The Australian National University

Eligibility

• Successful entry into the Honours year of an eligible Fenner School or Earth and Marine Science programme
• strong academic record
• intended research relates to the interests of the ACTION Trust and/or environment and sustainability
• willing and suitable supervision

How to Apply

1. 1Submit to the Fenner School Honours Administrator a statement of no more than one page describing the intended research, its relevance and motivation
2. 2academic record
3. 3identified supervisor details
4. 4and contact details for two academic referees. The linked Conditions of Award gives honours.student.fses@anu.edu.au.

Eligibility

• Commencing ANU student
• international student visa holder with PNG citizenship
• undergraduate qualification in forestry or a related discipline, or equivalent extensive professional forestry experience in exceptional cases
• offer of admission to the Master of Forests, Graduate Diploma in Science or Graduate Certificate in Forests

How to Apply

1. 1Submit the completed prescribed application form to fses.coursework.enquiries@anu.edu.au with a statement of no more than two pages, curriculum vitae of no more than three pages and relevant work examples, prior tertiary academic transcripts, and three referees meeting the stated academic/professional requirements.

Eligibility

• International student
• citizen of a published eligible country
• receives an offer of admission to a Master or Master Advanced programme at the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
• Master of Studies and Master of Studies Advanced are excluded

How to Apply

1. 1No separate application form. Eligible students who apply for the first assessment round are automatically assessed based on meeting the University admission and scholarship eligibility requirements.

Eligibility

• Domestic or international student
• enrolling full-time in a Doctor of Philosophy programme in the Fenner School of Environment & Society
• selection based on research potential, including undergraduate and any Master’s coursework performance, recent graded research writing/thesis, research publications, awards and referee evaluation

How to Apply

1. 1No separate scholarship application. Eligible students are automatically considered based on meeting the published eligibility criteria and Conditions of Award.

Eligibility

• Prospective or continuing international student enrolling in an accredited HDR course at ANU
• has also been awarded an ANU University Research Scholarship
• minimum Honours 1 (H1) or H1 equivalent in prior studies
• continuation depends on maintaining the base stipend scholarship

How to Apply

1. 1No separate scholarship application. Eligible candidates are considered through their application for admission. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the relevant Graduate Studies Convener or prospective supervisor before applying.

Eligibility

• Domestic or international student
• enrolled in an ANU research program
• holds an ANU base stipend scholarship
• continuation depends on maintaining the base stipend scholarship.

How to Apply

1. 1No separate scholarship application. Eligible students are automatically considered
2. 2applicants seeking main-round consideration must submit their admission application by the relevant deadline.

Eligibility

• International student
• new commencing student or continuing student with an offer of admission to a higher AQF level
• holds residential status outside the countries/regions eligible for the ANU Vice-Chancellor’s International Achievement Award
• postgraduate applicant has a minimum GPA of 5.5 or equivalent, or meets the minimum programme entry requirement if a citizen of a Pacific Region country
• is not receiving an external sponsorship covering all or part of ANU tuition fees
• award may be offered only once at each level of study, subject to the published exceptions

How to Apply

1. 1No separate scholarship application. Apply for admission to ANU
2. 2eligible overseas students are automatically considered. The academic offer and scholarship offer must be accepted separately.

Eligibility

• International student
• new commencing student or continuing student with an offer of admission to a higher AQF level
• holds residential status outside the countries/regions eligible for the ANU Vice-Chancellor’s International Achievement Award
• postgraduate applicant has a minimum GPA of 5.5 or equivalent, or meets the minimum programme entry requirement if a citizen of a Pacific Region country
• is not receiving an external sponsorship covering all or part of ANU tuition fees
• award may be offered only once at each level of study, subject to the published exceptions

How to Apply

1. 1No separate scholarship application. Apply for admission to ANU
2. 2eligible overseas students are automatically considered. The academic offer and scholarship offer must be accepted separately.

