International students scholarships in Australia

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• 92 $35,000 / yr closes in 25 days Postgraduate (research)

  Charles M. Lilley Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2025 and is supported from funds held on trust by Perpetual Trustee Company Limited (Perpetual), from the Will of the late Charles Mitford Lilley, who was a medical…

  University of Queensland

• 84 $15,000 closes 30 Jun 2027 Postgraduate (research)

  The ARC Centre for Climate-Resilient Water has 7 projects across three universities with three themes spanning Collaborative Governance (and Climate Scenario Modelling), Reliable Water and Future Precincts

  Supervisor: Professor Steven Kenway The ARC Training Centre for Climate-Resilient Water is recruiting PhD candidates to join a national research program addressing critical water challenges in a chang…

  University of Queensland

• 83 $10,000 closes in 21 days Postgraduate (research)

  UQ Agricultural Studies Travel Award

  Through their gift, Dr Madeleine Hamon, wishes to support HDR student/s to gain agricultural field experience at the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability.

  University of Queensland

• 82 $12,000 / yr closes 20 Nov 2026 Undergraduate

  UQ Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship

  UQ Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship is part of the UQ Academic Scholarship program. The scholarship was established in 2009 and is maintained by funds from The University of Queensland and donors.

  University of Queensland

• 81 $10,000 closes 29 Nov 2026 Undergraduate · Honours

  Kingshott Cassidy Poetry Award

  The scholarship was established in 2010 and is maintained by a bequest from the estate of Dorothy Susan Cassidy who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1980 and a Master of Arts in 1986.

  University of Queensland

• 81 $39,220 / yr rolling Postgraduate (research)

  Research project scholarship

  This scholarship supports you to complete a higher degree by research while focusing on a specific project. Explore the projects to find one that suits your research interests. View all projects avail…

  University of Queensland

• 80 $7,000 closes in 11 days Honours

  The Matthew McLennan and Richard Howes Outstanding Honours Collaboration Scholarship

  This scholarship encourages collaboration and teamwork between high-performing Honours students from the UQ Business School and School of Economics at The University of Queensland.

  University of Queensland

• 80 $6,250 closes in 10 days Undergraduate · Honours

  Osiecki Scholarship for Classics

  Established during 2014 by Mr Henry Osiecki and Dr Vera Osiecki, via Bio Concepts Pty Ltd, and maintained by an annual income from the Osiecki Scholarship for Classics Endowment.

  University of Queensland

• 79 $5,500 closes in 10 days Undergraduate · Honours

  Betty Fletcher Memorial Travelling Scholarship

  Established in 1992 as a memorial to Betty Fletcher, foundation Patron of the Friends of Antiquity and generous benefactor of the Department of Classics and Ancient History. Until 2019, the Scholarshi…

  University of Queensland

• 78 $10,000 / yr closes in 7d Undergraduate

  Dalio Philanthropies Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2021 and is maintained by an endowed gift from the Dalio Family Fund, Inc to encourage and support outstanding students in an Approved Program at UQ, through financ…

  University of Queensland

• 78 $10,000 / yr closes in 7d Undergraduate

  Liveris Academy Undergraduate Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2019 by Andrew and Paula Liveris and is maintained by the income generated from an endowed fund.

  University of Queensland

• 78 $10,000 / yr closes in 7d Undergraduate

  Stavros Niarchos Foundation Scholarship

  The scholarship was established in 2020 and is maintained by an endowed gift from The Stavros Niarchos Foundation.

  University of Queensland

• 77 $4,000 closes in 8 days Postgraduate (research)

  Guilford Bell Scholarship

  This HDR travel scholarship was established in 2009 and is maintained by a bequest from the late Orme Augusta Marsh. The purpose of the scholarship is to support a Higher Degree by Research candidate …

  University of Queensland

• 77 $4,500 / yr closes in 10 days Postgraduate (coursework)

  Lisbeth Hopkins OAM Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2020 by Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland Inc. under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative and maintained by distribution of the Lisbeth Hopki…

  University of Queensland

• 77 $6,000 closes 20 Nov 2026 Undergraduate

  UQ Excellence Scholarship

  UQ Excellence Scholarship is part of the UQ Academic Scholarship program. This scholarship was established in 2008 and is maintained by funds from The University of Queensland and donors.

