Scholarships for Nepalese Students in Australia

Nepal is an eligible country for the Australia Awards Scholarships program, which provides fully funded study opportunities for Nepalese citizens. In addition to government-funded awards, many Australian universities offer merit-based scholarships that are available to Nepalese students. The growing education relationship between Australia and Nepal has expanded funding options in recent years.

Available Scholarships

Australia Awards Scholarships

Government

Coverage: Full (tuition + flights + living allowance)

Deadline: Varies by country (typically February–April)

Official website

Destination Australia Program

Government

Coverage: Partial — AUD $15,000/year

Deadline: Rolling — apply through participating institutions

Official website

Research Training Program (RTP)

Government

Coverage: Full tuition + stipend for research degrees

Deadline: Varies by university

Official website

University of Queensland International Excellence Scholarship

University

Coverage: Partial — 25% tuition fee waiver

Deadline: Rolling — assessed with application

Official website

RMIT International Excellence Award

University

Coverage: Partial — AUD $5,000 per year

Deadline: Assessed with application

Official website

Curtin International Merit Scholarship

University

Coverage: Partial — 25% tuition fee reduction

Deadline: Rolling — assessed with application

Official website

Adelaide University International Scholarship

University

Coverage: Partial — 15–50% tuition fee reduction

Deadline: Assessed with application

Official website

Application Tips for Nepalese Students

  • Nepal is an eligible country for Australia Awards — these cover full tuition, flights, and living allowance.
  • Destination Australia scholarships (AUD $15,000/year) are available for study at regional institutions and are less competitive than Australia Awards.
  • Apply to multiple universities simultaneously to maximise your scholarship chances — many assess merit automatically.
  • Check with the Australian Embassy in Kathmandu for any bilateral scholarship programs specific to Nepalese students.

Scholarship information is sourced from publicly available university and government websites. Amounts, eligibility criteria, and deadlines are subject to change. Always verify details with the official scholarship provider before applying.

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