Fully Funded Scholarships and complete application guide to study in Australia(Undergraduate, Postgraduates)

Are you looking for information about fully funded scholarships in Australia for international students? This post aims to provide answers to common questions related to scholarship availability for undergraduate, master's, and PhD programs in Australia, as well as guidance on the application process.

Some of the questions that will be addressed include:

1. Undergraduate scholarships:

Can international students receive undergraduate scholarships in Australia??
what are the eligibility criteria and requirements,
how can I apply for one?
What are the available scholarships?

2. For Masters scholarships and PhD questions:

How can I apply for master's or PhD scholarships?
What are the eligibility criteria and requirements?
What are the available scholarships?
Are scholarships automatically considered if I gain admission?
How do I contact a potential supervisor asking for a studentship position?
Can i work and study same time? It is worth coming to Australia for studies?

3. How do I find a course to study in Australia?

4. How do I apply for a student visa to study in Australia?

What is Immiacount and how do create one?

Generally, the first thing that you must know about scholarships and admissions in Australia is that most universities have no application fees. This is what fundamentally makes studies in Australia more special and more desirable than any other country. This and others are also part of the reasons why today you see Australia becoming a top destination for higher education for many international students. They currently have the best advanced and equipped educational facilities, research centres and staff. An amazing environment conducive to studies and fun at the same time.

To make it even even better about 3000 scholarships are being offered to international students around the world yearly from about 373 scholarship providers to study in Australia. Most Australian universities provide Internal scholarships and other scholarships sponsored by the government, individual external organisations etc..

To provide answers to the above questions, let's start by understanding the first step: finding a course to study in Australia.

How do i find a course to study in Australia?

To find a course to study in Australia is the very step in the whole study in Australia process. Universities in Australia offer a diverse range of courses you can ever imagine. This summary below gives a step-by-step guide from finding a course to study in Australia, to getting a scholarship for the course and finally accepting the offer and applying for your visa.

Step 1. Find a course ( a CRICOS registered course and institution)

Step 2. Find a relevant scholarship for that course.

Step 3. Make sure that you meet and understand all the eligibility criteria

Step 4. Develop a research plan

Step 5. Contact a potential supervisor

Step 6. Apply for the course and the relevant scholarships

Step7. Make sure to get stand-by referees. If successful, you will get your CoE

Step 8. Search about student visa requirements and conditions

Step 9. Make sure to meet all the student visa requirements

Step 11. Create your ImmiAccount

Step 12. Lodge the application

Step 13. Revised before submitting.

Read more in detail about each the above steps on how to "find a course and the complete process to study in Australia"

For undergraduate degree scholarships availability to study in Australia question

Generally, scholarships for undergraduate degrees for international students to study abroad are very rare worldwide. This is partly because Scholarships are usually being offered to sponsor research to bring innovation and new knowledge in these fields. Most undergraduate scholarships on the one are merit based meaning based on an academic performance like GPA rather that research skills and capabilities. The most common undergraduate scholarships are partially funded. How ever, to get an undergraduate scholarship to study in Australia being partially or fully funded, you must meet some general conditions (requirements). This is because all scholarships are very competitive and must be selective. Only the best win. Some general undergraduate scholarship requirements to study Australia include :

An outstanding academic performance. ie good performance from your previous studies
An understanding and general knowledge of your area of study
English language proficiency. This is mostly for international students from non-English speaking countries or where English is not your native language. Do not confuse the native language with the official language. This is a very common misconception with students from countries where English is an official language. The lowest score you should have for admissions should be 6.5 overall for IELTS in most universities or courses with no band lower than 6.0. However, note that some courses or universities will have a higher overall band.
An outstanding recommendation letter.

Note that these are just the least of the requirements depending on the course, scholarship provider and university, more might be demanded. Please read more in detail about undergraduate scholarship requirements Australia here

For currently available fully funded undergraduate scholarships to study in Australia please undergraduate fully funded scholarships to study in Australia

For Masters and PhD degree scholarship availability infos to study in Australia

Generally, it's much easier to get Masters or PhD degree scholarships to study in Australia than undergraduate scholarships. These scholarships are more common. Like I explained before, scholarships are being offered more to sponsor research and advancement in scientific knowledge. In this situation, therefore, it is more common to find master's and PhD scholarships.

Take note: When considering postgraduate degree programs (Masters/PhD) abroad, it's essential to understand the two main types of scholarships available. The first type is for master's and PhD degrees by research, while the second type is for master's degree programs by coursework. Scholarships for research degree programs are the most common and are commonly referred to as HDR (Higher Degree by Research) in Australia. It's important to note that the requirements and admission procedures for these two scholarship types differ.

