Destination Australia Scholarship

Critères d'éligibilité

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.

Présentation du programme

## 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.

Le descriptif détaillé du bailleur reste en anglais, car c'est la langue du dossier de candidature.

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