Studying in Australia under the fully funded scholarship gives the students access to world-class research infrastructure and higher education networks. These flagship government and institutional programs offer comprehensive funding, covering tuition fees, living allowances, health insurance and air travel.

1.  Australia Awards Scholarship

It is funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and under this scheme it covers full tuition, returning tickets, living expenses stipend and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). It supports undergraduate, master’s and PhD research programs.

• Eligibility: Must be a citizen and resident of eligible participating country, at least 18 years of age, satisfy English proficiency criteria and must agree to return home for a mandatory minimum of two years post-graduation to contribute to national development.

Application Process:

1. OASIS Registration: Check and apply online through the Online Australia Scholarships Information System (OASIS) portal during the active intake period.
2. Development Impact Statement: Complete the essay prompts that details how your proposed study aligns with home country’s development priorities and post-study career goals.
3. In-Country Interview: The shortlisted candidates will then undergo a written test and an in-person panel interview which is conducted by the local Australia Awards office or Australian Embassy.

2.  Research Training Program

It is administered directly by the individual Australian universities on behalf of the Department of Education, the RTP provides the tuition fee alongside living stipend of AUD $35,000+ per year for the highly achieving candidates that are pursuing Research Master’s or PhD degrees.

• Eligibility: It is open to the international applicants that meet academic admission entry requirements for the research degree at a participating Australian university.

Application Process

1. Approval of the Supervisor: Identify and secure the written confirmation from the academic supervisor who are willing to mentor your proposed research project at the target university.
2. Application: Submit the formal online application for the higher degree by research directly to the university’s admissions portal, which checks the box to be considered for the university-wide RTP scholarship round.
3. Centralized Ranking: University research committees rank the applicants globally based on academic merit, research proposal strength and referee reports.

3.  University of Sydney International Research Scholarships

The University of Sydney offers fully funded merit-based scholarships to the outstanding international research students who undertake research master’s or PhD programs. It covers 100% of the international tuition fees and provides allowance stipend which matches the standard annual RTP rate of AUD $35,000+ per year for up to three years for the PhD candidates.

• Eligibility: It is open to the international students, must hold a background of academic excellence and documented research performance and must be applying for or enrolled in a research degree in Sydney.

Application Process

1. Research Proposal: Prepare a clear research proposal which aligns with the research focus of a University of Sydney faculty or school.
2. Single Application: Submit the postgraduate research degree application through the university portal; tick the option requesting consideration for the international research scholarships during the dedicated application rounds.

4.  Melbourne Research Scholarships

It is offered by the University of Melbourne and provides complete funding support to the high-achieving international and domestic research students, also providing the annual living allowance stipend of AUD $39,500 per year.

• Eligibility: Awarded based on the academic results, peer-reviewed publications and professional background in the relevant discipline.

Application Process

1. Automatic Consideration: Apply for the graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne by the specified institutional cut-off date. All the eligible applicants are automatically considered for the Melbourne Research Scholarship without needing a separate form.