Destination Australia Scholarships
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
Use this listing to plan your research, not as confirmation of eligibility. Requirements, funding and deadlines can change. Confirm your course and current application cycle with the official provider. An unknown requirement is not a waiver.
- IELTS
- 6
- Components
- L 5.5 / R 5.5 / W 5.5 / S 5.5
- Study level
- Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PhD
- Deadline
- Varies by institution
Last verified: 2026-03
About Destination Australia Scholarships
Destination Australia is an Australian Government scholarship programme encouraging domestic and international students to study in regional Australia. It provides up to $15,000 per year towards living costs and relocation expenses. The programme is available for undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral studies at participating regional institutions.
Listed IELTS requirement
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 64, PTE Academic 50
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1Destination Australia requires IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band — one of the more accessible thresholds among Australian scholarships. This is achievable with consistent preparation over 2–3 months for most intermediate English speakers.
- 2Since this scholarship targets regional institutions, research the specific IELTS requirements of your chosen university, as some may require higher scores than the programme minimum.
- 3Deadlines vary by institution. Contact your target regional university early to confirm their specific application timeline and ensure your IELTS scores are submitted before their deadline.
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