Australian Government Scholarships for International Students

Australian Government Scholarships for International Students

If you want to study in Australia with fully funded scholarship then this article is for you. The Australian Government and Australian Universities make available a large number of scholarships for international students who would like to study in Australia. Here is a list of available scholarships offered to international students who wish to pursue higher education at Australian Universities.

Australia Awards Scholarships 

Australia Awards Scholarships, formerly known as Australian Development Scholarships (ADS), consist of long term development awards offered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. These awards provide opportunities for candidates from developing countries, particularly those countries located in the Indo-Pacific region, to enroll for full time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions. Successful candidates will generally benefit the following from this scholarship: full tuition fees, return air travel, establishment allowance, contribution to living expenses (CLE), Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC),  etc. This is a great opportunity for international students to study in some of the best universities in Australia.

Destination Australia Scholarships

This scholarship which is offered by the Australian Government is aimed at supporting both Australian and international students to study in regional Australia. Over 1000 scholarships of $15,000 will be offered per year to support the study and living expenses associated with studying a Certificate IV to Doctorate level qualification at a regional campus of an eligible University in Australia.

Australia Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship

The Australia Research Training Program makes it possible for international students to undertake a postgraduate research qualification in Australia and gain experience with leading Australian researchers.  The scholarships are available for a period of two years for a Masters by research degree or three years for a Doctorate by research degree.  The award for this scholarship covers tuition fees and health cover costs.

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