Eligibility

• International student
• new commencing student or continuing student with an offer to a higher AQF level
• residential status outside the countries/regions eligible for the ANU Vice-Chancellor’s International Achievement Award
• Selection Rank 85 or equivalent, or the minimum programme entry requirement for a Pacific Region citizen
• no external sponsorship covering ANU tuition
• award offered once per study level subject to published exceptions

How to Apply

1. 1No separate scholarship application. Apply for ANU admission
2. 2eligible overseas students are automatically considered and must accept the academic and scholarship offers separately.

Eligibility

• International student
• new commencing student or continuing student with an offer of admission to a higher AQF level
• holds residential status outside the countries/regions eligible for the ANU Vice-Chancellor’s International Achievement Award
• postgraduate applicant has a minimum GPA of 5.5 or equivalent, or meets the minimum programme entry requirement if a citizen of a Pacific Region country
• is not receiving an external sponsorship covering all or part of ANU tuition fees
• award may be offered only once at each level of study, subject to the published exceptions

How to Apply

1. 1No separate scholarship application. Apply for admission to ANU
2. 2eligible overseas students are automatically considered. The academic offer and scholarship offer must be accepted separately.

Eligibility

• International student commencing ANU in Session 1, 2026 (Semester 1, Summer Session or Autumn Session)
• from an eligible country or region
• postgraduate applicant has a minimum GPA of 5.5 or equivalent and is considered onshore for Australian student visa purposes at the time of award assessment
• not receiving external sponsorship covering all or part of ANU tuition fees.

How to Apply

1. 1No separate scholarship application. Eligible overseas students applying for admission to commence at ANU are automatically considered
2. 2the academic and scholarship offers must be accepted separately.

Eligibility

• International student commencing ANU in Session 1, 2026 (Semester 1, Summer Session or Autumn Session)
• from an eligible country or region
• postgraduate applicant has a minimum GPA of 5.5 or equivalent and is considered onshore for Australian student visa purposes at the time of award assessment
• not receiving external sponsorship covering all or part of ANU tuition fees.

How to Apply

1. 1No separate scholarship application. Eligible overseas students applying for admission to commence at ANU are automatically considered
2. 2the academic and scholarship offers must be accepted separately.

Eligibility

• Continuing domestic or international ANU student
• enrolled full-time or part-time in the Juris Doctor, Master of Laws, Master of International Law and Diplomacy, or Master of Financial Management and Law
• has applied for, received an offer for, and will undertake an approved ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy opportunity
• independently arranged versions of the listed internships are not eligible.

How to Apply

1. 1Complete the application form accessed through the 'Apply now' button on the scholarship page.

Eligibility

• Domestic or international potential or current student
• applied for admission to a Master of Philosophy program
• holds a Bachelor degree with first-class honours (some Colleges may consider upper second-class honours), or a Master degree with a research component, or equivalent from a recognised university
• international scholars must study full-time
• part-time study is available only to eligible domestic candidates under strict criteria.

How to Apply

1. 1No separate scholarship application. Submit a complete MPhil admission application, including all supporting documentation and referee reports
2. 2eligible applicants are automatically considered. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the relevant Graduate Studies Convener or a prospective supervisor before applying.

Eligibility

• Commencing domestic or international student
• receives an offer to an ANU undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program
• recognised as an elite athlete (para or able-bodied) or coach by appearing on a current categorised list of a National Sporting Organisation, State Sporting Association or Player Association, holding an AIS or State/Territory institute or academy scholarship, or being affiliated with an organisation listed by ANU
• demonstrates elite sporting achievement through at least one published criterion, including a top-15 national ranking, State team selection or active contention, senior/reserve national competition, top-three State/Territory ranking, State open-age squad membership, National squad membership, or a comparable level of achievement.

How to Apply

1. 1Complete the online application form through the 'Apply now' button before the published deadline.

Eligibility

• Prospective or continuing domestic or international student enrolled in an accredited ANU HDR course
• achieved a minimum of Honours H1 or H1 equivalent
• is not an Industry PhD candidate receiving a full-time salary
• selection is merit-based and considers academic record, research potential, supervisor support and research location, referee reports, English-language competency, and comparison with applications in the same round.

