years of education (bachelor's equivalent).
  • At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
  • Your proposed study fits one of Pakistan's priority areas.
  • Not an Australian permanent resident and not applying for residency. You must leave Australia for at least two years after the award.
  • Women, people with disability and marginalised groups are encouraged. Applicants with disability may apply with IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.0).

How to apply

  1. Read the Pakistan intake information for the relevant year.
  2. Prepare a Development Impact and Linkages Plan and your documents.
  3. Apply online through OASIS while the round is open (1 February to 30 April for the 2027 intake).
  4. Shortlisted candidates go through tests and interviews run by Australia Awards - Pakistan.

Documents you usually need

  • Development Impact and Linkages Plan (DILP)
  • Bachelor's and master's degree certificates (both sides)
  • Academic transcripts (both sides)
  • Detailed CV
  • IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result
  • Academic referee report(s)
  • Employment referee report
  • No objection certificate (public sector applicants)
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