Studying in Australia

Australia has a reputation for academic excellence and is one of the best places in the world to live while studying. Visit Study in Australia to learn more about the life-changing education opportunities Australia has to offer.

Australia gives half a dozen scholarships per year, including for study in Australia or the Pacific region.

Australia Awards Scholarships - 2026

The Australia Embassy offers two types of scholarships to citizens of the Republic of Marshalls Islands – Postgraduate study in Australia or Undergraduate/Postgraduate study in the Pacific.All course fees, travel, accommodation, and fortnightly stipend is provided. Applicants can bring immediate family (partner, children). 

Check here for information about studying in Australia at studyaustralia.gov.au.

Applications for study in 2025 have now closed.

Would you like to study in Australia in 2026?

Australia Awards Scholarships are offered for Postgraduate level (Master’s or Doctorate) degree at Australian Institutions.

Requirements for Master’s Program

• Applicant must have a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years work experience in the field you wish to study
• Must not hold or have held a scholarship to study outside your home country in the 24 months preceding the application
• Must not hold a Master’s Degree at either time

Requirements for Doctorate Program

• Applicant must have Master's degree and minimum of 3 years work experience in the field you wish to study
• Must not hold or have held a scholarship to study outside your home country in the 24 months preceding the application

Would you like to study at Pacific institutions in 2026?

Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships are offered for undergraduate and postgraduate level at the following instututions:

• University of the South Pacific (USP)
  • Laucala Campus, Suva, Fiji
  • Emalus Law School, Port Vila, Vanuatu
  • Alafua Campus, Apia, Samoa
• Fiji National University (FNU)
  • Includes Fiji School of Medicine, Fiji Institute of Technology, Fiji School of Nursing
• University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG)
• University of New Caledonia (UNC)

Requirements for USP and UPNG

• For undergraduate study program, applicants must have an Associate's degree or Certificate of Foundation Studies with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• For postgraduate study program, applicants must have a bachelor's degree with at least 3 years' work experience

Requirements for FNU

• For MBBS study program, applicants must have an Associate's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA in Health Careers Opportunity Program courses
• For other undergraduate medical study programs, applicants must have an Associate's degree with a minimum 3.0 in Health Career Opportunity Program courses
• For postgraduate study program, applicants must have a bachelor's degree with at least 3 years' work experience
• Note: Applicants not meeting the mimimum entry requirement (MER) for undergraduate study program at FNU, may be recommended for a 1 year bridging program prior to the intended study program.

How to apply

For all types of Australia Awards scholarships, you must be a citizen of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. More information on Australia Awards and eligibility.

To apply, you will need to apply online via the Australia Scholarships Information System (OASIS). You will be required to answer some questions to establish your eligibility. You will then be given a unique registration number, username and password.

You must submit your application online through OASIS unless there are extenuating circumstances that prevent you from doing so.

If you have any questions please contact [email protected].