Scholarships for Australia What You Need to Know

Australia houses 43 universities, many of them renowned across the world. Besides offering higher education of elite standard, most of the universities have multiple campuses across various states and territories that provide you with a wide choice of where you want to study in the country. Australian Government and non-government organizations offer various types of financial aid in the form of a range of fellowships and scholarships to study in Australia.

Scholarship for Indian Students in Australia

The article will guide you about the government as well as non-government and partial and full tuition scholarships for international students in Australia.

1. Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship International Applicants -

It is offered to the international students pursuing Masters and Doctoral programs.

• Value - Two scholarships each with a total value of up to AU$140,500 for Masters and AU$272,500 for Ph.D. containing Tuition Fee up to AU$30,000 per academic year Travel allowance of up to AU$3,000 Monthly stipend of AU$3000 Overseas Student Health Cover Travel insurance
• Tuition Fee up to AU$30,000 per academic year
• Travel allowance of up to AU$3,000
• Monthly stipend of AU$3000
• Overseas Student Health Cover
• Travel insurance
• Duration - Up to 2 years for Masters and up to 4 years for Ph.D.
• Eligibility - You should commence your proposed program between January 1 and November 30. Provide relevant documents. Do not hold or have completed an Australian Government sponsored fellowship and/or scholarship after 1st January 2016. Have not applied for a category in which you have already completed an Endeavour fellowship or scholarship.
• You should commence your proposed program between January 1 and November 30.
• Provide relevant documents.
• Do not hold or have completed an Australian Government sponsored fellowship and/or scholarship after 1st January 2016.
• Have not applied for a category in which you have already completed an Endeavour fellowship or scholarship.
• Timelines and application process – Applications are expected to open in mid-August. After the application period is open, apply online.

2. Research Training Program (RTP) -

The scheme supports candidates undertaking Research Masters and Research Doctorate degrees known as higher degrees by research (HDRs).

• Value - Full-time stipend of $27,596 for the year 2019 (the rate differs every year) for one of the following reasons - tuition fee offset, general living cost or allowances for the ancillary cost of research degrees.
• Duration - A maximum period of two years for research masters. Minimum of three and a maximum of four years for Ph.D.
• Eligibility -  You should have enrolled in an accredited HDR study course at an Australian Higher Education Provider (HEP) You should not be receiving income supporting your general living cost which is more than 75% of your RTP stipend from another source.
• You should have enrolled in an accredited HDR study course at an Australian Higher Education Provider (HEP)
• You should not be receiving income supporting your general living cost which is more than 75% of your RTP stipend from another source.
• Timelines and Application Process Participating - Universities administer block grants on behalf of the Department of Education and Training. Thus, the application and selection process varies for each university. You can contact the respective university for more details.

3. CSIRO Postgraduate Scholarship Program - 

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) Postgraduate scholarship program offers support to deserving science and engineering students enrolled in full time postgraduate programs in Australian Tertiary institutions. 

• Value -Top-up scholarship worth $7,000 per annum with operating budget worth $10,000 per year. In some cases, full scholarship can also be available. Up to 50 scholarships are available for projects.
• Duration - Up to three years.
• Eligibility -
• Timelines and Application Process Participating - You can read and apply for this scholarship on the website by October 31

4. CSIRO Data61 Scholarship Program -

It is one of the Ph.D. scholarships in Australia that offers two types of awards - Data61 Ph.D. Scholarship and Data61 top-up scholarship to the selected candidates. 

• Value - Data61 Ph.D. comprises of full stipend, while Data61 top-up scholarship provides additional support if you are receiving the university/government/third-party funded scholarship. Your letter of offer will contain the benefits you will be getting which can be only Ph.D. scholarship, only top-up scholarship or both Ph.D. and top-up scholarships.
• Duration - Up to a maximum of 3.5 years.
• Eligibility - You should have received First Class Honors Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in respective research areas. You should have granted admission for a full-time research doctorate program at an Australian University signatory to the Data61 University Collaboration Agreement (DUCA). Must include a Data61-employed researcher in the supervisory panel. Should sign the Data61 Student Scholarship Agreement (SSA) to assign the intellectual property created during the Ph.D. assignment to Data61. Carry out research aligned with Data61’s business development teams /research programs and supervisory capabilities. Should try to avail other government/university scholarships simultaneously. Should not already hold a Ph.D.
• You should have received First Class Honors Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in respective research areas.
• You should have granted admission for a full-time research doctorate program at an Australian University signatory to the Data61 University Collaboration Agreement (DUCA).
• Must include a Data61-employed researcher in the supervisory panel.
• Should sign the Data61 Student Scholarship Agreement (SSA) to assign the intellectual property created during the Ph.D. assignment to Data61.
• Carry out research aligned with Data61’s business development teams /research programs and supervisory capabilities.
• Should try to avail other government/university scholarships simultaneously.
• Should not already hold a Ph.D.
• Timelines and Application Process Participating -  Based on university processes and the number of applications, application rounds are held 2-4 times a year. Submit your online application along with the supporting documentation including written agreement from the university supervisor and Data61 researcher to supervise your project. Selected candidates will require to submit two written Referee Reports.

5. International Water Centre Scholarships for international students in Australia -

It covers full tuition and full living cost. 

• Value - AU$92,645 and covers complete full-time tuition fees for Master of Integrated Water Management, return air travel expenses to Australia, living expenses, university amenities fee, overseas student health cover, and student visa cost.
• Duration - 18 months
• Eligibility -  You should be a citizen of the participating country (India is one of the participating countries). You should have completed your undergraduate degree from a globally recognized institution. You should fulfill the English language proficiency requirements. Minimum of two years of professional experience.
• You should be a citizen of the participating country (India is one of the participating countries).
• You should have completed your undergraduate degree from a globally recognized institution.
• You should fulfill the English language proficiency requirements.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience.
• Timelines and Application Process -  You should submit an online application form by August on their website along with your current resume, two reference letters from the academic referee or professional and IELTS/TOEFL/PTE test results. Shortlisted candidates are invited to apply by September. By October, the shortlisted candidates will receive an unconditional offer of admission. The offer letter will be sent to the successful candidates via email with the value and conditions of the scholarship.
• You should submit an online application form by August on their website along with your current resume, two reference letters from the academic referee or professional and IELTS/TOEFL/PTE test results.
• Shortlisted candidates are invited to apply by September.
• By October, the shortlisted candidates will receive an unconditional offer of admission.
• The offer letter will be sent to the successful candidates via email with the value and conditions of the scholarship.

Besides these scholarships, various universities across Australia offer a range of scholarships that you can avail.
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