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
GovernmentCoverage: Full (tuition + flights + living allowance)
Deadline: Varies by country (typically February–April)
Official websiteDestination Australia Program
GovernmentCoverage: Partial — AUD $15,000/year
Deadline: Rolling — apply through participating institutions
Official websiteResearch Training Program (RTP)
GovernmentCoverage: Full tuition + stipend for research degrees
Deadline: Varies by university
Official websiteUniversity of Queensland International Excellence Scholarship
UniversityCoverage: Partial — 25% tuition fee waiver
Deadline: Rolling — assessed with application
Official websiteRMIT International Excellence Award
UniversityCoverage: Partial — AUD $5,000 per year
Deadline: Assessed with application
Official websiteCurtin International Merit Scholarship
UniversityCoverage: Partial — 25% tuition fee reduction
Deadline: Rolling — assessed with application
Official websiteAdelaide University International Scholarship
UniversityCoverage: Partial — 15–50% tuition fee reduction
Deadline: Assessed with application
Official websiteApplication 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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