Australia Fully & Partially Funded Scholarships for International Students

Australian Scholarships for international students offer exceptional opportunities to pursue higher education in Australia. The government, universities, and private organizations fund these prestigious awards. Covering tuition fees, living expenses, and travel costs, these scholarships promote global exchange, cultural diversity, and academic excellence, making Australia a sought-after destination for international scholars.

The Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship is a prestigious award offered by the University of Melbourne, Australia, to outstanding international students. Aimed at promoting academic excellence and cultural diversity, this scholarship provides financial assistance towards tuition fees for undergraduate studies, making it an attractive opportunity for talented students from around the world.

Provided By	The University of Melbourne
Level	All study areas
No. of Scholarships	Approximately 1000
Funding	Partially & Fully Funded

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

• You must be a citizen of a country other than Australia and New Zealand and not a permanent resident of Australia;
• You must have completed secondary school outside Australia or a foundation program in Australia
• You must have received an unconditional offer for an undergraduate course at the University of Melbourne;
• You must have a secondary school result that places you in the top 3%, such as:
  • India Secondary School (CBSE, ISCE or State Board Exam); an overall score of at least 95%

This scholarship provides either a:

• $10,000 tuition fee remission in the first year of an undergraduate degree
• 50 per cent fee remission for the three-year duration of an undergraduate degree, or
• 100 per cent fee remission for the three-year duration of an undergraduate degree

• No application is required. You will be automatically considered for this award.

• This scholarship and value are offered to eligible candidates based on academic merit and ranking according to prior academic results.

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The Monash International Leadership Scholarship is a prestigious program offered by Monash University in Australia to exceptional international students. This scholarship recognises academic excellence, leadership potential, and community involvement and provides financial support for undergraduate or postgraduate studies. It empowers promising individuals to pursue educational and leadership aspirations at one of Australia’s leading universities.

Provided By	Monash University
Level	Undergraduate & Postgraduate
No. of Scholarships	4
Deadline	15th October 2023 (Round One)

You must be one of the following:

• An International student
  • You must meet the following criteria:
    • Intending to enrol full-time in an undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) degree at a Monash campus in Australia.
    • Received a full Monash course offer.

• The following students are not eligible to apply for this scholarship:
  • Students studying Australian Year 12. You may be eligible for the Monash International Scholarship for Excellence.
  • Students enrolling in Bachelor of Medical Science, Doctor of Medicine, or Master of Business Administration (MBA).
  • Students in Monash Pathway programs (e.g. Monash College and Monash University Foundation Year).
  • Students transferring from another Monash campus or applying to Monash from another Australian University.

• 100% of course fees are paid until the minimum number of points for your degree are completed (excludes OSHC, accommodation and living costs).
• Commencing undergraduate students will be invited to apply for a place in Monash Minds, a leadership program for first-year students.
• Recipients may be asked to participate or be profiled in relevant Monash marketing, recruitment and promotional materials and/or events.

• You must submit a separate application form for this scholarship (due dates as below).
• Before applying for this scholarship, you must have received a full Monash course offer with no conditions.
• Can be deferred within the same calendar year only.
• Do not submit supporting documentation with your application – this will not be considered.

• Based on academic achievement.
• Students will also be assessed on their scholarship application statement (500 words) and their potential to be an ambassador for Monash University.

To retain this scholarship

• You must maintain a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 each semester.
• You must participate in at least three Marketing and/or Scholarship promotional activities. These activities include attending official scholarship functions and participating in marketing and networking events.

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The UTS Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship is a highly competitive award provided by the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) to outstanding international students. Recognizing academic merit and leadership qualities, this scholarship covers partial tuition fees for postgraduate coursework programs, encouraging global talent to excel in their chosen fields at UTS, Australia.

Provided By	University of Technology Sydney
Level	Postgraduate
Funding	UTS Tuition Fee
Deadline	Opens 02/10/2023Closes 31/10/2023

To be eligible for the Scholarship, an applicant must:

• You must be an international student (not an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia); and
• You must meet all admission requirements for the selected postgraduate coursework program by the closing date of the scholarship application; and
• You must commence full-time studies on campus (Sydney). On-campus studies include face-to-face and/or online (remote) learning applicable to all degrees except online degrees and distance mode degrees.; and
• You must have completed a Bachelor’s degree, comparable to an Australian Bachelor’s degree, no longer than three (3) years before commencing at UTS and be admitted based on this qualification to UTS; and
• You must have an overall average of 90% where the pass mark is 50% or equivalent in a UTS-recognised Bachelor qualification; and
• All applicants must apply using the UTS online Scholarships Application form to be eligible; and

Must not:

• You must be studying a UTS online degree or distance mode degree; or
• You must be a government-sponsored student; or
• You must receive another UTS scholarship for the duration of this Scholarship

Note: On-campus studies include face-to-face and/or online (remote) learning applicable to all degrees except online and distance mode degrees.

