Top Scholarships in Australia for International Students (2025–2026)

Government-Funded Scholarships

1. Australia Awards Scholarships
   • Provider: Australian Government (DFAT)
   • Level: Undergraduate, Masters, PhD
   • Coverage: Full tuition, return airfare, living expenses, establishment allowance
   • Eligibility: Citizens from 55 partner countries across Asia, the Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East
   • Deadline: Varies by country; most close by 30 April 2025
   • More Info: Australia Awards Scholarships
2. Destination Australia Scholarships
   • Provider: Australian Government
   • Level: Certificate IV to Doctorate
   • Coverage: AUD 15,000 per year
   • Purpose: Encourages study in regional Australia
   • More Info: Destination Australia Scholarships
3. Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships
   • Provider: Australian Government
   • Level: Masters by Research, PhD
   • Coverage: Tuition fees, living stipend, health cover
   • Eligibility: High-achieving international research students
   • More Info: RTP Scholarships

University-Specific Scholarships

4. University of Sydney International Stipend Scholarship (USYDIS)
   • Level: Masters by Research, PhD
   • Coverage: Tuition fees and living allowance
   • Deadline: 12 Sept / 19 Dec 2025
   • More Info: USYDIS
5. University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships
   • Level: Masters by Research, PhD
   • Coverage: Full tuition, living stipend, relocation grant
   • Deadline: Ongoing
   • More Info: Graduate Research Scholarships
6. Adelaide Global Academic Excellence Scholarships
   • Level: Undergraduate, Masters
   • Coverage: 50% tuition fee reduction
   • Deadline: 28 Feb / 31 May 2025
   • More Info: Adelaide Scholarships
7. Griffith University Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship
   • Level: Undergraduate, Masters
   • Coverage: 50% tuition fee reduction
   • Deadline: 12 Apr / 16 Aug 2025
   • More Info: Griffith Scholarships
8. University of New South Wales (UNSW) International Scholarships
   • Level: Undergraduate, Masters
   • Coverage: Varies; includes full and partial tuition scholarships
   • Deadline: 31 March 2025
   • More Info: UNSW Scholarships
9. Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship
   • Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
   • Coverage: Up to AUD 10,000 towards tuition fees
   • Deadline: Varies per scholarship
   • More Info: Macquarie Scholarships
10. Edith Cowan University (ECU) International Scholarships
    • Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
    • Coverage: Up to 20% tuition fee reduction
    • Deadline: Varies by program
    • More Info: ECU Scholarships