Australia Awards Fellowships Round 21 2026
📖 About Australia Awards Fellowships Round 21
This fully funded fellowship in Australia is designed for mid-career professionals from developing countries. It aims to support short-term professional development activities in Australia, enabling participants to contribute to the development of their home countries. The fellowship includes study and research activities hosted by Australian organizations and institutes.
Sponsor Organization:
- Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
🎁 Benefits of Australia Awards Fellowships Round 21
The program covers the following expenses:
- Return Air Tickets
- All Transportation in Australia
- Training Costs
- Accommodation and Living Expenses
- Medical Insurance Costs (for fellowship holders only)
- Special Assistance for People with Disabilities
- Program Overhead Fee
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Australia Awards Fellowship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Age: Be at least 18 years old when the fellowship begins.
- Residency: Not be a permanent resident of Australia or applying for permanent residency, nor be a partner of someone who is.
- Citizenship: Be a citizen of an eligible country.
- Military Service: Not currently serving in the military.
- Visa Requirements: Meet all the requirements of the Department of Home Affairs for a DFAT-sponsored student visa subclass 500.
- Participation: Be able to fully participate in the fellowship.
- Travel: Travel without family members, as DFAT only funds and provides visa support for individual fellows.
- Disability Assistance: If you have a disability that requires assistance, you must travel with a carer.
📅 Application Date and Process
Applicants must apply online via Smartygrants. Ensure to complete your application before the deadline.
Application Deadline:
16 January, 2026
🔗 Scholarship Application Portal
For more details, visit the official page of the Australia Awards Fellowships Round 21.
To apply, use the Smartygrants Application Portal.
This fellowship is a fantastic opportunity for mid-career professionals to enhance their skills and contribute to the development of their home countries. Don't miss the chance to apply!
- Return Air Tickets
- All Transportation in Australia
- Training costs
- Accommodation and living expenses
- Medical insurance costs when in Australia (for Fellowship holders only)
- Special assistance for people with disability
- Program overhead fee.