# For higher degree by research programs(Masters/PhD),general requirements for university admission and scholarships include :

Good research proposal(Research Proposal Guide for Successful Admission/Scholarship applications)
strong research background
Outstanding research skills and broad knowledge of of study area or interest
strong analytical and methodology skills,
Outstanding leadership and communication skills ,
Previous working experiences and other extra curricular activities,
Appropriate English language proficiency scores,(At least 6.5 overall generally might differ in some cases)
Supervisor approval,
Good recommendations from your previous supervisors

Note that, these qualifications are just a summary of what you need to increase your chances of getting a scholarship abroad. Some students still depend on a good GPA, this alone can’t give you a scholarship!

Read more about general Masters and PhD by research degree scholarship requirements here to study in Australia. If you are more interested in a coursework master's program, you can find the general requirements here. Check these 6 tips On How To Apply Successfully For Australian Scholarships.

In most cases, there is no separate form for scholarship application when applying for admission. You are automatically considered for the relevant scholarship once you get admission. check these 5 tips on how to Secure a Postgraduate Admission In An Australian University

For a current PhD scholarship opportunity check the University of Technology Sydney fully funded scholarship(IRTP). For more PhD scholarship opportunities refer to Fully funded PhD scholarships in Australia

For a current master's degree scholarship to study in Australia check the Compilation of top fully funded MSc scholarships in Australia 2024- And a detailed application guideline. For more fully funded master's scholarships refer to Masters degree scholarships to study in Australia

# For a Postgraduate course work degree program scholarship (Masters0 you might want to have :

An outstanding academic performance ie good GPA.
Previous work experience can really increase your chances,
Good communication and leadership skills
Knowledge and perfect understanding of area of interest
Appropriate English language proficiency score (At least 6.5 overall generally might differ in some cases)
Good recommendation letters from referees etc..

Please read more here about these requirements in detail.

For some amazing funded postgraduate coursework degree scholarships check out James Cook University Destination Australia scholarships for international students.

Note that, there is a difference between finding a scholarship and getting a scholarship. How you understand these two strategies is very important in your quest to win a scholarship abroad. Read more on "how do you find a scholarship to study abroad ?"

How to get approval from a potential supervisor

In order to gain admission or a scholarship at an Australian university, you must first obtain approval from a supervisor in your field of interest at that university. Securing a supervisor greatly increases your chances of being accepted, especially for research degree programs such as master's and PhDs. Many students struggle to contact potential supervisors when seeking a PhD or master's position. I highly recommend reading the popular guide on "How to Successfully Contact Potential Supervisors When Seeking a Master's or Ph.D. Position" before reaching out to any potential supervisors abroad.

Study and work in Australia

There are many opportunities for international students here in Australia especially when it comes to earning extra income while you study. From face-to-face normal hustles to online jobs and countless others can make your life very comfortable in Australia. The pay rate is good as the minimum wage at this current time per hour is around 24$ Aus for most jobs especially hostility and social service jobs.

Check 9 Simple Ways to Earn Money at Home While Studying In Australia

Also check 9 simple study and work job in Australia

For more information about study and work opportunities refer to Study and work in Australia . You can easily find much information online about how to get jobs in Australia and what it takes to get them

Why it worth studying in Australia

As you can see above already, these and others are just some of the amazing reasons why you chose Australia as your next destination for study abroad dreams and adventures. There is no application fees for most universities like in many other parts of the world, outstanding research facilities, staffs and capabilities, easy opportunities for professional research trainings, internships with the best companies in the world, Crime rates are extremely low as compared to many other places, pay rates are the best in the world, beautiful environment and wildlife, diversity etc. so what is holding you back? Read more about some of the amazing reasons why it worth it studying in Australia

How do I apply for a student visa to study in Australia

After you have gotten your admission and the scholarship, the next thing to do is to apply for an Australian student visa subclass 500. The Australian student visa application process is commonly done online. If you face difficulties you can contact an immigration agent directly via the Department of Home Affairs. There are a bunch of requirements and paperwork you must put together before you lodge your visa application. You will have to create an account with the Australia Department of Home Affairs to lodge your visa application, this is known as the Immiaccount. You can refer here for more details about Australian student visa requirements and how to prepare them. If it is your first time using immiaccount or applying for Australian student visa check this Easy step by step guide for Australian student visa online application (ImmiAccount) with the whole process well summarised