Scholarships in Australia for Indian Students

There are several scholarships funded by the Australian government for international students. You can have a look at the list of scholarships and apply for the ones you seem eligible for. It should be noted that the table below contains only the list of popular scholarships. You can contact AECC’s counsellors to get updated information on the scholarships, their award values, application deadlines and everything else.

You will find that almost all Australian universities offer scholarships for international students. Though most of these scholarships will be merit-based, there will be other scholarships as well, like need-based scholarships and sports scholarships. We have tabulated a few popular scholarships below.

You will come across a number of scholarships for Undergraduate studies in Australia. Though most of these scholarships will be university-funded, there will be those funded by the government as well. We have listed a few Undergraduate scholarships in Australia for Indian students below. You can take references from it and apply for the ones you prefer.

• Southern Cross University Scholarship
• Macquarie University Scholarship
• Bond University Scholarship
• Australia Awards Scholarship
• Swinburne International Excellence Scholarship
• Griffith University Scholarships
• Charles Darwin University Scholarships
• Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship
• Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarships
• Sydney Scholars Awards

• Hay Thesis Binding Award

There are scholarships in Australia available for students pursuing every level of study. If you wish to pursue a Master’s program, you can apply for a few scholarships which may cover your tuition and living expenses wholly or partially. A few of these scholarships are listed below.

• Rotary Peace Fellowship
• Australia Awards Scholarships
• University of South Australia Scholarships
• International Master’s Scholarship
• International Tuition Fee Research Scholarship
• English Language Scholarship for Sponsored Students
• Northern Territory Scholarships
• SG and JG Scholarship

MBA is considered one of the most expensive courses to study in Australia. However, you need not worry as there are several scholarships to fund your MBA tuition fees. A few such scholarships are listed below.

• ANU MBA Scholarship
• Monash International Leadership Scholarship
• Melbourne Graduate Scholarship
• AGSM Global Reach Scholarship
• Kraft Heinz Scholarship
• Adelaide MBA Scholarship
• MBA Student Scholarship
• MBA Scholarship for Outstanding Students
• MBA International Prestige Scholarship
• Global Business Diversity Scholarship

A PhD is one of the highest degrees you can take in any subject, and it is important to pursue this course from a reputable university. Australia has a number of universities that offer Doctoral programs with scholarships. A few such scholarships are listed below.

• Australian Endeavour Scholarship
• Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship
• ANU Doherty PhD Supplementary Scholarship
• PhD Write-Up Award
• MAAC Scholarship
• James Rice Postgraduate Awards
• MORA-RMIT Scholarship
• David Lachlan Hay Thesis Binding Award

One of the primary criteria to become eligible for most scholarships is a good academic record. More often than not, merit-based scholarships tend to be more in number, and the award values of merit-based scholarships are generally higher than the others. As such, having an excellent academic record will help you greatly in qualifying for a scholarship. Additionally, you may need to be a resident of and study in a country that falls under the list of eligible countries for obtaining a scholarship. There are a few scholarships that are granted based on your IELTS scores as well. A few universities also consider your participation in extracurricular activities, volunteering, and other activities as criteria for granting scholarships.

On top of all these, you need to apply without any mistakes and also within the deadline. You should apply for the scholarships from the official website of the institution directly. You should additionally have a Letter of Acceptance from a recognised Australian university and an application statement. You should also explain the reasons why you should be awarded the scholarship.

There are a number of scholarships in Australia for Indian students that you can choose from. However, there is pretty good competition as well. As such, you need to know a few tips which can help your application get noticed and get qualified for obtaining a scholarship.

Keep a note of the following things to get a scholarship quickly.

• Fill up generously: There are several scholarships for which you will be eligible, and you will never know which you can get hold of. As such, do not hesitate and apply generously. This ensures that you get at least one.

• Ask for assistance: If you are stuck up anywhere during your scholarship application process, or you somehow feel the need for aid to clarify things, do not hesitate to contact AECC. Remember, one faulty step, and you will end up losing your chance!

• Read the guidelines carefully: You must read and understand the scholarship guidelines carefully. You may be asked to submit supporting documents like job experience for some scholarships. If you fail to observe and submit them, you may lose them.
• Get all the documents ready: A few scholarships ask for your certificates of experience, sports achievements etc. It is better to have them handy because they may help boost your chances of getting shortlisted.

We hope to have included all information related to scholarships in Australia for Indian students. If you have any further queries, you can contact AECC. Our dedicated team of counsellors can assist you in applying for the scholarships based on your academic score and other criteria so that your chances of getting shortlisted are high.