Destination Australia Scholarship

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International students (including African nationals) commencing a Certificate IV through to PhD program at a regional campus of a participating Australian institution. Must hold a CoE and meet visa conditions.

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## What it covers\n- Up to AUD $15,000 per year, renewable for the full duration of the course\n- Applies to tuition and living costs\n\n## Recruiter Tips for African Applicants\n- Government-funded but administered by each university — apply DIRECTLY to the university, not to DFAT.\n- Participating institutions include CSU, UNE, USQ, JCU, CDU, Federation, UTAS, Flinders (Whyalla), and many more.\n- STACK with the university's own international merit scholarship — Destination Australia is awarded SEPARATELY and can be combined.\n- Regional study = extra year on Subclass 485 + access to Subclass 491/494 regional migration pathways. ## Eligibility snapshot International students (including African nationals) commencing a Certificate IV through to PhD program at a regional campus of a participating Australian institution. Must hold a CoE and meet visa conditions. ## Required documents - Certified academic transcripts (WAEC / KCSE / NSC + degree certificates where applicable) - Passport bio-data page (valid 6+ months beyond intended visa start) - English proficiency proof (IELTS 6.0–7.0 overall, or TOEFL iBT / PTE Academic / Duolingo where the provider accepts it) - CV/résumé with full education and work history - Personal statement or motivation letter (typically 500–1000 words) - Two academic or professional references on letterhead - Conditional or full Letter of Offer from the host university (where the scholarship is post-offer) - Financial declaration showing ability to cover any costs not funded by the scholarship ## Application steps 1. **Confirm fit** — re-read the official eligibility criteria on the provider's site and check the current intake window. 2. **Apply for admission** — most Australian scholarships require a conditional or full Letter of Offer before scholarship assessment. 3. **Prepare evidence** — gather certified transcripts, English test scores, references, and identity documents as PDFs. 4. **Submit the scholarship application** — through the university's scholarship portal or the dedicated provider link, before the published deadline. 5. **Track outcomes** — most awards are announced 4–10 weeks after the deadline. If awarded, accept formally and request your CoE. 6. **Apply for the Subclass 500 student visa** — book biometrics, complete the medical exam, and lodge the visa with your CoE, OSHC, and proof of funds.

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