Are Australia Awards open for Pakistan?
No. The 2027 Pakistan intake closed on 30 April 2026. DFAT has not yet opened the next Pakistan round, so old dates should be treated as historical only.
What does Australia Awards cover?
The standard package generally includes full tuition, return airfare, a one-off establishment allowance, a contribution to living expenses, health cover and academic support.
Who can apply from Pakistan?
Pakistani applicants must meet DFAT’s general conditions plus the current Pakistan country profile, including priority-study, work-experience and documentation requirements.
What should applicants do now?
Use the closed cycle to prepare academic records, employment evidence and English requirements, but wait for the next official DFAT opening date before starting a live application.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
Australia Awards is a fully funded Australian Government scholarship. Benefits generally include full tuition, return airfare, an establishment allowance, living-expense support, health cover and academic support.
Other verified benefits
Full tuition, return economy airfare, establishment allowance, contribution to living expenses, Introductory Academic Program, Overseas Student Health Cover, possible pre-course English and supplementary academic support.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
Dependants' expenses and personal costs outside the published award entitlements are generally not covered.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must be citizens of a participating country and satisfy both the general Australia Awards rules and the country-specific profile. Pakistan has its own priority fields and local requirements.
Australia Awards eligibility is country-specific. Pakistani applicants should use the current Pakistan profile for priority sectors, work experience, academic requirements and document 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 the Pakistan programme.
Language requirements
Applicants must meet 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 the country-specific documents and referee material.
- Submit through the official route before the country deadline.
Frequently asked questions
Are Australia Awards fully funded?
Australia Awards generally covers full tuition, return economy airfare, a one-off establishment allowance, a contribution to living expenses, Overseas Student Health Cover and academic support. Some additional assistance may apply depending on the approved programme and country profile.
Are Australia Awards open for Pakistan now?
No. The Pakistan 2027 intake opened on 1 February 2026 and closed on 30 April 2026. Applicants should wait for DFAT to publish the next Pakistan application dates rather than assuming the same calendar will automatically repeat.