Submit Applications for Australia Awards Scholarship Program in French Polynesia

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.

Priority Areas

• The priority areas of study for eligible French Polynesians are:
  • Data Science, Telecommunications, Information Technology and Digital Economy
  • Renewable Energy Transition
  • Tourism, including Eco-Tourism and Agro-Tourism
  • Agriculture and Primary Resources
  • Natural and Physical Science
  • Environment and Natural Resource Management
  • Social Science

Benefits

• Australia Awards scholarships are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian education institution, including any preparatory training.
• Scholarship recipients will receive the following:
  • return air travel
  • a one-off establishment allowance on arrival
  • full tuition fees
  • 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

• Candidates from French Polynesia must meet the following conditions:
  • French national (Persons with dual French-Australian or French-New Zealand nationality are not eligible)
  • completed majority of schooling (primary or secondary) in one of the three French collectives
  • must not hold or have substantially completed a Master’s degree at the time of application
  • minimum GPA 3.0
  • applicants must have achieved an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5 or higher (with no individual band score less than 6.0)
  • or an equivalent TOEFL or PTE score; and
  • scores must be valid as 31 January 2026.

Selection Criteria

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selection process includes an interview. Applicants will be assessed against the following criteria:
  • academic competence
  • potential outcome, specifically the contribution to development outcomes in French Polynesia
  • professional and personal leadership attributes including relevant work experience.

For more information, visit Australian Government.