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Overview

Australia has one of the highest quality of life on the planet, with high-quality education, so thousands of students choose it as their study destination. But studying in Australia is more expensive than studying in other nations such as the UK, New Zealand, or Ireland. So, if students are worried about costs, this blog is just for them. In this blog, we will dissect scholarships for international students in Australia. So, without further ado, let's start.

Also, learn more about the Australia Assessment Level for Nepal, working hours for students in Australia, and the IELTS on paper update.

Remember, the general eligibility for scholarships for international students in Australia depends on your:

EPT (English Proficiency Test)
Academic qualifications
Personal statement or essay
CV, profile for scholarship
Other university-specific requirements.

With that in mind, let’s break down some of the scholarships for international students in Australia.

What are the government-specific scholarships for international students in Australia?

Some of the government-specific scholarships for international students in Australia are:

Provider	For Undergraduate	For Postgraduate	Eligibility	How to apply
Australian Awards	Eligible students get: Full tuition fees, Travel expenses, OSHC – insurance expenses, And many others.		Must be above 18, Must not have a criminal record, Must be of good character, Must not be applying for Australian PR, For academic and EPT requirements, you must meet the specific criteria of participating universities. For more eligibility criteria, go to the Australia Awards official handbook.	Generally, the scholarship application for a given intake opens from February to May of the previous year. For example, if you are applying for the 2027 intake, you must apply between 1 Feb and 4 May of 2026.
Australian Government - Research Training Program (RTP)	-	This award is for students who wish to pursue research-related courses in Australia. It provides full tuition costs, living stipends (max. AUD 53,608), allowances, etc.	Students must be enrolled in a Higher Degree by Research at a HEP Students must not receive equivalent awards from the Commonwealth. For more eligibility criteria, check out the RTP Grant policy.	The application process depends on each eligible Higher Education Provider (HEP).
Study in Australia's Northern Territory Scholarship program	AUD$4,200	AUD$5,200	General eligibility: Apply to study in the NT with the participating education providers, Must meet academic/English requirements of participating providers, Must provide a good CV (especially in leadership), You must not hold other scholarships, Other as per Australia’s NT.	The application for Study in Australia's Northern Territory scholarship program is closed. Connect with us for future updates.
WA (Western Australia) Government Scholarships	10 deserving students get an AUD$50,000 one-time payment for university tuition costs 50 deserving students get AUD$20,000 WACE scholarships TAFE: 200 deserving students get AUD$5,000		Eligibility criteria: You must demonstrate excellence in both academics and EPT, You must apply and receive the offer letter from a participating education provider within Western Australia (the study must be at least 2 years), Have a valid student visa, You must be directly enrolled in a university course (UG/PG) If you want to know more, check out the Western Australia Government Scholarships handbook.	Currently, the application process for Semester 1 of 2026 is closed. As for Semester 2 of 2026, eligible students must apply between 3 March and 29 May 2026. Stay tuned for more updates.

What are the university-specific scholarships for international students in Australia?

Some of the university-specific scholarships for international students in Australia are listed below. Some, if not all, universities offer presidential/dean scholarships, which can range from a few thousand to full coverage of living expenses, tuition, etc.

