Every year, both the Australian government and universities provide scholarships worth millions in AUD. But students from Nepal are not aware of those scholarships. So they are compelled to pay the full fees despite being eligible for those grants.
In this article, you will find all the information about different Australian scholarships provided to Nepali students.
Different Types of Australian Scholarships
Australian Scholarships can be divided into two major categories:
- Scholarships Provided by Government
- Scholarships Provided by University
Below here is a list of different scholarships for students from Nepal. It also contains information about scholarships amount, eligibility, provider, and opening date for each of the following Australian scholarships.
1. Nepal Bursary
Provider: The scholarship is provided by the University of Wollongong (New South Wales, Australia).
Study Area:
- It is applicable for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the field of Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Education, Public Health, Arts, Communicatio, and Media.
- However, it is not applicable for courses in the field of Nursing, Psychology, Nutrition, and Dietetics.
Benefits:
- 10% fee reduction on the Bachelor Courses
- 20% fee reduction on the Master Courses.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Students should hold Nepali citizenship during the time of application.
- Shouldn’t have received other scholarships from the university.
- Students should have an offer letter from the university in one of the eligible courses.
Application Procedure: No additional application is required for this scholarship. If you have applied for one of the above-mentioned courses, you will be automatically considered for the university.
2. Diplomat Scholarships
Provider: The scholarship is provided by the University of Wollongong (New South Wales, Australia).
Study Area: It is applicable for almost all undergraduate courses. Unfortunately, it is not available for the courses in the field of Nursing, Education, Psychology, Nutrition and Dietetics, Exercise Science, and Rehabilitation.
Benefits: 30% reduction of the Tuition Fee
Eligibility Requirements:
- Enrolled in University of Wollongong for any of the undergraduate course except mentioned above
- Must be International Students
- Excellence Academic result in class 12, bachelor, or diploma in related field
- Should not have received any other scholarships
- Must hold Australian Diplomat Visa 955
Application Procedure: You don’t have to apply for this scholarship. You will directly be considered for this scholarship.
3. Deakin College Nepal Excellence Scholarships
Provider: The scholarship is provided by Deakin College.
Study Area: It is applicable for undergraduate courses in the field of Mathematical, Computer Science, Business, Administrative Studies, Architecture, Building, and Planning.
Benefits: 10-15% reduction of tuition fee
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a Nepali citizen.
- Should not have received any scholarship.
- Must be a high-achieving student.
Application Procedure: You don’t have to apply for this scholarship. You will be considered automatically when you are enrolled in one of the courses.
4. Macquarie University South Asian Scholarship
Provider: The scholarship is provided by Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia).
Study Area: It is applicable for all undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Benefits: The total worth of the scholarship is 10,000 AUD per year for the duration of bachelor or master courses.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Should meet the English Language and Academic Requirement to be admitted to Macquarie University.
- Must be accepted into Macquarie University.
- Must be a citizen of Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, or Srilanka
Application Procedure: You don’t have to apply for this scholarship. You will be considered when you apply for one of the study programs with the university.
5. Business School International Scholarship
Provider: The scholarship is provided by The University of Sydney (Sydney, Australia).
Study Area: It is applicable for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Benefits: Two scholarships are provided in this category.
- AUD 5000 for one semester or,
- AUD 10,000 for one semester
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be an international student
- Must be enrolled in any of the course at the University of Sydney Business School except MBA or EMBA
Application Procedure: You can apply for the scholarship through the Business School International Scholarship Form. However, you must have applied for admission to a Business school course.
6. Faculty of Law Masters International Scholarship
Provider: The scholarship is provided by Monash University (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia).
Study Area: It is only applicable for master courses in the field of Law.
Benefits: The total value of this scholarship is AUD 20,000.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be an international student.
- Enrolled in Master’s degree in the field of Law.
- Must have outstanding achievement in previous academics.
- You can retain this scholarship by maintaining a 60% credit average or more in each semester.
Application Procedure: You should submit your application through the online form to be considered for this scholarship.
7. MBA Students Scholarship
Provider: The scholarship is provided by The University of Queensland (Brisbane, Australia).
Study Area: It is applicable for postgraduate courses in the field of Business and Economics.
