Is there an Australian university scholarship I can apply for in a finance master's?
Yes. Sydney's Business School International Scholarship is AUD 5,000 to AUD 10,000 payable for one semester, and RMIT's Future Leaders Scholarship gives a 20% tuition reduction to eligible Indian coursework master's students. ANU's award shows as unavailable, so check each page for your intake.
Yes, Australian universities publish scholarships that Indian finance students can target, mostly for postgraduate coursework such as a Master of Finance or Master of Applied Finance. Awards are competitive and change between intakes, so treat the amounts below as a guide to what each university lists, not a promise.
Australian scholarships to check for finance postgraduates
| University | Scholarship | What the official page says |
|---|---|---|
| University of Sydney | Business School International Scholarship | AUD 5,000 (approx INR 3.35L) to AUD 10,000 (approx INR 6.70L), payable for one semester to commencing students |
| University of Sydney | Scholarships for Indian students | Check the Sydney scholarships pages for India-specific awards and their rules |
| Monash University | Monash International Student Excellence Scholarship | See the official page for the current value |
| RMIT University | Future Leaders Scholarship | 20% tuition reduction for eligible Indian citizens with an offer for 2026 intakes onward in a coursework master's; no separate application |
| ANU | Chancellor's International Scholarship | The official page says the scholarship is currently unavailable, so look for a replacement |
How to shortlist and apply for an Australian finance scholarship
- Pick the finance degree first. Master of Finance, Master of Applied Finance, Banking and Finance, and Commerce (Finance) are treated differently by each faculty.
- Open the scholarship page for your intake year and note the eligibility score, the deadline and whether you apply separately.
- Check whether the award reduces tuition for the whole course or only for the first year.
- Confirm that your chosen finance course qualifies, because some awards cover only selected faculties.
- Also look at awards from Melbourne, Macquarie, UWA and UTS using the same checklist.
Each university page lists its own eligibility rules, so read them before you plan around any award.
My Advice
Apply as early as the university allows, since many awards are assessed at offer stage. Keep your transcripts, work experience letters and a short statement ready. Before accepting, check the scholarship letter for conditions such as minimum marks and course load.
This information is available on: sydney.edu.au, rmit.edu.au, anu.edu.au
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