Numerous students pursuing education in Australia rely on scholarships and awards to ease their financial burden during their undergraduate or postgraduate studies. Given the multitude of available options, it’s prudent to begin exploring these opportunities early.

This page is dedicated to providing you with a comprehensive list of some of the finest scholarships and awards across diverse fields of study and degree levels, accessible at various universities in Australia.

Available Australian Scholarships

In this post, we have listed some of the scholarships that are available at different Australian universities and institutes.

Title: Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship

Title: Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship

Value: $28,854 per annum (2022 rate)Tuition FeesOverseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

Deadline: Various

Description:

Funded by the Australian Government 3.5 years for a PhD2 years for a research Masters

Title: University International Postgraduate Award (UIPA)

Value: $28,854 per annum (2022 rate)Tuition Fees

Description: Funded by UNSW3.5 years for a PhD2 years for a research Masters

Title: Tuition Fee Scholarship (TFS) plus a Research Stipend

Value: $28,854 per annum (2022 rate)Tuition Fees

Description:

Tuition Fees funded by UNSW Stipend funded by the Faculty, School or Supervisor3.5 years for a PhD2 years for a research Masters

Eligibility:

There are a number of eligibility requirements you ensure you meet prior to applying for a Higher Research Degree. These include the following.

  • Admission and scholarship application minimum requirements.
  • English requirements: All applicants, whether domestic or international, must provide evidence that their English language ability meets the minimum UNSW English Language Requirements.  
  • Source of funding: All applicants, whether domestic or international, must complete the GTE & Financial Declaration Form and, if required, submit evidence of your capacity to fund all living costs, fees and other associated costs. As an applicant to UNSW, you must demonstrate that you have the ability to financially support yourself (and any dependants) for the duration of your studies and, if an international applicant, that you are a Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE). This may be through applying for a UNSW Research Scholarship, an alternative scholarship or sponsorship (provided by a source external to UNSW), or through self-funding. 
  • Supervision and resources: You must consider whether you need to contact a supervisor or undertake an EOI. Approval must be provided by a potential supervisor or School before you can apply. Further checks on appropriate supervision and resources will be completed during the assessment process, so please note that approval to apply does not guarantee an offer.
  • Other: Specific Faculties or programs may have additional requirements, please see your Faculty’s website for further details

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Title: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Postgraduate Scholarships

Value: Full and/or top-up scholarships may be available

Deadline: Various

Summary: Developing the next generation of world-class scientists and engineers is critical to building Australia’s future science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and innovation capable workforce, and CSIRO is contributing to this by increasing our engagement in education, training and mentoring of students.

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Title: Graduate School Scholarships (UQGSS) – includes RTP

Value: Base stipend of $28,597 per annum tax free (2021 rate), indexed annually, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

Student type: Domestic students, International students

Level of study: Higher Degree by Research

Study area: All study areas

Funding type: Living stipend scholarship, Tuition Scholarship

Scholarship duration: 3 years with the possibility of two 6 month extensions in approved circumstances

Summary: UQ Graduate School Scholarships (UQGSS) are awarded to domestic and international students.

Eligibility:

To be eligible you must:

  • be nominated by an enrolling school or institute at UQ
  • be assessed by the Graduate School as meeting all conditions for admission to the higher degree by research program.
  • not be receiving a living allowance award, or scholarship providing a benefit greater than 75% of the RTP Scholarship living allowance rate to undertake the higher degree by research program.

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Title: ANU PhD Scholarships

Value: $28,092 per annum

Deadline: 31.08.2021, 31.10.2021 and 15.04.2022

Study area: All study areas

Eligibility

These scholarships are available to potential and current students who:

  • are domestic or international students; and
  • have applied for admission to a PhD or Professional Doctorate by Research program; and
  • have a Bachelor degree with first-class honours (some Colleges may consider students with upper second-class honours), or a Master degree with a research component or equivalent from a recognised university.

Summary: A number of ANU PhD Scholarships which provide a stipend are funded by Colleges. It is normal for recipients to undertake study on a full-time basis. However, in accordance with strict criteria, the scholarship can be awarded for part-time study. International scholars must undertake study on a full-time basis.

