Fully Funded Scholarships in Australia for Pakistani Students 2025 --2026 – Complete Guide

 

1. Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS)

• Offered by the Australian Government, these prestigious awards are open to Pakistani nationals.

• What’s covered: Full tuition, return economy airfare, establishment allowance, living stipend (~AUD 1,250–1,500/month), pre-course training, health cover (OSHC), and research-related fieldwork support.
  

• Fields prioritized: Education, health, agriculture, water resource management, governance, gender equality, public policy, climate change, infrastructure, and more.

  
  

• Timeline: Applications generally open Feb/March 2025, close around May 2025; interviews in mid-year; results by Oct–Nov 2025; departure expected Jan–Feb 2026.
  

• How to apply: Register on the OASIS portal, complete your profile, upload documents (transcripts, English scores, references, development impact plan, etc.) and submit by deadline.
  

2. International Postgraduate and Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships

• Government-supported research scholarships for Master’s or PhD degrees across Australia.

• Covers tuition, living stipend, and OSHC. Eligibility depends on university-specific criteria and research suitability.
  

3. University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships (MRS)

• Available to outstanding non-Australian students pursuing research degrees (Master's or PhD) at the University of Melbourne.

• Benefits: Full tuition, stipend (approx. AUD 38,500–41,500/year), relocation grant (AUD 2,000–3,000), OSHC, and research support.
  

• Deadline: October 31, 2025; results by April 2026.
  

4. Monash University Research Scholarships

• Includes RTP and the Monash Silver Jubilee Scholarships (MSJS).

• Benefits: Full tuition waiver, stipend (~AUD 39,820/year), relocation allowance (AUD 550), research allowance (~AUD 1,500/year), plus OSHC.
  

• Deadline (Round 3 for international applicants): August 31, 2025; results by October 2025.
  

5. Deakin University Research Scholarships (RTP)

• Supports Master’s and PhD research aligned with Deakin’s priority areas.

• Benefits: Full tuition waiver, stipend (~AUD 35,550/year), relocation allowance (~AUD 1,500), OSHC, and research funding support.
  

• Deadline: August 24, 2025; results by November 2025.
  

6. University of Western Australia (UWA) Global Excellence Scholarships

• For undergraduates: Up to AUD 48,000 tuition waiver over 4 years.

• For postgraduates: Up to AUD 24,000 tuition waiver over 2 years, plus research stipend (~AUD 32,500/year) for research students.
  

• Eligibility: High academic performance (e.g., WAM 75%+, ATAR 85+), IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent.
  

• Deadlines vary by course (March–October 2025); assessment is automatic upon application submission.
  

7. University of Sydney International Research Scholarships

• Covers tuition and living allowance for postgraduate research programs (up to 3 years with possible extension).
  

8. Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships & Early Acceptance Award

• Offers up to AUD 10,000/year tuition waiver for high-achieving international students.
  
  

• Another “Pakistan $10,000 Early Acceptance Scholarship” award is also available for timely applicants from Pakistan.
  
  

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At-a-Glance Comparison

Scholarship Program	Coverage Details	Suitable For	Key Deadlines (2025)
Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS)	Tuition, airfare, stipend, allowances, OSHC, fieldwork support	All levels, development-focused	Apply Feb–May; result by Oct–Nov; depart early 2026
University-based (MRS, RTP, etc.)	Tuition, stipend, health, relocation, research support	Master’s/PhD research	Varies—Aug–Oct deadlines 2025
UWA Global Excellence Scholarships	Tuition waiver, stipend for research	Undergrad & postgrad	Rolling by course, March–Oct 2025
University of Sydney Research Scholarship	Tuition + living allowance for research programs	Research Master’s/PhD	Varies—check U Sydney site
Macquarie University Scholarships	Tuition waiver up to AUD 10k/year, early acceptance award	Undergrad & postgrad	March (Early acceptance)

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Next Steps for You

1. Identify your degree level (undergrad, Master’s, research Master’s, or PhD).

2. Check eligibility requirements — academic scores, English proficiency (IELTS 6.5+ or higher), and any field-specific criteria.

3. Mark application deadlines — especially sensitive ones like:

   • AAS: Feb–May 2025

   • MRS (Melbourne): Oct 31, 2025

   • Monash: Aug 31, 2025

   • Deakin: Aug 24, 2025

   • UWA: Rolling deadlines between March–October 2025

4. Prepare your documents: transcripts, English test scores, CV, statement of purpose, research proposal (if applicable), recommendation letters, Development Impact Plan (for AAS).

5. Start your applications:

   • For AAS: via the [OASIS portal].

   • For university-specific scholarships: after applying to the university, ensure you tick the scholarship option or submit separately as specified.