Scholarships for a Bachelors in Australia
37 active scholarships for Indian students pursuing a Bachelors in Australia, each linked to its official source.
✓ Official sources only · ✓ 0 full-funding awards · ✓ 25/37 confirmed at source (run: 2026-07-29)
37 active Bachelor's scholarships reduce tuition cost in Australia for Indian students - none cover full cost, but Sydney's Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships Scheme reaches up to AUD $60,000/year, and RMIT's Future Leaders and Deakin's Meritorious Scholarships both carve out a dedicated South Asia (India-inclusive) tier. Most are automatic, merit-assessed tuition-percentage reductions, not separate applications.
All 37 Bachelors scholarships for Australia
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| Scholarship ↕ | Amount ↕ | Deadline ↕ | Funding type ↕ | Verified ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destination Australia Scholarship — CQUniversity CQUniversity (federal Destination Australia program) | AUD 15,000/year living allowance; for study at CQUniversity's designated regional campuses (Rockhampton, Cairns, Bundaberg, Mackay, etc.) | Subject to residual funding availability; contact CQUniversity international team | Stipend | 2026-07-28 confirmed |
| Destination Australia Scholarship — Southern Cross University Southern Cross University (federal Destination Australia program) | AUD 15,000/year living allowance for regional study at Southern Cross University campuses (Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast) | Applications closed March 2026 for current round; check SCU scholarships page for any reallocation | Stipend | 2026-07-28 confirmed |
| Destination Australia Scholarship — University of Queensland University of Queensland (federal Destination Australia program) | AUD 15,000/year living allowance for study at a UQ regional campus | Limited availability; check UQ scholarships portal for current status | Stipend | 2026-07-28 under review |
| Destination Australia Scholarship — University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) University of the Sunshine Coast (federal Destination Australia program) | Up to AUD 15,000/year; paid in two lump sums of AUD 7,500 every 6 months | Check UniSC scholarships portal for current availability | Stipend | 2026-07-28 confirmed |
| Deakin Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship Deakin University | 50% or 100% of tuition fees for full course duration (outcome determined competitively) | One month before course commencement; no fixed annual cut-off | Tuition only | 2026-07-28 under review |
| La Trobe Vice-Chancellor Scholarship La Trobe University | 50% or 100% tuition fee reduction for full course duration (outcome determined competitively) | Automatic assessment on application; Semester 1 / Terms 1-3 2026 intakes | Tuition only | 2026-07-28 under review |
| ANU Chancellor's International Scholarship Australian National University | 25% or 50% tuition fee reduction for full duration of eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree; first-year on-campus accommodation guarantee | Assessed at admission; no separate deadline | Partial | 2026-07-28 confirmed |
| Curtin Global Future Leaders Scholarship Curtin University | AUD 10,000 one-off tuition fee credit (up to AUD 12,500 based on performance) | Applications opened February 2025; closed March 2026 for Semester 1 2026 intake; check curtin.edu.au for next round | Partial | 2026-07-28 confirmed |
| Deakin International Meritorious 25% Scholarship (South Asia) Deakin University | 25% of total tuition fees (as stated in offer letter) for full course duration | Automatic on admission offer; no separate application | Partial | 2026-07-28 under review |
| Flinders Global Excellence Scholarship Flinders University | Up to 30% tuition fee reduction for full course duration | Automatic on application | Partial | 2026-07-28 confirmed |
| Flinders Global Scholarship Flinders University | Up to 25% tuition fee reduction for full course duration | Automatic on application | Partial | 2026-07-28 confirmed |
| Flinders Vice-Chancellor Excellence Scholarship Flinders University | 50% tuition fee reduction for full course duration | Semester 2 2026: April 17, 2026; other intakes — check flinders.edu.au/international/apply/scholarships | Partial | 2026-07-28 confirmed |
| Griffith International Academic Merit Scholarship Griffith University | 20% of tuition fees for full program duration | Applications for 2026 closed; check griffith.edu.au/international/scholarships-finance for next round | Partial | 2026-07-28 under review |
