Australia·GovernmentAustralia Awards Scholarships 2027
Australian Government, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
Full Ride
Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: 2027 intake closed (30 Apr 2026); 2028 intake expected to open ~Feb 2027.
Scholarships
Australia Scholarships for All Students
Global Admissions lists 10 scholarships open to All students studying in Australia. Of these, 5 pay for everything, 1 covers tuition in full, and 2 waive tuition entirely — spanning Master's (9), PhD (8), and Bachelor's (2). Among the listed awards: Australia Awards Scholarships 2027, University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships 2027, and Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) 2026. Deadlines cluster around March and October, and 5 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.
- Scholarships listed
- 10
- Full-ride awards
- 5
- Degree levels covered
- 3
- Next deadlines
- October · February · March
What full funding is worth in Australia
Median listed international tuition by degree — this is the bill a fully funded award in Australia is covering.
Source: Global Admissions programme catalogue, 2026-08-31.
At a glance
| Award | Covers | Degrees | Funder type | Next deadline | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships 2027 | Tuition waiver | Master's, PhD | Government | October | Australia |
| Rotary Peace Fellowship 2027-2028 | Full Ride | Master's | NGO | February | Australia |
| Adelaide University Research Scholarship (AURS) 2027 | Full Ride | Master's, PhD | University | March | Australia |
| Monash Graduate Research Scholarship 2026 | AUD 37,145/yr living stipend (2026), with tuition cover for… | Master's, PhD | University | March | Australia |
| University of Queensland Research Training Scholarship 2026 | Full Ride | Master's, PhD | University | March | Australia |
| Australia Awards Scholarships 2027 | Full Ride | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | Government | Rolling | Australia |
| Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) 2026 | Tax-free stipend in the mid-to-high AUD 30,000s a year plus… | Master's, PhD | Government | Rolling | Australia |
| ANU Chancellor's International Scholarship 2027 | 50% Tuition waiver | Bachelor's, Master's | University | Rolling | Australia |
| University of Sydney International Research Scholarship (USydIS) 2026 | Full Tuition | Master's, PhD | University | Rolling | Australia |
| UNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship 2026 | Full Ride | PhD | University | Rolling | Australia |
Australia·GovernmentAustralia·UniversityAdelaide University Research Scholarship (AURS) 2027
University of Adelaide, Adelaide
Full Ride
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: October 2026 / March 2027
Australia·UniversityMonash Graduate Research Scholarship 2026
Monash University
AUD 37,145/yr living stipend (2026), with tuition cover for international students.
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Four rounds a year by candidate type; international rounds have closed around 31 March and 31 August, domestic around 31 May and 31 October. Confirm current dates with Monash.
Australia·GovernmentUniversity of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships 2027
University of Melbourne, funded through the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) and university resources
Tuition waiver
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: October 2026
Australia·GovernmentAustralian Government Research Training Program (RTP) 2026
Australian Government, Department of Education
Tax-free stipend in the mid-to-high AUD 30,000s a year plus tuition fee offset for research degrees.
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Deadlines are set by each university and often differ for domestic and international applicants, with international rounds frequently closing earlier. Confirm the current round dates on your university's scholarship page.
Australia·UniversityANU Chancellor's International Scholarship 2027
Australian National University (ANU)
50% Tuition waiver
Bachelor'sMaster's
Open·Next: Automatic with admission
Australia·UniversityUniversity of Sydney International Research Scholarship (USydIS) 2026
The University of Sydney
Full Tuition
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Offers made in award rounds; scholarship deadlines fall ahead of each research period. Check the official application and award timeline for the round you want.
Australia·NGORotary Peace Fellowship 2027-2028
The Rotary Foundation (Rotary International)
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Next: The 2027-2028 cycle is closed. The 2028-2029 application is expected to open online in February 2027; districts endorse candidates, so start early.
Australia·UniversityUNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship 2026
UNSW Sydney
Full Ride
PhD
Open·Next: Scientia PhD projects are advertised in annual rounds; closing dates are set per project. Check the official Scientia PhD scholarship page for the current round's deadlines.
Australia·UniversityUniversity of Queensland Research Training Scholarship 2026
The University of Queensland
Full Ride
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Multiple rounds across 2026. Domestic round closes Monday 23 March 2026; international round closes Monday 19 October 2026. Confirm current round on the UQ scholarships page.
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Frequently asked questions
Can All students get fully funded scholarships in Australia?▾
Yes — 8 of the 10 scholarships listed for All students in Australia cover the full ride, full tuition, or a complete waiver, including Australia Awards Scholarships 2027.
What do these scholarships cover?▾
5 cover a full ride (tuition, living costs, and often travel), 1 cover tuition in full, and 2 waive tuition entirely; the remaining 2 pay a stipend, a fixed amount, or a percentage of costs. A typical award: Full Ride.
When are the deadlines?▾
Deadlines cluster around March and October, and 5 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.