The Australian government provides long-term scholarships through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to support students from developing countries in obtaining undergraduate or postgraduate degrees from Australian institutions. The scholarships cover full tuition, airfare, living expenses, and other supplementary costs to develop individual skills and knowledge that can contribute to development in their home countries. Scholars must sign a contract agreeing to work in their home country for a minimum of two years after completing their degree or repay the costs of the scholarship.