Scholarship study in Australia

Scholarships

There are a range of scholarships available for international students wishing to study in Australia. A scholarship can provide great help with funds for your study, and although there is strong competition for each scholarship, they are definitely worth investigating.

How to apply

Now that you have made the decision to come to Australia to study it is time to put your plans into action.

Here is some advice to help with your course application.

Step 1: Choosing your course and education provider
Step 2: Applying
Step 3: Processing of your application
Step 4: Accepting your offer
Step 5: Preparing for departure

Step 1: Choosing your course and education provider

Think about which courses you are interested in, and if they will lead into your chosen career. Carefully research courses, institutions and their locations. Consider the areas of specialisation offered through different courses, and which specialisations will best suit your intended career path. Once you have decided on the best course, you need to find out which education providers offer it, and which provider best suits your requirements. You might like to consider the size of the campus, the available facilities and the support services available to international students.

Step 2: Applying

Once you have chosen your course and education provider, it is time to apply. Check the entrance and English language requirements to ensure you are eligible to apply. If not, you may have to consider a different course, or bridging or foundation study that may increase your chances.

Contact your education provider and ask about their application requirements and application dates, as these will differ for each provider. Make a note of important deadlines and make sure you meet them. Remember to allow for postal times when sending forms by mail.

International students usually apply directly to Australian institutions either by post or online. You can download application forms from institute websites, or you can request the forms to be posted. Another option is to contact an education agent or an overseas representative of the institution to which you are applying. Your application form will ask you which course(s) you are applying for and give details of the documentation you need to supply.

Most application forms require the following:

• personal details

• certified proof of your level of English language proficiency

• details of previous educational qualifications, such as academic transcripts

• course preferences (the course(s) you are applying for)

• a summary of employment experience (if applicable).

If you are still completing your education you can provide evidence of your most recent marks until it is possible to provide your final marks. If the documents you supply are not in English, you must provide an official certified translation. Most institutions charge a non-refundable application fee of around AUD$50-100 that must be included with your application. Some institutions waive this fee if the application is made online.

Before sending your application, check your visa requirements with your local Australian embassy to ensure you will qualify for a visa if you are successful. Visit the Student visas page for more information about visas, or check the list of Australian embassies.