Scholarships/awards/bursaries are offered by the Australian Government and private colleges and universities for the meritorious students. Indian students can apply on eligibility factors and a closing date for the scholarship. The scholarship grant is based on merit, and one has to demonstrate their English language proficiency (IELTS). 

Research programs offer up to 100% scholarship to candidates, including tuition fees and living expenses. Additionally, do note that the amount of money available varies as per one’s institution. Getting a scholarship is very much competitive, and one must apply well ahead in time to take advantage of it.

Every year, hundreds and thousands of students from across the globe flock to Australia for their academic journey, making it the third most popular international student destination worldwide. And why won’t they? The country prides itself upon its extensive number of courses, numerous institutions with a high knowledge base, and the fact that Australia comes as fifth amongst the thirty best student cities worldwide. It is genuine to chase your study dreams. To do so, students from all across the world, especially Indian students, fill up the criteria and keep in mind the closing dates to get a scholarship in Australia.

Some of the popular scholarships are:

Australia Awards

• It is funded by the Department of Education and the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT)
• It aims to provide students from developing countries a chance to pursue their UG/PG program at universities in Australia and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions
• Includes tuition fees, airfare, living expenses, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) 
• Scholars should return to India after completion of studies 

Endeavour Leadership Program

• This scholarship encourages international students to study in regional Australia and provide a learning experience to its students 
• The amount of the funding is $15,000 for each scholarship, yearly, and $1,500 in promotional and administration assistance annually. Funding is available for each year, which depends on your qualification as you get eligible, for up to four years

John Allwright Fellowship (JAF)

• Offers scientists from various countries engaged in the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research research projects with a chance to get postgraduate qualifications at Australian institutions (universities/colleges)
• It offers Ph.D. and master’s scholarships to agricultural researchers annually and administered through the Australia Awards system

Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship

• The International Undergraduate Scholarship welcomes high performing international students with an above-average academic record entering The University of Melbourne. There are around 50 in numbers of these scholarships and they apply to various study areas. Several students from India, Singapore, Bangladesh, China, Sweden, and the USA have already received this scholarship from the University of Melbourne.
• Educational institution: The University of Melbourne
• Award:  AUD 56,000

Abdul Kalam International Postgraduate Scholarship

• The Dr. Abdul Kalam International Postgraduate Scholarship from the University of Sydney welcomes those international students for Masters in the Faculty of Engineering and IT having an offer of admission to the University of Sydney.
• Educational institution: University of Sydney
• Bursaries: 50% of the tuition fees

Monash International Merit Scholarship

• Monash International Merit Scholarship invites international students based on their academic achievement/records. Students are evaluated based on the scholarship application statement and the possibility of being an ambassador for Monash University.
• Educational institution: Monash University
• Award: AUD 10,000

Information Technology International Merit Scholarship

• Information Technology International Merit Scholarship welcomes international students based on their academic records. For candidates who wish to retain the scholarship, an average of 60% or above must be maintained every semester.
• Educational institution: Monash University
• Award: AUD 6,000

School of Chemistry & Molecular Biosciences Indian Scholarship

• School of Chemistry & Molecular Biosciences Indian Scholarship invites students from India to study postgraduate coursework programs administered by the School of Chemistry & Molecular Biosciences at The University of Queensland. A number totaling in four scholarships are awarded each year.
• Educational institution: The University of Queensland
• Bursaries: 50% of the tuition fees

Bachelor of Medical Science Scholarship

• Invites academically high-performing students applying for the Bachelor of Medical Science program at Griffith University. The Bachelor of Medical Science Scholarship rewards an award value of $10,000 in total.
• Educational institution: Griffith University
• Amount: AUD 10,000

Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship

• The Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship at the University of Technology Sydney invites international students commencing studies in full-time on-campus.
• Educational institution: University of Technology Sydney
• Award: AUD 10,000

International Undergraduate Full Tuition Scholarship

• The International Undergraduate Full Tuition Scholarship at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) invites highest ranked international applicants based on phenomenal academic performance/achievements. In case multiple applicants get the same results, the following question will help finalize/open tie the scholarship winners – How do you use your UTS degree to make a positive contribution to the community?
• Educational institution: University of Technology Sydney
• Award: Full tuition fees

Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship

• The Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) invites international students enrolling in a postgraduate coursework program who are also above average performers in the academic field.
• Educational institution: University of Technology Sydney
• Amount: AUD 5,000

International Postgraduate Coursework Full Tuition Scholarship

• The International Postgraduate Coursework Full Tuition Scholarship at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) welcomes international students enrolling in a postgraduate coursework program at UTS with excellent academics performance.
• Educational institution: University of Technology Sydney
• Award: Full tuition fees

ANU College of Business and Economics India Excellence Scholarship

• ANU College Scholarship supports diversity and initiates educational outcomes for international students at Australian National University. It invites international students who have made an application for admission to an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program at the ANU College of Business and Economics and have achieved phenomenally in their final schooling years.
• Educational institution: Australian National University
• Award: AUD 10,000

ANU-Study Canberra India Scholarship

• ANU-Study Canberra India Scholarship is a highly competitive award that invites successful international applicants who perform phenomenally in their final years of schooling or university studies in India.
• Educational institution: Australian National University
• Award: AUD 10,000

The above-mentioned are some of the Australian scholarships available for an Indian student. To make the most of them, one should apply well ahead in time. Study the website and keep in mind the closing dates carefully.