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Applications for Australia Awards Scholarships will close 30 April 2025

Are you ready to make a difference in your community and beyond? Applications for Australia Awards Scholarships are now open

An Australia Awards Scholarship not only provides you with the opportunity to excel academically but also allows you to forge strong, lifelong connections with Australia.

Australia Awards encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds including, gender, race and people living with disability. We are committed to a transparent and competitive process, providing equal opportunity to all eligible applicants.

Applications for Australia Awards Scholarships commencing in 2026 are now open and will close 30 April 2025.

Australia Awards Scholarships for Myanmar will be offered to undertake master’s degree study programs. Selection for scholarships commencing in 2026 will give preference to candidates that are pursuing the following priority fields of studies:

  • Education
  • Public Health
  • Human Rights and Democratic Governance
  • Gender Equality and Social Inclusion and Development
  • Environment and Natural Resources; and
  • Economic Development

Apply now and embark on a transformative journey that goes beyond education, experiencing the best of Australia while building lasting relationships that will support your professional and personal growth for years to come.

To apply:

We strongly encourage applicants to apply online and complete their application as early as possible. Please note the online application facility (OASIS) experiences peak usage in the days leading up to the closing date and applicants may experience delays.

Key application dates

  • Application period: 1 February 2025 – 30 April 2025
  • Commencement of studies: 2026

Watch this application process video to learn how to craft a strong application that meets the selection criteria.

From 2026, additional Australia Awards Scholarships will be available for Myanmar, funded by the Australian Government’s Mekong-Australia Partnership (MAP). Australia Awards MAP Scholarships aim to support a resilient and inclusive Mekong subregion that pursues joint solutions to shared and transboundary challenges.

The Priority Sectors and corresponding Fields of Study for the Australia Awards MAP Scholarships for study commencing in 2026 are below:

  • Water Security
  • Climate Action
  • Transnational Crime
  • Economic Resilience and Subregional Integration
  • Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI)

Recipients of the Australia Awards MAP Scholarships will receive the same benefits as those of the Australia Awards Scholarships with additional exclusive access to on-award enrichment, through the Mekong-Leaders Network.

The application process and online portal for Australia Awards MAP scholarships are the same as the Australia Awards Scholarships. Detailed eligibility criteria and requirements are available in the Application Documentation section below.

Key application dates

  • Application period: 1 February 2025 – 30 April 2025
  • Commencement of studies: 2026

It is an Australia Awards Scholarship policy requirement that applicants must achieve an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 or higher (with no individual band score of less than 6.0) or an equivalent TOEFL or PTE score prior to mobilisation.

It is not a requirement of Australia Awards Myanmar for applicants to submit a valid IELTS score as part of their application. However, shortlisted applicants from Myanmar must submit a valid IELTS score of at least 6.0, with no sub-band less than 5.5 (or equivalent English language testing system) prior to interview. The test result must have been obtained after 1 January 2024. The Program will reimburse shortlisted applicants for the cost of the IELTS test if they must complete one prior to interview.

Australia Awards Myanmar will provide English language training to successful applicants with an IELTS score at interview of 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5 to help them achieve the IELTS score required for university admission.

If an applicant fails to achieve the required IELTS within the designated time period, the applicant’s Australia Awards Scholarship offer may be withdrawn.

Detailed eligibility requirements can be found in the Australia Awards Scholarship Policy Handbook

Australia Awards Scholarships are prestigious international awards offered by the Australian Government to the next generation of global leaders for development. Through study and research, recipients develop the skills and knowledge to drive change and help build enduring people-to-people links with Australia.

Applicants are assessed on their professional and personal qualities, academic competence and, most importantly, their potential to impact on development challenges in Myanmar.

All recipients of Australia Awards become part of the Australia Global Alumni network, connecting them to Australia and to each other — building an engaged and influential global network of leaders and advocates, and establishing a network of ambassadors for Australia and its first-class education system.

Applications are strongly encouraged from women, people with disability and other marginalised groups.

 

 

WHAT ARE AUSTRALIA AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS?

Australia Awards Scholarships are long-term development awards administered by the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. They aim to contribute to the development needs of Australia’s partner countries in line with bilateral and regional agreements.

They provide opportunities for people from developing countries, particularly those countries located in the Indo-Pacific region, to undertake full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian institutions.

For Myanmar, Australia Awards Scholarships are offered for master’s level study in fields aligned with Australia’s development, economic and public diplomacy priorities. The indicative fields of study commencing in 2026 can be found under the Application Documentation section above.

The study and research opportunities provided by Australia Awards Scholarships develop the skills and knowledge of individuals to drive change and contribute to development in their own countries.

For more information about Australia Awards, visit the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s website.

WHAT BENEFITS ARE PROVIDED?

Australia Awards Scholarships are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian higher education institution, including any preparatory training. Benefits include full tuition fees, return airfares, contribution to living expenses and medical insurance. Please check the Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook for detailed information about Scholarship benefits and entitlements.

SCHOLARSHIP CONDITIONS

Applicants who want to accept an Australia Awards Scholarship will need to sign a contract with the Commonwealth of Australia declaring that they will comply with the conditions of the Australia Awards Scholarship. Scholars are required to leave Australia for a minimum of two years after completing their Scholarship.

For further information, contact Australia Awards Myanmar on:
inquiries@australiaawardsmyanmar.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 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.