Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS) offer Fiji citizens the opportunity to undertake full-time study in Australia in priority fields relating to Fiji’s development.
Who can apply for an AAS:
Australia Awards applicants must meet all eligibility requirements detailed in the Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook.
- must be residing in Fiji at the time of application
- program of study must not be available locally
- must be a minimum of 18 years by the 1 Jan 2027
- must not be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia
- must not be serving an existing scholarship bond
- must be able to meet the institutional entry requirements for their proposed course
- maximum duration for a Bachelor degree is four years and Master’s degree program is two Minimum duration of studies is one year.
- not hold an equivalent or higher Proposed course must be higher than current qualification
- civil servants are strongly encouraged to seek approval from their Permanent Secretary (in accordance with the Civil Service’s Learning and Development guidelines).
In addition to meeting the general eligibility criteria, applicants must also meet the following specific eligibility requirements to be considered for this award:
For Undergraduate level study:
- have completed Year 12 Certificate Examination with a minimum aggregate mark of 320 out of 400 (English and three best subjects) or equivalent and be studying Year 13. Scholarship will be dependent on applicant achieving a minimum aggregate result of 320 out of 400 in 2026, OR
- have completed Year 13 Certificate Examination with a minimum aggregate mark of 320 out of 400 (English and three best subjects) or equivalent
- mature age applicants who have completed a qualification should have 3 years’ work experience in the priority sector
- not hold an equivalent or higher qualification either at time of application or commencement of award (i.e. proposed courses must be progressive, higher than current qualification)
- if applying as a mature age applicant, must have completed relevant formal training and have 3 years’ work experience in the proposed priority sector.
For Postgraduate (Masters) level study:
- hold a first degree relevant to priority sector, and
- have at least three years’ work experience in the priority sector
- not hold a Master’s degree either at time of application or commencement of award
Women, persons with disabilities and individuals from traditionally marginalised groups are encouraged to apply.
What can I study:
Australia Awards Scholarships are offered at undergraduate and postgraduate (Masters) levels. Doctoral (PhD) Awards are not available for study in 2027.
Applications for study should align with the priorities identified in Fiji’s National Development Plan . We encourage applications to read these documents before applying.
The Governments of Australia and Fiji regularly review the areas of study together and adjust the emphasis of the program. For Intake 2027, the Governments of Fiji and Australia have agreed on the following priority fields of study and areas of specialisation:
Undergraduate Study
Governance
Bachelor of Aviation Management (at Griffith University only)
Infrastructure
Construction Management
Marine/Maritime Engineering
Nautical Science
Naval Architecture
Postgraduate (Masters) Study
Education
Postgraduate:
Curriculum Design & Development
Special & Inclusive Education
Well-being & Positive Mental Health
Educational Psychology
Environment
Postgraduate:
Climate Emergency
Disaster Risk and Resilience
Forests/Forestry
Conservation & Biodiversity
Sustainable Energy
Governance
Postgraduate:
Graduate Certificate in Aviation Management (at Griffith University only)
Demography
International Security/Security Studies
Health
Postgraduate:
Digital Health and Health Informatics
Speech Pathology/Audiology
Rehabilitation Counselling
Occupational therapy
Infrastructure
Postgraduate:
Construction Management
Geospatial Science
Maritime Engineering
Australia Awards offer emerging Fijian leaders the opportunity to undertake full-time tertiary study.
Applicants must research Australian universities to find courses that best fit their academic background, career and leadership ambitions and which will enable them to contribute meaningfully to development of Fiji. We encourage applicants to visit the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) to start their search.
The application process:
Applications must be lodged online through the Online Australia Awards Information System – (OASIS)
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships (AAPS) provide Fiji citizens with the opportunity to study at selected education institutions in the Pacific region.
Who can apply for an AAPS:
Australia Awards applicants must meet all eligibility requirements detailed in the Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships Policy Handbook.
In addition to meeting the general eligibility criteria, AAPS applicants from Fiji must meet the following conditions:
- must apply for a qualification that is progressive (i.e. higher than their current level of study)
- must not be serving an existing scholarship bond with any other government.
- civil servants are strongly encouraged to seek approval from their Permanent Secretary (in accordance with the Civil Service’s Learning and Development guidelines).
For Certificate IV level courses:
- must comply with institution entry requirements for proposed course of study
- minimum year 12 pass or completion of certificate III in the relevant discipline or as per the proposed course entry requirements
- depending on the proposed course requirements, mature age applicants must have either between 2– 5 years of relevant work experience, achieved a pass grade at Year 12 or have some work-related
For Diploma level courses:
- must comply with institution entry requirements for proposed course of study
- minimum year 12 pass or completion of certificate IV in the relevant discipline or as per the proposed course entry requirements,
- mature age applicants must have either 5 years of relevant work experience, achieved a pass grade at Year 12/13 or have some work-related training
For Bachelor course:
- must comply with institution entry requirements for proposed course of study
- Pass in Year 13 with 250/400 and 50% or more marks in English or completion of the Diploma in Customs Level 5. Special considerations for students who have completed a Certificate IV through Oceania Customs Organisation and have graduated from the Centre for Customs and Excise Studies.
For Postgraduate courses:
- must comply with institution entry requirements for proposed course of study
- must hold a relevant undergraduate degree or as per the proposed course entry requirements
- Applicants who do not meet the bachelor requirement, but who are able to demonstrate ability to succeed on the basis of maturity, work experience, or prior learning may also apply specifically, registered nurses with 5 years of general nursing experience.
- For Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery, a minimum of 5 years’ post-internship work experience is required.
Women, persons with disabilities and individuals from traditionally marginalised groups are encouraged to apply.
What can I study:
The types of courses available for study under an Australia Awards Pacific Scholarship are reviewed and determined in collaboration with the Government of Australia and Fiji each year.
Applications for study should align with the priorities identified in Fiji’s National Development Plan.
For Intake 2027, the Governments of Fiji and Australia have agreed on the following priority fields or Fiji National University (FNU) study programs:
Certificate IV (Level 4), including but not limited to:
• Certificate IV in Automotive Engineering (Heavy Mobile Plant)
• Certificate IV in Automotive Engineering (Light Motor Vehicle)
• Certificate IV in Engineering (Automotive Electrical & Electronics)
• Certificate IV in Carpentry
• Certificate IV in Customs
• Certificate IV in Electronics Engineering
• Certificate IV in Electrical Engineering
• Certificate IV in Fabrication and Welding
• Certificate IV in Fitting and Machining
• Certificate IV in Geology, Mining & Quarrying
• Certificate IV in Joinery and Cabinet Making
• Certificate IV in Plumbing and Sheetmetal
• Certificate IV in Plant Maintenance Engineering
• Certificate IV in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning
Diploma, including but not limited to:
• Diploma in Construction
• Diploma in Engineering (Automotive)
• Diploma in Health Promotion
• Diploma in Land Surveying
• Diploma in Marine Engineering
• Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
• Diploma in Quantity Surveying
• Diploma in Transport Technology and Management
Bachelor, restricted to:
• Bachelor of Border Management (Customs)
Postgraduate Diploma, restricted to:
• Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Public Health
• Postgraduate Diploma in Emergency Nursing
• Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health
• Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery
• Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Community Health Nursing)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Perioperative)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health
• Postgraduate Diploma in Sexual and Reproductive Health
Applicants are encouraged to visit the Fiji National University website to ensure they meet the entry requirements and understand the course content before they apply.
The application process:
Applications must be lodged online through the Online Australia Awards Scholarships Information System (OASIS)
Hardcopy applications will also be accepted from marginalised groups. Please contact us for further information on this.