Benefits: 25% fee reduction
Eligibility Requirements:
- You must be an international student.
- Must meet all the entry requirements to be enrolled in the MBA program.
- Must have outstanding achievement in previous academics.
- Provide a personal statement video of no more than 5 minutes long.
- Documents of previous work experience.
Application Procedure: You can apply through the online form. You will find the link to the form here when the application is open.
9. Monash Graduate Scholarship
Provider: The scholarship is provided by Monash University (Melbourne, Australia).
Study Area: It is applicable for postgraduate courses.
Benefits: The scholarship is valued up to AUD 29,500. It also covers your living cost.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be an international student.
- Must have excellent academic records.
- Meet all entry requirements to be enrolled in one of the courses.
Application Procedure: You can apply for this scholarship while applying for one of the courses. No need to specify the scholarship, you will be considered for this if you are eligible.
9. Australian Awards
Provider: The Australian Awards scholarship is a government-funded scholarship. It is administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia.
Area of Study: The study areas for this scholarship are: Economic Development, Education, Health, Water Resource Management, Governance, and Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion.
Nepali students are eligible for this scholarship to take full-time undergraduate or postgraduate courses in one of the participating institutes.
Benefits:
- Full Tuition Fee Coverage
- Travel Ticket to and from Australia
- Living Expenses
- Academic Expenses like Textbooks and Academic Expenses
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
Opening Date: For Nepali students, the Australian awards scholarship opens on 1 February and closes on 31 May of every year.
Application Procedure: You can apply for this scholarship through OASIS (Online Australia Awards Scholarships Information System).
To learn more about this scholarship, visit Nepal Australia Awards Information.
10. Destination Australia
Provider: The scholarship is provided by the Australian Government.
Study Area: It is applicable for both undergraduate or postgraduate courses.
Benefits: AUD 15,000 per student per year.
Eligibility Requirements:
- You must meet the entry requirement for the course of your choice.
- There is no additional requirement.
Application Procedure: The scholarship is provided by most of the Australian institutes. You can apply for the scholarship directly through the institute.
You can find more about this scholarship by visiting Destination Australia.
Apart from those mentioned above, there are other scholarships that are common in most Australian universities. These scholarships are provided based on academic performance.
11. Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships
This scholarship is provided by most of the Australian universities. The value of the scholarship is different for different universities.
Here’s a list of universities that provide Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship.
| University | Scholarship Value | Application Procedure |
| Charles Darwin University | 25% – 50% reduction of tuition fee | Apply Online |
| The University of Sydney | Up to 40,000 AUD | No Application Required |
| Flinders University | 50% reduction of tuition fee | Apply Online |
| Western Sydney University | 50% reduction of tuition fee | No Application Required |
| The University of Melbourne | 50% reduction of tuition fee | No Application Required |
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants must meet the university’s English Language and Academics Requirement.
- Must be an international student.
- Shouldn’t hold any other scholarship from the university or Australian Government.
- Must be a new student.
This scholarship is applicable to most undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
12. International Student Support Scholarship
This scholarship is based on the academic performance of the students. It is provided by many Australian universities. However, the scholarship grant might be different for different universities.
Here’s a list of universities that provide the International Student Support Scholarship.
| University | Scholarship Value |
| Charles Sturt University | 30% Fee Reduction |
| Adelaide Institute of Higher Education | 30% Fee Reduction |
| Australian Catholic University | 50% of Full Fee |
| CQUniversity Australia | 25% Fee Reduction |
| La Trobe University | 25% Fee Reduction |
| The University of Melbourne | 25 – 50% Fee Reduction |
| Melbourne Institute of Technology | 20% Fee Reduction |
| Griffith University | 25% Fee Reduction |
Eligibility Requirements:
- Excellent Academic Result in the previous study
- Shouldn’t have granted other scholarship from the university or the government
- Must be an international student
You don’t have to provide additional applications for this scholarship. You will be considered eligible based on the enrollment application for any of the courses.
However, make sure you contact your university and get more information about the scholarship.
As per the Nepali students, the tuition fee of Australian universities is too high. And, getting a scholarship of any kind is a big relief for students.
So make sure to discuss this with the consultancy or university during the time of your applications.