We are committed to your success. While we offer a range of scholarships, we also encourage you to explore other funding options. External scholarships can provide the financial support you need to thrive, along with valuable networking connections.

We have organised a list of external scholarships by country to help you get started, but please don't be limited by it. It's important to do your own research and speak with your networks as well. You might find opportunities we've never even heard of!

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Australia Awards Scholarships in Africa (DFAT)

Offers full scholarships for a number of African nationalities. The program focuses on fields like Agriculture, Climate Change, and Foreign Policy and covers all major costs, including airfare, tuition fees, and living expenses.

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Aga Khan Foundation

The scholarships are half grant, half loan, which means you will need to repay 50% of the award amount. The scholarship covers the full duration of a master's degree but only the first two years of a PhD.

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CAPES

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MEC

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ANID

Doctoral scholarship abroad.

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CSC scholarships with Australian universities

Jointly funds outstanding Chinese students pursuing doctoral degrees or joint doctoral training in Australia.

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COLFUTURO

Students can receive up to $25,000 per year in credit for up to two years. Following graduation, they have a one-year grace period before repayment to Colfuturo begins and are allowed to stay in their host country during this time.

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Icetex

Provides financial aid for Colombian students who want to study in Colombia or pursue a language or postgraduate degree abroad.

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Australian Award

Open for bachelor's and master's students. 2026 priority areas are health, international law (legal and justice studies) and international relations, education, environmental studies, agriculture and food security, marine studies and natural resource management, tourism, economics (development planning and international trade), information and technology, engineering, business administration (accounting and financial management).

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Australian Award

This scholarship is for bachelor's and master's students, focusing on 2026 priority fields like health, education, environmental studies, agriculture, and business administration

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Australian Award

Open to graduate diploma and master's students, this scholarship focuses on key areas like Data Science, IT, Renewable Energy, Tourism, and Agriculture for 2026.

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Forrest Research Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 (Fully Funded in Australia)

To be eligible to apply applicants must be in their final year of PhD or no more than two years post PhD conferral.

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Global Peace Summit Sydney 2025, Australia (Fully Funded)

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HONDUFUTURO

Applicants can apply for a credit of up to $25,000 per year for a maximum of two years.

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Hong Kong Scholarship for Excellence Scheme

This is a fully funded Master's scholarship in Australia for Sri Lankan citizens. It focuses on fields that help solve development challenges and build connections with Australia.

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Australian Award

This scholarship, open to bachelor's and master's students, follows the Government of Kiribati's Human Resource Development Priority Lists to determine eligible fields of study.

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CONAHCYT

Designed for Mexican researchers seeking to study abroad at top institutions, with a focus on fields related to the Special Program of Science, Technology and Innovation (PECITI).

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FIDERH

This scholarship funds programs at universities that are listed in CONAHCYT's National Postgraduate System (SNP).

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Australia Awards

Australia Awards scholarships are prestigious awards from the Australian Government that help future global leaders gain the skills and knowledge they need to create change and build a strong connection with Australia.

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Australian Award

Open to a wide range of students from Certificate IV to PhD, this scholarship prioritises studies in Aviation, Education, Health, Engineering, Policy, Finance, Environment, and ICT for 2026.

Australian Award Nepal Schoalrship

Offers a fully funded postgraduate study opportunity in Australia, aimed at addressing Nepal's challenges in areas like climate change, education, and governance. After finishing their studies, recipients must return to Nepal for at least two years to support the country's development.

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Australian Award

This scholarship is for Graduate Diploma and Master's students. Priority fields for 2026 are Natural Science, Environment, Engineering, Renewable Energy, Marine Science, Agriculture, Sustainable Development, Tourism, Hospitality, and Business.

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Australian Award

Open to master's students, this scholarship prioritises studies in Education, Governance, and Sustainable Economic Development for 2026.

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Australian Award

This scholarship supports studies from Bachelor's to Master's degrees, focusing on 2026 priority areas like Health, ICT, Infrastructure, Fisheries, Engineering, Agriculture, Education, Law, and Tourism.

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Australian Award

Open to master's and PhD students, this scholarship focuses on key areas like health, education, governance, law, and agriculture for 2026. Bachelor's degrees are considered only for people with a disability or for fields not available in PNG.

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BECAL

Aims to strengthen research, innovation, and education by increasing the generation and application of knowledge in science and technology.

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PRONABEC

Provides financial support for Peruvians who have earned their degrees and wish to pursue a master’s or doctorate overseas but cannot afford it.

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Australia Awards Scholarship

Full scholarships for international students to study in Australia, covering tuition, living, and travel costs.

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DFA FSI (Department of Foreign Affairs – Foreign Service Institute) Scholarships

Funding for graduate studies abroad is available from the Department of Foreign Affairs (FSI) for Filipinos in international relations, negotiation, peace-building, and related fields.

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UMAP Exchange & Commonwealth Scholarships

It offers tuition-waived placements, but students are responsible for their living expenses, as it is not a full scholarship.

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Australia–Philippines In‑Country Scholarship Program (ICSP)

Provides full scholarships for high-achievers from conflict-affected Mindanao. It covers tuition, living allowance, books, and research support for diplomas or master's degrees in fields such as education, governance, and infrastructure.

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iGREAT Program

Provides graduate students with living allowances, study allowances, and research funding to conduct agriculture-related research in Australia.

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John Allwright Fellowship (JAF‑Philippines)

Provides a fully funded PhD for scientists and researchers working on projects in agriculture, aquaculture, or natural resources. It covers all key costs, including tuition, living expenses, and research.

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Australian Award

Open to master's students, this scholarship focuses on key areas like health, education, environmental management, agriculture, and international policy for 2026.

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Australian Award

Open to bachelor's and master's students, this scholarship focuses on key areas for 2026, including Health, Education, Finance, Land Surveying, Software Development, and Maritime.

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Australian Award

This scholarship supports bachelor's, master's, and PhD studies, focusing on 2026 priority areas such as economic growth, STEM, agriculture, environment, governance, and health.

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Blue Ladder

Offers overseas training to economically and socially disadvantaged university students to help them develop global skills and career opportunities.

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Australia Awards Scholarship

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Australian Award

Open for all tertiary levels, this scholarship focuses on 2026 priority areas like Governance, Health, Infrastructure, Sciences, Education, IT, and Community Development.

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Australian Award

For bachelor's and master's students, prioritises studies in Environment, Economics, Education, Gender, Infrastructure, and Health for 2026.

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ANII

Supports master's and PhD students studying fundamental research.

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Australian Award

Supports all tertiary study levels, focusing on 2026 priority areas like health, climate change, STEM education, finance, public policy, IT, aviation, and engineering.

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Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS)

Offers Vietnamese citizens fully funded Master's degrees in Australia in fields that contribute to their country's development. Applicants must have at least two years of work experience and agree to return to Vietnam for at least two years after graduating.

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Project 89

Provides fully funded scholarships for PhD and Master's degrees abroad to strengthen the nation's higher education. The program covers tuition, a monthly stipend, airfare, and health insurance, with some Australian universities offering additional support.

Australian Award

This scholarship for bachelor's and master's students prioritises studies in business, leadership, sustainable development, and marine/resource management for 2026.

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