Australia·GovernmentAustralia Awards Scholarships 2027
Australian Government, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
Full Ride
Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Closes Apr 30, 2027
Scholarships
Australia Scholarships for Rwandan Students
Global Admissions lists 10 scholarships open to Rwandan students studying in Australia. Of these, 5 pay for everything and 1 covers tuition in full — spanning Master's (9), PhD (8), and Bachelor's (2). Among the listed awards: Australia Awards Scholarships 2027, Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) 2026, and Adelaide University Research Scholarship (AURS) 2027. Deadlines cluster around April and March, and 6 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
- Apr 30 · October · February
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, 2026-09-10.
At a glance
| Award | Covers | Degrees | Funder type | Next deadline | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships 2027 | Full tuition waiver, A$39,500 a year, a relocation grant and… | Master's, PhD | University | 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 |
| Australia Awards Scholarships 2027 | Full Ride | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | Government | Apr 30, 2027 | Australia |
| ANU Chancellor's International Scholarship 2027 | 25% or 50% tuition fee waiver for the full duration of the d… | Bachelor's, Master's, Certificate | University | Rolling | Australia |
| UNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship 2026 | Full Ride | PhD | University | Rolling | Australia |
| University of Sydney International Research Scholarship (USydIS) 2026 | Full Tuition | Master's, PhD | University | Rolling | Australia |
| University of Queensland Research Training Scholarship 2026 | Full Ride | Master's, PhD | University | Rolling | Australia |
| Monash Graduate Research Scholarship 2026 | AUD 37,145 | Master's, PhD | University | Rolling | Australia |
| Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) 2026 | Tuition + living costs | Master's, PhD | Government | Rolling | Australia |
Australia·GovernmentAustralia·UniversityAdelaide University Research Scholarship (AURS) 2027
University of Adelaide, Adelaide
Full Ride
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: October – March
Australia·UniversityUniversity 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·UniversityANU 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·UniversityUNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship 2026
UNSW Sydney
Full Ride
PhD
Open·Next: Check with the funder
Australia·NGORotary Peace Fellowship 2027-2028
The Rotary Foundation (Rotary International)
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Next: Usually closes in February
Australia·UniversityUniversity of Sydney International Research Scholarship (USydIS) 2026
The University of Sydney
Full Tuition
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Usually closes in fall
Australia·UniversityUniversity of Queensland Research Training Scholarship 2026
The University of Queensland
Full Ride
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Multiple rounds a year
Australia·UniversityMonash Graduate Research Scholarship 2026
Monash University
AUD 37,145
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Four rounds a year
Australia·GovernmentAustralian Government Research Training Program (RTP) 2026
Australian Government, Department of Education
Tuition + living costs
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Varies by programme
Deadlines coming up
Rolling / annual windows
- ANU Chancellor's International Scholarship 2027
- UNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship 2026
- University of Sydney International Research Scholarship (USydIS) 2026
- University of Queensland Research Training Scholarship 2026
- Monash Graduate Research Scholarship 2026
- Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) 2026
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Frequently asked questions
Can Rwandan students get fully funded scholarships in Australia?▾
Yes — 6 of the 10 scholarships listed for Rwandan 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 0 waive tuition entirely; the remaining 4 pay a stipend, a fixed amount, or a percentage of costs. A typical award: Full Ride.
When are the deadlines?▾
Deadlines cluster around April and March, and 6 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.