UNSW Scholarships for International Students in Australia

Both International and Domestic students can apply for the RTP Scholarship at Deakin University to pursue Higher Degree Research (HDR) programs through Masters, and PhD. The scholarship is open to all nationals.

Benefits of the Scholarship

A stipend of $34,400 per annum tax exempt (2024 rate)

A relocation allowance from $500 to $1,500 (for single to family).

Overseas Student Health Cover policy for the duration of the student visa.

UQ offers a wide range of programs at undergraduate, postgraduate, and research levels across various fields like science, engineering, business, arts, and health.

Eligibility

An international student in accordance with the University’s Fee Policy in the year of the award;  

Enrolled full-time in an Approved Program in the year of the award; and 

A resident at International House in the year of the award.  

Selection criteria

The Scholarship is awarded to the student showing the greatest merit based on – 

Academic achievement; and 

Any other matter that the selection committee considers to be relevant to the applicant’s future success in their studies. 

Eligibility:

All the recipients must be over 18 years of age

They must hold nationality or permanent residency of participating countries of scholarship program

The recipients must not be receiving financial aid, scholarship benefit from any other Australian Government initiative.

For admission in Postgraduate courses under ELP scheme at Australian Universities, Fresh Graduates are eligible to apply

For admissions in research course at post doctoral level, MS or PhD in Australian Universities under ELP scheme, Fresh Graduates can apply.

Benefits

The scholarship benefit is a 10% fee reduction for each year of remaining study under full-time study load.

The fee reduction is apportioned over each course taken, generally equating to approximately AU$350-500 per 10-units of study (indicative-only).

Administered for each term of study in the eligible program(s) as a tuition fee reduction against the amount of credits initially issued in the letter of offer.

The number of scholarships available is indicative, and the University will aim to support all eligible recipients where funding permits.

Benefits

Stipend of £15,000 per annum for 3.5 years.

Full tuition fee waiver at both universities.

Travel support package, including one return economy airfare to Deakin University for the residency period in Australia.

Coverage of student visa and health insurance costs for the residency period at Deakin University.