Australian National University Scholarships offer vital financial support for domestic and international students looking to study at Australia’s top-ranked university.
With over $80 million awarded annually, these scholarships help reduce tuition and living expenses while rewarding academic excellence, leadership, and equity.
Here is a summary of important scholarship opportunities for the 2025–2026 school year. It includes award amounts, eligibility requirements, deadlines, and how to apply.
Major Australian National University Scholarships Programs
🎓 Tuckwell Scholarship – ANU 2026 Intake Summary
Scholarship Benefits:
- $26,750 annually (2025 rate)
- One-time $1,500 relocation grant
- Travel allowances for moving to Canberra and annual return trips
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must apply to ANU for 2026 via the ANU Direct Application system
- Aged 17–19 on 23 February 2026 (born between 24 Feb 2006 – 23 Feb 2009)
- Must be:
- Australian citizen, Permanent Resident, or hold a humanitarian visa
🎯 Candidacy Requirements:
- Must start an undergraduate program at ANU in Semester 1, 2026
- Must comply with all conditions of the Tuckwell Scholarship throughout the award period
Alex Rodgers Travel Grant – ANU
Value: One-off payment up to $5,000 (reimbursed)
Who Can Apply:
Full-time PhD students at ANU’s Research School of Astronomy & Astrophysics (RSAA)
Open to domestic and international students
Purpose:
Fund travel for conferences or collaborative research related to thesis work
Note: Only 2 grants awarded annually; previous recipients cannot reapply
🔗 More details & how to apply →
ANU Chancellor’s International Scholarship
- Value:
- 25% or 50% tuition fee reduction for entire program duration
- Only AUD 10,000 deposit (instead of standard fee)
- Guaranteed first-year accommodation for recipients
- Who Can Apply:
- International students (excluding MChD & Master of Military and Defence Studies)
- Must have an offer to study at ANU in 2025-2026
- Applicable Levels:
- Undergraduate, Postgraduate coursework, Flexible Double Degrees, Graduate Certificates
- Selection: Based purely on academic merit
- 200 scholarships available across 9 global categories (e.g., India, Southeast Asia, Europe)
🔗 More info & eligibility by region →
ANU PhD Scholarship
Value: $38,154 per year (2025 rate), paid fortnightly
Duration: 3.5 years with potential extension
Who Can Apply:
Domestic and international students
Must apply for admission to a PhD or Professional Doctorate by Research
Require First-class Honours or equivalent (some Colleges accept 2:1 Honours or research-based Master’s)
Additional Benefits:
Relocation & travel allowance for students moving to Canberra
Thesis allowance
Dependent child allowance (for international students)
Paid medical & parental leave
Australian National University Scholarship
- Value: $12,500 per year, paid each semester
- Duration: Up to 3 years for standard coursework
- Up to 4 years for programs with Honours
- Duration: Up to 3 years for standard coursework
- Application Dates:
- March 3 – May 15, 2025
- Who Can Apply:
- Domestic students only
- Must be commencing undergraduate study at ANU
🔗 View full scholarship info →
Additional Australian National University Scholarships & Grants
ANU All-Rounder Scholarship
- Recognizes students with outstanding academic achievements and extracurricular involvement
- Number offered: 25
Love Scholarship
- Supports students who have overcome significant challenges, promoting equity and diversity
- Value: Up to $50,000 over up to 5 years
Residential Scholarship
- Recognizes residents contributing to community life within ANU residences
University Research Scholarships
- Supports high-achieving Higher Degree Research students aligned with ANU’s strategic directions
College of Business and Economics Access Scholarship
- Provides financial assistance to students from disadvantaged backgrounds pursuing studies in business and economics
- Value: $9,000 per annum, up to 4 years
- College of Engineering, Computing & Cybernetics Excellence Scholarship for Women
- Encourages women to pursue studies in engineering and computing fields
- Value: $5,000 per annum
- Rural and Regional Equity Scholarship
- Supports students from rural and regional areas to access higher education
- Value: $5,000 per annum
- Science, Health and Medicine Indigenous Undergraduate Scholarship
- Supports Indigenous students pursuing undergraduate studies in science, health, and medicine
- Value: $10,000 per annum
- George Alexander Foundation Scholarship
- Assists students with leadership potential and community involvement
- Value: $24,000 over 3-4 years
- Kambri Indigenous Undergraduate Scholarship
- Supports Indigenous undergraduate students
- Value: Up to $30,000
- Kim Jackson Scholarship
- Supports female students in technology and engineering
- Value: $25,000 per annum
- Jennifer & Ian Prosser Scholarship
- Encourages studies in renewable energy and energy transition
- Caldwell Visiting Fellowship for 2026
- Opportunity for early-career African researchers in population health or demography
- Leonard Broom HDR Scholarship
- Top-up stipend for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander MPhil or PhD students at NCEPH
- Duguid Travelling Scholarship
- Assists HDR students in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health to undertake research-related travel
- The Jason Passioura Bursary
- Funds students or researchers to pursue research goals in epidemiology and population health
- Changing Futures Scholarship
- Supports students from diverse backgrounds to change their future through education
- Value: $8,000 per annum
- College of Business and Economics National Excellence Scholarship
- Rewards high-achieving students in business and economics
- Value: $5,000 per annum
- College of Business and Economics Regional and Rural Relocation Scholarship
- Assists students from regional and rural areas relocating for studies in business and economics
- Value: $9,000 per annum, up to 4 years
- Supports Indigenous students in business and economics
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Australian National University Scholarships Eligibility Requirements
While each award has unique criteria, most scholarships require:
- Academic excellence (distinction average or higher)
- English language proficiency
- Enrollment in an eligible program
- Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or international student status
- Financial need (for equity scholarships)
- Leadership or community service experience
Final Thoughts
Australian National University Scholarships offer real financial relief and unlock global opportunities. With deadlines coming soon, start your scholarship application early. Gather your documents and adjust your submission to meet the selection criteria. These scholarships don’t just support your education—they help launch your future.