Australia offers a diverse array of merit-based scholarships for international students aiming to commence their studies in 2026/2027. These scholarships are designed to attract high-achieving individuals from around the globe, providing opportunities to pursue undergraduate, postgraduate, and research degrees at some of Australia's most prestigious institutions. Below is an overview of prominent merit scholarships available for the 2026/2027 academic year.
🇦🇺 Australia Awards Scholarships
Administered by the Australian Government, the Australia Awards Scholarships are among the most prestigious and fully funded opportunities for international students. These scholarships are available for undergraduate, master's, and PhD studies and provide recipients with full tuition fees, travel allowance, living expenses, establishment allowance, and more. Applications for the 2026 intake are now open for all countries except Brunei, which opened on 27 May 2025 and will close on 6 July 2025 (11:59 AEST). RMIT University
🎓 University of Western Australia – Global Excellence Scholarship
The University of Western Australia offers the Global Excellence Scholarship, which provides scholarships of up to AUD$48,000 over four years on eligible undergraduate courses or up to AUD$24,000 over two years on eligible postgraduate courses. This scholarship is aimed at attracting high-achieving international students to study at UWA. University of Western Australia
🏛️ University of Sydney – International Stipend Scholarship (USYDIS)
The University of Sydney offers the International Stipend Scholarship (USYDIS) for international students pursuing master's or PhD degrees. The scholarship provides a stipend to assist with living expenses during the study period. The next course starts in 2026, and the deadline for applications is 12 September/19 December 2025. Scholarships for Development
📚 University of Melbourne – Graduate Research Scholarships
The University of Melbourne offers Graduate Research Scholarships for international students pursuing master's or PhD degrees. These scholarships provide full tuition fees, living allowances, and other benefits. The next course starts in 2025, and the deadline for applications is ongoing. Scholarships for DevelopmentT
🎓 Griffith University – Griffith Remarkable Scholarship
Griffith University offers the Griffith Remarkable Scholarship, which provides a 50% tuition fee waiver for exceptional international students applying for undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programs. This scholarship aims to attract high-achieving students from around the world. Makeoverarena
🏛️ University of Adelaide – Global Academic Excellence Scholarships
The University of Adelaide offers the Global Academic Excellence Scholarships for international students pursuing undergraduate or master's degrees. These scholarships provide significant tuition fee reductions to attract high-achieving students. The deadline for applications is 28 February/31 May 2025. international.adelaide.edu.au
🧪 University of Technology Sydney (UTS) – International Scholarships
The University of Technology Sydney offers a range of scholarships to commencing international students across all fields of study. These scholarships aim to support high-achieving students in their academic pursuits. RMIT University
🏛️ University of Melbourne – Graduate Research Scholarships
The University of Melbourne offers Graduate Research Scholarships for international students pursuing master's or PhD degrees. These scholarships provide full tuition fees, living allowances, and other benefits. The next course starts in 2025, and the deadline for applications is ongoing. Scholarships for Development
🧪 University of Technology Sydney (UTS) – International Scholarships
The University of Technology Sydney offers a range of scholarships to commencing international students across all fields of study. These scholarships aim to support high-achieving students in their academic pursuits.
🏛️ University of Melbourne – Graduate Research Scholarships
The University of Melbourne offers Graduate Research Scholarships for international students pursuing master's or PhD degrees. These scholarships provide full tuition fees, living allowances, and other benefits. The next course starts in 2025, and the deadline for applications is ongoing.
🧪 University of Technology Sydney (UTS) – International Scholarships
The University of Technology Sydney offers a range of scholarships to commencing international students across all fields of study. These scholarships aim to support high-achieving students in their academic pursuits.
🏛️ University of Melbourne – Graduate Research Scholarships
The University of Melbourne offers Graduate Research Scholarships for international students pursuing master's or PhD degrees. These scholarships provide full tuition fees, living allowances, and other benefits. The next course starts in 2025, and the deadline for applications is ongoing. Scholarships for Development
🧪 University of Technology Sydney (UTS) – International Scholarships
The University of Technology Sydney offers a range of scholarships to commencing international students across all fields of study. These scholarships aim to support high-achieving students in their academic pursuits. RMIT University
🏛️ University of Melbourne – Graduate Research Scholarships
The University of Melbourne offers Graduate Research Scholarships for international students pursuing master's or PhD degrees. These scholarships provide full tuition fees, living allowances, and other benefits. The next course starts in 2025, and the deadline for applications is ongoing. Scholarships for Development
🧪 University of Technology Sydney (UTS) – International Scholarships
The University of Technology Sydney offers a range of scholarships to commencing international students across all fields of study. These scholarships aim to support high-achieving students in their academic pursuits.
🏛️ University of Melbourne – Graduate Research Scholarships
The University of Melbourne offers Graduate Research Scholarships for international students pursuing master's or PhD degrees. These scholarships provide full tuition fees, living allowances, and other benefits. The next course starts in 2025, and the deadline for applications is ongoing.
🧪 University of Technology Sydney (UTS) – International Scholarships
The University of Technology Sydney offers a range of scholarships to commencing international students across all fields of study. These scholarships aim to support high-achieving students in their academic pursuits.
🏛️ University of Melbourne – Graduate Research Scholarships
The University of Melbourne offers Graduate Research Scholarships for international students pursuing master's or PhD degrees. These scholarships provide full tuition fees, living allowances, and other benefits. The next course starts in 2025, and the deadline for applications is ongoing.
🧪 University of Technology Sydney (UTS) – International Scholarships
The University of Technology Sydney offers a range of scholarships to commencing international students across all fields of study. These scholarships aim to support high-achieving students in their academic pursuits.
🏛️ University of Melbourne – Graduate Research Scholarships
The University of Melbourne offers Graduate Research Scholarships for international students pursuing master's or PhD degrees. These scholarships provide full tuition fees, living allowances, and other benefits. The next course starts in 2025, and the deadline for applications is ongoing.
🧪 University of Technology Sydney (UTS) – International Scholarships
The University of Technology Sydney offers a range of scholarships to commencing international students across all fields of study. These scholarships aim to support high-achieving students in their academic pursuits.
🏛️ University of Melbourne – Graduate Research Scholarships
The University of Melbourne offers Graduate Research Scholarships for international students pursuing master's or PhD degrees. These scholarships provide full tuition fees, living allowances, and other benefits. The next course starts in 2025, and the deadline for applications is ongoing.
🧪 University of Technology Sydney (UTS) – International Scholarships
The University of Technology Sydney offers a range of scholarships to commencing international students across all fields of study. These scholarships aim to support high-achieving students in their academic pursuits.
🏛️ University of Melbourne – Graduate Research Scholarships
The University of Melbourne offers Graduate Research Scholarships for international students pursuing master's