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Scholarships Available in Australia
Planning to study in Down Under? There’s a reason why many international students have returned from their Australian adventures filled with memories and experiences that will last a lifetime.
Apart from the array of sights and sounds to be explored, Australia is renowned for its world-class institutions and quality teaching standards. In fact, the Australian government invests more than $200 million in scholarships annually, with other entities such as education institutions, public and private organisations contributing to the mix as well in order to enhance the Australia education system.
This is good news for Malaysian students keen on applying for scholarships to study in Australia.
Australian universities and colleges provide a wide range of scholarships to international students to help them fund their studies. Apart from this, many scholarships, grants and bursaries are also offered by the Australian government, public and private establishments. Before you apply to any of these scholarships, do check the eligibility and criteria, along with the closing date.
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The University of Western Australia UWA | ||
School & Scholarship Name | Amount | Eligibility |
| Global Excellence Scholarship | Up to AUD$45,000 for undergraduate students and Up to AUD$30,000 for postgraduate students | Value of scholarship is determined by the student's ATAR score or UWA Weighted Average Mark |
Edith Cowan University | ||
School & Scholarship Name | Amount | Eligibility |
| ECU Online Scholarship | Up to 30% | Current students continuing with their studies online are also eligible for this scholarship from S1 2021 onwards |
Curtin University | ||
School & Scholarship Name | Amount | Eligibility |
| Curtin International Scholarships – Merit Scholarship | First year - 25% | Meet any conditions listed in their Letter of Offer. Have met entry requirements relevant to their chosen course of study |
Murdoch University | ||
School & Scholarship Name | Amount | Eligibility |
| 2020 - 2024 International Welcome Scholarship (IWS) | AUD$12,000 for Business and Nursing degrees and AUD$11,000 for all other degrees | You are an international, full fee-paying student, starting studies at one of Murdoch's Western Australian campuses in 2020 – 2024 intakes |
| 2020-2024 International Honours Welcome Scholarship | AUD$10,000 | You are an international, full fee-paying student, one year Honours degree at one of Murdoch's Western Australia campuses in 2020 – 2024 |
The University of Notre Dame | ||
School & Scholarship Name | Amount | Eligibility |
| International Undergraduate Academic Merit Scholarship | 20% of annual tuition fees for up to a maximum of the approved standard course duration | Be international full fee-paying students commencing an undergraduate program (excluding the Bachelor of Physiotherapy or Bachelor of Physiotherapy/Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science) |
| Notre Dame International Merit Scholarship | 25% of annual tuition fees for up to a maximum of 1 year or 2 consecutive semesters | Be an international full fee-paying student commencing a coursework program for the first time |
Australian Catholic University | ||
School & Scholarship Name | Amount | Eligibility |
| ACU International Student Scholarship | 50% total value | Achieved results of at least 80% .(equivalent to a GPA of 5.8 on the ACU 7-point scale) in previous study completed within the last two years, |
Canning College | ||
School & Scholarship Name | Amount | Eligibility |
| 2021 Academic Scholarship | Scholarship awarded are merit-based valued from AUD$3,000 to AUD$10,000 | Two (2) most recent school reports score or UWA Weighted Average Mark. Actual or mock/forecast/preliminary results for major examinations equivalent to Year 11 in Western Australia (eg. SPM, O Levels, IGCSE). Reference letter from school principal. Curriculum Vitae or resumé outlining extra- curricular involvement |
Swinburne University | ||
School & Scholarship Name | Amount | Eligibility |
| Swinburne International Excellence Scholarship | Anually 10 % - 75% | Any bachelor degree except the Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting, and the Bachelor of Aviation and Piloting/Bachelor of Business double degree. |
The University of Melbourne | ||
School & Scholarship Name | Amount | Eligibility |
| Melbourne Chancellors Scholarship (International Student) | 50% fee remission | The Melbourne Chancellor's Scholarship is awarded on the basis of merit and guaranteed to all students who satisfy the undergraduate course prerequisites |
| Global Graduate Merit Scholarship | 25% - 50% fee remission | To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to: Be an international student ; Apply to a coursework program at Melbourne Business School ; Have a strong academic ability |
Monash University | ||
School & Scholarship Name | Amount | Eligibility |
| Deakin International Scholarship | Annually - 25% | Meet the entry requirements. Maintain a weighted average mark (WAM) of least 65% during each previous year of study at Deakin |
