Australia Awards are offered for the period required for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian higher education Institution, including any preparatory training.
The following benefits generally apply:
Return air travel
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Return air travel - payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route.
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Reunion airfare
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A reunion airfare entitlement is the reunion travel for Students who have no family members accompanying them to Australia. Applicable for awardees as per the guidelines stipulated in AAS Handbook.
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VISA
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Visa process facilitation for awardees and their families. Also contribution to initial visa expenses.
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Establishment allowance
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A once only payment as a contribution towards expenses such as rental bonds, text books, study materials, additional medical insurance, home contents insurance, excess baggage etc.
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Living allowance
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Contribution to living expenses - a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by AusAID.
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Tuitition fees
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Full tuition fees.
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Introductory Academic Program
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Introductory Academic Program (IAP) - a compulsory 4-6 week program prior to the commencement of formal academic studies covering information on life and study in Australia.
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Overseas Student Health Cover
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Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only) - provided to cover the student's basic medical costs.
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English Training
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Pre-course English (PCE) fees - if deemed necessary by the institution.
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Tutorial Assistance
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Supplementary Academic Support (Tutorial Assistance) - may be available when essential to improve the student's performance to ensure their academic success.
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Overseas fieldwork
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Fieldwork (for research students only) - may be available for eligible research students for one return economy class airfare via the most direct route to their country of citizenship or within Australia.
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