Scholarships:

While most international students in Australia are full-fee paying students, another option is to apply for a scholarship. Scholarships are offered by the Australian Government, education institutions and a number of other organizations. They cover various educational sectors, including vocational education and training, student exchanges, undergraduate and postgraduate study and research. Australian Government scholarships are not available for international students undertaking English language training specifically in Australia. However, there are several English language training scholarships offered by Australian institutions.

Australian Scholarships:

Australian Scholarships is an initiative of the Australian Government. It brings together and expands existing scholarship programs in the Asia-Pacific region that are managed by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) and the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). Australian Scholarships also introduces a new AusAID-managed program called the Australian Leadership Awards. Further information can be found at www.australianscholarships.gov.au

Other funding sources:

International and charitable organisations offer scholarships for international study. You must apply for these scholarships in your home country, not in Australia.The Association of Commonwealth Universities website provides a scholarships guide for Commonwealth postgraduate students offered by Governments, Rotary International, World Bank, World Health Organization, Asian Development Bank, United Nations, Rockefeller Foundation and other organizations.