ANU Scholarships for International Students · A Complete Guide

ANU offers a substantial scholarship programme for international students, with awards ranging from 25% to 100% tuition fee remission. This guide covers the major scholarship schemes, eligibility, and application strategy.

Major International Scholarships

ANU Chancellor’s International Scholarship

The flagship scholarship for international undergraduates and postgraduates:

Value: 25% or 50% tuition fee reduction for the duration of the program. Eligibility: Based on academic merit. No separate application — all international applicants are automatically considered. Allocation: 200+ awards annually across all academic colleges. Renewal: Maintain a GPA of 5.0/7.0 (approximately credit average) each semester.

ANU College-Specific Scholarships

Each academic college offers targeted scholarships:

  • CBE: CBE International Merit Scholarship · 50% tuition reduction
  • CECC: CECC International Scholarship · 50% tuition reduction
  • CAP: CAP International Scholarship · 25–50% tuition reduction
  • Science: ANU Science International Scholarship · 25% tuition reduction
  • Law: ANU Law International Merit Scholarship · 50% tuition reduction

Australia Awards Scholarship (AAS)

Fully funded scholarships for students from developing countries, administered by the Australian Government through DFAT:

Value: Full tuition, living allowance (A$30,000+/year), airfares, health cover, establishment allowance. Eligibility: Citizens of participating countries in Asia, Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East. Priority areas: Public policy, health, education, infrastructure, agriculture. Application: Through Australian embassies/high commissions in the applicant’s home country.

Destination Australia Scholarship

For international students studying at ANU campuses outside metropolitan areas (Kioloa Coastal Campus):

Value: A$15,000 per year. Purpose: Encourage international students to study in regional Australia.

Research Scholarships

ANU HDR Fee Remission Merit Scholarship

For international PhD and MPhil students:

Value: Full tuition fee remission for up to 4 years (PhD) or 2 years (MPhil). Eligibility: Strong academic record (First Class Honours or equivalent). Research proposal aligned with supervisor expertise.

ANU PhD Scholarship

Value: Full tuition + living stipend (A$34,000/year, tax-free, indexed annually). Duration: 3.5 years, with possible 6-month extension. Competition: Highly competitive — typically awarded to First Class Honours graduates with research publications.

Application Strategy

  1. Apply early: Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis. Early applications (August–October for Semester 1 intake) have higher success rates.

  2. Maintain a high GPA: The threshold for a 50% scholarship is typically equivalent to an ATAR of 98+ or an IB of 40+. The 25% threshold is somewhat lower but still competitive.

  3. Write a strong personal statement: Even when scholarships are “automatic,” the personal statement in the ANU application influences the scholarship committee’s decision.

  4. Check country-specific awards: Some countries have bilateral scholarship agreements with Australia that stack with ANU scholarships.

  5. Consider Research Training Program (RTP): For research degrees, the Australian Government RTP scheme provides fee offset + stipend — ANU administers RTP allocations for domestic and international students.

Common Questions

Can I hold multiple scholarships? Generally no — ANU prohibits holding multiple ANU-funded scholarships simultaneously. External scholarships (AAS, home-country government awards) may be combinable.

Is the scholarship renewable? Yes, subject to meeting the GPA threshold each semester (typically 5.0/7.0). Failing one semester may result in a warning; failing two consecutive semesters typically revokes the scholarship.

What if I change programs? The scholarship typically follows the student if transferring within the same academic college. Transferring between colleges may require re-application.