If you're looking to study in Australia, there are many scholarships, grants and bursaries which can assist you financially while you study in Australia.
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These opportunities are offered by many different organisations including the Australian Government, education providers and other public and private organisations. Discuss your options with your education provider’s admissions team or international office.
Scholarships to study in regional Australia
The Australian Government provides funding through the Destination Australia Program to help tertiary education providers fund scholarships of up to $15,000 per year for students to study and live in regional Australia.
Learn about Destination AustraliaShort-term mobility opportunities for Australian and Asian university students
The Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program supports Australian universities to offer short-term two-way mobility opportunities for inbound and outbound students between Australia and select Asian countries.
Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange ProgramAustralia Awards
The Australia Awards are prestigious international scholarships and short courses run by the Australian Government and managed through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. They offer the next generation of global leaders an opportunity to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia.
- Australia Awards Scholarships
- Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
- Short Courses
- Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research awards.
Scholarships to study a higher degree by research
The Research Training Program provides block grants to eligible Australian universities to support domestic and overseas students undertaking higher degrees by research. Students can receive scholarships as a tuition fees offset, a stipend for general living costs, and/or allowances related to the ancillary cost of research degrees.
Learn about the Research Training ProgramOther scholarships you may be able to access
While the majority of international students in Australia pay full fees for their studies, there are a number of other scholarships available to help international students study in Australia.
Find scholarships you might be eligible for through Study AustraliaTuition protection for students
In the unlikely event that your education or training provider defaults (closes or stops delivering your course), there is tuition protection to support you with finding an alternative course and provider, or receiving a refund from the Tuition Protection Service.
Learn about tuition protection for international students