When we think of Australia, what comes to our mind are its pristine beaches, clean air, and kangaroos. However, at the same time, this country has made a mark on the world owing to its world-class education and some very prestigious and high ranked universities. Australia is also one of the world’s most urbanized countries, because of which international student enrolments have been consistently on the rise to study in Australia, year after year.
The duration of bachelor’s programs in Australia is 3 years; however, for engineering and dual degree programs it could be as long as 4 years. For master’s programs, the duration varies from 1.5 years to 2 years. The average cost of bachelor’s and master’s courses for one year range between 20 lakhs and 25 lakhs including living costs, travel fare, and other miscellaneous expenses. Therefore, though studying in Australia may seem relatively expensive, but fret not, as there is a number of lucrative scholarships for students in Australia, and in this article, we are going to discuss the types of scholarships offered by Australian universities and how you can apply for one.
Eligibility criteria to apply for the scholarships in Australia
Every scholarship has its own eligibility criterion and it depends on the various factors like the chosen subject, university, campus, etc. However, the eligibility for Australian scholarships is a good academic percentile. An ideal scholarship application would be having a decent academic score backed up with extracurricular and volunteering activities. If the applicant has won any competitions, it gives an edge over other applicants. It is always advisable to check out the university website for all the necessary details and then apply for a suitable scholarship according to one’s eligibility and requirements of funds.
Scholarship Amount
The majority of the scholarships offered by Australian universities cover tuition fees. Students are required to take care of their living expenses, transportation fare, and other miscellaneous charges on their own. The number of university scholarships varies from university to university and the program that the student is opting for. Scholarships can cover up to 10% to 30% of the tuition fees and for high-achieving students, they can be as high as 50% or even 75%.
Things to keep in mind while applying for the Australian scholarships
- Most Australian universities offer scholarships on an auto-assessment mode. All you need to do is submit your application to your intended university with your academic documents and you will receive an offer letter with details of scholarships mentioned on the offer itself! Students can expect scholarships up to 30% via this mode.
- High-achieving students aiming for higher scholarships of up to 50% or more will be required to first apply, secure an offer letter, and then will be required to submit an essay or an expression of interest to the scholarship team explaining why they should receive the scholarship over others. Students must write a customized essay mentioning all the points that they believe make them eligible candidates for the scholarship and should also mention their career-plans in the long run. However, this could be tricky, since such essays have a word-limit of 300-500 words and thus, expert advice is highly recommended while applying for such scholarships.
- Check deadlines of scholarships and apply early. Students should send in their scholarship application at the earliest date possible as many competitive students apply for these scholarships. Applying early on and meeting the eligibility criteria can improve one’s chances of securing a scholarship in an Australian University.
- Recommendations play an important part in the scholarship application. Aspirants should include at least two academic and two professional recommendations and update their resumes. Apart from the academic profile, including the extra-curricular and volunteering activities in the CV is always a must.
So, this was all about scholarships to study in Australia. We hope you are all determined to fulfill your dream of studying at an international destination, make sure to get in touch with your nearest KC office, one of the leading study abroad consultants in India and we will make this tedious process easier for you.
