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Australian Government (Australia Awards Vanuatu)

Australia Awards Scholarships (Vanuatu)

Closed · next round not announcedFully funded

Last round (2027 intake): 1 Feb 2026, 09:00 (Vanuatu time) – 30 Apr 2026, 15:00 (Vanuatu time)

The next round is not announced yet. We'll update this page when it is.

Go to the official website ↗

In short

  • Fully funded study in Australia or the Pacific, from TVET to master's.
  • You must be 18 or older and apply from Vanuatu.
  • The 2027 round ran from 1 February to 30 April 2026, online through OASIS. The next round is not announced yet.
  • Study is in English; francophone students can apply with certified translations.

What these studies offer

  • TVET certificate / diploma: shorter than a degree, with a lot of practice, to prepare you directly for a trade.
  • Bachelor's (incl. foundation): the first university degree, which opens the door to skilled jobs and to a master's.
  • Master's / graduate diploma: one or two years after a bachelor's, to specialise and prepare for more senior roles.

More in the guide

Who can apply

  • You are a citizen of Vanuatu, living in and applying from Vanuatu.
  • You are not a citizen or permanent resident of Australia or New Zealand.
  • You are not married or engaged to someone who holds, or can get, Australian or New Zealand residency or citizenship.
  • You have no criminal conviction (including child protection and sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment offences).
Age
You must be at least 18 on 1 February 2027.
Work experience
Not required, but relevant work experience counts in selection. For a master's, a lower GPA may be considered with at least five years of highly relevant experience.
English test
English test only if you are shortlisted

Depending on the level

TVET certificate / Diploma

  • Meet all the institution's course prerequisites, including strong English.

Bachelor's

  • Anglophone students: Year 13 grades of A+, A or B in your top four subjects, including English. If Year 13 isn't finished: Year 12 grades of 1 or 2 in your top four subjects, including English.
  • Francophone students (Year 13 completed or in progress): 12/20 or more in every subject, including English, in your most recent year.

Graduate diploma / Master's

  • A GPA of at least 3.0 across your university transcript, or equivalent (12/20 for francophone students).

For Ni-Vanuatu applicants

  • Francophone students can apply, but all study is in English and every document must come with a certified English translation.
  • Civil servants need an endorsement letter from VIPAM (Vanuatu Institute of Public Administration and Management).
  • Your course should match a priority sector in the Vanuatu National Human Resource Development Plan.
  • No English test is needed to apply. Shortlisted applicants sit the IELTS Academic test; awardees need at least 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0.
Where you study
Australia, Fiji, Papua New GuineaStudy at an Australian institution or at a Pacific institution (for example in Fiji or Papua New Guinea).
Language of study
English
Fields of study
Health (including nursing, midwifery, allied health, psychology, counselling) · Development studies (gender, governance, social work, community development) · Criminology and justice · Climate change and renewable energy (including disaster management) · Inclusive education and teaching of STEM · Food science and animal science · Finance, commerce, economics, public policy, international relations, public administration · Information technology, media and communications, cyber security · Aviation management and aircraft engineering · Management of TVET institutions · Trade skills · Engineering and architecture · Agriculture · Urban and infrastructure planning (including water, sanitation and hygiene)Priority fields for the 2027 intake. The governments of Australia and Vanuatu review them regularly.

What it covers

  • Travel
  • Arrival / set-up allowance
  • Tuition fees
  • Living allowance
  • Academic support
  • Health insurance
  • Fieldwork / research costs

Return air travel, a one-off establishment allowance, full tuition, a contribution to living expenses, an introductory academic program, health cover and extra academic support. Fieldwork allowance only for research students and coursework master's with compulsory fieldwork.

Obligations after the scholarship

Not confirmed. Read the official rules ↗ carefully: many scholarships require you to return home after your studies.

How to apply

How you apply: Apply online with the provider

  1. 1Read the eligibility checklist and the Australia Awards policy handbooks on the official website ↗.
  2. 2Download the OASIS applicant user guide and create your OASIS account.
  3. 3Use your full name exactly as on your passport, and your own personal email address.
  4. 4Scan your documents in colour, group them into one PDF per category and name the files clearly.
  5. 5Submit before the deadline. The site gets very busy in the last days, so don't wait.

Selection

  • Applications are checked for eligibility, then shortlisted. Only shortlisted applicants are contacted.
  • Shortlisted applicants have an interview. You are assessed on academic ability, your potential contribution to Vanuatu's development and your leadership qualities.
  • For the 2027 intake, successful candidates are told in late 2026.

Documents checklist

Tick them off as you go. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Official contacts

  • Australia Awards Vanuatu+678 22114 · info@australiaawardsvanuatu.org · Vila Mall (opposite VNPF Building), Port VilaListed on the official page: australiaawardsvanuatu.org

Guides that help with this application

  • Getting your documents ready in VanuatuBirth certificate, passport, certified copies, translations, transcripts, police clearance, medical checks: where to go and what to ask.
  • Referee letters: who to ask and howHow to choose your referees, ask them early, and give them what they need to write a useful letter.
  • English tests (IELTS and others)When you need an English test, which score programmes ask for, where to take IELTS in Vanuatu, and how to prepare for free.
  • Studying in FrenchStudying in French, step by step: your school diplomas, scholarships open to francophone students, and how to apply to a university in France.
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Last checked 11 Oct 2026

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