University	For UG	For PG or higher	Eligibility requirements	How to apply
Charles Sturt University	Up to 50% of tuition fees		Eligibility: Have strong academic achievement (at least 75% UG, 65% PG), Have shown that you value their community values, Other requirements as per the CSU official policy.	The application is open for scholarships at this university. Generally, the application ends in June or December, depending on the specific scholarship.
James Cook University	Up to 25% of tuition fees.	Up to AUD$34,000 p.a. for research-related courses.	General eligibility requirements, Must be enrolled at JCU, ATAR 97 (for $40,000 Vice-Chancellor's Award),	Generally, your scholarship is assessed at the time of admission.
Charles Darwin University	Up to 50% of tuition fees. Anyone applying for CDU Sydney gets a 30% discount.		Must have a minimum EPT as per your course choice; generally, an overall 6.0 in IELTS or equivalent, For the Vice-Chancellor's Award, at 95% in academic achievement. If not, at least 65%. Other as per your course choice.	You can visit the CDU official website and apply. Generally, an admission application also automatically includes a scholarship application.
Australian Catholic University	ACU International Student Accommodation Scholarship (20% reduction in ACU accommodation cost) ACU Executive Dean's International Scholarship (up to 20% reduction in tuition fees) ACU International Launch Scholarship (20% reduction in tuition fees, if taking CS)	ACU Vice Chancellor's PhD Excellence Scholarship (100% tuition fee waiver)	Eligibility requirements depend on which scholarship you are receiving, but general eligibility requirements apply to most, if not all, of them, such as: Citizenship (eligible international students) Courses provided by ACU, Study enrollment time, Where you are enrolled, i.e., campus, Also, must not be an Australian Awards recipient, Other as per ACU official policy.	Some of those scholarships automatically consider you for scholarships when you apply to study at ACU, while others are generally based on a written application.
Australian Catholic University	For more scholarships and eligibility criteria, visit the ACU official website.
Adelaide University scholarships	10% to 50% of your tuition costs		At least 5.5 out of 7 GPA, At least 6 in IELTS, Must have applied to study at Adelaide University’s course/program, Must not apply for excluded programs, And others as per their official policies.	Please remember that the application isn’t the same for every scholarship. Generally, application for Semester 1 starts on 1 July and end on 30 November of the previous year. Whereas Semester 2 starts on 1 April and ends on 22 May of the same year. E.g., for Semester 1 of 2027, 1 July to 30 Nov 2026, and for Semester 2 of 2027, 1 April to 22 May of 2027.
Flinders University scholarships	This scholarship offers 20% to 50% of your tuition fees.		At least an ATAR of 80 or above. OR, 5.0 GPA out of 7 for UG and at least 6.5 out of 7 for PG. Must be an international student, Must maintain specific academic achievement to continue this scholarship, Must follow the terms and conditions of specific scholarships.	Opening and closing dates for scholarship applications depend on the specific scholarship you have chosen. Visit the official site to learn more.
University of Canberra	General scholarships 10% to 30% of scholarships, depending on the student's eligibility.		At least 5.0/7 GPA, Must be an international student, Cannot be a sponsored student, The amount depends on your academic achievements.	Your application is processed at the time of admission into your specific program.
Canberra Institute of Technology	A few thousand to full tuition costs (terms and conditions apply).		At least 5.5 in IELTS Strong academic achievement Others as per your course.	Application deadline depends on your course choice. Generally, you can apply for scholarships at this university while applying for admission.
Tasmanian International Scholarship	Up to 25% reduction in tuition fees for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.	Up to roughly AUD$70,000 based on your research field.	Based on general eligibility.	Scholarship application is automatically lodged when you apply to study at Tasmanian International.
Western Sydney University	AUD$5000 to AUD$10,000 based on general eligibility, Up to 50% off tuition fees based on academic achievements.		Based mostly on academic achievements and at least 6.0+ overall in IELTS or equivalent. ATAR 90+ or equivalent for vice-chancellor award (50% of tuition fees).	Generally, you don’t need to apply for a scholarship separately; it is automatically lodged when you apply for admission.
The University of Sydney	A few thousand to AUD$50,000 pa. Others based on the faculty of your choice.		This university offers scholarships based on courses of your choice. Students have to be a “high achiever”. And others as per their official policy.	Generally, you don’t need to apply for a scholarship separately; it is automatically lodged when you apply for admission.
Macquarie University	Up to 100% of tuition fees based on your qualification; at the same time, AUD$2,500 to AUD$15,000 off tuition fees based on your academic qualifications.	Up to 10% off your tuition fees, and at the same time, AUD$2,500 to AUD$15,000 off tuition fees (based on academic qualifications	General requirements/equivalent: IELTS 6.5+, UG: ATAR 85+, PG: WAM 65+. Must be an international student, Have valid OSHC insurance, Others as per their policy.	Application depends on the specific scholarship. But generally, you must receive a full offer to study at Macquarie University.
Macquarie University	You also get a $10,000 discount if you meet entry requirements.
RMIT University	20% off tuition fees, and others are based on courses. This university also offers insurance and scholarships for research-related courses.		You have to be a citizen of specific nations, including Nepal, Must be a student visa holder, Must have received an offer letter, Others as per the policy of RMIT University.	Generally, you don’t need to apply for a scholarship separately; it is automatically lodged when you apply for admission.
Monash University	AUD$3,000 to AUD$10,000 per annum. And the Sir John Excellence Scholarship is up to AUD$75,000.		Based on general eligibility requirements. But for the Sir John Excellence scholarship, you have to be a high achiever (ATAR of 98.00+ or equivalent).	Generally, you don’t need to apply for a scholarship; it is directly lodged with your admission.
The University of Western Australia	Up to AUD$48,000 for 4 years and AUD$36,000 over 3 years. Depending on your ATAR: 85 to 98+ or equivalent.	Up to AUD$24,000 over two years at UWA. Depending on your ATAR 65 to 85.99+ or equivalent.	ATAR 85+ or equivalent, WAM 65+ or equivalent, Others as per your course choice.	Generally, an application for a scholarship is directly lodged when you apply to study at this university.

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