Scholarships for international students
Scholarships can reduce your tuition fees significantly. Most are offered by universities themselves, and many are awarded automatically when you apply for admission.
Scholarships for international students in Australia come in three main types: university merit scholarships, government programs and research scholarships. Each has its own eligibility rules, deadlines and value, and most are competitive.
Types of scholarships
- University merit scholarships: usually a percentage off tuition fees for students with strong results. Many are assessed automatically with your admission application, while others need a separate application.
- Government programs: such as Australia Awards for people from eligible developing countries, and Destination Australia for study in regional areas.
- Research scholarships: for masters by research and PhD students, often covering tuition and a living allowance.
Universities in regional areas, including the University of Tasmania, often offer scholarships for international students. Values and conditions change each year, so check the current offers on the provider's website.
How to apply well
- Start early. Many deadlines are months before the course starts.
- Check eligibility carefully: nationality, course, intake and minimum results.
- Prepare strong documents: transcripts, English results and, where asked, a statement.
- Keep the conditions: many scholarships need a minimum grade each semester.
Important: genuine scholarships never ask you to pay a fee to receive them. Be careful of offers that seem too good to be true.
How Immi Solution helps
We look for scholarships that fit your profile when we shortlist courses, and help you prepare your applications. We cannot guarantee a scholarship, because providers decide.
Questions people ask
Can international students get full scholarships in Australia?
Full scholarships are rare and very competitive, mainly for research degrees and government programs. Partial tuition scholarships from universities are much more common.
Do I need to apply separately for a scholarship?
Sometimes. Many university merit scholarships are assessed automatically with your admission application, while others need a separate application by a deadline.
Are there scholarships for studying in Tasmania?
Tasmanian providers, including the University of Tasmania, offer scholarships for international students. Check their current offers and conditions.
Official sources
We check this page against the official information below and last reviewed it on 14 November 2026. Rules, fees and processing times change, so confirm the current position before you apply.
