University Scholarships for international students in Australia (July-September, 2020)

Australia has made distinct contributions to society in terms of research, learning,
and teaching. It has a plethora of good universities and institutions. These
universities also provide numerous scholarship opportunities to meritorious students.
Here is a list of five such scholarships in Australia.

• Macquarie Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship
• International Scholarship at University of Flinders
• University of Sydney International Scholarship
• University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarship
• University of New South Wales Scholarship

1. Macquarie Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship
   Field: Bachelors/Masters Degree
   Deadline: Starts July 2020
   About: This scholarship is based on academic merit. It includes a partial tuition
   fee scholarship for meritorious students. International students from any country
   excluding Australia and New Zealand can apply for this scholarship.
   Amount: Amount up to AUD$10,000  and will be applicable to the tuition fees.
   Eligibility :
   ● Achieve a minimum WAM equivalent of 65 for Postgraduate applications;
   or a minimum ATAR equivalent of 85 for Undergraduate applications.
   ● Be accepted into a Macquarie University Bachelor or Postgraduate
   Coursework Degree commencing in 2020 or 2021.
   ● Meet the academic and English requirements for a Macquarie University
   Bachelor or Post Graduate Coursework degree. Apply here!

2. INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AT UNIVERSITY OF FLINDERS
   Field: Full-time research higher degree (Research Doctorate degree or Research
   Masters degree)
   Deadline: 7 Aug 2020 (annual) Regular course starts in 2021
   About: Citizens of any international country except New Zealand can apply for
   this scholarship
   Amount: The scholarship covers the international student tuition fees, a generous
   living allowance paid at the rate of $28,092 (2020 rate), and an establishment
   allowance of up to $1,485 to assist with relocation costs and airfares.
   Eligibility:
   • Applicants are required to have successfully completed at least the equivalent
   of an Australian First Class Hons degree
   • Applicants must have met the English proficiency levels set by Flinders
   University for international students at the time of application. Students for whom
   English is a foreign language will need to provide evidence of their English
   language competence.
   • Applicants must not hold an equivalent research higher degree qualification.
   • Applicants must not hold Australian citizenship. Apply here!

3. UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
   Field: Masters/Ph.D. Degree
   Deadline: 2020. Applications are opened all year round. 
   About: It entirely covers tuition fees and living allowance for up to three years. But
   it can extend by one semester’s extension for Ph.D. students.
   Amount :The scholarship amount is $35,000 p.a.
   Eligibility: 
   • be a commencing or enrolled international student
   • have an outstanding record of academic achievement and research potential
   • have an unconditional offer of admission or be currently enrolled in a master’s
   by research or Ph.D. at the University of Sydney. Apply here!

4. UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP
   Field: Any eligible graduate research degree offered at the University of
   Melbourne
   Deadline: Ongoing (annual)
   About: This scholarship is for both,  domestic as well as international students.
   Courses offered include. Masters/Ph.D. Degree
   Amount:
   • Full fee offset for up to two years( for Masters degree )by Research degree or
   up to four years for students undertaking a doctoral degree
   • Living allowance of $30,600 per year for up to two years for students
   undertaking a Masters by Research degree or up to 3.5 years for students
   undertaking a doctoral degree.
   • Relocation grant of $2000 for students moving from States or Territories other
   than Victoria or $3000 for students moving from outside Australia.
   • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Single Membership for international
   students who require a student visa to study in Australia
   Eligibility: Applicant needs to have applied for and meet the entry requirements
   for a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne, or be currently
   enrolled in a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne. Apply here!

5. UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES SCHOLARSHIP
   Field: Undergraduate and Postgraduate coursework Programmes.
   Deadline: 31 July 2020  (annual)
   Amount: The scholarships may provide full or partial tuition fee payment, while
   others provide a stipend to assist with the costs associated with your studies.
   Eligibility : 
   •  an International student
   •  be commencing full-time studies in Term 3, 2020; and
   • Must have received an offer of admission and be commencing in any UNSW
   undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree program by Friday, 31 July 2020.
   This must include one of the following:
   • Undergraduate or Postgraduate Letter of Offer (unconditional)
   • Undergraduate or Postgraduate English Package Offer (UEEC) – students must be
   enrolled in the UNSW Institute of Languages and successfully complete the program
   prior to commencing studies. Apply here!

These are some of the scholarship opportunities provided by Australian Institutions
for both domestic as well as international students. They include both monetary and
educational benefits. Do make sure that you avail them if eligible and make the most
out of them.