Scholarships for studying in Australia for Indian Students

Studying in Australia is almost every Indian student’s dream because a global touch to their knowledge and career promises a great future. However, several factors may build a wedge between one’s goals and study abroad plans.

The cost of education abroad, including universities, tuition, and living expenses can be hard on the pockets. Sometimes Indian parents are unable to afford a study abroad program due to their financial limitations. Many times, students may not have access to resources to prepare to study abroad like test preparation materials. 

This is why Australian scholarships to study overseas are necessary to be able to make one’s dreams of studying abroad become a reality.

• Accommodation Scholarships: Indian students can apply for an accommodation scholarship to cover their room and settlement expenses. This scholarship is typically an option for those international students who cannot meet the criteria for being granted a merit-based scholarship.
• Merit-Based Scholarships: Students with excellent merits in their academics can qualify to apply for the merit-based scholarship. The qualifications will depend on the university to which the international student applies. Furthermore, Dean’s Scholarships, Chancellor’s Scholarships, and Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships fall under this type of category.
• Equity Scholarships: The Equity scholarship is developed for students struggling with financial challenges, complex medical conditions, personal disabilities etc.
• Faculty & Departmental Scholarships: The Faculty and Departmental Scholarship is another type of merit-based scholarship. It is designed for students pursuing specific courses like Architecture & Design Scholarship, Engineering Scholarship etc.
• Government Scholarships: The Government Scholarship is a program designed by the Government of Australia. It contains four types of scholarships:

1. 1. Australia Awards – Based on merit and is given to improve Australia’s relationship with other countries. 
   2. Endeavour Scholarships – For PG and PhD students.
   3. Research Training Program (RTP) –Provided to Higher Education Providers (HEPs) for international students pursuing a research doctorate and research master’s degrees.
   4. Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships (AAPS) – Granted to students from the Pacific developing countries like Kiribati, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.

Sports Scholarships: The Sports scholarship program is for recreational or talented sports player students who perform remarkably in sports. Based on the sport, the eligibility criteria will vary for that student.

Every University has a set of scholarships available to Indian students based on the type of study program they apply for. Each level has a comprehensive list, from which we will be providing common scholarship names. To know more about which scholarship among the below or any other program is suitable for you from India, contact our Expert team.

Scholarships in Australia

The Australia Scholarship Awards is offered for aspiring international students from partner developing countries. These scholarships are awarded to individuals based from the Indo-Pacific region, and these are offered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

These long-term awards enable the individual to enroll for undergraduate or postgraduate studies at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions. The scholarships include study and research opportunities to these international students so that they can develop the necessary skills needed to benefit their country of origin. Once this Scholarship is awarded to the student, they must sign a contract with the Commonwealth of Australia, agreeing to the terms that the student will comply with the conditions of the Scholarship.

Furthermore, the scholar must leave Australia for the minimum period of two years after completing their course in Australia. If the scholar does not comply with this condition, they will be fined with a debt for the total cost incurred on their scholarship.

The Australian Awards Scholarships covers the following costs:

• Entire tuition fee of the course taken up by the international student
• The return air travel ticket, direct route, economy class cost
• The Accommodation expenses, text books, and study materials
• The Contribution to Living Expenses 
• Introductory Academic Program (IAP) that covers all information concerning living and studying in Australia
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) to cover the scholar’s basic medical costs 
• Pre-course English (PCE) fees 
• Supplementary academic support 
• Fieldwork for eligible research students 

You can apply online or by mail for the Australia Awards Scholarships depending on the country you are from as some countries require hard-copy applications. However, you must also make sure to check the opening and closing dates of application based on your country of origin. Check for specific information about eligibility, significant courses of study, and process for applying. You can go through the Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook for more information on the above, including entitlements and responsibilities.

The online application process includes:

• Referring to your participating country profile to access the application portal. Indonesia and Philippines do not use the (OASIS) Online Australia Scholarships Information System.
• While applying, you will need to answer a few questions to confirm that you are eligible to apply for the scholarship. You will be given a unique registration number, username and password during your registration.
• You may first create your draft application and run through it thoroughly along with double-checking your supporting documents before submission. Of course, once you submit your application, you cannot change the information sent, which is why you must be absolutely sure before submitting.

Applying for the Scholarship via mail entails that you obtain a hard copy application form and other templates. You may check how to obtain this form from your corresponding participating country profile.

Students from India can find various scholarships, grants, and fellowships to help them afford study programs in Australia. 

• Apply for multiple scholarships to land one

It’s not easy to get accepted for a scholarship as many eligible and deserving candidates may need it more than others. Therefore, don’t hesitate to apply for more than one scholarship. Apply for all scholarships that match the eligibility criteria suited to you. This way, you may obtain at least one scholarship.

• Seek professional guidance

Filling up scholarship forms takes more than just wit and intelligence. You need to know what is expected in the form and what is not. You must also read and understand the scholarship guidelines, including the supporting documents asked in the application. Also, do not fail to submit all necessary documents, without which your application may not be processed for acceptance. 

You may seek our professional assistance and guidance while applying for a scholarship to study in Australia from India.