Applications for the 2026 Australia Awards scholarships are now open, and will close 30 April 2025.
The Australia Awards Scholarships offer more than a degree. You gain an internationally recognised qualification and a life-changing experience in Australia. The Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade works closely with educational institutions on the welfare and safety of awardees.
Our application process is open and competitive, providing equal opportunity to all eligible people. Apply today for your opportunity to gain a world-class education and become a leader for development.
The following award categories are on offer:
- Australia Awards Pacific Scholarship- Open undergraduate local category (for undergraduate studies at USP Alafua only. Online studies are not eligible)
- Australia Awards Pacific Scholarship- Open category (Fiji)
- Australia Award Scholarship- Open Category (undergraduate and postgraduate studies)
- Australia Online Study Scholarships (postgraduate online studies only)
2026 Intake Targeted Awards and Priority Areas
In order to better align the scholarship offering to the Samoan Public Service Commission Human Resource Development needs, some of the Samoan Australia Awards Scholarships in the 2026 Intake will be targeted to high priority qualifications or sectors. These are outlined below:
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarship- Open category (Fiji)
- Certificate IV in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering- Mechanical (Fiji National University)
Australia Award Scholarship- Open Category
- Bachelor of Aviation Management (Griffith University)
- Postgraduate Diploma of Aviation Management (Griffith University)
- Paramedicine
- Paralegal studies
- Veterinary science
- Otolaryngology (ENT)
- Medical Imaging
- Anaesthesia
- Counselling
- Finance
- Forensic Auditing
- Sports Management
- Software Development
- Environmental Safeguarding
- Maritime
- Land Surveying
- Curriculum Development (Literary / Numeracy specialisation)
How to apply
Application forms for the Australia Online Study Scholarships are to be uplifted from the Public Service Commission Office on Level 2 of the Government Building FMFM II or can be emailed to you at the contact details below.
Applications for the Australia Awards Scholarships or the Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships must be lodged online here News - OASIS
Further information
You can find further information on Australia Awards Scholarships here.
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