Scholarships in Australia for Nepali Students
Scholarships in Australia for Nepali Students
Australia offers both government and university scholarships for international students. The Australia Awards Scholarship is the flagship program for students from Nepal and other developing nations.
Australia Awards Scholarship
Master's / PhDAmount
Full scholarship — tuition + living allowance + airfare
Application Deadline
April–June each year for January intake
Eligibility: Nepali citizens, employed, returning to Nepal after graduation
💡 Highly competitive. IELTS 6.5+ required. Strong leadership and professional experience preferred.
Destination Australia
All levelsAmount
AUD $15,000/year
Application Deadline
Varies by institution
Eligibility: International students studying in regional Australia
💡 Designed to encourage study in regional areas — less competition than city campuses.
University Merit Scholarships
Bachelor's / Master'sAmount
AUD $5,000–$30,000/year
Application Deadline
Automatic with application
Eligibility: Academic excellence — typically 85%+ or equivalent
💡 Curtin, Monash, La Trobe, RMIT, and Deakin all have strong international scholarship programs.
Endeavour Research Fellowship
Research / PhDAmount
AUD $4,000–$7,500 (short-term)
Application Deadline
June each year
Eligibility: PhD candidates conducting research in Australia
💡 Short-term research grant. Check current availability as program details change.