| Monash International Leadership Scholarship | 100% | An 85% average (or equivalent) in previous studies |
Deakin University | |||
School & Scholarship Name | Amount | Eligibility | |
| Deakin International Scholarship | 25% | Meet the entry requirements. Maintain a weighted average mark (WAM) of least 65% during each previous year of study at Deakin | |
| Anually up to 100% | An 85% average (or equivalent) in previous studies | ||
La Trobe University | ||
School & Scholarship Name | Amount | Eligibility |
| La Trobe South East Asia Scholarship | Up to 30% | (WAM -55-69.9) - Amount: 20%. (WAM - 70-74.9) - Amount: 25% (WAM -75+) - Amount: 30% |
The University of New South Wales | ||
School & Scholarship Name | Amount | Eligibility |
| UNSW Business School Honours Scholarship UGCA1060 | AUD$5,000 | Must be undertaking a relevant Honours program offered by a participating School in the Australian School of Business |
| UNSW Business School International Pathways Award PUCA1023 | One of AUD$15,000 | An undergraduate or masters articulation pathway qualification from an approved partner institution; or Completed the UNSW Foundation Studies Commerce or Commerce Actuarial stream prior to commencing study at UNSW; and Have achieved academic excellence in the relevant program of study at the pathway partner institution or in the eligible UNSW Foundation Studies Stream; |
| Ben Lexcen Sports Scholarship (For Future UNSW Students) UGCE2043 | Anually AUD$10,000 | Be commencing full-time undergraduate study (single or dual degree). Be deemed to be at an elite level such as representing at State or National Level or similar |
The University of Sydney | ||
School & Scholarship Name | Amount | Eligibility |
| Vice-Chancellor International Scholarships Scheme | AUD$5,000 - AUD$40,000 | Must be an international student have applied for but not yet commenced a CRICOS-registered bachelor’s degree or master’s by coursework degree, which is delivered face-to-face (not online) in Australia receive an unconditional offer of admission by the relevant close date |
| Sydney International Student Award | Total value 20% | Be an international student hold citizenship of one of the eligible countries or regions.Complete and submit a personal statement. Receive an offer of admission to a full-time degree to commence from 2021 or 2022* |
Macquarie University | ||
School & Scholarship Name | Amount | Eligibility |
| Macquarie University ASEAN Scholarship | Anually AUD$10,000 | Meet the Academic and English requirements for a Macquarie University UG & PG |
Western Sydney University | ||
School & Scholarship Name | Amount | Eligibility |
| Western Sydney International Scholarships | Anually AUD$3,000 - AUD$6,000 | All new commencing international students |
| Vice-Chancellor's Academic Excellence Undergraduate Scholarships | 50% | Achieved a minimum ATAR of 90 or equivalent in higher secondary studies |
The Australian National University | ||
School & Scholarship Name | Amount | Eligibility |
| Dean’s International Science Excellence Scholarship | Anually AUD$5,000 | The scholarship is available each year to a prospective ANU student who is: an international student. Dependents of the staff of diplomatic or consular missions are also eligible; and undertaking undergraduate or postgraduate studies at an institute which has an articulation agreement with the Colleges. Click here for the list of the Colleges' articulation partners; and enrolled/enrolling in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program in the Colleges. |
The University of Queensland | ||
School & Scholarship Name | Amount | Eligibility |
| Malaysia Global Leaders Scholarship | Up to AUD$20,000 | Citizens of Malaysia who normally reside in Malaysia and are not already undertaking any studies in Australia |
| UQ Economics Malaysia Scholarship | 50% of their tuition fee | Citizens of Malaysia, who normally reside in Malaysia and are not already undertaking any studies in Australia. Those studying English in Australia are still eligible to apply |
| UQ Future Students Undergraduate Scholarship for High Achievers - Malaysia | One year - AUD$10,000 | Citizens of Malaysia who normally reside in Malaysia and are not already undertaking any studies in Australia |
IES College | ||
School & Scholarship Name | Amount | Eligibility |
| IES Foundation Year Scholarships for Outstanding | 50% total amount | have obtained a minimum SPM (or Forecast) grades of 4 x A+ in key academic subjects; or equivalent. |
Queensland University of Technology | ||
School & Scholarship Name | Amount | Eligibility |
| International Merit Scholarship | First year 25% | International student that secure a full offer from QUT |
| QUT College Pathway Scholarship | AUD$2600 - AUD$3120 | a scholarship to cover up to $2600 of your first semester tuition fee for your foundation program; or a scholarship to cover up to $3120 of your first semester tuition fee for your diploma |
Griffith University | ||
School & Scholarship Name | Amount | Eligibility |
| Griffith Remarkable Scholarship | Total tuition fee 50% | Minimum GPA in previous studies of 5.5 or above on a 7 point scale or equivalent |
| International Student Academic Excellence Scholarship | Total tuituin fee 25% | minimum GPA in previous studies of 5.5 or above on a 7 point scale or equivalent |
