Scholarships and
Financial Assistance

Australian Development Scholarships

The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) provides Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) for international students from selected countries. The terms and conditions governing the ADS scheme are developed and revised on an annual basis by the home country and Australian government. The type of assistance varies from country to country. Details are available from the Australian Embassy or the High Commission in your home country. Applications may close as early as January or February for study in the following year. http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/overview.cfm

You are also advised to contact the Ministry of Education in your own country about any financial assistance that may be available from that source.

Publications, such as “Studying Abroad” produced by UNESCO may also provide valuable information. www.unesco.org/education/studyingabroad/

FEE-HELP loans for Australian students

FEE-HELP was introduced in 2005 as the Government funded interest-free loans facility for fee paying postgraduate students undertaking non-research courses. This is similar to the deferred payment arrangements available for undergraduate courses under HECS. You will be eligible for a FEE-HELP loan if you are:

Enrolled in a fee paying postgraduate non-research course in an eligible higher education institution
An Australian citizen or a holder of an Australian permanent visa (who meets eligibility requirements)

For more information, please visit www.goingtouni.gov.au