University of South Australia Scholarships 2025 | Fully Funded
Continue your studies in Australia. Positive updates! Scholarship applications for the University of South Australia are now being accepted. We will go into great detail regarding this scholarship program, its advantages, and the step-by-step application procedure in this article.
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.
Enquiries
Your question might be answered on the RTP FAQs website.
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.
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
• Excellent quality with proven research potential, as determined by UniSA
• Have a robust supervisory panel to support you (and, if necessary, include an end-user adviser) and be part of a research-rich environment.
• Having received (or been granted) a living stipend backed by outside money, or having received a totally externally funded stipend scholarship.
*Note: the living stipend must be provided through an externally financed scholarship that is handled by the university or in accordance with a sponsorship agreement with an industry partner.
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.
