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Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook
International Scholarships
This handbook outlines the policies and procedures for the Australia Awards Scholarships program, covering everything from application and selection to awardee entitlements, support services, and post-scholarship obligations. It details the responsibilities of applicants, awardees, institutions, and DFAT throughout the scholarship lifecycle.
scholarships
australia
education
30 Questions
Medium
Ages 18+
Mar 4, 2026
About this Study Set
This study set covers International Scholarships through
30 practice questions.
This handbook outlines the policies and procedures for the Australia Awards Scholarships program, covering everything from application and selection to awardee entitlements, support services, and post-scholarship obligations. It details the responsibilities of applicants, awardees, institutions, and DFAT throughout the scholarship lifecycle. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook study set below.
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1
What is the primary purpose of the Australia Awards Scholarships?
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A
To promote Australian tourism
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B
To contribute to the long-term development needs of Australia's partner countries
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C
To provide opportunities for Australian students to study abroad
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D
To fund research in Australian universities only
2
Who must read and understand the Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook before signing the contract?
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A
Only applicants
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B
Only institutions
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C
Awardees
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D
All parties involved: institutions, applicants, awardees, DFAT, and their managing contractors
3
Where can one seek further assistance regarding Australia Awards Scholarships?
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A
Via phone call to the Australian Embassy
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B
support@australiaawards.org
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C
Through a personal visit to DFAT offices
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D
By contacting the institution directly
4
What is the ISBN of the Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook?
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A
1 920861 77 7
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B
978 0 642 47777 7
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C
1 920861 77 8
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D
ISBN 1 920861 77 9
5
What is the main website for DFAT (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade)?
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A
www.dfat.gov.au
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B
www.australia.gov.au
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C
www.dfat.com
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D
www.australiaawards.org
6
What is a key responsibility of awardees regarding their scholarship contract?
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A
To not communicate with DFAT
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B
To sign the contract with the Commonwealth of Australia
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C
To only study subjects approved by their home country
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D
To avoid all contact with their institution
7
What is the general timeframe for Australia's academic year?
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A
March to December
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B
January to October
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C
September to June
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D
Aligned with the calendar year
8
Who are considered 'Alumni' in the context of Australia Awards Scholarships?
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A
Current applicants
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B
Award recipients who have completed their scholarship and returned home
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C
DFAT staff managing the program
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D
All international students studying in Australia
9
What does the acronym 'DFAT' stand for?
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A
Department of Finance and Treasury
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B
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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C
Department of Future Australian Technologies
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D
Department of Federal Assistance and Tourism
10
What is the minimum age requirement for applicants to be eligible for an Australia Awards Scholarship?
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A
16 years
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B
18 years
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C
21 years
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D
There is no age limit
11
What is a key eligibility criterion related to Australian or New Zealand citizenship/residency?
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A
Applicants must be Australian citizens
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B
Applicants cannot be citizens of Australia or hold permanent residency in Australia
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C
Applicants must have lived in Australia for at least 5 years
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D
Applicants must be married to an Australian citizen
12
What is the consequence of providing falsified certificates or documents as part of an application?
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A
A warning letter
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B
Automatic disqualification from the selection process/scholarship
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C
A small fine
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D
A mandatory interview
13
What is the required IELTS overall score for Australia Awards Scholarships?
14
How long is pre-course English language training in Australia typically limited to?
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A
3 months
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B
6 months
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C
12 months
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D
24 months
15
What is the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS)?
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A
A list of all Australian universities
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B
The official Australian government website listing education providers and courses for overseas students
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C
A database of scholarship recipients
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D
A register of student visas
16
When should applicants have their course preferences finalized?
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A
After arriving in Australia
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B
When they sign the scholarship contract
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C
Before submitting their application
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D
During the pre-departure briefing
17
What is the maximum duration of study permitted for a Bachelor's degree under the scholarship?
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A
3 years
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B
4 years
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C
5 years
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D
6 years
18
What is the maximum duration for a Master's degree program?
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A
1 year
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B
2 years
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C
3 years
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D
4 years
19
What is the maximum duration for a PhD program?
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A
3 years
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B
4 years
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C
5 years
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D
6 years
20
What are the consequences if an awardee fails to leave Australia for at least two years after completing their scholarship?
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A
They receive a warning
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B
They incur a debt to the Commonwealth of Australia
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C
Their scholarship is extended
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D
They are banned from future Australian travel
21
What is the purpose of the Introductory Academic Program (IAP)?
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A
To provide a holiday before studies begin
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B
To prepare awardees for study in Australia, covering academic, welfare, and cultural aspects
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C
To teach advanced English language skills
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D
To arrange accommodation only
22
What is the amount of the establishment allowance provided to awardees on arrival in Australia?
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A
A$2,000
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B
A$5,000
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C
A$7,500
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D
A$10,000
23
What is the fortnightly payment made to awardees to help meet everyday living costs called?
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A
Living Stipend
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B
Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE)
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C
Daily Allowance
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D
Scholarship Subsidy
24
What is Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)?
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A
Optional health insurance
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B
Mandatory health insurance for all student visa holders in Australia
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C
Travel insurance only
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D
Coverage for pre-existing conditions only
25
What is the purpose of a reunion airfare entitlement?
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A
To fund travel for family members to visit Australia
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B
To provide unaccompanied awardees with return travel to their home country for a reunion visit
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C
To cover the cost of moving personal belongings
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D
To fund fieldwork trips
26
What is the general rule regarding remaining in Australia after the scholarship end date?
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A
Awardees can stay indefinitely
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B
Awardees cannot remain in Australia for a minimum of two years after completion unless DFAT supports it
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C
Awardees must stay for an additional year
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D
Awardees can only stay if they find employment
27
What is the definition of a 'welfare incident' in the context of the handbook?
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A
Any minor inconvenience
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B
Any event that adversely affects, or has the potential to adversely affect, an awardee's ability to complete their scholarship (excluding critical incidents)
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C
Only serious medical emergencies
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D
Only criminal activity
28
What is defined as a 'critical incident'?
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A
Any event that slightly impacts studies
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B
A serious event that adversely affects, or has the potential to adversely affect, an awardee's ability to complete their scholarship, including breaches of law, serious injury, or death
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C
Any dispute between awardees
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D
Any academic failure
29
What is DFAT's stance on domestic and gender-based violence?
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A
It is not addressed in the handbook
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B
It is considered a welfare incident only
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C
DFAT has a zero-tolerance position on domestic and gender-based violence
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D
DFAT provides legal assistance for all cases
30
What is the maximum period for fieldwork?
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A
6 months
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B
12 months
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C
18 months
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D
24 months
