Funding options for Australia - from government awards to university aid. See also the full guide.
What Scholarships Are Available for International Students?
- Australia Awards - the Australian government's flagship scholarship, covering tuition, living costs, and travel for students from partner countries, primarily in the Indo-Pacific region
- University-specific merit scholarships - most Go8 and mid-tier universities offer partial tuition waivers (typically 15–50%) for strong academic profiles
- Research Training Program (RTP) stipends - for PhD and Master's by research candidates, covering tuition plus a tax-free living stipend of roughly AUD 35,500–39,500/year
- Destination Australia - government-funded scholarships specifically for students studying at regional campuses
- Country-specific scholarships - some home-country governments co-fund study in Australia through bilateral programs
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