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Title: A E Ringwood Supplementary Scholarship

Study area: Earth Sciences

Value: $8,002 per annum

Deadline: Open all year

Summary: This scholarship is offered by the Research School of Earth Sciences (RSES). The A.E. Ringwood Scholarships are designed to attract students of high calibre to pursue PhD research in Earth Sciences.

Benefits

Awardees of this scholarship will have been successful in obtaining a full Tuition Fee Scholarship and an ANU (stipend) Scholarship; which include travel to Canberra; reimbursement of some removal expenses; thesis reimbursement allowance.

Eligibility

Bachelor degree with first-class honours, or a research Master degree from a recognised university; International Students will be considered for this scholarship.

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Title: A L Hales Honours Year Scholarship

Study area: Science

Deadline: Various

Summary: This scholarship is offered by the Research School of Earth Sciences.

Eligibility

  • Students undertaking 4th year of Bachelor of Science Honours program;
  • interest in undertaking a research project in The Research School of Earth Sciences;
  • Australian citizens, permanent residents of Australia and New Zealand cititizens;
  • students should have majored in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Earth and Marine Sciences or Materials Science.

Value: $10,000 per annum

Benefits:

An additional allowance will be paid to successful applicants who have transferred their enrolment to ANU for their Honours year and whose permanent place of residence is outside of Canberra. This allowance is to help cover costs for travel and relocation expenses and will be paid once the candidate has enrolled.

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Title: ACTION Trust Honours Scholarship

Value: Up to $5000 per annum

Deadline: Open all year

Summary:

This scholarship is offered by the Fenner School of Environment and Society and the Research School of Earth Sciences.

The purpose of the scholarship is to enable young researchers and practitioners to undertake quality research in areas relating to the interests of the ACTION Trust and/or to environment and sustainability.

Study area: Honours in a Program offered by the Fenner School of Environment and Society or the Earth and Marine Science program in the Research School of Earth Sciences.

Selection Basis:

The scholarship shall be awarded principally on academic merit. The Selection Committee may also take into consideration the field of study which the candidate is developing for their thesis the availability of suitable supervision, the applicant’s previous academic record, and reports from two academic referees familiar with the applicant’s work (if required).

Eligibility

The scholarship shall be available for award each year to students who:

  • have been successful in gaining entry into the Honours year of a program of study through the Fenner School of Environment and Society or the Earth and Marine Science program in the Research School of Earth Sciences:
  • have a strong academic record;
  • are intending to undertake research in an area relating to environment and sustainability;
  • have willing and suitable supervision.

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Title: Agent Based Modelling Scholarship

Deadline: Open all year

Field of study: Strong background in modelling and an interest in its application to archaeology and ecology.

Eligibility: Must hold a Bachelor degree with at least upper second-class honours (first-class honours is preferred) or equivalent, or a Graduate Diploma or Master degree with a significant research thesis component and/or relevant experience.

The eligible Program is 9050 PhD in Culture History and Language, ANU College of Asia and the Pacific.

Value: $27,652 per annum

Benefits:

Funding for involvement in fieldwork in Indonesia (if desired), software, international travel for conference attendance in years 2 and 3 of the PhD.

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Title: Alex Rodgers Travelling Scholarship

Value: $6,000 per annum

Deadline: Open all year

Summary:

These scholarships are offered by the ANU College of Science.

The Alex Rodgers Travelling Scholarship is offered to one or two RSAA graduate students to travel abroad with direct relevance to their thesis work (It will not be awarded to fund an overseas observing run). The award is based on scientific merit of the program, benefit of the program to RSAA and the student, and the effective use of the funds from the scholarship.

Field of study:

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Eligibility:

Full-time current RSAA PhD student. A successful applicant is ineligible to apply again. Australian and New Zealand citizens; Permanent residents of Australia; International students.

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Title: Alexander McTaggart Honours Scholarship

Summary: This scholarship is offered by the ANU College of Health and Medicine.

Deadline: Various

Field of study:

Medical Science (Honours) relating to cancer research with the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR).

Eligibility:

A fourth year (Honours) student undertaking a project related to cancer research and allied fields at the John Curtin School of Medical Research.

Value: $7,000 per annum and relocation allowance

Benefits:

In addition to the stipend, a relocation allowance of up to $4,000 is available for Alexander McTaggart Memorial Scholarship holders recruited from outside the ACT Region. The allowance will usually be paid as reimbursement of actual costs for approved travel.

