List of fully funded Government and other Institutions sponsored scholarships in Australia( Undergraduate/Masters/PhD/Short courses)

Various Fully Funded Scholarships in Australia(Government-sponsored and other institutions)

There are thousands of scholarships available to study in Australia. Studying in Australia can be very expensive. But the good news is, to make things easy for us the international student, the Country has put in place thousands of scholarships provided by the Government, Educational Institutions(Universities),  individuals, businesses, communities and a number of other Public and Private Organisations. 

In this article, we will provide information on the type of scholarships available for you and the links. The very first thing to take note of here is that, though these scholarships are available to students of all nationalities and gender,  in case of application, it is wise to contact these organisations or institutions directly via their websites as we make them available for you. On the scholarship provider websites, you will always find information on who to contact and how if you need more information. Universities' websites for example will provide full information on how to apply for the scholarships step by step and the requirements you need to meet also before applying. Below is :

• A list of Australian government-sponsored scholarships for international students, 
• University scholarships for international students and 
• Other private institution scholarships you can equally apply for 

     I. Australian Government Scholarships for international students

1 . Australia Awards

This is a prestigious scholarship offer by the Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Department of Education and the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) to international students who wish to study in Australia and take advantage of the well-advanced educational system such as the good research training programs, professional development courses etc. These scholarships are awarded each year to the lucky citizens of the various participating countries of Asia, the Pacific, the Middle East and Africa to undertake full-time undergraduate or postgraduate programs. For further reading on this scholarship check the website here Australia Awards. These scholarships of over  1,985 are available for over 50 different nations such as scholarships in Australia for Indian students, Australian scholarships for Pakistani students, Australian scholarships for Africa etc... 

Check out the current  2022 Australia Awards scholarship program. (now closed for 2022, to be open soon in February 2023. Stay tuned!)

2. Endeavor Leadership Program(ELP) Scholarships.

This is another prestigious scholarship you need to consider if you are coming to study in Australia as an International Student. It is a two-way mobility program for short and long time study, research and professional development in Australia provided by the Australian Government to its priority partner countries. The priority countries here include some countries in Asia, Europe and the Americas, the Middle East, and Africa. It is an internationally competitive merit-based scholarship with fees offset, stipends and allowances to support your study all throughout Australia. 

Check their website here for more details Endeavor Leadership Program. Update as of this current moment this Endeavour scholarship program is no longer available till further notice.

3. Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP)

This is a Commonwealth Funded Scholarship and the most common type of scholarship most international students secure. It is worth trying. It is awarded to eligible international students who wish to undertake research masters and doctorate programs in Australia. It is a full-time scholarship with fees offset, stipends to assist with living costs and allowances also to assist students with ancillary costs of a Higher Degree by Research (HDR). This usually includes relocation costs to undertake a HDR program in a particular institution, HDR thesis printing and academic publication costs and even health cover costs for recipients and their dependents. Amazing😉? For further reading on this scholarship and more details check their website here Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP)

Check some 2023-2024 available Australia Government Research Training Programs across Australia Universities:

• HDR Scholarships Bond University: Multiple fully funded Masters research and PhD scholarships
• University of Sydney International Scholarship 2023-24 
• Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP)Scholarships
•  Research Training Program Scholarship(RTPS)  

4. Destination Australia

  This is a new Australian Government Mobility Scholarship Program to encourage both international and domestic students to study in regional areas of Australia. This program will provide financial assistance of up to $15,000 per student, per year and your enrolled institution will be administering these scholarships for you. The Government announced that Over 1000 scholarships will be available each year to support both domestic and international students to achieve their academic goals. This is a dream come true opportunity to seize. For further information on the details check out their link here Destination Australia

Check some  Destination Australia scholarships in 2023-2024 across Australia Universities:

• Destination Australia Scholarship International Students scholarships) -UQ
• Destination Australia scholarships_Southern Cross University
• Destination Australia Scholarship - (International Students)- Curtin University Australia.
• Destination Australia scholarships_Latrobe University
• Destination Australia scholarships-CQ-University

II. University Scholarships for international students

Apart from the above-named Government Scholarships, all Australian Universities also do provide a range of internal scholarships for international students. This includes PhD scholarships, Masters scholarships and Undergraduates. This makes the number of scholarships available to study in Australia to be very enormous. So there are countless opportunities out there for you, all you need to do is to meet the minimum eligibility criteria. The most common of these scholarships with full funding are masters and PhD research scholarships.

