15 Best Scholarships in Australia for Afghan Students

Australia is a popular study destination for international students because many Australian universities offer scholarships for students from other countries. These scholarships can help with tuition fees, living costs, health insurance and research costs. For Afghan students, university scholarships can be especially useful because many are open to international applicants. This list includes some of the best current options for undergraduate, master’s and PhD students, with a special focus on scholarships that can provide strong financial support.

1. University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships

The University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships are among the strongest options for international students who want to study for a research master’s or PhD in Australia. Eligible international students can receive a full tuition fee offset and, for selected awards, a living allowance. The university also offers support such as relocation funding and Overseas Student Health Cover. New students who apply for an eligible graduate research course are automatically considered for many of these scholarships.

Benefits

• Full tuition fee support
• Living allowance
• Relocation grant
• Health insurance

Conditions

• International students can apply
• Research master’s or PhD
• Strong academic record
• Meet course requirements

Official Scholarship Website:
University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships

2. University of Sydney Research Training Program Scholarship

The University of Sydney offers Research Training Program scholarships for international students who want to study a higher degree by research. The scholarship can provide a living stipend and a tuition fee offset. The university states that international students who receive the RTP stipend are also awarded the RTP Fee Offset. This makes the program a strong choice for students planning a research master’s or PhD in Australia.

Benefits

• Annual living stipend
• Tuition fee support
• Relocation support
• Research study in Sydney

Conditions

• International students
• Research master’s or PhD
• Meet admission rules
• Competitive selection

Official Scholarship Website:
University of Sydney RTP International Scholarship

3. UNSW International Research Training Program Scholarship

UNSW offers research scholarships for international students through the Australian Government Research Training Program and university-funded awards. At UNSW Canberra, international RTP recipients can receive tuition fee coverage, a stipend and Overseas Student Health Cover. The scholarship can support research master’s and PhD students. It is a good option for Afghan students with strong academic results and a clear research plan who want to continue their education in Australia.

Benefits

• Tuition fees covered
• Living stipend
• Health insurance
• Research support

Conditions

• International student
• Research master’s or PhD
• Strong academic record
• Meet UNSW requirements

Official Scholarship Website:
UNSW Postgraduate Research Scholarships

4. Monash Graduate Scholarship

The Monash Graduate Scholarship supports international students studying a research master’s or research doctorate at Monash University in Australia. The scholarship provides a living allowance and may also be combined with a tuition scholarship for eligible international students. Monash says selection is competitive and can consider academic results, research work and previous research experience. Students normally apply for graduate research admission and scholarship consideration together.

Benefits

• Living allowance
• Possible tuition support
• Relocation allowance
• Research study in Australia

Conditions

• International students
• Research master’s or PhD
• Good academic results
• Meet English requirements

Official Scholarship Website:
Monash Graduate Scholarship

5. Adelaide University Research Scholarships

Adelaide University offers research scholarships for international students who want to study a PhD or Master of Philosophy. The Adelaide University Research Scholarships and Research Training Program Scholarships can include a living stipend and a 100% tuition fee waiver. Some awards can also provide relocation support and Overseas Student Health Cover. These scholarships are open across many study areas, making them useful for students with different academic backgrounds.

Benefits

• 100% tuition fee waiver
• Living stipend
• Relocation support
• Health insurance

Conditions

• International applicant
• PhD or MPhil
• Strong academic record
• Meet research admission rules

Official Scholarship Website:
Adelaide University Research Scholarships

6. University of Queensland Graduate Research School Scholarship

The University of Queensland Graduate Research School Scholarship supports international students who want to complete a PhD, Master of Philosophy or another eligible research doctorate. The scholarship provides a tax-free living stipend and single Overseas Student Health Cover. The scholarship is awarded through a competitive process, and applicants must meet the university’s higher degree by research admission requirements. This is a strong option for Afghan students with good grades and research potential.

Benefits

• Living stipend
• Health insurance
• Research study
• Possible scholarship extension

Conditions

• International students
• Higher degree by research
• Strong academic results
• Meet UQ admission rules

Official Scholarship Website:
UQ Graduate Research School Scholarships

7. ANU Chancellor’s International Scholarship

The ANU Chancellor’s International Scholarship is designed for international students beginning eligible undergraduate or postgraduate study at the Australian National University. It can provide a tuition fee reduction of 25% or 50%, depending on the category. Afghan students may be considered under the relevant international category if they meet the rules. One useful point is that eligible students do not need to submit a separate scholarship application because assessment is automatic with admission.