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Title: Angus Nicholson Honours Scholarship in Science

Value: $7,500 per annum  

Deadline: Various

Summary: This scholarship is offered by the ANU College of Health and Medicine & the ANU College of Science.  The scholarship has been generously established by Mr Jon Nicholson, in memory of his late father, Dr Angus Nicholson.

Field of study:

Science (Honours), Medical Science, Health Science

Eligibility:

The award is available each year to a current or prospective ANU student who:

  1. is a domestic or international student
  2. has an outstanding academic record in science
  3. has a demonstrated passion for his or her chosen field of Science
  4. is eligible for enrolment or already enrolled at the University in the Honours year of an undergraduate degree offered by the ANU College of Science or the ANU College of Health & Medicine or an equivalent degree program at another tertiary educational institution.

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Title: Anjeli Nathan Memorial Scholarship

Value: $7,000 per annum

Deadline: Open all year

Summary: This Scholarship is offered by the ANU College of Science and commemorates the life of Anjeli Nathan, a brilliant student who, tragically, was killed doing the field research she loved. The scholarship may be used to assist the student either to undertake the Honours Program or to gain fieldwork experience after the successful completion of the degree with Honours.

Field of study

Ecology, Evolution and Genetics (Honours)

Eligibility

  • an outstanding applicant who has been accepted to study behavioural ecology or conservation biology for an Honours Program within The Australian National University; or
  • an outstanding applicant who is within 12 months, as at the closing date, of having completed the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours at The Australian National University.
  • Projects involving long-term captivity, killing or surgery on animals will not be considered.
  • Preference will be given to applicants based or co-supervised in the Division of Ecology, Evolution and Genetics during their Honours year.

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Title: ANU Achievement Scholarship

Value: $8,000 per annum

Deadline: Various

Summary: Each year the Australian National University offers an award known as the ANU Achievement Scholarship to provide access and support to students with a disability, long term medical condition or effects of abuse.

Eligibilit

The award is available each year to a prospective ANU student who satisfies the following criteria:

  • is a domestic student;
  • receives an offer of admission to an undergraduate degree program offered by the University; and
  • whose ability to study at university will be affected, or is likely to be affected, by the long-term and ongoing effects of one of the following:
    • a severe and long-term (or a severe and recurrent) medical/psychiatric condition or illness;
    • a learning, sensory, physical, psychological or other disability/disorder;
    • trauma or abuse.

Benefits:

The scholarship provides a stipend of $8,000 per annum for up to 4 years.  The scholarship is paid at the beginning of each semester.

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Title: ANU All-Rounder Scholarship

Value: $8,000 per annum

Benefits:

The scholarship offers a stipend of $8,000 for up to 4 years.

Deadline: Various

Summary: The Australian National University (the University) may offer an award known as the ANU All-rounder Scholarship with the aim of acknowledging the achievement of those applicants who were considered in the final stage of the Tuckwell Scholarship process and offering them financial support to study at ANU.

Eligibility:

The award is available to a prospective ANU student who:

  • is a domestic student;
  • is unsuccessful in the final stage of the Tuckwell Scholarship process;
  • receives an offer of admission to an undergraduate program at the University;
  • achieves a final selection rank of 90 or above; and
  • in the opinion of the ANU Chair of the Tuckwell Scholarship Committee displays the ability to succeed academically as well as contribute, lead and participate in the community.

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Title: ANU Chancellor’s International Scholarship

Field of study:

Any Discipline

Value: $25,000 per annum  Once-off fee waiver ranging between $15,000 and $25,000

Deadline: Various

Summary:

The Chancellor’s International Scholarship offers an opportunity to access one of multiple scholarships available to undergraduate and postgraduate students. The scholarship is designed to attract a diverse range of high calibre international students to study at ANU in 2022.

Benefits:

The scholarship will award a tuition fee reduction of 25% or 50% to eligible students as outlined above.

The tuition fee reduction is applied to three years of study for undergraduate recipients and up to two years of study for postgraduate recipients.

Additionally, as a recipient of the ANU Chancellor’s International Scholarship, you are allowed to pay a reduced tuition deposit of AUD 10,000 instead of the standard deposit amount listed on your admissions offer letter.

