Jul 02, 2018
The cost of Study in Australia would by and large depend on the institution and the level of study you choose. As an international student, you usually have to pay the tuition fee for at least one semester in advance. Apart from this there may be added costs for your course like course materials and access to institutional facilities.
So, you would surely want to check for a scholarship. In that case it’s time for you to do some research.
You will be happy to know that there are numerous scholarships, grants, and bursaries offered by the Australian Government, education institutions, and many public and private organisations.
The Australian Government invests More than $200,000,000 on International Scholarship Annually
https://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/english/australian-education/scholarships
All scholarships listed on the Australian government website are available to international students, majority for students of all nationalities.
All the scholarships conditions are set by the institution or organisation offering the scholarship
To check whether you are eligible to receive a scholarship or not, you have to contact the organisation which is offering the scholarship.
The scholarship applications have to be done directly with the scholarship provider. In case of any related enquiry also you need to contact the provider only.
http://dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/australia-awards/Pages/australia-awards-scholarships.aspx
The awards are offered to people from developing countries for full time undergraduate or postgraduate study at
Minimum period essential to complete the academic program
https://internationaleducation.gov.au/endeavour%20program/scholarships-and-fellowships/international-applicants/pages/international-applicants.aspx
These Scholarships and Fellowships are for international students from the participating countries who wish to undertake study, research or professional development in Australia.
https://www.education.gov.au/research-training-program-frequently-asked-questions-students
The International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) program have been replaced with Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) from 1st January 2017.
The Research Training Program (RTP) is offered to both native and foreign students undertaking
Applications for the scholarships have to be made directly to the participating university.
*Note: A university must only provide one or more of the following types of support to RTP Scholarship recipient
The terms and conditions for scholarships vary from university to university. So if you’re applying to a private university, it would be appropriate to check for the details on the university website.
You can check for further scholarships on the Australian Government website based on organisation, field of study or location. There are nearly 714 results available at present.
https://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/SIASearch/SIAScholarshipsList.aspx
It would be really useful if you make a checklist of all the potential scholarship providers and all the scholarships you are eligible for. keep track of the costs they cover, the application requirements and the deadlines so that you can apply well in advance. There are certain institution scholarships which do not require an application; you will be automatically considered when you apply for your course. (If you are eligible)
Learn more about Scholarships for International Students in Australia.