A range of fully funded scholarships has opened doors for Pakistani students to pursue master’s degrees at leading Australian universities.
These scholarships are designed to support outstanding students by covering tuition fees, living expenses, travel costs, and other academic-related allowances.
Below is a detailed roundup of the 17 scholarships available for Pakistani applicants.
1. Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS)
One of the most sought-after fully funded programs by the Australian Government.
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Stipend: AUD 30,000+ annually (approx. living allowance)
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Coverage: Full tuition, airfare, establishment allowance, health insurance
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Deadline: Typically February–April each year
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Level: Master’s and PhD
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Universities: Multiple across Australia
2. Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship
A competitive government-funded program for international students.
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Stipend: Monthly living stipend (approx. AUD 3,000/month)
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Coverage: Tuition, travel, establishment allowance
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Deadline: Usually November–December
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Duration: Up to 2 years
3. University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships
Highly prestigious and fully funded.
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Stipend: Approx. AUD 32,000/year
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Coverage: Full tuition + relocation grant
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Deadline: Varies (usually October intake deadline)
4. Monash University International Merit Scholarships
Offered to high-achieving international students.
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Stipend: Not always included (tuition-focused)
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Coverage: Partial to full tuition
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Deadline: Rolling admissions
5. University of Sydney International Scholarships
Supports top-performing international students.
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Stipend: Up to AUD 40,000/year (in some research programs)
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Coverage: Tuition + stipend (research degrees)
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Deadline: Program-dependent
6. Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship
Highly competitive scholarship for academic excellence.
7. Griffith University International Postgraduate Scholarships
Supports outstanding postgraduate students.
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Stipend: Not typically provided
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Coverage: Partial tuition support
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Deadline: Varies by program
8. Flinders International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (FIPRS)
Focused on research-based degrees.
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Stipend: Approx. AUD 33,000/year
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Coverage: Tuition + living allowance
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Deadline: Usually August–October
9. University of Adelaide Global Academic Excellence Scholarships
Rewards academic excellence.
10. Macquarie University International Scholarships
Merit-based funding for postgraduate students.
11. RMIT University International Scholarships
Offers financial assistance across disciplines.
12. UNSW International Scholarships
University of New South Wales offers multiple funding options.
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Stipend: Available in research-based scholarships (approx. AUD 32,000/year)
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Coverage: Tuition + research funding
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Deadline: Varies
13. University of Queensland (UQ) Scholarships
Supports coursework and research degrees.
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Stipend: Approx. AUD 32,000/year (research programs)
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Coverage: Tuition + stipend (select programs)
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Deadline: Varies by program
14. Curtin University Scholarships
Merit-based financial support.
15. University of Western Australia (UWA) Scholarships
Offers multiple funding opportunities.
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Stipend: Available for select research programs (AUD 30,000+/year)
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Coverage: Tuition reduction or full funding
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Deadline: Program-dependent
16. Swinburne International Excellence Scholarship
For high-achieving international students.
17. Victoria University Scholarships
Supports postgraduate international students.
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