Are Australia Awards open for Pakistan?
No. The 2027 Pakistan intake closed on 30 April 2026. The official Pakistan programme says applications will reopen in early 2027.
What does Australia Awards cover?
Benefits generally include full tuition, return airfare, establishment allowance, living-expense contribution, health cover and academic support, with additional support available in some circumstances.
Who can apply from Pakistan?
Pakistani applicants must meet both DFAT’s general rules and the current Pakistan country profile, including priority-study and documentation requirements.
What should applicants do now?
Review the current programme information and prepare academic and professional documents, but wait for the next official opening dates before treating an application portal as active.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
Australia Awards generally covers full tuition, return economy airfare, a one-off establishment allowance, living-expense contribution, health cover and academic support. For the 2027 intake, Pakistan applications opened 1 February 2026 and closed 30 April 2026.
Other verified benefits
Return airfare, one-off establishment allowance, contribution to living expenses, Introductory Academic Program, Overseas Student Health Cover, possible pre-course English, supplementary academic support and eligible fieldwork support.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
Dependants' costs and expenses outside the published award entitlements are generally not covered. Scholars may need personal funds before allowances are paid.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must be citizens of a participating country and meet both the general Australia Awards conditions and their country profile. Pakistan-specific study fields, employment and other requirements apply.
Australia Awards eligibility differs by participating country. Pakistani applicants must use the current Pakistan country profile, priority fields and documentation rules. Awardees must leave Australia for at least two years after completing the scholarship.
Eligible countries
Australia Awards participating countries. This record is configured for Pakistan eligibility.
Language requirements
Applicants must satisfy the English-language and admission requirements stated for their country and selected Australian institution.
Which documents were historically required?
This is a historical checklist, not a current application checklist.
- CV or résumé
- Degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Two reference letters
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- English test certificate
- Research proposal
What should you do next?
- Wait for the next Pakistan intake to open.
- Read the current Pakistan country profile and priority fields.
- Confirm your eligibility before starting OASIS.
- Prepare country-specific documents and referee material.
- Submit through the official application route before the country deadline.
Frequently asked questions
Are Australia Awards fully funded?
Australia Awards generally covers full tuition fees, return economy airfare, a one-off establishment allowance, contribution to living expenses, Overseas Student Health Cover and academic support. Other assistance can apply depending on the award and country profile.
Are Australia Awards open for Pakistan now?
No. Applications for the Pakistan 2027 intake opened on 1 February 2026 and closed on 30 April 2026. The official Pakistan programme states that applications will reopen in early 2027, but the next exact deadline has not yet been published.