What are some good ways to get or earn a scholarship in Australia for international students? I’m looking to apply next year and would really appreciate any tips or info that could help.
There are actually a bunch of options if you’re aiming for a scholarship in Australia. The big unis like Melbourne, Monash, UNSW, and ANU all have scholarships specifically for international students, and some are based on academics, while others look at extracurriculars or leadership stuff. It really helps if you’ve got good grades from school, and some even automatically consider you when you apply, so keep an eye out for those. Also check out the Australia Awards Scholarships – they’re pretty competitive but worth looking into!
Adding to that—definitely start shortlisting unis early and go through their scholarship pages carefully. Some scholarships need separate applications and even essays or recommendation letters, so planning ahead makes a big difference. Also, don’t skip the smaller or lesser-known ones; sometimes they get fewer applicants. I found a few just by Googling keywords like “undergraduate scholarships for international students in Australia 2025” and scrolling through uni sites and forums. It takes a bit of time but it’s totally worth it.