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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.

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.

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
  • 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:

Australia Awards – Bhutan is conducting online information sessions in February, March and April 2026 for prospective Australia Awards Scholarship applicants. Eligible applicants are highly encouraged to participate in one of these sessions. Interested applicants can register via the following link.

Register here

For Bhutan, Australia Awards Scholarships will be offered for master’s degree level study, by coursework or research, in the specific priority fields of study listed below:

Priority Fields of Study – Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC)

Priority Fields of Study – Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MOESD) (master’s degree)

To be eligible for an Australia Awards Scholarship for a master’s by coursework program, 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 writing, and 19 in all other sub-tests; or
  • a PTE Academic overall score of 58 with no communicative skill score less than 50.

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 applicants must meet all eligibility requirements detailed in the Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook.

In addition to meeting the general eligibility criteria, applicants from Bhutan must also:

  • have completed a tertiary qualification at least equivalent to an Australian bachelor’s degree to apply for master’s degree by coursework/research. Please contact Australia Awards – Bhutan office if you are unsure whether your qualification is accredited and accepted in Australia
  • be currently employed on a full-time basis
  • have at least three years of work experience (including the probation period) in their proposed field of study by 30 April 2026
  • fit the target applicant profile of a field of study advertised for study commencing in 2027
  • have relevant academic background for the proposed study program
  • provide an employer nomination letter from the Human Resource Officer of your employing organisation/parent agency, for applicants under the purview of RCSC
  • For applicants under the purview of the MOESD, be able to submit an additional nomination letter from the Department of Workforce Planning and Skills Development, MOESD
  • meet other eligibility criteria specified under the BCSR 2023 or the HRD Rules and Regulations for Non-Civil Service Sector 2022 of the MOESD (whichever applicable).

Generally, Scholarships will not be available for courses of study in Australia where the applicant has already achieved that qualification, and it is deemed to be equivalent to the Australian qualification.

Australia Awards will request recognition of prior learning for all Scholarship recipients from Bhutan. If this request is granted, the recipient may be placed in a degree program shorter in duration than that they originally applied for.

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.

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 Bhutan:

Karsang Building (No. 4), Room 204, Chorten Lam Thimphu 11001, Bhutan
Phone: 975-2-331845
Mobile: (975) 17127450, (975) 17127451, (975) 17128452

Email: inquiries@australiaawardsbhutan.org

Public Holidays in South Asia and Mongolia 2026

 

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.