Benefits

• 25% or 50% tuition reduction
• Automatic consideration
• Undergraduate options
• Postgraduate options

Conditions

• International student
• ANU admission offer
• Good academic record
• Meet program requirements

Official Scholarship Website:
ANU Chancellor’s International Scholarship

8. ANU International Achievement Award

The ANU International Achievement Award is another option for international students applying to eligible undergraduate and postgraduate programs. For students from countries outside the special regional groups listed by ANU, the award can provide a tuition fee reduction of 20%, 25% or 50%, depending on the applicable category. Eligible applicants are automatically considered after applying for admission, so there is no separate scholarship application.

Benefits

• Up to 50% tuition reduction
• Automatic consideration
• Bachelor options
• Master’s options

Conditions

• International student
• Academic merit
• Meet ANU entry rules
• Eligible country category

Official Scholarship Website:
ANU International Achievement Award

9. Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship

The Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship is designed for international students undertaking a higher degree by research. It can cover tuition fees for up to three and a half years for doctoral students or up to two years for research master’s students. The scholarship can also include Overseas Student Health Cover. Selection is competitive and looks at academic merit, research potential and the quality of the proposed research environment.

Benefits

• Tuition fee coverage
• Health insurance
• PhD support
• Research master’s support

Conditions

• International student
• HDR program
• Strong academic record
• Good research potential

Official Scholarship Website:
Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship

10. Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship

The Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship provides financial support for research students through a living stipend. The 2026 stipend is listed at AUD $35,656 per year. International students may combine this living scholarship with the Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees. Applicants need a suitable academic background and research potential. This combination can be a strong funding route for an international PhD applicant.

Benefits

• Living stipend
• Possible tuition support
• Research training
• Paid leave provisions

Conditions

• HDR admission
• Strong academic record
• Research background
• Competitive selection

Official Scholarship Website:
Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship

11. Macquarie University International Research Training Program

Macquarie University offers the International Research Training Program scholarship and the International Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarship for international research students. The scholarships are available for Master of Research and PhD programs. For the 2027 round, the university lists a scholarship value of AUD $40,900 per year. Applicants must meet the admission rules and plan to study full-time in Sydney.

Benefits

• Annual living stipend
• Research study
• International student support
• Master’s and PhD options

Conditions

• International student
• MRes or PhD
• Full-time study
• Meet admission rules

Official Scholarship Website:
Macquarie University International Scholarship Round

12. Flinders University Australian Government RTP Scholarship

The Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship at Flinders University is designed for international students undertaking higher degree research. The scholarship includes an international tuition fee offset, living stipend and Overseas Student Health Cover. The 2026 value is listed as AUD $36,061 per year for up to 3.5 years. Because only a small number of scholarships are available, applicants should have a strong academic and research profile.

Benefits

• Tuition fee offset
• Living stipend
• Health cover
• Up to 3.5 years

Conditions

• International student
• Higher degree research
• Strong academic record
• Competitive selection

Official Scholarship Website:
Flinders University RTP Scholarship – International

13. Curtin University Research Training Program Scholarship

Curtin University’s Research Training Program Scholarship is an option for domestic and international students who want to study a higher degree by research. Applicants first need to obtain an invitation to apply from a registered Curtin supervisor. The scholarship process includes an expression of interest and a competitive selection stage. Curtin currently states that the central RTP scholarship is available for PhD applicants, making it especially useful for international students planning doctoral research.

Benefits

• Research scholarship
• PhD support
• International eligibility
• Supervisor research opportunity

Conditions

• International students can apply
• PhD only for central RTP
• Find a Curtin supervisor
• Submit EOI

Official Scholarship Website:
Curtin Research Training Program Scholarships

14. La Trobe Graduate Research Scholarships

La Trobe University offers graduate research scholarships for international students studying PhD, professional doctorate and research master’s programs. Available scholarships can include a living stipend, tuition fee support and other allowances. International applicants can apply for full-fee research scholarships and stipend scholarships, depending on the specific award. La Trobe also offers project-based PhD scholarships that can include tuition support, a stipend and relocation or thesis allowances.

Benefits

• Living stipend
• Tuition fee support
• Relocation allowance
• Research support

Conditions

• International students
• Research degree
• Strong academic background
• Meet project requirements

Official Scholarship Website:
La Trobe Graduate Research Scholarships

15. Deakin University Research Training Program Scholarship

Deakin University offers research scholarships to international students through the Australian Government Research Training Program and the Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship. These scholarships are designed to support students undertaking higher degree research and can help with living and study costs. Deakin also offers other international scholarships, including the Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship. Students should check the individual scholarship page for current value, deadline and eligibility rules before applying.

Benefits

• Research funding
• Living support
• International eligibility
• PhD opportunities

Conditions

• International student
• Higher degree research
• Good academic record
• Meet Deakin requirements

Official Scholarship Website:
Deakin University Scholarships

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