Australian Government Scholarships

The Australian government offers various scholarships for international students to study at Australian universities and vocational education and training institutions. These scholarships aim to develop mutual understanding through study, research, professional development and international education experiences, and to foster specialised research study.

Charles Sturt University is registered to receive various scholarship students on behalf of The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID).

Australian government scholarships

Australian Scholarships is an Australian Government initiative to build partnerships and increase mutual understanding, knowledge and innovation in the Asia Pacific region. The scholarships available include:

  • Australian Awards Scholarships (AAS) which are managed by AusAID and provide people with the necessary skills and knowledge to drive change and influence the development outcomes of their own country, through obtaining tertiary qualifications at participating Australian institutions
  • Australian Awards Fellowships (AAF) which are managed by AusAID and provide scholarships for postgraduate studies in Australia and for short-term fellowship opportunities in specialised research study or for professional attachments through participating Australian organisations focused on developing future leaders
  • Endeavour Awards Program which is managed by DIISRTE and is the Australian Government’s internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program providing opportunities for citizens of the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia. Awards are also available for Australians to undertake study, research and professional development abroad.

How to Apply

If you are applying for an Australian Scholarship and would like to study at Charles Sturt University, you should apply for admission in accordance with the Australian Scholarship requirements as outlined on the AusAID website.

  • AAS applicants apply directly to the nominated contact as per the country listing.
  • AAF applicants apply initially to Charles Sturt University and after receiving an offer apply to AusAID for the scholarship.
  • Endeavour Awards Program applicants apply to Charles Sturt University for an offer and to DIISRTE for the scholarship.

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