Scholarships to study in Australia: Australia Awards and university scholarships

🔄 Cập nhật lần cuối: 08/10/26

Australia is one of the most familiar destinations for Vietnamese international students thanks to its quality of education, reasonable flight distance and large Vietnamese community. The good news is that scholarships to study in Australia are quite diverse: from full Australia Awards government scholarships, research scholarships, to hundreds of tuition reduction scholarships from schools. This article helps you classify, understand the conditions and plan your application.

Overview of scholarships to study in Australia

According to the Australian Government's Study Australia page, international students can access the following main scholarship groups:

• Australia Awards Scholarships: government scholarships for citizens of some developing countries, including Vietnam.
• Australia for ASEAN Scholarships: master's scholarship for citizens of ASEAN countries and Timor-Leste, focusing on a number of priority areas.
• Research Training Program (RTP): supports research master's and doctoral students, submitted directly through the school.
• Scholarships from educational institutions: based on academic achievement.
• Regional and state scholarships: many schools in small cities, regional areas and some states have their own programs.

Australia Awards scholarships for Vietnamese candidates

Benefits

According to the University of Melbourne's scholarship page, Australia Awards Scholarships include:

• Full tuition fee, including pre-course English course if needed.
• Round-trip airfare; field trip tickets with research students.
• One-time initial stabilization allowance and living expenses paid every two weeks.
• Preparatory Academic Program (IAP) and supplemental academic support.
• Medical insurance for studying abroad OSHC students (for scholarship recipients).

Basic conditions

According to the Australia Awards Vietnam page (as of the most recent recruitment), candidates need:

• Be a Vietnamese citizen, living and applying in Vietnam; Not a permanent resident or applying for Australian permanent residence.
• Have a formal university degree and relevant full-time work experience (typically 24 months; some priority groups require less).
• Meet the average score and English according to the work unit group.
• Commit to return to Vietnam to work for at least two years after completing the course.

Summary table according to the most recent publication on the Australia Awards Vietnam page; Conditions may change from period to period.

Submission time

Admissions usually open at the beginning of the year (around February) and close at the end of April, for the following year's admission. For example, the 2027 admission period closes on April 30, 2026. Please follow the official page for the specific schedule. Conditions for maintaining the scholarship are presented in the article keep the scholarship throughout the course.

Scholarships from Australian universities

Most Australian universities offer scholarships for international students, usually in the form of a partial tuition fee reduction (either a percentage or a fixed amount per year). General characteristics:

• Many scholarships are automatically considered when you apply for admission, based on your academic scores.
• Some require a separate application, essay or leadership achievements.
• There is often a condition to maintain the average score for annual renewal.
• Schools in regional areas may have more incentives, and living costs are lower than in big cities.

If you are still in high school or need to take preparatory classes, see the lesson Scholarships to study in Australia at high school and preparatory levels. To optimize total costs, read more Study abroad in Australia economically.

Research Fellowships (RTP and equivalent)

The Research Training Program is an Australian Government program that supports research masters and PhD students, including international students. You do not submit centrally but submit directly to the participating school. Many schools combine RTP with separate scholarships to cover tuition and living expenses. The secret is to contact your supervisor in advance and prepare a good research proposal – see How to write a research proposal.

Experience in preparing documents

1. Starting 12 months ago: take IELTS/PTE, prepare qualifications, confirm work experience.
2. Associate learning with goals contributed to Vietnam: Australia Awards highlights the ability to create change when returning home.
3. Choose an industry that matches your priority field: check the priority industry list each semester.
4. Apply for school scholarships at the same time: don't depend entirely on one scholarship.
5. Interview preparation: reference Frequently asked scholarship interview questions.

Frequently asked questions

Are Australia Awards available for university level?

For Vietnam, Australia Awards Scholarships are mainly for postgraduate level and require a university degree and work experience. Students who want to study for a bachelor's degree should look for scholarships from the school.

Does the Australia Awards scholarship allow you to bring your family?

The scholarship only covers the recipient. The recipient can bring their family over if they meet the regulations and pay for it themselves, but need to read the current policy carefully.

Can Australian school scholarships be combined with Australia Awards?

There is usually no need, as Australia Awards covers all tuition fees. School scholarships are suitable for self-funded students.

Do you have to return home after receiving the Australia Awards?

Have. The scholarship recipient commits to return to Vietnam for at least two years after completing the course.

Conclusion

Scholarships to study in Australia open up many paths for Vietnamese students, from full government scholarships to school tuition reduction scholarships. Prepare early, submit multiple sources in parallel and carefully read the conditions for each program. Once you have an invitation letter, contact VeDuHoc via hotline/Zalo 090.1800.918 for advice on flights to Australia.

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