π Australian University Scholarships
Find funding for your Australian university studies. Browse government grants, merit-based awards, and university-specific scholarships.
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Australia Awards Scholarships
Australian Government (DFAT)
Value
Full tuition + living allowance (~$35,000/yr)
Deadline
April annually
Coverage
tuition, living, travel, health
Eligibility: Citizens of participating countries in Asia-Pacific, Africa, Middle East
Research Training Program (RTP)
Australian Government
Value
Full tuition + $32,192/yr stipend (2025 rate)
Deadline
Varies by university (typically OctβNov)
Coverage
tuition, stipend
Eligibility: Australian/NZ citizens and permanent residents for HDR degrees
Destination Australia Program
Australian Government
Value
Up to $15,000/yr
Deadline
Varies by institution
Coverage
living
Eligibility: Domestic and international students studying in regional Australia
University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships
University of Melbourne
Value
Full tuition + $35,000/yr living allowance
Deadline
October 31 annually
Coverage
tuition, living
Eligibility: High-achieving applicants to research degrees
Sydney Scholars Awards
University of Sydney
Value
$6,000/yr for up to 4 years
Deadline
December annually
Coverage
living
Eligibility: High-achieving Australian students (ATAR 95+)
UNSW Scientia Scholarship
UNSW Sydney
Value
$20,000/yr + mentoring + overseas study
Deadline
September annually
Coverage
living, travel
Eligibility: Outstanding academic achievers with leadership potential
Monash International Merit Scholarship
Monash University
Value
$10,000/yr (partial tuition)
Deadline
Rolling with offers
Coverage
tuition
Eligibility: International students with excellent academic results
ANU Chancellor's International Scholarship
Australian National University
Value
Up to 50% tuition reduction
Deadline
December annually
Coverage
tuition
Eligibility: High-achieving international students
UQ Graduate School Scholarships
University of Queensland
Value
Full tuition + $32,192/yr stipend
Deadline
March & September rounds
Coverage
tuition, stipend
Eligibility: Applicants to UQ research higher degrees
Adelaide Global Academic Excellence Scholarship
University of Adelaide
Value
15β30% tuition reduction
Deadline
Rolling with offers
Coverage
tuition
Eligibility: International students with high GPA (6.0+/7.0)
UWA Global Excellence Scholarship
University of Western Australia
Value
Up to $48,000 over 4 years
Deadline
Rolling with offers
Coverage
tuition
Eligibility: High-achieving international students (ATAR 90+ equivalent)
UTS President's Scholarship
University of Technology Sydney
Value
$15,000 one-off + leadership program
Deadline
January annually
Coverage
living
Eligibility: ATAR 98.50+ or equivalent
RMIT Academic Excellence Scholarship
RMIT University
Value
$5,000/semester
Deadline
Rolling
Coverage
tuition
Eligibility: International students with GPA 3.0+/4.0
Curtin University Merit Scholarship
Curtin University
Value
25% tuition reduction
Deadline
Rolling with offers
Coverage
tuition
Eligibility: International students with 80%+ academic record
Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship
Macquarie University
Value
Up to $10,000/yr
Deadline
Rolling
Coverage
tuition
Eligibility: High-achieving international students
Deakin STEM Scholarship
Deakin University
Value
$8,000/yr for STEM courses
Deadline
February annually
Coverage
living
Eligibility: Students enrolling in STEM programs with ATAR 85+
Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships
Australian Government
Value
$5,034 accommodation + $2,517 education costs/yr
Deadline
Varies by university
Coverage
living, education
Eligibility: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
John Monash Scholarships
John Monash Scholarship Foundation
Value
Up to $70,000/yr for overseas postgraduate study
Deadline
July annually
Coverage
tuition, living, travel
Eligibility: Outstanding Australians for postgraduate study abroad
Endeavour Leadership Program (DESE)
Australian Government
Value
Full tuition + $3,000/month stipend + travel
Deadline
April annually
Coverage
tuition, living, travel, health
Eligibility: High-achieving students from partner countries
Griffith Remarkable Scholarship
Griffith University
Value
50% tuition reduction
Deadline
Rolling
Coverage
tuition
Eligibility: International students with outstanding academic record
π‘ Scholarship Tips for Australian Universities
- Apply early β Many scholarships have limited spots and close well before semester starts.
- Check university-specific awards β Most Go8 universities offer automatic merit scholarships based on ATAR or GPA.
- Regional study bonus β The Destination Australia program offers up to $15,000/yr for studying in regional areas.
- Research students β The RTP (Research Training Program) covers full tuition + ~$32,000/yr stipend for HDR students.
- International students β Australia Awards cover everything (tuition, living, travel, health) for eligible countries.