  University of Queensland

• 76 $20,000 / yr rolling Postgraduate (research)

  ARC Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Futures Top-Up Scholarship

  The Indigenous Futures Centre is excited to support the next generation of Indigenous researchers. In addition to offering an attractive top-up scholarship and research support funds, the Centre provi…

  University of Queensland

• 74 $3,500 closes 30 Sep 2026 Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  Ceridwen Indigenous Scholarship

  Established in 1999 and augmented by gifts from Ceridwen Greenfield and friends.

  University of Queensland

• 74 $15,000 rolling Postgraduate (coursework)

  Ethos Orthodontics Graduate Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2023 through a generous gift from Ethos Orthodontics to support final year students undertaking an orthodontics field of study within the Doctor of Clinical Dentist…

  University of Queensland

• 73 $5,000 closes in 4d Postgraduate (research)

  Douglas H.K. Lee Family Scholarship

  This scholarship was founded in 1987 by a series of gifts from Dr D. H. K. Lee, Foundation Professor of Physiology at UQ.

  University of Queensland

• 73 $4,500 / yr closes in 10 days Undergraduate · Honours

  Vincent and Carmel Forgione Scholarship in Philosophy

  Established in 2022 by way of gift from Dr Ross Forgione in memory of his parents, Vincent and Carmel Forgione to acknowledge their lives and ongoing legacy. The Donor wishes to support a scholarship …

  University of Queensland

• 73 $5,000 closes in 4d Postgraduate (research)

  William Nathaniel Robertson Scholarship

  The scholarship was founded in 1984 by a bequest of $10,000 under the will of Clara Joan Roe, in memory of her father, William Nathaniel Robertson, Vice-Chancellor of the University 1926-1938.

  University of Queensland

• 72 $12,000 / yr rolling Undergraduate

  Paula and Tony Kinnane Art History Scholarship

  The scholarship was established in 2017 and is maintained by the income of a perpetual endowment fund from a bequest to The University of Queensland under the will of Paula Ruth Kinnane, who graduated…

  University of Queensland

• 72 $10,000 / yr closes in 7d Undergraduate

  Saudi Aramco Excellence Scholarship in Engineering, Science and Maths

  The Scholarship was established in 2021 and is maintained by an endowed gift from Saudi Aramco.

  University of Queensland

• 71 $10,000 / yr rolling Undergraduate

  Alumina Industry Scholarship

  The Alumina Industry Scholarship was established in 2020 under the Create Change Scholarship Match and Dow Chemical Challenge and is maintained by a gift from AQW Inc to encourage and support outstand…

  University of Queensland

• 71 $10,000 rolling Honours

  The Archibald Scholarship

  This scholarship was founded in 1911 by an initial gift of $1,000 from the beneficiaries in the estate of the late Honourable John Archibald, MLC. The Archibald Scholarship is maintained by an endowme…

  University of Queensland

• 71 $10,000 rolling Undergraduate

  Barbara Hebden Music Bursary

  This scholarship was established in 2016 by an endowed bequest from the estate of UQ alumna and music critic, Barbara Jean Hebden OAM (BA 1952).

  University of Queensland

• 71 $10,000 rolling Honours

  Business School Honours Tuition Fee Reduction Scholarship

  The purpose of this scholarship is to attract and encourage high-achieving students to the Business School Honours program.

  University of Queensland

• 71 $4,500 / yr closes in 17 days Undergraduate · Honours

  Cedric E.K. Hampson AO Scholarship

  Established in 2026, through a gift to UQ from Alumni Friends, the extended Hampson family, John McKenna, and other donors. Cedric E.K. Hampson AO was an esteemed figure in Queensland's legal communit…

  University of Queensland

• 71 $10,000 / yr rolling Postgraduate (research)

  CRC TiME Top-Up Scholarship

  The Cooperative Research Centre for Transformations in Mining Economies (CRC TiME) offers scholarships of up to 3.5 years duration to eligible higher degree research (HDR) students who participate in …

  University of Queensland

• 71 $10,000 rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  D.P. Singhal Travel Grant

  Established in 1995 from a fund that includes a bequest of $25,000 to the University under the will of the late Professor D.P. Singhal, who taught Indian History at the University for 25 years, and do…

  University of Queensland

• 71 $10,000 / yr rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  Eric Joseph & Kathleen Anne Barbach Bursary

  Established in 2023 and maintained by an annual gift from an endowment established within the Perpetual Foundation in the memory of Eric Joseph and Kathleen Anne Barbach.