How to Apply

1. 1No separate scholarship application for commencing candidates. Apply for HDR admission and select the University Research Scholarship in the scholarship section. Eligible current candidates who have typically completed less than one year full-time equivalent must submit the current-student HDR scholarship request form.

Eligibility

• International student
• new commencing student or continuing student with an offer of admission to a higher AQF level
• holds residential status in China (including Taiwan, Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR), Japan, Mongolia, Republic of Korea or The Democratic People's Republic of Korea
• postgraduate applicant has a minimum GPA of 5.5 or equivalent
• is not receiving an external sponsorship covering all or part of ANU tuition fees
• award may be offered only once at each level of study, subject to the published exceptions

How to Apply

1. 1No separate scholarship application. Apply for admission to ANU
2. 2eligible students are automatically considered. The academic offer and scholarship offer must be accepted separately.

Eligibility

• International student
• new commencing student or continuing student with an offer of admission to a higher AQF level
• holds residential status in China (including Taiwan, Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR), Japan, Mongolia, Republic of Korea or The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
• postgraduate applicant has a minimum GPA of 5.5 or equivalent
• is not receiving an external sponsorship covering all or part of ANU tuition fees
• award may be offered only once at each level of study, subject to the published exceptions

How to Apply

1. 1No separate scholarship application. Apply for admission to ANU
2. 2eligible students are automatically considered. The academic offer and scholarship offer must be accepted separately.

Eligibility

• Citizen and permanent resident of the PRC at the time of application
• meets all ANU admission and English proficiency requirements
• receives an unconditional ANU PhD offer or an offer conditional on completing the current program
• selected by the ANU College or Research School for an HDR Fee Remission Merit Scholarship
• eligible for an Australian student visa
• returns to China after study
• meets all additional CSC selection criteria.

How to Apply

1. 1First apply for and receive an eligible ANU PhD offer. In the ANU application, select Quarter 4 (Spring) in the year following the 1 December deadline or later, select 'CSC - ANU PhD Scholarship' in Finance & Scholarships, and submit all documents, referee reports and English evidence by 1 December. After ANU nomination, apply directly to CSC during its published application window
2. 2do not submit the CSC scholarship application to ANU.

Eligibility

• Domestic or international HDR candidate
• meets the Commonwealth Scholarship Guidelines (Research) 2017 and ANU RTP policy and procedure
• competitively ranked on merit
• confirmation of a qualified supervisor, available space and resources, and research alignment with ANU strategy is required.

How to Apply

1. 1Commencing candidates apply for HDR admission, indicate interest in available scholarships and select the relevant scholarship options
2. 2no separate RTP form is required. Continuing candidates submit the current-student HDR scholarship request form to their Academic College. Supporting documentation and referee reports must be complete by the deadline.

Eligibility

• Domestic or international student
• enrolled or enrolling in the Master of Applied Cybernetics or Master of Applied Cybernetics (Advanced)
• eligible for membership of Engineers Australia.

How to Apply

1. 1No separate scholarship application is required. Eligible applicants to the Master of Applied Cybernetics programs are automatically considered.

Eligibility

• Potential domestic or international candidate
• applied for admission to the PhD program with the Research School of Earth Sciences
• holds a Bachelor degree with first-class honours, or a Master degree with a research component, or equivalent from a recognised university.

How to Apply

1. 1Submit an expression of interest for the CCRF stipend scholarship including a CV, cover letter detailing research interests and experience, and contact information for at least two referees
2. 2separately apply for admission to the ANU Doctor of Philosophy in Earth Sciences.

Eligibility

• Commencing or continuing domestic or international ANU student
• enrolled or enrolling in a program offered by the ANU School of Music
• specialising in classical or jazz voice or keyboard
• enrolled or enrolling in a Performance Major
• selected based on outstanding musical ability and accomplishment demonstrated at audition.

How to Apply

1. 1Applicants using the direct ANU Admission, Scholarship and Accommodation Application are automatically considered if they meet the eligibility criteria and elect to be considered for scholarships.

