Australia · PhD Scholarships
PhD-level awards open to Sri Lankan applicants studying in Australia. Each scholarship shows eligibility and deadline — book a free visit to any of our three offices to talk your options through with a counsellor.
17 active awards for Sri Lankan applicants.
Australian Government
Eligibility
Strong research-track applicants for a Master's by Research or PhD — apply via your chosen Australian university.
Australian National University
Eligibility
Offer holders for an eligible ANU undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programme — automatically considered at admission.
UNSW Sydney
Eligibility
International applicant for an eligible UNSW Bachelor's or coursework Master's; ranked on academic merit.
Monash University
Eligibility
Hold a Monash undergraduate or postgraduate offer — automatic consideration, no separate application form.
University of Queensland
Eligibility
International applicant for any UQ Bachelor's, Master's or Higher Degree by Research with strong academics and leadership profile.
Monash University
Eligibility
High-achieving international undergraduate and postgraduate-coursework applicants to Monash; competitive merit award.
University of Technology Sydney
Eligibility
International applicants for a UTS PhD with an outstanding research and academic record, applying through the standard HDR admissions cycle.
University of Adelaide
Eligibility
International applicant for a Master's by Research or PhD at Adelaide with first-class honours or equivalent.
Queensland University of Technology
Eligibility
International offer holders for eligible QUT Bachelor's or Master's programmes with outstanding academic and leadership records.
University of Queensland
Eligibility
International undergraduate and postgraduate (coursework) applicants to UQ; merit-based partial tuition awards.
The University of Western Australia
Eligibility
International students from any country holding an offer for an eligible UWA undergraduate or postgraduate coursework course, with an equivalent ATAR of 85.00 or a WAM of 65.00 and above. Awarded automatically — no separate application.
Deakin University
Eligibility
Offer holders for an eligible Deakin undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programme — top-tier merit award.
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