Scholarships in Australia for Ugandan students
Australia Awards Scholarships fund Ugandan Masters candidates aligned with development priorities, with intakes at Melbourne, Sydney, ANU, UNSW and Queensland. Full tuition, airfare, OSHC and contribution to living expenses are covered.
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Rotary Club of Southport Cyril Richarde AM International Scholarship
Partial funding · undergraduate · study in Australia · offered by Rotary Club of Southport / Griffith University. AUD 5,000 tuition credit across two trimesters, one year. Funding exclusions and conditions: Tuition only; no deferral; new entrants excluded; must pass units and retain GPA 4.
Australian Institute of Music International Scholarship
Partial funding · undergraduate · study in Australia · offered by Australian Institute of Music. Up to 10% tuition for full course duration. Funding exclusions and conditions: Remaining tuition and living/travel costs self-funded; any failed unit forfeits award; application only before course comme
Murdoch International Welcome Scholarship 2027
Murdoch International Welcome Scholarship 2027: 15% fee reduction for prescribed course duration. Deadline: Open — no closing date published on the official page.
University of Canberra UC Merit Scholarships
University of Canberra UC Merit Scholarships: 10% off tuition for eligible course under award terms. Deadline: Rolling — assessed automatically at application.
CQUniversity International Research Scholarship
CQUniversity International Research Scholarship: 25% tuition discount for course duration. Deadline: Open — official page lists closing 30 December 2030.
UWA International Student Award 2027
UWA International Student Award 2027: 10% tuition discount for standard course duration; renewal WAM 60 and satisfactory progress. Deadline: Open — no closing date published on the official page.
Notre Dame Australia International Welcome Scholarships
Notre Dame Australia International Welcome Scholarships: Annual tuition reduction for programmeduration, subject to conditions. Deadline: Open — no closing date published on the official page.
ACAP International Merit Scholarship — Trimester 2 2027
ACAP International Merit Scholarship — Trimester 2 2027: 20% total course tuition spread across requiredunits; bachelor upto 4 years, masters upto 2 years. Deadline: 12 February 2027 (time and time zone not stated).
ACU Health Sciences Towards Brisbane 2032 Scholarship
ACU Health Sciences Towards Brisbane 2032 Scholarship: 15% tuition for minimum CRICOS-registered duration, including recognised credit. Deadline: Open — no closing date published on the official page.
CDU Graduate Full Fee Scholarship — Project-focused PhD 2026/27
CDU Graduate Full Fee Scholarship — Project-focused PhD 2026/27: Three years full-time international PhD tuition. Deadline: Open — no closing date published on the official page.
University of Wollongong Country Scholarship, 2027 onward
20% tuition reduction for minimum eligible course duration; unlimited awards. Eligible coursework offer issued from 12 June 2026, commencing 2027 onward; automatic award. Nationality: Kenya, Ethiopia, South Africa, Ghana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, mainland China, Colombia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Peru, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Vietna
Generative AI Attacks on Workers’ Freedom of Association in Southeast Asia PhD Scholarship
AUD 42,754 annual stipend (2026 rate, indexed) for up to 3.5 years, Student Services and Amenities Fee, and international tuition fees. Domestic or international full-time Business School PhD students, commencing or current, meeting research admission and relevant AI/machine-learning/mathematics/Pyt
Faculty of Science and Engineering FIRST Australia Scholarship 2027
AUD5,000/year direct payment, up to four years subject to ongoing eligibility; not full tuition/full funding. Commencing full-time Faculty of Science and Engineering undergraduate students in Session 1 2027. Must have participated in FIRST Australia activities, received relevant adjustment points an
Business School Post-Submission Award, Final 2026 Round
Pro-rata University RTP stipend rate for up to six months, paid in two instalments. Existing Sydney Business School PhD candidates under examination by the closing date, applying within six months of expected submission. No more than 14 research periods consumed. Strong publication pipeline, supervi
International Road to Research Scholarship 2027
Indexed official page verifies AUD40,900 p.a. (2027 rate); do not infer other benefits solely from the general scholarship page. Must already be in Australia when applying and undertake full-time MRes in Sydney from January 2027. Meet academic/English admission criteria; supervisor confirmation mand
VU Block Model International Scholarship 2027
10–30% first-year tuition reduction according to merit/course. Subsequent annual 10–30% award depends on completing 96 credit points and WAM thresholds of 50/70/80. New international students commencing eligible foundation, higher-education diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate coursework or study-ab
International Student Support Scholarship 2027
10% tuition reduction for normal programme duration. New international students starting an eligible degree in 2027, meeting academic and English entry requirements. On-campus, external and online modes are eligible when directly delivered by UniSQ.