Eligibility

• Commencing international student
• undertaking undergraduate or postgraduate studies at an institution with an articulation agreement with the ANU College of Science and Medicine
• receives an offer to an undergraduate or postgraduate program offered by the College
• has a career GPA of 5.0 or higher or equivalent
• the linked College page also states that dependants of staff of diplomatic or consular missions are eligible and that the student must be enrolling at ANU for the first time.

How to Apply

1. 1Apply to study at ANU. Eligible students are sent a link to the online scholarship application form after the ANU degree application deadline
2. 2for Semester 2, 2026 the College page states that applications close on 12 April 2026.

Eligibility

• Admitted to the ANU Master of Music program
• considered through the admission audition
• demonstrates outstanding musical ability, accomplishment as a pianist or composer, and potential to make an outstanding contribution as a musician.

How to Apply

1. 1No separate scholarship application. Candidates are considered automatically through Master of Music admission auditions.

Eligibility

• Prospective international ANU student
• currently enrolled in the ANU-SDU Joint Science College at Shandong University, Weihai
• receives an offer to a vertical double degree combination of undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs offered by the ANU College of Science and Medicine
• has not received the Award previously
• selection is based on eligibility and academic merit, with diversity, engagement, leadership and relevant JSC marks potentially considered.

How to Apply

1. 1Submit an application to study at ANU. Eligible students are then emailed a link to the online scholarship application form using the address provided in the ANU International Student Application Form.

Eligibility

• Prospective international ANU student
• currently enrolled in the ANU–SDU Joint Science College at Shandong University, Weihai
• receives an offer to a vertical double degree combination of undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs offered by the ANU College of Science and Medicine
• has not received the Award previously
• selection is based on eligibility and academic merit, with diversity, engagement, leadership and relevant JSC marks potentially considered.

How to Apply

1. 1Submit an application to study at ANU. Eligible students are then emailed a link to the online scholarship application form using the address provided in the ANU International Student Application Form.

Eligibility

• Prospective domestic or international student
• enrolling full-time in a Doctor of Philosophy at the John Curtin School of Medical Research
• high-calibre candidate with clinical qualifications
• holds an Australian Bachelor Honours degree with First Class Honours or equivalent
• has research publications and/or relevant research experience.

How to Apply

1. 1No separate scholarship application. Eligible students are automatically considered through their application for admission to the PhD program at the John Curtin School of Medical Research.

Eligibility

• Prospective domestic or international ANU student
• enrolling full-time in a Doctor of Philosophy based in the ANU College of Science
• holds first-class honours or equivalent
• undertaking a core Centre PhD research project or a project approved by the Centre Executive
• expected to participate in Centre outreach, leadership, training and partner engagement activities.

How to Apply

1. 1Current recruitment is closed and all 20 published PhD scholarships have been awarded. The Centre states that exceptional students may email it to discuss potential projects, but those students would need to secure another domestic or international scholarship.

Eligibility

• Prospective or continuing domestic or international ANU student
• enrolled or enrolling full-time in a Doctor of Philosophy or Master of Philosophy in dementia prevention research based in the Centre for Research on Ageing, Health & Wellbeing, National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health
• selection considers excellence in dementia research and the applicant's contribution to dementia prevention and reducing disease burden
• preference may be given to PhD candidates.

How to Apply

1. 1Submit a CV and a written statement of no more than 250 words explaining how the research will contribute to dementia prevention, reduce the burden of disease and why the applicant is well suited to the field
2. 2the page directs complete applications to Professor Nic Cherbuin by email.

Eligibility

• International student
• enrolled in a postgraduate research program
• has been ranked through a competitive scholarship process for another ANU or external scholarship.

How to Apply

1. 1No separate scholarship application is required. Eligible candidates are automatically considered through the competitive scholarship and HDR admission process.

Eligibility

• Prospective or continuing domestic or international student
• enrolled or enrolling full-time in a Doctor of Philosophy within the Research School of Biology
• research project demonstrates collaboration with one or more researchers at Nanyang Technological University
• has been awarded and accepted an ANU HDR base stipend scholarship.

