Australian Scholarships for International Students
Government, university, and field-specific scholarships available to international students studying in Australia in 2026.
Listing 11 scholarships across 4 categories
Tip: Apply early, apply widely
Most scholarships are highly competitive and have strict deadlines. Many university scholarships are automatically considered when you apply for admission — read each scholarship's instructions carefully. An education consultant can help identify scholarships that match your profile.
Australian Government Scholarships
Australia Awards Scholarships
by Australian Government (DFAT)
Value
Full tuition + living allowance + return airfare
Deadline
Varies by country — typically April to June
Eligibility
Citizens of participating developing countries in the Indo-Pacific, Africa, and other regions
Australia's flagship overseas aid scholarship. Highly competitive. Recipients must return home for two years after completing their study.
Research Training Program (RTP)
by Australian Government
Value
Tuition fee offset + living stipend (~AUD 32,000/year)
Deadline
Varies by university — typically February and July intakes
Eligibility
International students enrolling in a research degree (Masters by Research or PhD) at an Australian university
Administered through individual universities. Apply through your university's graduate research office.
University Scholarships
Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship
by University of Melbourne
Value
AUD 10,000 – AUD 56,000 (partial to full tuition)
Deadline
December / January for first semester intake
Eligibility
High-achieving international undergraduate applicants
Automatic consideration for eligible applicants — no separate scholarship application required.
UNSW International Scholarships
by University of New South Wales
Value
AUD 5,000 – AUD 10,000 per year
Deadline
Rolling applications
Eligibility
International students with strong academic results
Multiple tiers based on academic performance. Renewable each year subject to maintaining grades.
University of Sydney International Scholarship (USydIS)
by University of Sydney
Value
25% of tuition fees
Deadline
October for February intake; March for July intake
Eligibility
International undergraduate students with exceptional academic results
Must not be receiving another scholarship or tuition reduction.
ANU Chancellor's International Scholarship
by Australian National University
Value
25% of tuition fees
Deadline
Aligned with intake applications
Eligibility
High-achieving international students
Automatic consideration — no separate application. Based on academic merit.
Monash International Merit Scholarship
by Monash University
Value
AUD 10,000 per year
Deadline
Rolling
Eligibility
International students with strong academic records entering undergraduate or postgraduate coursework
Multiple tiers available — Merit, Excellence, and Vice-Chancellor's.
State Government Scholarships
Study NSW Scholarships
by New South Wales Government
Value
Varies
Deadline
Check Study NSW website
Eligibility
International students studying in NSW
Various scholarship programs supporting students in NSW institutions.
Study Queensland Scholarships
by Queensland Government
Value
Varies
Deadline
Check Study Queensland website
Eligibility
International students studying at Queensland institutions
Includes both merit and equity-based scholarships.
Field-Specific Scholarships
Endeavour Leadership Program
by Australian Government
Value
Full tuition + establishment allowance + monthly stipend
Deadline
April–June (indicative — check current status)
Eligibility
High-achieving international students and professionals (various nationalities)
Covers all fields of study. Check current program status on DFAT website as program periodically reopens.
Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) Scholarships
by AIMS
Value
Stipend + research support
Deadline
Varies
Eligibility
PhD candidates in marine science
For research into Australia's marine environment, including the Great Barrier Reef.
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