Scholarships For UG And PG Students In Australia

One of the biggest worries for students who want to study overseas is, how they would get the financial assistance they need. Choosing to study in Australia has two-fold benefits: one, getting a quality education, and two, the availability of a wide range of scholarships offered by several Australian universities.

The best thing about the scholarships in Australia is that most of them are merit-based and the past academic record of the student is considered for evaluation. This means that there are no entrance or scholarship tests for the applicants. The university takes decisions regarding scholarships based on the student’s past academic performance, and overall profile. Some of the scholarship options for undergraduate and postgraduate studies available in real terms for Indian students targeting studies in Australia are discussed below.

Vice-Chancellor International Scholarship Scheme – University of Sydney

This is a scholarship for exceptional students. It offers up to 40,000 AUD to high achieving international students who apply for bachelor’s degrees or coursework master’s degrees, and the students receive an unconditional offer letter.

Under this scheme, the university offers four scholarships:-

• $40,000 payable for one year, in two equal installments per semester.
• $20,000 payable for one semester.
• $10,000 payable for one semester.
• $5,000 payable for one semester.

There are three rounds a student needs to undergo for this scholarship, and the best part is that there is no separate application to be filed or examination to be taken, as a high-achieving student will be considered for it, by default.

International Scientia Coursework Scholarship- University Of New South Wales (UNSW)

This scholarship recognises academic merit and leadership quality, extracurricular activities, and your personal motivation for wanting to study at UNSW.

This scholarship provides a full tuition fee waiver or a 20,000 AUD reduction per year in tuition fees, and it is available for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. To be considered for this scholarship and application, one must submit their application within the deadline, as mentioned on the university website (https://www.scholarships.unsw.edu.au/scholarships/id/1590).

International Student Award- University Of New South Wales

This award provides a 15% waiver of tuition fees every year to undergraduate and postgraduate students. An eligible student needs to apply for it within the deadline as mentioned on the university website (https://www.student.unsw.edu.au/apply/dates).

UNSW has a range of scholarships to offer to eligible Indian students. More information can be extracted from the university website. (https://www.news.futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/india-scholarships?gclsrc=aw.ds).

Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship- University Of Melbourne

This scholarship provides either of the following three:-

• $10,000 tuition fee remission in the first year of an undergraduate degree;
• 50% fee remission for the three-year duration of an undergraduate degree; or
• 100% fee remission for the three-year duration of an undergraduate degree.

This scholarship does not need a separate application, and students would be considered by default, based on merit.

Melbourne Graduate Scholarship- University Of Melbourne

The scholarship provides one-off fee remissions of $5,000 or $10,000 and 25%, 50%, or 100% fee remissions for the standard course duration. Students do not have to apply separately for this scholarship, and eligible candidates are considered by default, based on merit.

Academic Merit Is The Main Basis Of Consideration For These Scholarships

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Monash University International Merit Scholarship- Monash University

This scholarship offers a $10,000 tuition fee waiver per annum for the duration of the degree program. It is offered to both UG and PG students who are eligible based on their academic merit. There is no need for a separate application for this scholarship. Students may refer to the university website for more details (https://www.monash.edu/study/fees-scholarships/scholarships/find-a-scholarship/international-merit-5770).

ANU Chancellor’s International Scholarship- Australian National University

This scholarship offers a 50% tuition fee waiver and is awarded to both UG and PG students. Candidates are considered for it by default based on their academic merit, and no separate application is required. For details, students may refer to the university website. (https://www.anu.edu.au/study/scholarships/find-a-scholarship/anu-chancellors-international-scholarship)

Global Citizens Scholarship- University Of Adelaide

This scholarship is awarded to international students wanting to pursue an undergraduate or postgraduate programme, and have been academic achievers. Awardees are typically given a reduction between 15% and 30% on the tuition fee. There is no separate application required for this scholarship.

Global Academic Excellence Scholarship- University Of Adelaide

This scholarship offers a 50% tuition fee reduction and sees a large number of aspirants compete for it. Both UG and PG students are eligible for it, given that they have been academically meritorious. There is no separate application required for this scholarship.

Deakin India 25% Merit Scholarship- Deakin University

This scholarship grants a 25% reduction of the total tuition fee to both UG and PG students applying from India. This, too, does not require a separate application, and candidates who have been academic achievers are considered for it, by default.

There are 43 universities in Australia, and almost all have some scholarships or grants to offer to Indian nationals. We have spoken about only a few scholarships to help you get an idea of the kind of financial aid Australia offers to its international students.

Note: The above information and data have been gathered from various sources including information from the official websites of universities.

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Sayanti Banerjee is Manager-PSA Operations, Plan Study Abroad, Global Reach.