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Title: ANU Changing Futures Scholarship

Value: $8,000 per annum

Benefits:

The scholarship provides a stipend of $8,000 per annum for up to 3 years paid in equal instalments at the beginning of each semester.

Deadline: Various

Summary:

Each year the Australian National University may offer the ANU Changing Futures Scholarship to acknowledge the achievement of, and offer financial support to, applicants who have been shortlisted for an alternative scholarship but who were unsuccessful in that process.

Eligibility:

The award is available each year to a prospective ANU student who:

  • is a domestic student;
  • is shortlisted for a scholarship but is unsuccessful in the final stage of that Scholarship process;
  • receives an offer of admission to an undergraduate program at the University.

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Title: Tuition Fee Scholarship (TFS) plus a Research Stipend

Value: $28,597 per annum (2021 rate) Tuition Fees

Deadline: Open all year

Summary:

It is a Tuition Fees funded by UNSW and Stipend funded by the Faculty, School or Supervisor. The Tuition Fee Scholarship (TFS) plus a Research Stipend Duration is 3.5 years for a PhD and 2 years for a research Masters.. The Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship Duration is 3.5 years for a PhD and 2 years for a research Masters.

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Title: Australia Awards Scholarships

Deadline: Open all year

Summary:

Australia Awards Scholarships are long-term awards administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

They aim to contribute to the development needs of Australia’s partner countries in line with bilateral and regional agreements.

They provide opportunities for people from developing countries, particularly those countries located in the Indo-Pacific region, to undertake full time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions.

The study and research opportunities provided by Australia Awards Scholarships develop the skills and knowledge of individuals to drive change and contribute to development in their own countries.

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Title: University International Postgraduate Award (UIPA)

Value: $28,597 per annum (2021 rate) and Tuition Fees

Deadline: Various

Summary: It is a Funded by UNSW Scholarship. The University International Postgraduate Award (UIPA) Scholarship Duration is 3.5 years for a PhD and 2 years for a research Masters.

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Title: UNSW International Scholarships

Deadline: Various

Value: Various

Summary: UNSW International scholarship offering includes a range of scholarships and awards available for international students applying for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework.

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Title: Vietnam – Vingroup Scholarships

Deadline: Various

Summary:

The mission of the Program is to find talents and develop them further and provide them with rewarding opportunities so that they have the ability to lead and advance the development of science and technology in Vietnam in the future. From 2019 to 2030, each year, Vingroup will offer up to 100 fully funded scholarships for Master’s and Doctoral study programs. The Program will offer scholarships for Vietnamese talents to study key areas at excellent universities in the world’s leading countries in science and technology including the United States, United Kingdom, Russia, France, Australia, Israel, Japan, South Korea or Singapore.

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Title: CQC2T PhD Scholarships (Centre for Quantum Computation & Communication Technology)

Summary:

CQC²T is committed to attracting, retaining and developing women in STEM.

As part of of our equity and diversity program, we are looking for female PhD and Honours students to join our multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers developing quantum computing and communication technologies of the future.

Our top-up scholarships are available to female candidates that have secured a new PhD or Honours role at one of our Australian partner universities: RMIT University, the University of Melbourne, the Australian National University, UNSW Sydney and Canberra, the University of Technology Sydney, Griffith University and the University of Queensland.

As a successful candidate, you will be supported by a mentor at your chosen university, given access to a wide range of resources to assist with the development of your career and provided with top-up funding to support your education journey.

  • PhD top-up scholarships $5,000AUD per annum for up to 3 years
  • Honours top-up scholarships $1,500AUD for one year

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Title: Data 61 PhD Scholarship

Value: Various

Deadline: Various

Summary: Trustworthy Systems is always looking for new PhD students. We do not provide a topic list, as PhD topics require more planning and discussion, in order to match the student’s interest and background to the supervisor’s interests and our strategic directions. However, the Trustworthy Systems Research Pages hould give you a good idea where our interests lie.

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Title: Sydney Quantum Academy (SQA)

Value: $35,000 per annum for four years and $5,000 per annum for career development

Deadline: Various

Summary: Sydney Quantum academy PhD Scholarship program offers students funding to work alongside some of the world’s leading quantum researchers and gain industry-ready skills.

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Scholarships

In the Scholarship section of Fastepo, you can find available undergraduate and postgraduate Scholarships in different countries.

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