South Australia University Scholarships 2025 (Fully Funded)
Continue your studies in Australia. Good news! Scholarship applications for the University of South Australia are now being accepted. We shall go into great depth about this scholarship program, including its advantages and the detailed application procedure, in this post.
International students can apply for fully funded scholarships through the University of South Australia Scholarships 2025–2026. The University of South Australia is offering these scholarships for master’s and doctoral programs. Tuition costs and a living allowance of at least $32,500 year will be covered by these scholarships.
International applicants can apply for the following scholarships from the University of South Australia:
Scholarships for the International Research Training Program (RTPi)
The Australian Government funds the Research Training Program overseas (RTPi) Scholarships, which are given to overseas students based on their aptitude for research and academic achievement. For a restricted period, these scholarships offer a fee offset in addition to a stipend, or living allowance.
Conditions and advantages
Before accepting an offer from us, candidates must read the Scholarship Benefits and Conditions (PDF download, 408 kb). All international students who accept our offer are subject to these terms. Our Research Degrees and Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships policies is also available for viewing.
Worth
The entire stipend, which is paid every two weeks for a maximum of three years for PhD students and two years for Master of Research students, is at least $32,500 annually (2023 stipend rate). For PhD students, the entire fee-waiver lasts no more than three years, and for Master of Research students, it lasts no more than two years. In cases where the successful applicant needs a student visa, this scholarship covers Overseas Student Health Coverage (Singles Cover) with UniSA’s preferred supplier, BUPA. There is a thesis allowance available. To be sure your offer is appropriate for you, please carefully read it.
How to use
Online applications are accepted through a project for which a scholarship has been awarded. Check out our detailed application instructions.
Questions
The RTP FAQs page may have the answer to your query.
If not, get in touch with us.
Scholarship for Enterprise Research (ERS)
The University and/or our partners fund Enterprise Research Scholarships (ERS), which are given to overseas students based on their academic standing and potential for research. For a restricted period, these scholarships offer a fee offset in addition to a stipend, or living allowance.
Conditions and advantages
Before accepting an offer from us, candidates must read the Scholarship Benefits and Conditions (PDF download, 408 kb). All international students who accept our offer are subject to these terms. Our Research Degrees and Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships policies is also available for viewing.
Worth
The entire stipend, which is paid every two weeks for a maximum of three years for PhD students and two years for Master of Research students, is at least $32,500 annually (2023 stipend rate). For PhD students, the entire fee-waiver lasts no more than four years, and for Master of Research students, it lasts no more than two years. In cases where the selected applicant needs a student visa, this award includes Overseas Student Health Coverage from UniSA’s approved supplier, BUPA. There is a thesis allowance available. To be sure your offer is appropriate for you, please carefully read it.
How to use
Online applications are accepted through a project for which a scholarship has been awarded. Check out our detailed application instructions.
Questions
The RTP FAQs page may have the answer to your query.
If not, get in touch with us.
Scholarship for International Research Tuition (IRTS)
A full living stipend funded by outside funding, such as a recognized sponsor or external scholarship awarding body, is provided to international students who are awarded International Research Tuition Scholarships (IRTS) based on their academic merit and proven research ability.
Worth
For PhD students, the IRTS total fee-waiver lasts up to four years, while for Master of Research students, it lasts up to two years. Overseas Student Health Coverage (OSHC), a requirement of the student visa, is not included in this award; applicants must make sure they have the necessary coverage for themselves and, if relevant, their family.
Qualifications
Apart from fulfilling UniSA’s eligibility requirements, candidates need to be:
• Enrolling students pursuing degrees in international research
• Having a strong supervisory panel (with an end-user adviser on the panel, if applicable) and being enrolled in a research-rich environment;
• Having received (or been awarded) a fully externally funded stipend scholarship; or receiving a living stipend supported by external funding* (note that the living stipend must be in the form of an externally funded scholarship administered through the University or in agreement with an industry partner, sponsorship body, or organization).
How to use
Any project on the list is open to international students who have an outside funding or scholarship. Some applicants would need to work with a UniSA supervisor to build their own project, and their sponsor or scholarship source may have extra requirements. More details regarding this can be found here.
Please get in touch with us if you need help locating a UniSA supervisor or if you have any other inquiries.