  University of Queensland

• 71 $10,000 rolling Honours

  FitzGerald Scholarship

  This Scholarship was founded in 2018 by a gift from Dr Vince FitzGerald AO, the FitzGerald Scholarship is maintained by an endowment fund which is open to further gifts.

  University of Queensland

• 71 $10,000 rolling Undergraduate

  Florence Davey Pianoforte Scholarship

  This Scholarship was first established in 1983 and was funded by donations in excess of $50,000 from Miss Florence M. Davey. The Scholarship fund continues to be maintained by UQ on trust. Miss Floren…

  University of Queensland

• 71 $10,000 rolling Undergraduate

  Howard F. and Gladys Sleath Scholarship

  Established in 1998 following Howard Sleath's bequest of 50% of his estate to the University of Queensland. Mr Howard Sleath was well-known to instrumentalists throughout Australia for the excellence …

  University of Queensland

• 71 $10,000 rolling Postgraduate (coursework)

  Master of Finance and Investment Management Outstanding Women Scholarship

  You're eligible if you: are a female intend to commence or have commenced in the Master of Finance and Investment Management program during the 2027 academic ye

  University of Queensland

• 71 $3,000 closes in 10 days Undergraduate

  Morrells’ Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers

  Established by Professor Patricia Morrell, UQ Head of the School of Education in 2022.

  University of Queensland

• 71 $9,375 / yr rolling Postgraduate (research)

  UQ PhD Industry Placement Award

  If you meet the criteria of the UQ PhD Industry Placement Award you will be provided with the award payment upon successful completion of the placement. You will also be considered for a tuition exten…

  University of Queensland

• 71 $9,375 / yr rolling Postgraduate (research)

  UQ PhD Industry Placement Scholarship

  This is awarded in recognition of the time commitment required to undertake a placement as part of your candidature. If you meet the criteria, this scholarship will provide you with: A 3 month extensi…

  University of Queensland

• 71 $4,500 / yr closes in 10 days Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  UQ Singapore Alumni Excellence Scholarship

  Established in 2017 by Alumni of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law in Singapore as an endowed prize. In 2026, the award was converted to an endowed scholarship.

  University of Queensland

• 70 $3,800 closes in 26 days Undergraduate

  UNSW Science Vacation Research Scholarship

  The purpose of the UNSW Science Summer Vacation Research Scholarship is to expose highly talented undergraduate students, enrolled in Science or a related discipline, to scientific research and other …

  University of New South Wales

• 70 $5,000 closes 30 Oct 2026 Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  UNSW Scholarships for International Students Commencing Term 1, 2027

  UNSW offers a wide range of scholarships and awards to support international undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students commencing full-time study at UNSW. Some scholarships will provide a ful…

  University of New South Wales

• 70 $5,000 closes 30 Sep 2026 Undergraduate

  Shane Geha Engineering Scholarship Term 1, 2027

  The purpose of the Scholarship is to support high-achieving undergraduate students in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering. table { border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;} th, td { borde…

  University of New South Wales

• 70 $5,000 closes 30 Sep 2026 Undergraduate

  Pang Shuk Keung and Ng Yee Tak Award in Medicine

  The purpose of the Award is to encourage students to undertake study in an undergraduate program in the Faculty of Medicine & Health at UNSW.

  University of New South Wales

• 69 $29,000 / yr rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  UQ Refugee and Humanitarian Scholarship

  The UQ Refugee and Humanitarian Scholarship is funded by The University of Queensland (UQ). Established in 2021, this Scholarship offers students from refugee or asylum seeker backgrounds the opportun…

  University of Queensland

• 69 $8,000 rolling Undergraduate

  Wheatley Bursary

  This scholarship was established in 2008 and is maintained from the income of a bequest from the late Marcelle Walden.

