Scholarships in Australia for international students

14 scholarships you can use to study in Australia are listed on Pathyras — Australia's own government, university and foundation funding plus international awards that cover it. Check eligibility, deadlines and the official application page in the scholarship tool.

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By study level

Bachelor's · 8 Master's · 12 PhD / research · 5

Australia scholarships

Adelaide Global Academic Excellence Scholarship
University of Adelaide · Bachelor's / Master's
50% reduction in tuition fees for the full duration of the programme
Australia Awards Scholarships
Australian Government · Bachelor's / Master's / PhD
Full tuition, return airfare, AUD 5,000 establishment allowance, living-expense stipend (about AUD 34,500 a year), health cover and an introductory academic programme
Australia for ASEAN Scholarships
Australian Government · Master's
Full tuition, return airfare, establishment allowance, living-expense stipend and health cover (Australia Awards package)
Deakin Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship
Deakin University · Bachelor's / Master's
50% or 100% of tuition fees for the full course
Destination Australia Scholarship
Australian Government / institutions · Bachelor's / Master's / PhD
AUD 15,000 per year towards study and living costs
Griffith Remarkable Scholarship
Griffith University · Bachelor's / Master's
50% of tuition fees for the full programme
Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship
University of Melbourne · Bachelor's
Fee remission (partial to full tuition, or a first-year fee reduction), awarded on academic merit
Monash International Merit Scholarship
Monash University · Bachelor's
AUD 15,000 per year (AUD 10,000 for awards made before 2026) for the full degree, up to 5 years
Research Training Program Scholarships
Australian Government / universities · Master's / PhD
Tuition fee offset (up to 4 years PhD / 2 years Master's by Research) plus a living stipend of roughly AUD 39,000–43,000 a year and relocation/thesis allowances
University of Sydney International Scholarship
University of Sydney · Master's / PhD
Tuition plus a living stipend of about AUD 42,754 a year (2025 rate) for a research degree
UQ International Excellence Scholarship
University of Queensland · Bachelor's / Master's
25% tuition fee reduction per year, for up to four years

Multi-country scholarships you can use in Australia

International and regional awards whose host universities include Australia.

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)
World Bank / Government of Japan · Master's
🌍 International award — usable in Australia
Tuition, living stipend, round-trip airfare and health insurance for a development-related Master's
Rotary Peace Fellowship (Master's)
The Rotary Foundation · Master's
🌍 International award — usable in Australia
Tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transport, field-experience costs and health insurance

Study-anywhere scholarships

Awards you can take to a university of your choice, including in Australia.

Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Aga Khan Foundation · Master's / PhD
🌍 Study anywhere except United Kingdom, Russia
Postgraduate costs awarded as 50% grant / 50% loan; full degree duration for Master's, first two years for PhD

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Frequently asked questions

Are there scholarships for international students in Australia?

Yes. 14 scholarships you can use to study in Australia are listed on Pathyras: Australia's own government, university and foundation funding (such as Adelaide Global Academic Excellence Scholarship, Australia Awards Scholarships and Australia for ASEAN Scholarships) plus international awards that cover it.

Which study levels do Australia scholarships cover?

Listed scholarships by level: Bachelor's 8, Master's 12, PhD / research 5. Eligibility differs per award, so check each one's official source.