Australia Awards supports eligible Bangladeshi professionals for postgraduate study in Australia in fields linked to Bangladesh’s development. The 2027 country profile offered master’s by coursework and master’s by research, with full tuition, travel, living support, health cover and other approved benefits.
A scholarship tied to development contribution
Australia Awards assesses academic competence, professional and personal qualities, and the applicant’s potential to contribute to national development after returning to Bangladesh. For study commencing in 2027, the country profile offered master’s by coursework and master’s by research for up to the minimum period necessary, not more than two years.
| Level in 2027 profile | Master’s by Coursework and Master’s by Research. |
|---|---|
| Location rule | Bangladeshi citizen residing in and applying from Bangladesh. |
| Target groups | Specified public sector, development sector, private sector, research, university, media and cultural-organisation professionals. |
| Current status | 2027 intake closed; official site says applications will reopen in early 2027. |
Benefits listed for the 2027 intake
The next intake can change. Verify benefits against its Bangladesh country profile and the Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook.
Bangladesh-specific conditions matter
The 2027 profile required applicants to be existing employees from defined target groups, including designated government and judicial roles, development organisations, private-sector organisations, and research, university, media or cultural organisations. Applicants also had to be Bangladeshi citizens residing in and applying from Bangladesh.
These conditions sit alongside the general eligibility rules in the Policy Handbook and university admission requirements. The next country profile may differ, so assess eligibility from the new document when applications reopen.
Build the Development Impact and Linkages Plan
The Bangladesh application documentation includes a Development Impact and Linkages Plan, also called DILP or DIP in some materials. It should connect a defined Bangladesh development problem to the skills gained in Australia and to realistic action after return.
Define the problem
Use a specific sector, population and institutional gap rather than a broad statement about helping the country.
Name the capability gap
Explain what knowledge, method or network is missing and why the selected course can close it.
Plan the return pathway
Identify the role, partners and first actions through which you can apply the learning.
Set evidence of progress
Use practical indicators: policy adoption, staff trained, service coverage, research output or organisational change.
Prepare from the official templates
The 2027 documentation page provides a country profile, CV template, academic and professional referee templates, DILP template and advice, research proposal guidance and information for private-sector applicants. Use the templates for the applicable cycle instead of recreating them.
Frequently asked questions
Can a fresh graduate apply?
The 2027 Bangladesh profile targeted existing employees in specified groups. Check the next country profile; do not assume eligibility from degree alone.
Does the award cover family members?
Benefits and dependent responsibilities are governed by the current policy and award conditions. Review them before planning family travel.
When will applications reopen?
The official Bangladesh homepage currently says early 2027. Wait for the new country profile for the exact opening, deadline and intake year.