• Coverage of UTS Tuition Fees

• You must apply online through the official portal

• The Scholarship will be awarded to the highest-ranked applicant on the basis of academic merit in the academic qualification used as a basis for admission into the selected UTS postgraduate coursework program, coupled with the applicant’s response to questions asked in the UTS online scholarship application.

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The Sydney Scholars India Equity Scholarship is a prestigious initiative by the University of Sydney, Australia, dedicated to supporting high-achieving Indian students facing financial hardship. This scholarship offers financial assistance for undergraduate or postgraduate studies, fostering academic excellence and promoting educational equity for talented individuals from India pursuing their academic dreams in Sydney.

Provided By	The University of Sydney
Level	Postgraduate
Funding	Upto AUD$60,000 (33,56,771 INR)

You must:

• be an international student
• be a new student
• be an Indian citizen and current residents of slum communities in Delhi, India where ASHA Society works
• have applied for but not yet commenced a postgraduate coursework degree.

Note: You will also need to meet the requirements set by ASHA.

• This scholarship is valued at up to AUD$60,000 (33,56,771 INR)
• This scholarship will cover the cost of
  • Tuition fees
  • Living Expenses
  • Flights
  • Textbooks
  • Health Cover

• No application is required. Nominations will be made by the Asha Community Health and Development Society (ASHA). 

• The scholarship will be awarded based on academic merit, financial need and personal statement assessed from a student’s application for admission to a postgraduate coursework degree.
• ASHA will work with the University of Sydney to identify potential candidates and make recommendations to Vice-Principal External Engagement for their consideration.
• The scholarship will be awarded on the nomination of the Vice-Principal External Engagement
• The decision is final and cannot be appealed.

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The Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship is a prestigious and competitive award offered by various universities around the world. Aimed at attracting outstanding international students, this scholarship provides financial support, often in the form of tuition fee waivers or partial grants, to promote global diversity and academic excellence within the institution.

Provided By	Griffith University
Level	Undergraduate & Postgraduate
Funding	50% of the tuition fees
Deadline	Trimester 1 2024 – Apply by 2 December 2023

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, you must:

• You must be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
• You must have a minimum GPA in previous studies of 6.0 or above on a 7-point scale or equivalent.
• You must have received an offer to study at Griffith by the scholarship application closing date.
• You must satisfy all academic and English language entry requirements for your chosen undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program.
• You must be a full-time student starting in 2024, 2025 or 2026.

• This scholarship will cover 50% of the tuition fees

• You must apply online through the official portal to study an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program at Griffith University.

• Once you have your Letter of Offer, apply for the scholarship by the closing date (see below). You will need to include academic records and a personal statement. Applications will open soon.
• If you meet all the eligibility requirements, a University panel will review your application.
• The university will let you know the outcome of your application.

• To receive the scholarship you will need to accept both your program offer and the scholarship by the deadline. 
• If you don’t accept the scholarship by the date specified in your Scholarship Letter, the scholarship will be withdrawn.
• Once you start studying at Griffith University, the scholarship will be applied prior to the census date of each trimester on meeting the ongoing enrolment requirements. 
• You must pay the remaining balance of fees, based on your enrollment, by the census date.

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The Global Academic Excellence Scholarship (International) is a merit-based award provided by select universities to outstanding international students. Recognizing academic achievements and potential, this scholarship offers financial assistance, covering tuition fees or providing partial grants, encouraging top talents worldwide to pursue higher education and contribute to global academic excellence.

Provided By	The University of Adelaide
Level	Undergraduate & Postgraduate
Funding	50% of the tuition fees

The University of Adelaide will consider applicants who have achieved an academic level on par with the following:

• For undergraduate programs: Raw ATAR of 98 OR its equivalent
• For postgraduate coursework programs: A GPA of 6.8 out of 7 OR its equivalent

Note: Scholarship applicants who are eligible for more than one scholarship offered by the University of Adelaide will only be entitled to receive one scholarship (the highest-value scholarship award that they are eligible for).

• Each Faculty will award only two scholarships of a 50% reduction of the tuition fee to the applicant in their faculty with the highest score above an ATAR of 98 or GPA of 6.8.

• It is not necessary to apply for the University of Adelaide Global Academic Excellence Scholarship because this scholarship will be automatically awarded to students who meet the eligibility requirements. 

• No separate Scholarship application form is required. Scholarship recipients will be confirmed at the point of acceptance.  
• A list of eligible students will be provided to faculties to select scholarships. Successful applicants will be advised in writing within fourteen days of faculty approval.

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