  University of Queensland

• 68 $6,500 rolling Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  Denis J. Murphy Memorial Scholarship

  Established in 1990 in memory of the late Denis Joseph Murphy, a past Reader in History at The University of Queensland and maintained by the income from a fund established by the donations of friends…

  University of Queensland

• 68 $1,000 closes in 10 days Postgraduate (research)

  Donald Tugby Postgraduate Archaeological Research Prize

  Established in 2010 and maintained by the income of an endowment gift of $23,000 from Dr Donald Tugby, who taught anthropology at The University of Queensland from 1958 to 1986. Dr Tugby introduced st…

  University of Queensland

• 67 $1,250 closes 29 Nov 2026 Undergraduate · Honours

  Geoffrey Joseph Kuskie Prize

  The prize was established in 2020 and is maintained by a bequest from the estate of the late Violet Kuskie, in memory of her husband Geoffrey Joseph Kuskie.

  University of Queensland

• 67 $6,000 rolling Undergraduate · Honours

  Hugh Brandon Scholarship

  The scholarship was established by contributions from colleagues, friends and former students in honour of Hugh Earle Brandon, BMus, LRAM, FTCL, AASA. Hugh Brandon (1906-1984) was a staff member of th…

  University of Queensland

• 67 $10,000 rolling Undergraduate

  Paula and Tony Kinnane Music Scholarship

  The scholarship was established in 2016 and is maintained by the income of a perpetual endowment fund from a bequest to The University of Queensland under the will of Paula Ruth Kinnane, who graduated…

  University of Queensland

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• 43 $4,500 closed Postgraduate (coursework)

  Alice Siu Medicine Scholarship

  Established in 2026 through a gift from Simon and Alice Siu, together with Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland under the Queensland Commitment Scholarship Match Initiative.

  University of Queensland

• 43 $10,000 closed Postgraduate (coursework)

  Avant Foundation Medical Scholarship

  Established in 2026 through a gift from Avant Services Co Pty Ltd to support students enrolled in UQ's Doctor of Medicine program at the Medical School who are experiencing financial hardship.

  University of Queensland

• 39 $3,143 closed Undergraduate · Honours

  Chin Family Trust Prize in Engineering and Computing

  In honour of the Chin family and the opportunities Jack Chin has had in China and Australia that led to his successful career, this endowed annual prize has been established to support and provide opp…

  University of Queensland

• 43 $4,500 / yr closed Postgraduate (coursework)

  Crawford Family Scholarship

  Established in 2024 through a gift from the Crawford family under The Queensland Commitment. The Crawford family grew up in Baralaba, Central Queensland and Rockhampton was the nearest major city. Glo…

  University of Queensland

• 48 $9,000 / yr closed Postgraduate (coursework)

  Dr David Perel Medical Scholarship

  Established in 2019 by Dr (Ivan) David Perel who received his medical degree from The University of Queensland, as did his three children. He and his late wife Margaret, have given philanthropically t…

  University of Queensland

• 31 4,500 closed Postgraduate (coursework)

  Dr Philip Robinson Memorial Scholarship

  Established in 2024 through a gift from Helen Tanner, together with Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland under the Queensland Commitment Scholarship Match Initiative. The scholarship honours…

  University of Queensland

• 39 $1,051 closed Undergraduate · Honours

  Ed Parchimowicz Prize in Civil Engineering

  Established in 2004 in memory of Ed Parchimowicz, a civil engineer, and former UQ Engineering Manager who died in 2002. The prize is maintained by the income from a fund subscribed by organisations an…

  University of Queensland

• 43 $4,500 closed Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  Elizabeth Usher and Sadie Philcox Scholarship in Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy

  Established in 2025 thanks to support from the School of Health and Rehabiltation Sciences, Alumni Friends, and generous community members to support students from diverse backgrounds and to build a s…

  University of Queensland

• 43 $4,500 / yr closed Postgraduate (coursework)

  Emmerson Family Medical Scholarship

  Established in 2021 by Professor Brett Emmerson AM and Mrs Alanna Emmerson. Professor Emmerson is a Class of 1979 UQ medical graduate. He and his wife Alanna wish to establish this annual scholarship …

  University of Queensland

• 44 $5,000 / yr closed Postgraduate (coursework)

  Faculty of Medicine Medical Endowment Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in 2018 and is funded by multiple donors who have contributed to the Medicine Scholarship Endowment Fund.