| Griffith International Student Academic Excellence Scholarship Griffith University | 25% of tuition fees for full program duration | Applications for 2026 closed; check griffith.edu.au/international/scholarships-finance for next round | Partial | 2026-07-28 under review |
| Griffith Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship Griffith University | 50% of tuition fees for full course duration | Open merit applications for 2026 closed; check griffith.edu.au/international/scholarships-finance for future rounds | Partial | 2026-07-28 under review |
| Monash International Merit Scholarship Monash University | AUD $15,000 per year (per 48 credit points) toward tuition fees for minimum program duration (2026 rate) | Varies by intake; check Monash Scholarship Finder for current round | Partial | 2026-07-28 confirmed |
| QUT International Merit Scholarship Queensland University of Technology | 25% of tuition fees per semester for full course duration (ongoing, conditional on academic progress) | Automatic on admission assessment | Partial | 2026-07-28 confirmed |
| QUT International Talent Scholarship Queensland University of Technology | 20% of tuition fees per semester for full course duration (ongoing, conditional on progress) | Automatic on 2026 admission offer | Partial | 2026-07-28 under review |
| RMIT Future Leaders Scholarship RMIT University | 20% tuition fee reduction for the full eligible program duration | Automatic on admission offer for 2026 intake onwards | Partial | 2026-07-28 confirmed |
| Tasmanian International Scholarship University of Tasmania | 25% reduction on registered tuition fees for full course duration | Automatic on application; Semester 1 2026 closed; Semester 2 2026 applications opened May 2026 | Partial | 2026-07-28 confirmed |
| UNSW International Scientia Coursework Scholarship UNSW Sydney | Full tuition fees OR AUD $20,000/yr contribution toward tuition fees for minimum program duration; award tier determined competitively | Annual; closes ~30 October for Term 1 commencing students — confirm current cycle on official page | Partial | 2026-07-28 confirmed |
| UNSW International Student Award UNSW Sydney | 20% contribution toward tuition fees for full program duration; can be combined with other UNSW scholarships; automatic for eligible 2026 starters | No application required; automatic for eligible new 2026 commencing students | Partial | 2026-07-28 confirmed |
| UOW Country Scholarship University of Wollongong | 20% tuition fee reduction for the minimum course duration | Automatic on admission; offers issued from June 2026 | Partial | 2026-07-28 confirmed |
| UQ International Excellence Scholarship University of Queensland | 25% tuition fee reduction per semester for full program duration; no dollar cap stated; automatic — no separate application required | No separate deadline; automatic assessment at admission | Partial | 2026-07-28 confirmed |
| UQ International High Achievers Scholarship University of Queensland | 20% tuition fee reduction per semester for full program duration; automatic with admission application from eligible countries | No separate deadline; automatic assessment at admission | Partial | 2026-07-28 confirmed |
| UTS Academic Excellence International Scholarship University of Technology Sydney | 30% of total UTS tuition fees for the entire course duration | Automatic on application; intake-based | Partial | 2026-07-28 confirmed |
| UTS Academic Merit International Scholarship University of Technology Sydney | 15% of UTS tuition fees for 2026 commencing students (20% for 2025 starters) for full course duration | Automatic on application | Partial | 2026-07-28 confirmed |
| UWA Global Excellence Scholarship University of Western Australia | 3 WAM-based tiers: AUD $12,000/yr (WAM ≥85), $10,000/yr (WAM 75–84.99), $6,000/yr (WAM 65–74.99); total up to AUD $24,000 over 2 yrs (postgraduate based on 4 full-time semesters); automatic at admission | No separate application; automatic assessment when final transcripts are submitted to UWA admissions | Partial | 2026-07-28 confirmed |
| Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships Scheme University of Sydney | 5 award tiers: up to AUD $60,000/yr in tuition reduction applied directly to student account; specific tier awarded competitively based on academic rank among offer holders | Multiple rounds per semester: Semester 2 2026 rounds close Feb 16, Mar 23, and May 4 | Partial | 2026-07-28 confirmed |
| Curtin Global Merit Scholarship Curtin University | 20% tuition fee reduction for full course duration | Rolling; applications open October 2025 through September 2027 | Partial | 2026-07-28 confirmed |
