Scholarships can help you meet the cost of your education. You may be surprised at how many opportunities are out there... find out more below.

Australian Leadership Awards - Scholarships

Prospective postgraduate students from  eligible (289KB) countries can apply for the scholarship as follows:

Step 1 -  Apply (226KB)  for a Postgraduate program as an international student.
Step 2 - If your application meets the academic entry pre-requisite, you will receive a letter of offer for a place at Victoira University. 
Step 3 - Lodge your scholarship application together with your letter of offer either online (preferred) or by mailing the appropriate
Australian High Commission/Embassy of managing contracter.

For enquiries on how to get your letter of offer: vuischolarships@vu.edu.au

Applications close on Monday 30 June 2008

External Scholarships for international students

The Council for Australian-Arab Relations (CAAR) sponsored a limited number of scholarships for current postgraduate students from Arab League countries to study in Australia.

Applications have now CLOSED FOR 2008.

For further information visit caarscholarships. Alternatively email enquiries to info@caarscholarships.com

Australian Scholarships

Promoting excellence in education in the Asia-Pacific region by providing educational, research and professional development opportunities.

Read more at the Australian Scholarships Overview website.

Other Scholarship Opportunities

• United States:
  Carnegie Mellon University-AusAID Scholarships
• Pacific countries:
  Australian Regional Development Scholarships

Endeavour Programme

As a high-achieving student or researcher, you'll be able to come to Australia as part of the Department of Education, Science and Training's Endeavour Programme.

Applications for 2008 Endeavour Awards have now closed. For upcoming opportunities, visit the website

THE-ICE Scholarships for Tourism and Hospitality Studies

The International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality (THE-ICE) has Scholarships available for international students.

The Scholarships are available for Masters, Bachelor and Diploma level study programs and are currently available for programs commencing Semester 2, 2008.

For information on eligibility and how to apply, visit THE ICE or
  download the information leaflet.

International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS)

The IPRS scholarship supports students pursuing postgraduate research in Australia.

International Postgraduate Research Scholarships are awarded to applicants with outstanding academic results. For more details, visit the website .

American Australian Association Fellowships

Americans undertaking graduate/post doctoral research in engineering, medicine, mining, life sciences, oceanography/marine sciences or stem cell research in Australia may apply for a Fellowship.