CDU Global Merit Scholarship 2027
30% tuition discount for eligible course duration subject to ongoing terms; automatic, no cash/living support or concurrent CDU tuition discount. New full-time international students commencing eligible on-campus courses in Darwin, Alice Springs or Sydney in 2027, on a student or other eligible visa
Enhancing Social Prescribing and Integrated Care PhD Scholarship
AUD34,315/year tax-free RTP-equivalent stipend, three years three months; do not infer a tuition waiver from a living-stipend description. International applicants welcomed. Relevant honours/research masters or equivalent research experience; independent-research capability. Location within Australi
International Women’s Day Scholarship 2027
Three awards of AUD5,000 for one year. Current female SCU students studying full-time at Coffs Harbour/National Marine Science Centre, Lismore or Gold Coast in 2027. At least one full-time on-campus undergraduate/postgraduate term completed, excellent GPA and personal statement. Published criteria c
ACU Refugee Scholarship 2027
Full tuition and Student Services and Amenities Fees only; living support not provided by this award. International applicants holding Australian visa subclasses 449, 785, 786, 790, or a bridging visa with an application for protection visa 866. Requires a new Semester 1 2027 ACU offer, full-time st
Women in Engineering Leadership Scholarship 2027
30% tuition reduction for standard course duration; no living costs or OSHC. Automatic consideration with admission, not a separate January award deadline. Female international students, as recorded in passport, first commencing at Hawthorn in 2027. Eligible courses: Bachelor of Construction Managem
Graph-Level Mining for Complex Data Environments PhD Scholarship
AUD 40,900 annual indexed stipend for three years and tuition-fee scholarship/offset. International applicants eligible for direct PhD admission, with strong graph mining/learning, mathematical and research skills. Send an expression of interest with CV, transcripts, research thesis/evaluation and E
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Transnational Musical Exchange
University RTP-rate indexed stipend for up to three years; international tuition fees also covered for up to three years. Full-time PhD or Doctor of Musical Arts at Sydney Conservatorium, aligned with the designated transnational music-exchange project and supervisors. Relevant research masters, cou
La Trobe Humanitarian Scholarship for International Students 2027
Full tuition fees for normal degree duration plus AUD 5,000 annually for living expenses. Applicants must already reside in Australia and hold a listed humanitarian/protection visa (449, 785, 786, 790), an eligible bridging visa following a protection application, or BVE 050. Apply/enrol in on-campu
Monash International Leadership Scholarship
Four competitive Monash undergraduate awards covering 100% of course fees. African applicants are eligible; living costs, accommodation and health cover are not funded.
Federation University 2027 Global Merit Scholarship
Upcoming 25% tuition reduction for new international coursework students in 2027. Automatic assessment with an eligible offer; opens 9 November 2026.
University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships Scheme 2027
Competitive one-time first-year awards of A$5,000–A$60,000 for international coursework entrants. Automatic consideration requires an unconditional offer by a 2027 selection-round cutoff.
CDU Vice-Chancellor's International High Achievers Scholarship
Competitive 50% tuition scholarship for international CDU undergraduate and coursework postgraduate entrants in 2027. Requires at least 95% and a separate application.
University of Newcastle International Excellence Scholarship 2027
20% tuition reduction for eligible new international students at Newcastle, Australia, from 2027. Automatic assessment, with onshore, course, residence and renewal conditions.
UNSW Business School International Scholarship
UNSW Sydney: AUD 5,000 tuition support for programme minimum duration. Eligibility and application conditions apply.
UNSW Law & Justice International Award
UNSW Sydney: AUD 10,000 tuition support for one year. Eligibility and application conditions apply.
Melbourne International Excellence Scholarship
University of Melbourne: 20% tuition remission for duration. Eligibility and application conditions apply.
UNSW International Student Award
UNSW Sydney: 20% tuition contribution each term throughout programme. Eligibility and application conditions apply.
Australia’s Global University Award
UNSW Sydney: AUD 10,000 one-time tuition payment. Eligibility and application conditions apply.
Monash Awards
Monash University: One-time AUD 10,000 or AUD 15,000 over first two semesters. Eligibility and application conditions apply.
Melbourne International Pathway Scholarship
University of Melbourne: 20% tuition remission for course duration. Eligibility and application conditions apply.
Melbourne International Graduate Scholarship
University of Melbourne: 20% tuition remission for course duration. Eligibility and application conditions apply.
Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship
University of Melbourne: 20% tuition remission for course duration from 2027. Eligibility and application conditions apply.
Graduate Research School Scholarships (UQGRSS) — The University of Queensland
AUD 39,220 annual stipend at 2026 rate; health cover; check tuition award. Offered by The University of Queensland in Australia for masters, phd study.
2027 Africa International Scholarship — Edith Cowan University (Mauritius and South Africa)
20% off tuition for the standard length of an eligible ECU bachelor's or coursework master's starting in 2027. Only citizens of Mauritius and South Africa are eligible. Open 1 Jul 2026 – 31 Dec 2027.