How to Apply

1. 1Applications may be submitted at any time by email to rsb.studentadmin@anu.edu.au with supporting documents. The application must detail the proposed ANU–NTU collaborative research.

Eligibility

• Enrolled in a graduate coursework program in Flute Performance
• admitted to and continuing full-time in a graduate coursework degree or diploma in Flute Performance
• demonstrates outstanding musical ability and accomplishment as a flautist and potential to make an outstanding contribution as a musician
• expected to maintain satisfactory academic progress and may be required to perform in up to two designated concerts each year.

How to Apply

1. 1No separate application is required. All new graduate students are automatically considered.

Eligibility

• Domestic or international continuing ANU student
• currently enrolled in the Master of Science (Advanced) in Astronomy and Astrophysics
• completed at least 48 units of the degree with a minimum Weighted Average Mark of 80%
• not receiving Commonwealth support for the degree.

How to Apply

1. 1Email rsaa.sa@anu.edu.au with the completed scholarship application form, a one-page CV describing prior research experience and academic transcripts
2. 2arrange for two referees to send completed referee forms directly to the same email address.

Eligibility

• Prospective or continuing domestic or international ANU student
• enrolled or enrolling full-time in a Doctor of Philosophy based in the John Curtin School of Medical Research
• holds qualifications comparable to an Australian Bachelor degree with First Class Honours or equivalent research experience
• has been awarded and continues to hold an approved ANU HDR base stipend scholarship at the minimum AGRTP base rate.

How to Apply

1. 1No separate application is required. Eligible students are automatically considered.

Eligibility

• Commencing international ANU student
• completing or has completed a recognised Pre-Master Training Program at a home institution
• enrolled in or has received an offer to the Master of Accounting (4 semesters) or Master of Professional Accounting (3 semesters)
• selection is based on academic merit
• ongoing recipients are expected to enrol full-time and maintain a GPA of 5.0 or above each semester.

How to Apply

1. 1No separate application. Eligible students are automatically considered based on meeting the scholarship eligibility and selection criteria.

Eligibility

• Commencing international ANU student
• completing or has completed a recognised Pre-Master Training Program at a home institution
• enrolled in or has received an offer to the Master of Finance, Master of Actuarial Studies, Master of Financial Management, Master of Statistics, Master of Applied Finance or Master of Actuarial Practice
• selection is based on academic merit
• ongoing recipients are expected to enrol full-time and maintain a GPA of 5.0 or above each semester.

How to Apply

1. 1No separate application. Eligible students are automatically considered based on meeting the eligibility and selection criteria.

Eligibility

• International Higher Degree Research candidate
• meets the Commonwealth Scholarship Guidelines (Research) 2017 and ANU RTP policy and procedure
• competitively ranked against other candidates
• evidence of merit
• qualified supervisor, space and resources available
• research area aligned with ANU research strategy.

How to Apply

1. 1No scholarship-specific application is required. Apply for HDR admission with all supporting documents and referee reports complete
2. 2for main-round consideration, apply by 15-APR in the year of commencing the HDR program or by 31-AUG in the year before commencement
3. 3applicants are strongly encouraged to contact a Graduate Studies Convener or prospective supervisor before applying.

Eligibility

• Domestic or international student
• enrolled or enrolling full-time in a PhD program in the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics
• must hold and maintain an approved base stipend scholarship
• recipients of an ARC Laureate Scholarship are not eligible.

How to Apply

1. 1No separate scholarship application is required. Request consideration when applying for HDR admission
2. 2recipients of an ANU PhD Scholarship, University Research Scholarship or RTP Stipend Scholarship are automatically considered.

Eligibility

• Domestic or international student
• commencing or continuing at ANU
• enrolled in a postgraduate coursework program offered by the Research School of Earth Sciences
• demonstrates financial need.

How to Apply

1. 1Submit the prescribed scholarship application form and any required supporting documentation.

Eligibility

• Domestic or international student
• offered admission to a full-time PhD program in the Research School of Social Sciences
• awarded an Australian Government Research Training Program stipend
• ranked as the top eligible applicant
• continuation is subject to satisfactory PhD milestone progress.

