Do I have to leave Australia after finishing an Australia Awards scholarship?
Yes. Australia Awards scholars are required to leave Australia for at least two years after completing their scholarship. This is a return-home requirement, so you should read it carefully in your offer along with funding amount, duration, course rules, travel rules and visa conditions before accepting.
Yes, Australia Awards scholars must leave Australia for at least two years after they complete the scholarship. This is one example of a return-home requirement, and it is worth knowing before you accept any offer.
The Australia Awards return-home condition
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scholarship | Australia Awards |
| Requirement | Leave Australia after the scholarship ends |
| Minimum period | At least two years |
What to check in any scholarship offer
- Funding amount and scholarship duration
- Course requirements and travel rules
- Student visa conditions and university requirements
- Return-home requirements, if any
My Advice
Read the full offer letter before you say yes, especially if you plan to work or settle abroad after your degree. If a return-home rule affects your plans, ask the scholarship provider to clarify before you accept.
Planning to settle in Australia after your master's?
PR pathways, timelines and which countries make it easier. Honest guidance.
More Post-study work questions
- Is Germany the best first priority country for my course and career scope for a Master's?
- What are the career prospects in Singapore after completing an MPH at NUS as an Indian student?
- Which Master's programs in Europe would be most suitable for someone with a B.Com (69%) and MBA (70%), given my interest in management-focused roles and lack of extensive work experience?
- Which master's course suits a Supply Chain Management graduate planning to study in Canada?
- Which is more suitable for my son's master's education: Dubai or the USA, considering cost, location, program variety, post-study work options, and pathways to permanent residency?
- Which country is more suitable for a Computer Science master's student who prioritizes lower costs and a strong job market, Germany or Ireland?
- After completing my studies, can I stay back in Ireland and apply for permanent residency for a Master's/Bachelor's?
- Can an Indian student get a job in Germany after a master's without prior work experience, especially with good German skills?
More Australia questions
- What are the options for pursuing a master's in psychology or clinical psychology given my bachelor's background in biology in Australia/Canada?
- Can I apply for a master's program in Australia immediately after completing my bachelor's at age 25?
- How does the show money requirement work for Australia visa applications?
- Will freelancing work experience be considered as a gap or as valid work experience for admissions in Ireland/Australia for a Master's?
- What are the visa application chances and procedures for USA compared to Australia?
- Have you discussed your abroad education plan with your parents in UK/Australia?
- Is it better to apply for UK or consider other countries for my master's in business analytics in Australia/Canada?
- Which universities in Australia offer MS International Business for a B.Tech Product Design Engineering graduate and IELTS 7.5?