Scholarship Programs

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The American Australian Association proudly supports individuals pursuing graduate education, fostering groundbreaking solutions to global challenges, and nurturing artistic excellence. With scholarships providing support of up to US$40,000, we assist Australian and Americans with tuition and living expenses at accredited institutions in the USA or Australia.

To date, we’ve awarded almost US$18 million to over 1,100 scholars, including veterans, researchers, and artists shaping the future.

Key Dates:

Australia to USA: Applications open January 1 – March 31

USA to Australia: Applications open July 25 – September 30

Explore how we can help you achieve your academic and professional dreams by clicking ‘Apply’ below:

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Our Programs

Education Scholarships

Graduate Education Fund

Established in 2002 to provide much-needed financial support and assistance to American and Australian individuals to undertake innovative and transformational Masters, Ph.D. or Postdoctoral study and research.

Supporting scholars in health, medicine, social sciences, humanities to security, technology engineering and more.

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Veterans Scholarships

Veterans' Fund

Established in 2017 to provide much-needed financial support and assistance to American and Australian honorably discharged post-9/11 military veterans to pursue studies that build new skills and create prosperous post-military careers.

Supporting veterans in undertaking any full-time Undergraduate or Graduate level study in any disciplinary field.

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Arts Fund

Formerly the Dame Joan Sutherland Fund, the Arts Fund was established in 2002 to support American and Australian emerging or early-career artists to study or to undertake artistic development.

Supporting artists in the fields of theatre, film, television, dance, music, visual arts, design, literature, photography, fashion and more.

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