Australian Embassy
Palau

Study in Australia

Australia Awards Scholarship

Australia Awards scholarships are prestigious international awards offered by the Australian Government to the next generation of global leaders for development. Through study and research, recipients develop the skills and knowledge to drive change and help build enduring people-to-people links with Australia.

Information on the scholarship application process can be found here in the Australia Awards Scholarship Palau Country Profile.


Who can apply?

Palauan citizens who are interested in studying at an Australian tertiary institution and are currently residing in Palau. 

Five scholarships for Palauan citizens are available for the 2026 intake:

  • two (2) undergraduate awards;
  • one (1) postgraduate awards; and
  • two (2) aviation awards – one undergraduate and one graduate certificate.


Priority fields of study

The priority areas of study are:

  • Health
  • Information and Communications Technology
  • Infrastructure Development and Management
  • Fisheries Management
  • Engineering (Electrical Engineering)
  • Surveying and Mapping or Geodetic Engineering
  • Agriculture
  • Education
  • Law
  • Aviation Management (Griffith University)


What does the scholarship cover?

Scholarship recipients will receive the following:

  • Return air travel
  • One-off establishment allowance on arrival
  • Full tuition fees
  • Contribution to living expenses (CLE)
  • Introductory academic program (IAP)
  • Overseas Student Health Cover for the duration of the scholarship (OSHC)
  • Supplementary academic support
  • Fieldwork allowance (compulsory fieldwork only)

 

Application process

Apply at the Embassy

Apply online

 

Checklist

  • Proof of citizenship
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
  • Official academic transcripts (3.2 minimum cumulative GPA)
  • Certificates for all completed study
  • Police clearance
  • Referee Report
  • TOEFL, IELTS or PTE scores*

*TOEFL; 84 with a minimum of 21 in all subtests: IELTS; 6.5 with no band less than 6.0: PTE; 58 with no communicative skill score less than 50.


Application deadline

All applications must be received by the Embassy no later than Friday 20 June 2025 4.00pm (Koror Time) for consideration. Late submissions will not be considered.


Selection process

Shortlisted applicants will be called for interviews. 

Successful candidates will be notified in late 2025.


Contacts

Clarissa Adelbai (Senior Program Manager)

Phone: +680 488 4628

Email: [email protected]