Funding options for Australia - from government awards to university aid. See also the full guide.
What Scholarships Are Available for International Students?
Australia scholarships index — start here, then open the full award pages. Global list: scholarships.
| Scholarship | Type | Best for | Full guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Awards | Government, fully funded | Indo-Pacific partner countries | Tuition + living + travel |
| Destination Australia | Government (regional) | Study at regional campuses | Living + tuition support |
| Vice-Chancellor’s (Sydney) | University | Strong UG/PG profile at USyd | Partial to full tuition |
| Monash International Leadership | University | Monash applicants | AUD 10,000/year |
| Melbourne Graduate Research | University | Research Master’s/PhD | Full fee remission + stipend |
| RTP stipends | Government/university | Research degrees | Tuition + ~AUD 35k–39k stipend |
Most Go8 and mid-tier universities also run 15–50% merit waivers not listed as separate national programmes — check each institution’s international scholarships page after you shortlist.
Related: Subclass 485 planning, find scholarships.
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