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Refugee Student Scholarships 2025: Building New Futures
Providing pathways for refugees and asylum seekers to rebuild through education
These programs represent opportunities specifically designed to support your educational journey, with scholarships ranging from small bursaries to full tuition coverage plus living expenses.
What You’ll Find Here
- Quality Over Quantity: Hand-picked scholarships from leading Australian universities
- Award Range: From small bursaries to full tuition coverage plus living expenses
- Curated Selection: Featured opportunities highlighted below
Understanding Eligibility
Each scholarship has specific eligibility requirements. The most common criteria include:
- Academic Performance: Minimum GPA or ATAR requirements
- Study Level: Undergraduate, postgraduate, research, or specific degree programs
- Citizenship Status: Australian domestic students, international students, or both
- Enrollment Status: Current students, commencing students, or both
- Additional Criteria: Specific to your circumstances and the scholarship’s focus
Important: Always read the full eligibility requirements on the official scholarship website before applying.
How to Apply
- Review Requirements Carefully: Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria before investing time in an application
- Prepare Your Documents: Gather transcripts, references, proof of eligibility, and supporting documents
- Write Compelling Statements: Articulate your goals, circumstances, and why you deserve support
- Meet Deadlines: Note application open and close dates - many scholarships have strict cutoffs
- Follow Up: Confirm receipt of your application and respond promptly to any requests
Featured Scholarships
The scholarships below are curated from our comprehensive database. Each has been verified for accuracy and completeness.
Success Tips
Your application success depends on more than just meeting minimum requirements. Consider:
- Start Early: Give yourself time to craft compelling personal statements and gather documentation
- Be Authentic: Let your genuine passion and circumstances shine through
- Seek Feedback: Have teachers, mentors, or university advisors review your application
- Apply Widely: Don’t limit yourself to one scholarship—many students receive multiple awards
- Follow Up: Confirm receipt of your application and respond promptly to any requests
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- All Student Types - Browse scholarships by student category
- All Locations - Geographic and regional opportunities
- How to Find Scholarships - Complete search strategy
- Common Application Mistakes - Avoid these pitfalls
- Scholarship Application Guides - Step-by-step help
Last updated: November 2025. Scholarship information is refreshed regularly from university sources. Always verify details on the official scholarship website before applying.
Featured Scholarships
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Humanitarian Undergraduate Scholarship for Asylum Seekers and Refugees
University of Sydney
💰 $62,000
📚 Study Level: Undergraduate
Arts & Humanities Social Sciences
👥 For: Refugee, Asylum Seeker
📋 Enrollment: Commencing Students Only
View Full Details Lucy Firth Equity Honours Scholarship
University of Sydney
💰 $5,000
📚 Study Level: Honours
Arts & Humanities
👥 For: Indigenous Australian, Low Ses
📋 Enrollment: Current and Commencing Students
View Full Details Emilie M Schweitzer Scholarship in French and Germanic Studies
University of Sydney
💰 $20,000
📚 Study Level: Undergraduate, Honours
Arts & Humanities Languages
👥 For: Indigenous Australian, Low Ses
🌏 Eligibility: Domestic and International
📋 Enrollment: Current and Commencing Students
View Full Details Greta Davis Equity Scholarship for Musically Talented Students
University of Sydney
💰 $10,000
📚 Study Level: Any, Undergraduate, Masters, Phd, Research
Creative Arts Performing Arts
👥 For: Refugee, Asylum Seeker
🌏 Eligibility: Domestic and International
📋 Enrollment: Current and Commencing Students
View Full Details PhD scholarship on violence against women and displacement in the Pacific
Australian National University
💰 $38,000
📚 Study Level: Phd
Social Sciences Law Arts & Humanities
👥 For: Indigenous Australian, First Nations
🌏 Eligibility: Domestic and International
📋 Enrollment: Commencing Students Only
View Full Details Allison Milner Memorial PhD Scholarship
Queensland University of Technology
💰 $108,000
📚 Study Level: Phd
Health Sciences Psychology Social Sciences
👥 For: Indigenous Australian, Women
🌏 Eligibility: Domestic and International
View Full Details Charles and Judith Boag Refugee Support Scholarship
Charles Sturt University
💰 $47,000
📚 Study Level: Undergraduate
Interdisciplinary/General
👥 For: Refugee, Asylum Seeker
🌏 Eligibility: Domestic and International
📋 Enrollment: Current and Commencing Students
View Full Details Lucy Firth Postgraduate Equity Scholarship
University of Sydney
💰 $10,000
📚 Study Level: Research, Masters, Phd
Arts & Humanities
👥 For: Indigenous Australian, Low Ses
📋 Enrollment: Current Students Only
View Full Details Knowledge Production and Conflict-Affected States Award
University of Sydney
💰 $27,609
📚 Study Level: Phd
Social Sciences Arts & Humanities Law
👥 For: Refugee
🌏 Eligibility: Domestic and International
📋 Enrollment: Commencing Students Only
View Full Details David Harold Tribe Postgraduate Research Fellowship
University of Sydney
💰 $15,000
📚 Study Level: Phd, Masters, Research
Arts & Humanities Creative Arts Performing Arts
👥 For: Indigenous Australian, Low Ses
🌏 Eligibility: Domestic and International
📋 Enrollment: Current Students Only
View Full Details The Lord Mayor's Multicultural Round Table and QUT Business School Scholarship
Queensland University of Technology
💰 $7,000
📚 Study Level: Undergraduate, Masters
Business & Commerce
👥 For: Refugee, Migrants
📋 Enrollment: Current and Commencing Students
View Full Details Carlyle Greenwell Honours Scholarship
University of Sydney
💰 $8,500
📚 Study Level: Honours
Social Sciences Arts & Humanities
👥 For: First In Family, Carers
🌏 Eligibility: Domestic and International
📋 Enrollment: Current Students Only
View Full Details Christine Perrott Achievement Scholarship
University of New England
💰 $5,000
📚 Study Level: Undergraduate
Interdisciplinary/General
👥 For: Women, Financial Hardship
🌏 Eligibility: Domestic and International
📋 Enrollment: Current Students Only
View Full Details Adelaide Refugee & Humanitarian Undergraduate Scholarship
University of Adelaide
💰 $2,500 one-off payment
📚 Study Level: Undergraduate
Interdisciplinary/General
👥 For: Refugee, Asylum Seeker
📋 Enrollment: Commencing Students Only
View Full Details Dame Leonie Kramer Postgraduate Research Scholarship
University of Sydney
💰 $8,000
📚 Study Level: Research, Masters, Phd
Arts & Humanities
👥 For: Indigenous Australian, Low Ses
🌏 Eligibility: Domestic and International
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