  University of Queensland

• 43 $4,500 closed Undergraduate · Honours

  Hay Family Scholarship Endowment

  The Scholarship was established in 2020 and is maintained by an endowed gift from UQ Alumni, Peter and Margaret Hay under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative to support students aspiring to…

  University of Queensland

• 48 $5,000 closed Postgraduate (research)

  Helen Kay PhD Scholarship

  Established by donations from Marie and Alf Berry in memory of their granddaughter Helen Kay, a postgraduate research student who died in 1999 while completing her degree, the scholarship commemorates…

  University of Queensland

• 43 $4,500 / yr closed Postgraduate (coursework)

  Joan Lawrence AM Scholarship Endowment

  Established in 2020 as part of the UQ Giving Society's "The Next Million Dollar Project". Along with seed-funding provided by Alumni Friends, Adjunct Professor Joan Lawrence AM donated funds to establ…

  University of Queensland

• 54 $12,000 closed Postgraduate (research)

  John Douglas Forbes Nesbit Graduate Scholarship in Mathematics (Non-needs based)

  This scholarship is a HDR top-up Scholarship to support mathematics students at the School of Mathematics and Physics.

  University of Queensland

• 47 $10,000 closed Undergraduate · Honours

  Julia-Mary Lane Memorial Scholarship

  The Scholarship was established in 2026 through a gift from Samuel Redhead to honour the memory of the late Julia-Mary Lane, a former UQ student and inspiring friend whose passion for adventuring and …

  University of Queensland

• 53 $10,000 / yr closed Postgraduate (research)

  Lynette Wo Scholarship

  This scholarship has been established in memory of Lynette Wei Hung Wo by family and friends. The scholarship was established to encourage research into rare cancers, particularly mucosal melanoma in …

  University of Queensland

• 43 $4,500 / yr closed Postgraduate (coursework)

  Otto and Joan Hirschfeld Scholarship in Medicine

  Established in 2022 by Dr Brian Hirschfeld under the Queensland Commitment Scholarship Match. Dr Brian Hirschfeld wishes to commemorate the memory of his parents. His father Dr Otto Hirschfeld was Cha…

  University of Queensland

• 43 $4,500 / yr closed Postgraduate (coursework)

  Professor Victoria Atkinson Medical Student Scholarship

  Established in 2020 by Professor Victoria Atkinson under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative. Associate Professor Victoria Atkinson was a UQ Class of 1998 MBBS graduate and senior staff spe…

  University of Queensland

• 43 $4,500 / yr closed Postgraduate (coursework)

  Randall Silcock Scholarship

  Established in 2022 and maintained by an endowment from the estate of the late Randall Gilbert Silcock.

  University of Queensland

• 48 $5,000 closed Postgraduate (research)

  RD Kitchen Scholarship

  This HDR travel scholarship was established in 2007 and is maintained by annual earnings from the RD Kitchen Perpetual Endowment Fund.

  University of Queensland

• 31 4,500 closed Postgraduate (coursework)

  Simon Siu Medical Scholarship

  Established in 2024 through a gift from Simon and Alice Siu, together with Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland under the Queensland Commitment Scholarship Match Initiative. The Scholarship …

  University of Queensland

• 34 $1,000 closed Undergraduate · Postgraduate (research)

  UQ Women in Action Fund

  Established by the EAIT Faculty with the support of Professor Simon Biggs, Executive Dean in 2015. It is also supported by the School's alumni and friends, this Fund will be used to award and distribu…

  University of Queensland

• 47 $10,000 closed Postgraduate (coursework)

  UNSW Law Postgraduate Coursework Academic Excellence Scholarship

  The Scholarship has been established to encourage high achieving students to apply for the Faculty's postgraduate Master of Law program.

  University of New South Wales

• 42 $5,000 closed Undergraduate · Postgraduate (coursework)

  Ronald Lu Travel Award in Architecture

  The Ronald Lu Travel Award in Architecture provides an opportunity for students of architecture to enhance their study through travel to Asia. This award is available for students enrolled full-time i…

  University of New South Wales

• 42 $5,000 closed Postgraduate (coursework)

  Berk Family Scholarship

  The purpose of the Scholarship is to support students undertaking study in the Master of Architecture program at UNSW Sydney.

  University of New South Wales