| International Student Academic Merit Scholarship | Total tuition fee 20% | a minimum GPA in previous studies of 5.0 to 5.49 on a 7 point scale or equivalent |
Bond University | ||
School & Scholarship Name | Amount | Eligibility |
| International Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship | Total tuition 50% | Have achieved academic excellence in the top percentile from your high school qualification |
| International Leadership Scholarship | First year AUD$10,000 | Have achieved a minimum of ATAR 84.00 or IB Diploma 30 (or equivalent) |
University of Adelaide | ||
School & Scholarship Name | Amount | Eligibility |
| Global Citizens Scholarship | 15% - 20% | Minimum GPA 5.0/7 or ATAR 80 to receive a 15% scholarship. Minimum GPA 6.0/7 or ATAR 90 to receive a 30% scholarship |
| Global Academic Excellence Scholarship | Tuition fee reduction - 50% | Minimum ATAR of 98 or GPA of 6.8 |
| Higher Education Scholarship | Tuition fee reduction - 25% | Student that successfully completing their year 12 high school studies (undergraduate only) or AQF-recognised course or program at an Australian higher education institution, prior to commencing their degree at the University of Adelaide |
| Family & Alumni Scholarship | Tuition fee reduction - 25% | This scholarship is for direct family members of our current or graduated students from UoA. Or Either (a) be an alumni (graduate) of the University of Adelaide or (b) must be due to graduate with a University of Adelaide degree prior to commencing in the next program of study; Meet GPA criteria of 4.0/7 or above; |
University of South Australia | ||
School & Scholarship Name | Amount | Eligibility |
| Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship | Tuition fee reduction - 50% | Have achieved an 85% average (or equivalent) in previous studies |
| International Merit Scholarship | Tuition fee reduction - 15% | Meet equivalent of a credit average (Grade Point Average (GPA) 5.0/7.0) or above in previous studies |
Torrens University | ||
School & Scholarship Name | Amount | Eligibility |
| Torrens International Scholarship | Tuition fee reduction - 30% | The value of the scholarships range from 10 - 50% of the program fee, depending on the academic performance of the student in their most recent year of schooling in their home country |
Eynesbury College | ||
School & Scholarship Name | Amount | Eligibility |
| Eynesbury Merit Scholarships (EMS) | Tuition fee reduction 10% - 50% | The value of the scholarships range from 10 - 50%. of the program fee, depending on the academic performance of the student in their most recent year of schooling in their home country. |
Charles Darwin University | ||
School & Scholarship Name | Amount | Eligibility |
| Vice-Chancellor’s International High Achievers Scholarships (VCIHAS) | 25% or 50% | minimum overall score of 85% in their highest completed qualification. Supporting statement (up to 500 words) outlining why you should be awarded a scholarship |
| CDU Global Achiever Award | 15% for first year | minimum overall score of 60% in their highest completed qualification; |
University of Tasmania | ||
School & Scholarship Name | Amount | Eligibility |
| Tasmanian International Scholarship (TIS) | Total Duration -25% | Meet the entry requirements |
| Dean of Law’s Merit Scholarship | Total Duration -50% | Achieved a 95+ ATAR equivalent |
Find Out More Scholarship Information
The primary criterion for most scholarships is a good academic score, however, it also depends on factors such as your chosen destination, subject and level.
Some common scholarships programs available to international students in Australia include:
- Australia Awards: This includes scholarships coming from the Department of Education and the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT).
- Australia APEC Women in Research Fellowship: These fellowships were started with the aim to empower women and are open to high-achieving female researchers from Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) to pursue their research in Australian education and research institutions.
- Australian Government Research and Training Program (RTP): This pool of funding is dedicated to supporting a student’s (local and international) Research Doctorate and Research Master’s degree.
- Destination Australia
In order to attract more students to study in the regional parts of Australia, the Destination Australia Program supports both domestic and international students studying at regional campuses.
Most scholarships to study in Australia cover tuition fees although some may also cover living or travelling expenses. Research programmes at times offer up to 100% scholarship to students including tuition fee and living expenses.
Since a large number of students will also be applying for these scholarships, we recommend you to apply in advance. This will help receive a timely response with which you can take your decision accordingly. Every university and college has its own list of scholarships for international students. Do check if there are scholarships specifically available for Malaysians.
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