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
Fully Funded Scholarships in Australia
Australia hosts 10 fully funded scholarships for international students — a full ride, full tuition, or a complete tuition waiver. 6 pay for everything, 1 covers tuition in full, and 3 waive tuition entirely, spanning Master's (9), PhD (8), and Bachelor's (3). Among the listed awards: Australia Awards Scholarships 2027, Indonesia LPDP Scholarship 2026, and University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships 2027. Deadlines cluster around March and February, and 4 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.
- Scholarships listed
- 10
- Full-ride awards
- 6
- Degree levels covered
- 3
- Next deadlines
- October · January · 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, 2026-08-31.
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 |
| Indonesia LPDP Scholarship 2026 | Full Ride | Master's, PhD | Government | January | 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 |
| Adelaide University Research Scholarship (AURS) 2027 | Full Ride | 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 |
| 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·GovernmentIndonesia LPDP Scholarship 2026
Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan (LPDP)
Full Ride
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Runs in batches each year, typically with a Batch 1 registration window in January-February and a later batch following; confirm exact dates on the official LPDP portal.
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·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.
Australia·UniversityMacquarie University Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship 2026
Macquarie University
Tuition waiver
Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: No single fixed date; tied to your session. Nominate at least two to three months before your session starts (usually February or July) to allow processing and visa time.
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Frequently asked questions
How many fully funded scholarships does Australia offer international students?▾
10 scholarships in Australia cover the full ride, full tuition, or a complete tuition waiver, including Australia Awards Scholarships 2027.
What do these scholarships cover?▾
6 cover a full ride (tuition, living costs, and often travel), 1 cover tuition in full, and 3 waive tuition entirely. A typical award: Full Ride.
When are the deadlines?▾
Deadlines cluster around March and February, and 4 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.