🇦🇺 Government-Funded Scholarships

Australia’s federal government provides flagship scholarship schemes for outstanding international students:

• • • Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS): Fully funded by the Australian Government, AAS supports students from developing countries in Asia, Africa, and the Pacific. The scholarship covers tuition fees, return airfare, establishment allowance, living stipend, and health cover.
      🌐 https://www.dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/australia-awards
  • • Destination Australia Program (DAP): Aimed at encouraging study in regional Australia, DAP provides scholarships of up to AUD 15,000 per year to international students studying at regional campuses.
      🌐 https://www.education.gov.au/destination-australia
  • Research Training Program (RTP): Offers tuition and stipend support to international students undertaking a research-based postgraduate degree (Master’s or PhD) at participating Australian universities.
    🌐 https://www.education.gov.au/research-training-program

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🏫 University-Specific Scholarships

Most top Australian universities offer generous merit-based or need-based scholarships:

• • • University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships: Fully funds tuition and living costs for Master’s and PhD students.
      🌐 https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au
  • • University of Sydney International Scholarships: Includes tuition fee waivers and living cost support for high-achieving international students.
      🌐 https://www.sydney.edu.au
  • • ANU Global Diversity Scholarships: Offered by the Australian National University to promote cultural diversity and global inclusion.
      🌐 https://www.anu.edu.au
  • • Monash International Merit Scholarships: Grants up to AUD 10,000 annually to academically strong students.
      🌐 https://www.monash.edu/study/fees-scholarships/scholarships
  • University of Queensland International High Achievers Scholarship
    🌐 https://scholarships.uq.edu.au

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🏛️ Privately Funded Scholarships

Several organizations and foundations provide external scholarships:

• • • Rotary Peace Fellowships: Offered to students pursuing Master’s programs in peace and conflict resolution at partner institutions in Australia.
      🌐 https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/peace-fellowships
  • • Fulbright Scholarships (for US students) and Endeavour Leadership Program (phased out but may have institutional replacements).
  • Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship: Supports future Australian leaders undertaking postgraduate study. Some awards are open to international students.
    🌐 https://scholars.westpacgroup.com.au/

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🌱 Thematic & Subject-Specific Scholarships

Some scholarships target specific sectors or goals:

• • • STEM Scholarships for Women: Several universities offer dedicated funding for women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (e.g., University of Adelaide Women in STEM Scholarship).
  • • Environmental & Climate Action Awards: Australian universities increasingly support students working on sustainability, climate change, and conservation.
  • Health and Nursing Scholarships: High-demand areas such as nursing and public health often receive specialized funding — particularly in regional universities.

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🌍 Regional/Need-Based Scholarships

• • • South Asia Scholarships: Universities like Deakin, La Trobe, and Macquarie offer country-specific scholarships for students from India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka — often valued between 10%–50% of tuition.
  • Sub-Saharan Africa Scholarships: Certain institutions such as the University of Western Australia and Griffith University have specific schemes for students from Kenya, Ghana, and Nigeria.

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💡 Tips for Students:

• • • Start your scholarship search 8–12 months before your intake.
  • • Many university scholarships are auto-considered during admission — no separate application is needed.
  • Maintain strong academic records and prepare personal statements where required.