| Deakin STEM Scholarship Deakin University | 20% of total tuition fees for full course duration | Automatic on admission offer | Partial | 2026-07-28 under review |
| John Curtin Global Excellence Scholarship Curtin University | 40% tuition fee reduction for the full course duration | 20 January 2026 for current round; check curtin.edu.au for future intakes | Partial | 2026-07-28 confirmed |
| La Trobe International Scholarship La Trobe University | 15% to 25% reduction on annual tuition fees for full course duration | Automatic on application | Partial | 2026-07-28 under review |
| Sydney International Student Award (Coursework) University of Sydney | Partial tuition fee reduction; specific amount stated in individual offer letter; automatic assessment — no separate application | No separate application; automatic with admission offer | Partial | 2026-07-28 confirmed |
| UQ International Onshore Merit Scholarship University of Queensland | Tuition fee reduction for program duration; percentage and value determined competitively at admission | No separate application; assessed at admission | Partial | 2026-07-28 confirmed |
| University of Newcastle International Excellence Scholarship University of Newcastle, Australia | Variable merit-based tuition reduction; value stated in individual offer letter | Automatic on application; available for Trimester 1 2026 and beyond | Partial | 2026-07-28 under review |
| University of Tasmania Early Acceptance Scholarship University of Tasmania | 15% of registered tuition fees for up to 4 years of study | For Semester 2 2026 commencement; check utas.edu.au for future intake deadlines | Partial | 2026-07-28 under review |
Frequently asked questions
How many Bachelor's scholarships are available for Indian students in Australia?
As of the latest verification run, 37 active Bachelor's scholarships are listed for Australia. None offer full funding - the mix is 4 stipend awards (mostly regional Destination Australia grants), 31 partial tuition-percentage reductions, and 2 larger tuition waivers. Every entry links to its own official university source.
Which Australia Bachelor's scholarships are specifically for Indian students?
Several name India directly - the RMIT Future Leaders Scholarship (India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and Pakistan), the Deakin International Meritorious 25% Scholarship (a dedicated South Asia tier including India), the UQ International High Achievers Scholarship (India named among 60+ eligible countries), and the UOW Country Scholarship (India among 28 listed nations). Most of the rest are open to "all international" applicants, which includes Indians.
Do Australia Bachelor's scholarships require a specific test score?
No - none of these scholarships set their own IELTS, TOEFL, or exam cutoff; they're assessed on academic percentage or WAM (weighted average mark) from your prior qualification, and most are applied automatically once your university admission offer comes through. English-proficiency requirements come from the university's own admission process, not the scholarship.
What does it mean that no Australia Bachelor's scholarship offers full funding?
Australian undergraduate scholarships work almost entirely as tuition-fee discounts, not living-cost grants - 31 of the 37 listings knock a fixed percentage (commonly 15-50%) off tuition, 2 go further with 50-100% waivers, and 4 regional awards add a living allowance for study outside the major cities. Budget for full living costs separately even with a strong scholarship offer.
When should I apply for an Australia Bachelor's scholarship?
Only 9 of the 37 listings carry a fixed calendar deadline; the large majority are assessed automatically the moment your university admission offer is issued, with no separate scholarship application. The practical action is to apply for the degree itself as early as possible, since several scholarships are awarded on a rolling, funding-availability basis.
How current is this list, and what happens when a scholarship changes?
25 of these 37 entries were confirmed live at their official source on the latest verification run; the remaining 12 are held in an integrity queue as not-yet-confirmed - their official page is live, but we couldn't confirm the listing on our last review run (sometimes the provider's site restricts outside access). See the Verification Ledger for the full methodology and run date.
Every scholarship above is checked against its own official source — see the full methodology and run date on the Verification Ledger, last updated 2026-07-29.
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