For details on these scholarships make sure you check these institutions' websites, see Complete List of Australian Universities. Most Universities have databases/scholarship portals filled with numerous scholarship opportunities. You can easily browse through to find a suitable scholarship. Always make sure to check the entry requirements for a scholarship before starting your application

Some popular current university scholarships for international students should check:

• Refer  to a list of fully funded Masters scholarships to study in Australia 2023-2024-Various Australian Universities
• Compilation of 15 best fully funded PhD scholarships to study in Australia 2023-24
• Undergraduate scholarships
• A compilation of Australian Universities' scholarship pages for international students

    III. Other institutions: Private Institutions/Organisations

There are many outstanding organisations in Australia that provide a lot of assistance to international students through scholarships and short- and long-term grants. So if you are looking for postgraduate scholarships or undergraduates to study in Australia make sure you look at: 

1. Race for 2030 Industry PhD Projects

Race For 2030 provides industry-University joint PhD scholarship programs. The Industry PhD Program is engaging industry and universities to train the future workforce through practical, demand-driven research projects.

Industry partners, in conjunction with academia, provide the Industry PhD research agenda based on their societal knowledge of pressing needs and issues.

RACE for 2030 will fully fund 55 industry PhD candidates to be completed between now and 2030 within the four RACE research programs.

2 CSIRO

Also check CSIRO website for postgraduate scholarships to study in Australia. CSIRO stands for Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation. It is an Australian Government agency responsible for scientific research. CSIRO works with leading organisations around the world, it is Australia's national science agency and innovation catalyst. You can find more information on their scholarship page provided above about scholarships for international students

3. Good Universities Guide

The Good Universities Guide will help you find courses, including scholarships at Australia's top universities, TAFEs and training colleges etc. Whatever program you are after: say  a degree program, enrol in an MBA program or vocational training courses, you'll be sure to find a course to suit you. The filter option equally allows you to browse for these opportunities(courses/scholarships) across different states and Universities in Australia

 4. SmartSat CRC (Masters & PhD) scholarships

SmartSat CRC is a consortium of universities and other research organisations, partnered with industry that has been funded by the Australian Government to develop know-how and technologies in advanced telecommunications and IoT connectivity, intelligent satellite systems and Earth observation next-generation data services. SmartSat constantly invites expressions of interest for higher degrees by research scholarships. Successful candidates will need to be enrolled in one of their university partners and will work on applied R&D which aligns with the research programs:

• Trusted Autonomous Satellite Operations,
•  Secure Software for Space Systems, 
• Dynamic Payloads for Communications and Earth Observation, 
• Space Systems Research.

Other priority areas include: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mining and Resources, Disaster and Emergency Management, Water and Environmental Management, Defence and National Security.

 5. J.A.S.O.N. 

Search for scholarships at the Joint Academic Scholarships Online Network known as J.A.S.O.N. This is an Australian postgraduate scholarship database. It gives you information about all the external scholarships available in Australia. It is a joint database developed by many universities that consider making the search for Postgraduate scholarships easier.

 6. ACU

 Also look at the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU). There are great opportunities here, especially for those citizens from Commonwealth countries.

7. DairyBio(Multiple  Master and PhD scholarships)

DairyBio presents a fantastic opportunity for early-career scientists to establish themselves in their field. PhD students become part of a community that grants them access to large-scale projects, diverse science teams, and modern facilities. Every project has a direct connection to the industry in terms of both its subject matter and personal connections through mentoring and participation in industry events.

Recruitment of new students is ongoing, and inquiries are always welcome for the PhD program. Visit their website to explore current PhD opportunities, mentoring programs, and more.

8. Your home country

  And finally, don't forget to search for scholarships offered by your home country, Embassies, private organisations etc...Usually, a lot of assistance for international students comes from their home countries also. Australia equally has a lot of partner countries where funds are provided directly to these governments to support outstanding and high-achieving students to undertake research in Australia

Here you can find a list of international government scholarships to study in Australia. Check to see if your government provides a scholarship for you to study in Australia

Now that you know about all the fully funded scholarships in Australia, why don't you look at the List of Australian Universities With No Application Fees and also find out how to apply to an Australian university, get admissions and secure a scholarship for your study. It is a step-by-step guide with all the information you need to study in Australia.

 

While applying for your scholarships make sure to look at some tips on how to apply successfully for scholarships  to study in Australia

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