Australian Embassy
Federated States of Micronesia

Study in Australia and Scholarships

Applying for an Australia Awards scholarship

The scholarship applications for 2026 intake are now OPEN! 

All applications must be lodged online through OASIS at https://oasis.dfat.gov.au/

Australia Awards scholarships in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)

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.

There are two types of scholarship offered by the Embassy:

  1. Australia Awards Scholarship (AAS) is offered for postgraduate studies to any Australian university.
  2. Australia Awards Pacific Scholarship (AAPS) is offered for undergraduate and postgraduate studies at Pacific institutions such as the University of the South Pacific, Fiji National University and the University of Papua New Guinea.

Minimum Requirements for Applicants for AAS:

  • be a Federated States of Micronesia citizen
  • have attained a Bachelor’s degree with an average GPA 3.0
  • have at least 2-3 years working experience

Minimum Requirements for Applicants for AAPS:

Undergraduate Study Program

  • be a Federated States of Micronesia citizen
  • have attained an Associate Degree with an average GPA 3.0

Postgraduate Study Program

  • be a Federated States of Micronesia citizen
  • have attained Bachelor’s degree with an average GPA 3.0
  • have at least 2-3 years working experience

Priority fields of study

The priority areas of study for FSM citizens are:

  • *NEW* Bachelor’s degree for Aviation Management
  • 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).

More general information about the Australia Awards, Australia’s aid program, and studying in Australia can be found at the following links:

For more information email: [email protected]