There are a range
of scholarships available for international students wishing to study in
Australia, which can provide help with funds for your study. There is strong
competition for scholarships, so you should not rest all of your hopes on
obtaining funding, but they are definitely worth investigating.
On this page, we
discuss:
How to receive scholarship information directly from Australian institutions:
1. Search for a course 2. Select an institution from the search results 3. Click the green 'Enquire now' button 4. Tick the 'Scholarships' box while completing the form. This will put you in direct contact with the institution of your choice. |
Scholarships may
provide financial assistance with:
- your tuition fees
- your accommodation and living
expenses
- both tuition and living costs.
Some scholarships
cover the full amount of these costs for the duration of your course, while
others cover a proportion of the total cost, cover costs for one year or
provide a one-off payment for financial assistance.
Most scholarships are
based on academic merit, although there is also some funding available for
students from developing countries who are in financial need. Note that some
scholarships are restricted to students from certain countries, while others
may be related to a specific course, field of study or qualification level
(postgraduate degrees, for instance).
There are certain
approaches you can take that will increase your chances of gaining a
scholarship:
- Start researching scholarships
as early as possible: Make
a list of all potential scholarship providers and all the scholarships for
which you are eligible, including the costs they cover, application
requirements and application deadlines. Note that some institution
scholarships do not require an application; you will be automatically
considered when you apply for your course.
- Ensure that you supply all
documentation required: Documentation
may include academic transcripts, a letter of offer and references. Ensure
you obtain certified and translated copies where necessary.
- Check your eligibility for each
scholarship: Some
scholarships are only available to international students from certain
countries, while others may be related to a specific course, field of
study or level of study (you might find some scholarships that are
restricted to German students studying music, for example).
- Ensure that you fulfil all the
necessary criteria: Some
scholarships have additional requirements (such as the submission of an
essay or personal statement) and have strict terms and conditions (such as
word limits and deadlines), so make sure you read all of the fine print on
the application form before filling it out.
- Your application should
be reviewed by somebody who speaks fluent English: Scholarships committees might overlook your
application if it contains grammar or spelling mistakes.
- Apply for as many scholarships
as possible: Even if
some scholarships are for lesser amounts, any type of funding is better
than no funding at all. Be sure to reapply in future years if you miss out
or if the scholarship you receive does not cover the full duration of your
course.
- Ask for help with applications: If you have any questions about your eligibility or the
application requirements, contact the institution or organisation offering
the scholarship before applying.
Scholarships may be
offered by the following groups:
- Your Australian education
institution: Contact
the international student team or look through their website for
institution-wide and faculty-specific international student scholarships.
Larger institutions usually have a scholarships database that allows you
to input your details.
- Your accommodation
provider: Some residential colleges and
other accommodation providers offer scholarships for international
students to assist with accommodation costs.
- The Australian Government: The Australian Government offers an extensive
range of scholarships for international students under the Australia
Awards scheme for both achievement and development, including Endeavour Awards, Australia Awards Scholarships, Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships and Australia Awards Fellowships.
- Government departments in your
home country: You can contact the
relevant authorities within your home country or your home country’s
consulate in Australia.
- Your education institution in
your home country: Your
current education institution may offer scholarships and bursaries,
especially if you are considering exchange or study abroad in Australia.
- Organisations: This includes relevant organisations based in
Australia and your home country, as well as international organisations,
including charities, industry associations and large companies.
The following websites
outline some of the different scholarships available:
- Study in Australia Scholarship Search
- Australia Awards
- Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships
- International
Federation of University Women (IFUW)
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