Key highlights
- Australia is growing in popularity for international students who are seeking undergraduate and postgraduate studies
- A major plus for this country is the fact that English is the official language which makes this study destination a growing choice among Nigerian students.
- The Destination Australia scholarship offered by the Australian government, for instance, offers more than 1000 scholarships each year, each worth $15,000. Others are the Bond University Transformer scholarship, the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) scholarship, and others.
Australia is growing in popularity for international students who are seeking undergraduate or postgraduate studies, and has been attracting a large number of students due its reputation for educational excellence, diverse cultural and natural environments, and a high standard of living.
A major plus for this country is the fact that English is the official language which makes this study destination a growing choice among Nigerian students.
However, studying abroad can be costly, and many students may require financial assistance to cover tuition, housing, and living expenses. Fortunately, many scholarships are available in Australia to assist students in pursuing their dreams of studying there.
Here is a list of the 7 Australian scholarships available to international students:
The La Trobe University Excellence Scholarship
La Trobe International Scholarship (LTIS) awards high-achieving international students scholarships worth 20% to 30% off the annual tuition fees. The scholarship is for those interested in undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate coursework or postgraduate research.
High-achieving international students will be automatically considered for this scholarship if they are applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate program.
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The University of Sydney International Scholarships
This university provides $37,207 per year for postgraduate research to support outstanding international postgraduate students pursuing a PHD or Masters by research. High-achieving students who exhibit leadership qualities, artistic talent, or other extracurricular accomplishments are selected for this scholarship.
The scholarships include a living expense allowance in addition to paying for tuition.
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Destination Australia Scholarships
The Australian government has launched the Destination Australia scholarship program in an effort to financially support both domestic and foreign students who decide to study in Australia.
For students pursuing Certificate IV to Doctorate level qualifications at eligible universities with regional campuses across Australia, this program offers more than 1000 scholarships each year, each worth $15,000. Click here for details.
The University of Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship
For international students, the University of Melbourne offers several undergraduate scholarships. This scholarships are given to international students who want to study at the University of Melbourne for an undergraduate degree and it covers tuition fees and an allowance for living expenses.
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The Bond University Transformer Scholarship
The Transformer Scholarship is awarded to those with high potential to affect real change through participation in the Transformer program.
As a Transformer Scholar, you will be awarded up to 50% tuition waiver for any single undergraduate bachelor’s degree or postgraduate master’s degree program (excluding the Bond Medical Program) and can commence your study in the following January semester.
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The Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship
The Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship is one of Australia’s most prestigious undergraduate awards.
The Research Training Program (RTP) scholarships, funded by the Australian government is valued at $124,000 and provides tuition fee waiver and living-costs stipend to high-quality international postgraduate students.
To be eligible, applicants must have a strong academic record and be accepted as a research candidate by the university.
. Click here for details.
The University of Queensland International Excellence Scholarship
International students who have excelled academically and want to pursue a degree at the university are given the University of Queensland International Excellence Scholarship.
If you are an undergraduate or graduate student and have earned a GPA equivalent of 6.75 or higher (on the UQ 7-point scale), you are eligible. Additionally, UQ has extended an unconditional offer to you to enroll full-time. Click here for details.
