Australia Awards Scholarship Program in Federated States of Micronesia

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

Applicants are assessed on their professional and personal qualities, academic competence and, most importantly, their potential to impact on development challenges in eligible countries. Applications are strongly encouraged from women, people with disability and other marginalised groups.

Focus Areas

• The priority areas of study for FSM citizens are:
  • Health
  • International Law (Legal and Justice Studies) and International Relations
  • Education
  • Environmental Studies
  • Agriculture and Food Security
  • Marine Studies and Natural Resource Management
  • Tourism
  • Economics (development planning and international trade)
  • Information and Technology
  • Engineering
  • Business Administration (accounting and financial management)

Benefits

• Scholarship recipients will receive the following benefits:
  • full tuition fees
  • return air travel
  • a one-off establishment allowance on arrival
  • contribution to living expenses
  • introductory academic program
  • overseas student health cover for the duration of the scholarship
  • supplementary academic support
  • fieldwork allowance for research students and masters by coursework which has a compulsory fieldwork component.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
  • Must be a minimum of 18 years of age on 1 February of the year commencing the scholarship.
  • Be currently residing in the FSM, with some exception for applicants working for the Government of the FSM in a third country.
  • If recipient of a previous scholarship, including Australia Awards, have worked in FSM for a minimum of two years cumulatively.
  • Not currently hold another scholarship with the same benefits.
  • Not have been terminated from a previous Australian Government scholarship.
  • Not a current serving member of the military.
  • No criminal history.
• In addition to the eligibility requirements, candidates from FSM must also meet the following conditions:
  • Pacific Institutions (Undergraduate and Postgraduate):
    • Must have either Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree or 2-year equivalent undergraduate studies for bachelor’s degree programs, and a
    • Postgraduates must have a bachelor’s degree by the end of the spring or summer semester of 2025
    • Applicants who wish to study any programs at the University of the South Pacific (USP) and University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) require an associate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0
    • Applicants who wish to study Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at Fiji National University (FNU) requires an Associate Degree in Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) at the College of Micronesia (COM) with a minimum GPA of 3.5
    • Applicants who wish to study other medical programs at FNU requires an associate degree in HCOP at the COM with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
    • Postgraduate degree applicants must have at least 3-years work experience.
  • Australian Institutions (Undergraduate graduate certificate/diploma and Postgraduate):
    • Undergraduates must have successfully completed FSM Year 12 High School Diploma or equivalent General Education Degree (GED) or adult high school certificate and with a minimum GPA of 4.00 for bachelor’s degree of any field.
    • Bachelor level study must not hold or have substantially completed an equivalent or higher qualification at the time of application.
    • Postgraduate degree applicants must have already obtained a degree related to the proposed area of study
    • Postgraduate degree applicants must have at least 3-years work experience
    • Must not hold or have substantially completed a master’s degree at the time of application.
• For Aviation Management Awards to Australia:
  • Bachelor of Aviation Management:
    • Must have successfully completed FSM Year 12 High School Diploma or equivalent GED or adult high school certificate.
    • Must not hold or have substantially completed an equivalent or higher qualification at the time of application.
  • Or Professional Entry pathway (for Aviation Management):
    • Undergraduate degree in an area relevant to the degree major or
    • At least 5 years equivalent full-time work experience in the aviation industry; and either:
      • Professional aviation industry qualifications (e.g. Air traffic controller or commercial pilot) or
      • A technical aviation industry certificate plus at least a Cert IV level qualification in a field relevant to the degree majors
  • Graduate Certificate (postgraduate) level study (For Aviation Management):
    • Must have already obtained a first degree related to the proposed area of study, and
    • At least two years relevant work experience.
    • Must not hold or have completed a master’s degree at the time of application.
• English language proficiency: AAS applicants must meet the Australia Awards Scholarship Policy requirements on English Language Test Scores: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall score of at least 6.5, with no band less than 6.0; or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 84, with a minimum of 21 in all subtests; or PTE Academic overall score of 58 with no communicative skill score less than 50. Scores must be valid on 1 January 2026.

For more information, visit Australian Government.