ANU Vice-Chancellor’s International Achievement Award
This award provides a 20% reduction in first-year tuition fees for high-achieving international students.
ANU International Achievement Award
This award recognizes academic achievement of international students by offering 20%, 25% or 50% off tuition fees for up to 4 years.
Westpac Scholars
The Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship is awarded to two exceptional individuals per year to support postgraduate study at the University of Melbourne.
Research Training Program Scholarship
This scholarship is provided by the Australian Commonwealth Government and the University of Melbourne and offered to high-achieving domestic and international research students.
Melbourne Chancellor's Scholarship
Our most prestigious award for school leavers, the Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarship is an exciting opportunity for high-achieving students from Australia and overseas.
Hansen Scholarship
The Hansen Scholarship Program provides a living allowance of $4200 per year alongside fully funded accommodation at Little Hall for the duration of your undergraduate degree. Hansen Scholars receive tailored academic, enrichment and mentor
Fay Marles Scholarship
This scholarship supports students experiencing disadvantaged circumstances by providing a living allowance of $39,500 per year pro rata. It is named in honour of former Chancellor Ms Fay Marles, recognising her commitment to social justice
University of New South Wales International Scholarships
UNSW offers a range of scholarships to support international students undertaking undergraduate and postgraduate coursework or research degrees. These scholarships recognize academic merit and potential.
Melbourne Business School MBA Scholarships
Portfolio of MBA scholarships at Australia's #1 ranked business school, including dedicated awards for women, social impact leaders, and African applicants.
Allens & Melbourne Law School JD/LLM Scholarships
Industry-sponsored law scholarships at Melbourne Law School (consistently ranked Australia's #1 law school) for JD and LLM candidates, including international applicants from Africa.
Australian College of Nursing (ACN) Scholarships
Portfolio of nursing scholarships administered by the Australian College of Nursing, with awards covering tuition, conference travel, and rural/regional placements.
University of Tasmania Tasmanian International Scholarship (TIS)
25% tuition fee reduction for international students at the University of Tasmania — the entire state of Tasmania is classified as designated regional with the best post-study work rights in Australia.
Destination Australia Scholarship
Up to AUD $15,000 per year (renewable) from the Australian Government for international and domestic students studying at a regional Australian campus.
Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship
Up to AUD $120,000 over 1–3 years for postgraduate study at one of 11 Australian partner universities, plus leadership development and a global study tour.
Charles Sturt University International Scholarship
25% tuition fee reduction for international students at Charles Sturt — a designated regional Australian university with strong Subclass 485 post-study work visa benefits.
Adelaide Scholarships International (ASI)
Tuition + living stipend for international PhD and Master's by Research candidates at the University of Adelaide, with bonus post-study work rights as a designated regional city.
University of Sydney Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship
Australian Government-funded RTP awards administered by the University of Sydney covering full tuition + living stipend for international PhD candidates.
ANU PhD Scholarship — International (HDR Fee Remission + RTP)
Combined HDR fee remission + RTP/ANU stipend for international PhD candidates at Australia's #1 university for research.
Macquarie University iMQRES Research Excellence Scholarship
Full tuition + AUD ~$35,000/year living stipend for international PhD candidates at Macquarie University in Sydney.
Global Access Scholarship 2027
10–20% tuition reduction for course duration, based on previous study/English assessment. International students residing outside Australia and commencing an eligible online course in 2027. New students or CQU graduates starting another qualification; academic and English criteria apply.
Durham College Global Entrance Scholarship
Durham College: CAD2,000 tuition credit; qualifying January 2027 entrants to programs of two years or longer may receive another CAD1,000 in year two. Eligibility and application conditions apply.
Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS)
Monash University Malaysia: Full tuition up to four years; 42-month stipend, MYR 9,000 mobility grant; stipend varies by host location. Eligibility and application conditions apply.
Graduate Research Excellence Scholarship
Monash University Malaysia: Full tuition plus MYR 2,950/month at published 2026 rate. Eligibility and application conditions apply.
UQ Research Training Scholarship (UQRTS)
Tuition + living stipend for international PhD and MPhil candidates at the University of Queensland, ranked global top 50.
CSIRO Research Plus Postgraduate Scholarship
Top-up stipend, operating costs and CSIRO supervision for PhD students working on strategic CSIRO research projects at partner Australian universities.
Monash Graduate Scholarship (MGS) — International
Living stipend + tuition fee scholarship combination for international PhD candidates at Monash University in Melbourne.
La Trobe Academic Excellence Scholarship
15–25% annual tuition reduction for high-achieving international students at La Trobe University.
JCU International Excellence Scholarship
Up to 25% tuition reduction at James Cook University, Townsville/Cairns — tropical and marine programs strong for African researchers.
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