Study Abroad: Scholarships To Study In Australia

A wide range of scholarships, grants and bursaries can help support you financially when studying in Australia. The Australian Government offers some, and others by public and private organizations. Australian universities, colleges, and education providers provide a wide range of scholarships to deserving international students to help them fund their studies.

In this article, AbroAdvice.com, one of India’s leading study abroad consultants and SAT/IELTS/GRE/PTE coaching services provides a quick overview of the most prominent & popular scholarships and grants for international students venturing to Australia.

Let’s have a look.

Top Government Scholarships for International Students in Australia

We start by looking at the most reputed government-funded study grants & scholarships.

Australia Awards

Australia Awards Scholarships is a very distinguished and competitive program. It provides government-funded fellowships to students from various disadvantaged nations who demonstrate leadership abilities and a desire for change. After completion, the program will give students the skills and knowledge to return home and contribute to their countries’ growth.To know more about them and/or personalized assistance for studying in Australia, connect with AbroAdvice.com, India’s no.1 study abroad consultants.

Destination Australia

The Destination Australia initiative is an Australian Government initiative that provides funding to approved higher education providers to give scholarships to domestic and international students studying in rural Australia. Destination Australia scholarships are offered to students pursuing courses ranging from a Certificate IV to a doctorate (such as a PhD) in remote campus sites around Australia for up to four years. This includes any location outside of Australia’s major cities.

Australian Government Research Training Program

The Australian Government Research Training Program provides financial assistance to domestic and overseas students pursuing research doctorate and master's degrees. Visit the Department of Education’s website to learn more about the Research Training Program. These scholarships are applied for directly to a participating university.

John Allwright Fellowship

Scientists from partner nations participating in Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) research initiatives can pursue postgraduate degrees at Australian tertiary institutions. It offers PhD and master’s degrees to agricultural researchers annually and is administered through the Australia Awards system.

Next, let's look at some major scholarships and grants provided by some of Australia's biggest universities.

Top Scholarships & Grants from Australian Universities

Victoria University 

The VU Overseas Excellence Scholarship recognizes and celebrates the achievements of overseas students just starting. The Scholarship is awarded based on academic excellence, and applicants must have earned scores greater than VU's academic entry standards.

• Students are immediately assessed after applying for a specific qualification. Therefore, no application is necessary. The scholarship will be noted in your final Letter of Offer if successful.

• $750 per semester for Vocational Education and Training (VET). The award is worth up to $3,000 towards the total tuition expenses for a two-year VET degree—undergraduate: $3,000 for the first two semesters of study. The Scholarship is worth up to $12,000 towards the total tuition expenses for a four-year undergraduate degree.

• Postgraduate (coursework): $3,000 for the first two years of study. The scholarship is worth up to $6,000 in tuition for a two-year postgraduate degree.

• The VU College Diploma Merit Scholarship recognizes and celebrates the achievements of overseas students. Students with a higher education credential in Business (Enterprise), Information Technology, or Engineering are eligible.

• These awards are not available to students who have previously obtained a scholarship or sponsorship from another organization. Academic accomplishment with at least a distinction in each course is expected in the first diploma semester at VU College in Melbourne.

It is not necessary to apply. Students are automatically evaluated after the first semester. Applicants are eligible for a $2,000 stipend for their first semester after being evaluated. Following additional evaluation, candidates are eligible for a $2,000 award for the second semester of study.

Swinburne University

Swinburne University provides a variety of scholarships, with some paying up to 75% off tuition. Some scholarships are provided based on past study grades, which means that the higher your grades, the larger the scholarship sum. Other scholarships are given based on your ability to satisfy the prerequisites for certain courses.

Deakin University

The scholarship's financial specifics are as follows 

• Your entire tuition charge or 50% of your tuition price.

• Participation in the Professional Excellence Program (VCPEP) of the Vice-Chancellor. As part of the DVCIS scholarship, students will be expected to engage in this program.

• Priority placement for on-campus housing (at own expense and subject to availability).

University of Newcastle

In Undergraduate Studies, the University of Newcastle provides "Academic Excellence Scholarships Recognizing Outstanding Performance." These scholarships will be distributed through the following academic faculties:

Business and Law Faculty; Education and Arts Faculty; Engineering and Built Environment Faculty; Health and Medicine Faculty; Science Faculty

Students moving from year 1 to year 2, year 2 to year 3, and year 3 to year 4 (in four-year degree programs) will be eligible for the grants. They will be given to domestic and international students who have demonstrated academic distinction and are worth $10,000.

Australian National University

The university is offering around 55 scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduatepostgraduate students. ANU also offers a range of awards and even tuition-fee waivers to more than 1000 international students.

The four major scholarships offered by the university are 

• ANU College of Business & Economics International Undergraduate Scholarship = 100% tuition fee waiver

• ANU Global Diversity Scholarship = $25000 worth benefits

• Research School of Accounting Honours Scholarship = $15000 worth of benefits

• ANU College of Business & Economics Honours Scholarship = $15000 worth benefits

And, those were some of the most prominent scholarships available for international students in Australia. Hope this guide was an informative read for you.