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    Australia Scholarships for Indian Students

    Global Admissions lists 13 scholarships open to Indian students studying in Australia. Of these, 4 pay for everything, 1 covers tuition in full, and 1 waives tuition entirely — spanning Master's (12), PhD (11), and Bachelor's (2). Among the listed awards: Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) 2026, Adelaide University Research Scholarship (AURS) 2027, and UNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship 2026. Deadlines cluster around February and April, and 6 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.

    Scholarships listed
    13
    Full-ride awards
    4
    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.

    Bachelor's
    US$31,896/yr
    Master's
    US$30,047/yr
    PhD
    US$29,289/yr

    Source: Global Admissions program catalog, 2026-10-08.

    At a glance

    AwardCoversDegreesFunder typeNext deadlineDestination
    University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships 2027Full tuition waiver, A$39,500 a year, a relocation grant and…Master's, PhDUniversityOctoberAustralia
    Rotary Peace Fellowship 2027-2028Full RideMaster'sNGOFebruaryAustralia
    Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship 2026Tuition waiverBachelor's, Master's, PhDUniversityFebruaryAustralia
    University of Western Australia International Scholarship 2026AUD 6,000Master's, PhDUniversityFebruaryAustralia
    Adelaide University Research Scholarship (AURS) 2027Full RideMaster's, PhDUniversityMarchAustralia
    J. N. Tata Endowment Loan ScholarshipINR 2,000,000master, phdPrivateAprilAustralia
    Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation ScholarshipVaries by awardmaster, phdPrivateAprilAustralia
    UNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship 2026Full RidePhDUniversityRollingAustralia
    ANU Chancellor's International Scholarship 202725% or 50% tuition fee waiver for the full duration of the d…Bachelor's, Master's, CertificateUniversityRollingAustralia
    University of Queensland Research Training Scholarship 2026Full RideMaster's, PhDUniversityRollingAustralia
    University of Sydney International Research Scholarship (USydIS) 2026Full TuitionMaster's, PhDUniversityRollingAustralia
    Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) 2026Tuition + living costsMaster's, PhDGovernmentRollingAustralia
    Monash Graduate Research Scholarship 2026AUD 37,145Master's, PhDUniversityRollingAustralia
    Australia·University

    University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships 2027

    University of Melbourne, funded through the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) and university resources

    Full tuition waiver, A$39,500 a year, a relocation grant and student health cover.

    Master'sPhD
    Open·Next: Usually closes in October
    Australia·University

    Adelaide University Research Scholarship (AURS) 2027

    University of Adelaide, Adelaide

    Full Ride

    Master'sPhD
    Open·Next: October – March
    Australia·University

    UNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship 2026

    UNSW Sydney

    Full Ride

    PhD
    Open·Next: Check with the funder
    Australia·NGO

    Rotary Peace Fellowship 2027-2028

    The Rotary Foundation (Rotary International)

    Full Ride

    Master's
    Open·Next: Usually closes in February
    Australia·University

    ANU Chancellor's International Scholarship 2027

    Australian National University (ANU)

    25% or 50% tuition fee waiver for the full duration of the degree, plus guaranteed first-year accommodation

    Bachelor'sMaster'sCertificate
    Open·Next: Automatic when you apply
    Australia·University

    University of Queensland Research Training Scholarship 2026

    The University of Queensland

    Full Ride

    Master'sPhD
    Open·Next: Multiple rounds a year
    Australia·University

    University of Sydney International Research Scholarship (USydIS) 2026

    The University of Sydney

    Full Tuition

    Master'sPhD
    Open·Next: Usually closes in fall
    Australia·Government

    Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) 2026

    Australian Government, Department of Education

    Tuition + living costs

    Master'sPhD
    Open·Next: Varies by programme
    Australia·University

    Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship 2026

    Macquarie University

    Tuition waiver

    Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
    Open·Next: February – July
    Australia·University

    Monash Graduate Research Scholarship 2026

    Monash University

    AUD 37,145

    Master'sPhD
    Open·Next: Four rounds a year
    Australia·Private

    J. N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship

    J. N. Tata Endowment for the Higher Education of Indians

    INR 2,000,000

    masterphd
    Open·Next: April – June
    Australia·University

    University of Western Australia International Scholarship 2026

    The University of Western Australia

    AUD 6,000

    Master'sPhD
    Open·Next: February – July
    Australia·Private

    Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation Scholarship

    Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation

    Varies by award

    masterphd
    Open·Next: April – June

    Deadlines coming up

    October

    February

    March

    April

    Rolling / annual windows

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    University of Adelaide, AdelaideUNSW SydneyThe University of QueenslandThe University of SydneyMacquarie UniversityThe University of Western Australia

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    Frequently asked questions

    Can Indian students get fully funded scholarships in Australia?▾

    Yes — 6 of the 13 scholarships listed for Indian students in Australia cover the full ride, full tuition, or a complete waiver, including Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) 2026.

    What do these scholarships cover?▾

    4 cover a full ride (tuition, living costs, and often travel), 1 cover tuition in full, and 1 waive tuition entirely; the remaining 7 pay a stipend, a fixed amount, or a percentage of costs. A typical award: Full tuition waiver, A$39,500 a year, a relocation grant and student health cover.

    When are the deadlines?▾

    Deadlines cluster around February and April, and 6 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.