How to Apply

1. 1No separate application is required. Eligible full-time PhD applicants receiving an Australian Government Research Training Program stipend are automatically considered.

Eligibility

• Domestic or international student
• enrolled or enrolling in the Master of Earth Sciences (Advanced)
• undertaking a research project consistent with regolith science.

How to Apply

1. 1Submit the prescribed scholarship application form and required supporting documents during the published application period.

Eligibility

• Domestic or international student
• applies for and receives admission to the Master of Applied Cybernetics or Master of Applied Cybernetics (Advanced)
• elects to be considered for a scholarship through the program application process.

How to Apply

1. 1Apply for the eligible program through the School of Cybernetics application process and select scholarship consideration. No separate scholarship application is required.

Eligibility

• Domestic or international student
• identifies as Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, African or Pasifika descent
• enrolled or enrolling in an eligible Master (Advanced) program in ecology or environmental science.

How to Apply

1. 1No separate application is required. Indicate interest in scholarship consideration through the relevant admission or school process.

Eligibility

• Domestic or international student
• identifies as Aboriginal, African or Pasifika descent
• receives an offer of admission to a full-time PhD or MPhil program in ecology or environmental science
• meets the University's HDR admission and scholarship requirements.

How to Apply

1. 1No separate scholarship application is required. Indicate interest during the HDR admission process or contact the relevant HDR administrator for consideration.

Eligibility

• Domestic or international student
• identifies as Aboriginal, African or Pasifika descent
• enrolled or enrolling full-time in a PhD or MPhil program in ecology or environmental science
• holds an approved ANU HDR base stipend scholarship.

How to Apply

1. 1No separate application is required. Indicate interest during the HDR admission process or contact the relevant HDR administrator for consideration.

Eligibility

• Taiwan citizen
• normally resident in Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen or Matsu, although overseas residents are not excluded
• applies for an eligible ANU PhD program other than a professional doctorate
• satisfies ANU admission and scholarship requirements
• completes both the ANU and Taiwan DICE application processes.

How to Apply

1. 1Apply for PhD admission at ANU by 30-NOV-2025 and identify the Taiwan Australian National University Scholarship under the Other scholarship field. Submit a separate application to Taiwan's Department of International and Cross-strait Education during its published application period.

Eligibility

• Domestic or international student
• enrolled or enrolling in the first semester of the thesis component of an eligible Master (Advanced) program
• undertaking the thesis in Archaeology.

How to Apply

1. 1Submit the prescribed scholarship application form and required supporting documents during the published application period.

Eligibility

• Domestic or international student
• enrolled or enrolling in the first semester of the thesis component of an eligible Master (Advanced) program
• undertaking the thesis in Classics or Ancient History.

How to Apply

1. 1Submit the prescribed scholarship application form and required supporting documents during the published application period.

Eligibility

• Domestic or international student
• receives admission to the Master of Applied Cybernetics or Master of Applied Cybernetics (Advanced)
• has not completed a traditional higher-education qualification
• demonstrates equivalent professional or life experience relevant to cybernetics

How to Apply

1. 1No separate scholarship application. Eligible applicants are automatically considered through admission to the programme.

Eligibility

• Domestic or international commencing or continuing student
• admitted to an eligible Master’s programme in the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
• field is Classical Studies, Archaeology, Anthropology, Art History and Theory, History, Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies, Museums and Collections, Museum Education and Heritage Interpretation, Intangible Cultural Heritage, or another field approved by the committee
• research concerns ANU Classics Museum objects

How to Apply

1. 1Submit the prescribed application form and all supporting documentation by the published closing date.

Eligibility

• Prospective or current student within 12 months of commencement
• domestic or international
• enrolled or enrolling full- or part-time in MEDI8910 with an agreed PhD-transfer plan or MEDI9910
• Medicine graduate
• research has a significant clinical element
• full-time candidates preferred

How to Apply

1. 1Email an expression of interest to hdr.smp@anu.edu with an up-to-date CV, a research-and-funding statement of up to 500 words, and a supervisor support letter.