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Applications for Australia Awards Scholarships commencing in 2027 will close on 30 April 2026

Applications for Australia Awards Scholarships commencing in 2027 are now open and close on 30 April 2026.

Apply now for your opportunity to gain world-class education and become an emerging leader for development with strong links to Australia.

The application process is transparent and competitive, providing equal opportunity to all eligible applicants, regardless of gender, ethnicity or disability.

Fields of study for Scholarships commencing in 2027

Information for study commencing in 2027 (Country Profile – Pakistan)

 

To apply:

  • Step 1: check your eligibility
  • Step 2: consider your goals and the development needs of your country
  • Step 3: research available university courses via CRICOS
  • Step 4: prepare required supporting documentation
  • Step 5: submit your application on OASIS
  • Step 6: submit your application before closing date.

Please note that Australia Awards only accepts applications via OASIS and will never ask applicants for money or bank details. If you receive such a request, it is a scam. For advice on how to protect yourself, read the information below.

The application process

Want to learn more about the application process? This video will take you through some crucial steps.

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Applicants are advised to be aware of scams. Apply only via OASIS.

Please be aware:

  • Australia Awards never charges fees at any stage.
  • All relevant communication comes only from official Australian Government channels.
  • Australia Awards will never ask applicants for payments or bank details.

Do not use third parties to submit or “improve” your application as this will lead to disqualification. 

If you receive something suspicious:

To be eligible for an Australia Awards Scholarship, you must meet certain standards in English language proficiency, with the results valid as at 1 January 2027 (If an institution requires a different test validity timeframe, applicants must meet the institution’s requirements). At minimum, you must have:

  • an IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 6.5 with no band less than 6.0; or
  • a TOEFL internet-based test (iBT) score of at least 84, with a minimum of 21 in all sub-tests; or
  • a PTE Academic overall score of 58 with no communicative skill score less than 50.

People with disability and who meet the eligibility criteria may submit an application with an IELTS score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.0, but if they are selected, they must re-sit an English Language Proficiency test (to be arranged by Australia Awards – Pakistan) and achieve the required score before they can take up their Scholarship.

Applicants may only use AI for basic tasks like spelling, grammar and organising ideas. AI must not be used to write, improve or paraphrase any part of your application. All responses must be your own original work. Misuse may result in disqualification.

Please review the information sheet below for further details.

Australia Awards – Pakistan are conducting online information sessions in February 2026 for prospective Australia Awards Scholarship applicants. Eligible applicants are highly encouraged to participate in one of these sessions. Interested applicants can apply via the following link.

Register here

Australia Awards – South Asia & Mongolia conducts online course advice sessions for potential Australia Awards Scholarships applicants to learn more about Australian universities and courses via Microsoft Teams.

Register here to attend a course advice session.

Below is a video recording of the course advice session from 2023.

View documents here.

USEFUL RESOURCES
Name of the site Description 
Australia Awards information – Australian Government website This is the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s (DFAT) dedicated page about how to apply for an Australia Awards Scholarship.
OASIS (User Guide) Applications for Australia Awards Scholarships must be submitted online through DFAT’s Online Australia Awards Scholarships Information System (OASIS). The OASIS User Guide will help you through the application process.
Universities and Courses in Australia The Australian Government’s Study Australia website has everything you need to know about studying, living and working in Australia as an international student, including a course search tool to help you find and compare courses before making your choice.
List of Australia’s universities Australia is home to 42 universities. The Study Australia website lists them all, including links to each university’s own website, and provides a map that shows campus locations across all Australian states and territories.
Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) The Australian Government’s Department of Education maintains a register of all Australian education providers that offer courses to people studying in Australia on student visas, and the courses that each provider offers.
Scholarship applicants must meet the English language proficiency requirements specified by Australia Awards for their country. DFAT will accept results from any of the English language tests outlined at these links.
Department of Home Affairs (Student Visa: sub class 500) To study in Australia, you must hold a valid student visa (subclass 500). This page from the Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs provides more information.

 

For further information, contact the Australia Awards office in Pakistan:
+92 51 280 1516-7
info@australiaawardspakistan.org

 

Please be wary of false advertising and scams. Only refer to this website’s resources and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s website here for information regarding the application process for Australia Awards Scholarships. No money is paid for an Australia Awards opportunity at any stage of the process.