Study Move - Study in Australia Guide

There are a number of scholarship opportunities in Australia covering all study areas and study levels.

The Australian Government provides a number of scholarships for international students wanting to study in Australia.

Scholarships are also available through each Australian university and often scholarships are available through scholarships bodies in various countries around the world.

Australian Government Scholarship programs

Australian Development Scholarships

Level of study: Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs.

Area of study: All areas however,  fields of study are targeted to address agreed priority human resource and development needs of recipient countries, in line with Australia's bilateral aid program.

Eligible countries include: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Fiji, French Polynesia, Indonesia, Kenya, Kiribati, Laos, Lesotho, Malawi, Maldives, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, New Caledonia, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Timor Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis and Fortuna, Zambia

Australian Leadership Awards

Level of study: Masters or Doctorate degree (PhD)

Area of study: Awards are open to all fields of study, however, study programs that relate to the priority themes of international trade, pandemics, security and climate change (including clean energy) are encouraged.

Eligibility: They are intended for those who are already leaders or have the potential to assume leadership roles that can influence social and economic policy reform and development outcomes, both in their own countries and in the Asia-Pacific region.

Endeavour Awards

Level of study: Postgraduate study/research for an Australian Masters degree or PhD and education in the Vocational Education and Training section which includes the following programs - Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree.

Area of study: All study areas.

Eligible countries include:

Asia: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Republic of  (South), Laos PDR, Macau SAR, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam.

Europe: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.

Middle East: Afghanistan, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen.

Pacific: Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna.

Latin America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela.

North America: Canada, United States of America.

International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS)

Level of study: Masters by research degree or Doctorate by research degree.

Area of study: All research areas at all Australian Universities. 

Eligible countries include: Scholarships are open to international students of all countries (except New Zealand).

Information taken from: http://www.australianscholarships.gov.au/

Australian Univerisity Scholarships

Each Australian University offers various scholarships for international students. Scholarships are available for study abroad programs, undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees. 

Further information about the scholarships offered by each university can be found on each individual website. A list of the universities in Australia can be found here . 

PLEASE NOTE: We recommend visiting the website for each scholarship program above as as the information listed above is an outline only and eligble countries or scholarship programs could change at any time.