Australia·UniversityAdelaide University Research Scholarship (AURS) 2027
University of Adelaide, Adelaide
Full Ride
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: October – March
Scholarships
Australia Scholarships for American Students
Global Admissions lists 11 scholarships open to American students studying in Australia. Of these, 4 pay for everything, 1 covers tuition in full, and 1 waives tuition entirely — spanning Master's (10), PhD (9), 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 March, and 6 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.
- Scholarships listed
- 11
- 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.
Source: Global Admissions program catalog, 2026-09-28.
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 |
| Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship 2026 | Tuition waiver | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | University | February | Australia |
| University of Western Australia International Scholarship 2026 | AUD 6,000 | Master's, PhD | University | February | Australia |
| Adelaide University Research Scholarship (AURS) 2027 | Full Ride | Master's, PhD | University | March | Australia |
| UNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship 2026 | Full Ride | PhD | University | Rolling | 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 |
| University of Queensland Research Training Scholarship 2026 | Full Ride | Master's, PhD | University | Rolling | Australia |
| University of Sydney International Research Scholarship (USydIS) 2026 | Full Tuition | Master's, PhD | University | Rolling | Australia |
| Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) 2026 | Tuition + living costs | Master's, PhD | Government | Rolling | Australia |
| Monash Graduate Research Scholarship 2026 | AUD 37,145 | Master's, PhD | University | Rolling | Australia |
Australia·UniversityAustralia·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·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·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·UniversityUniversity of Queensland Research Training Scholarship 2026
The University of Queensland
Full Ride
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Multiple rounds a year
Australia·UniversityUniversity of Sydney International Research Scholarship (USydIS) 2026
The University of Sydney
Full Tuition
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Usually closes in fall
Australia·GovernmentAustralian Government Research Training Program (RTP) 2026
Australian Government, Department of Education
Tuition + living costs
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Varies by programme
Australia·UniversityMonash Graduate Research Scholarship 2026
Monash University
AUD 37,145
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Four rounds a year
Australia·UniversityMacquarie University Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship 2026
Macquarie University
Tuition waiver
Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: February – July
Australia·UniversityUniversity of Western Australia International Scholarship 2026
The University of Western Australia
AUD 6,000
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: February – July
Deadlines coming up
February
Rolling / annual windows
- UNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship 2026
- ANU Chancellor's International Scholarship 2027
- University of Queensland Research Training Scholarship 2026
- University of Sydney International Research Scholarship (USydIS) 2026
- Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) 2026
- Monash Graduate Research Scholarship 2026
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Frequently asked questions
Can American students get fully funded scholarships in Australia?▾
Yes — 6 of the 11 scholarships listed for American 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 5 pay a stipend, a fixed amount, or a percentage of costs. A typical award: Full Ride.
When are the deadlines?▾
Deadlines cluster around February and March, and 6 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.