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Can I get the Destination Australia Scholarship as a new international applicant?

07 Oct 2026 · Answered by Swastika Ghosh · 1 min read
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The Destination Australia Scholarship is currently listed as unavailable for new international applicants. It previously offered AUD 15,000 per year. Check the official page for the current cycle, and look at university MBA scholarships and merit awards as alternatives for your funding plan.

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The Destination Australia Scholarship is currently listed as unavailable for new international applicants. It previously offered AUD 15,000 (approx INR 10.07 L) per year. Please check the official page for the current cycle before you plan around it.

Destination Australia Scholarship status

DetailWhat the guide says
Status for new international applicantsCurrently unavailable
Previous award per year (AUD)15,000 (approx INR 10.07 L)

Funding routes still worth exploring

  • University MBA scholarships: typically a 20% to 50% tuition waiver for strong academic or work profiles
  • Business school merit scholarships: AUD 10,000 to 25,000 (approx INR 6.71 to 16.78 L) tuition reduction
  • Women in leadership scholarships: approximately 15% to 50% of course fees at eligible programmes

My Advice

Do not build your budget around this scholarship. Shortlist universities that publish their own MBA scholarships, note their deadlines, and confirm eligibility on each official page, since amounts and rules vary by institution.

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