Be sure to consult the Fellowship Website for complete eligibility and competition requirements.
Up to $40,000 toward full-time graduate study in Australia.
The Graduate Education Fund provides support to Australian, Indigenous Australian, American and Indigenous American individuals.
Eligible applicants should be American citizens or permanent residents pursuing a full-time master's, Ph.D. or postdoctoral research program in STEM, health, medicine, journalism or sustainability at an accredited Australian university. Applicants must have a formal letter of offer from their program/institution at the time of application.
The USA to AUS application is typically open August 1 to September 30. Refer to the program website for details.
$20,000-40,000
| Requirements | Details |
|---|---|
| Year(s) of Application | Senior, Alumni/Non-enrolled, Masters, Doctoral |
Minimum Grade Point Average |
3.3 |
Citizenship |
US Citizen, Permanent Resident |
| Campus Nomination Required | No |
Last updated: June 3, 2025
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