Indian students who wish to study in Australia have a list of scholarships to which they can apply. Meritorious international students can fund their studies with these. The Australian government offers several bursaries, scholarships and grants, both public and private. Check your eligibility criteria before you apply to them.
You must have a good academic score to apply for the scholarships. However, it depends upon your chosen course, destination and level of education. Some scholarships look at your volunteering work and extracurricular activities.
Check out these funds and programs for your study in Australia:
The DFAT or Department of Foreign Affairs, the Department of Education and the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research or ACIAR come together to provide students in developing regions with an opportunity to pursue their PG or UG at TAFE or Technical and Further Education and other participating universities in the country. Your tuition, living expenses, OSHC or Overseas Student Health Cover, and expenses will be covered for the next two years.
International students can study in regional Australia to boost tertiary education providers in the country. It is a good learning experience for students and carries a funding of at least $15,000 yearly for each scholarship. Another $1,500 is reserved for administrative assistance and promotional activities for every scholarship annually. The funding is made available for about four years and till your eligibility.
AGRTP or Australian Government Research and Training Program
AGRTP is a fully funded scholarship that covers health insurance and tuition for about three years. It supports the student’s Research Master’s Degree and Research Doctorate at a domestic and international level, with a coverage value of $34,000 per annum every fortnight.
JAF or John Allwright Fellowship
Students from partner countries can get the opportunity to obtain a postgraduate degree from Australian tertiary institutions if they are engaged with ACIAR or the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research for their projects. The scholarships are available annually to agricultural researchers through the Australian Awards System.
