About
Curtin University is a public research university based in Perth, Western Australia. The university provides a diverse range of scholarships to support students' academic journeys, including merit-based, needs-based, Indigenous, research, and international student scholarships. With over $7 million allocated annually and more than 1,000 scholarships available, Curtin supports students from all backgrounds to achieve their academic and professional goals.
Funding Opportunities
Global Scholars Program Scholarship
The Global Scholars Program Scholarship offers international students a global perspective and industry connections while completing a Curtin degree at two of Curtin's global campuses. The scholarship provides a one-off credit of AUD$15,000 against tuition fees for the course being completed at Curtin Perth campus. This scholarship is designed for international students who successfully complete 200 credits at one of Curtin's global campuses within two study periods before transferring to Perth for the remaining course work. The program allows students to experience education across multiple international locations while receiving financial support. To maintain the scholarship, recipients must maintain Good Standing academic status, remain enrolled full-time, not take any Leave of Absence, and cannot receive any other Curtin scholarship concurrently. The scholarship specifically covers tuition fees only and does not extend to other international student expenses such as accommodation or living costs.
Curtin Global Talent Scholarship
A dedicated scholarship for international students that have commenced their studies at one of Curtin's global campuses and wish to transfer to the Curtin Perth, Western Australian campus for the remaining duration of their degree. Curtin University acknowledges the importance of giving students access to a truly global education that prepares them for success in an interconnected world. This scholarship provides eligible students a one-off credit of AUD$10,000 against the tuition fee of the course they are undertaking. The scholarship is available for international, fee-paying, non-sponsored students of any nationality except Australian who have commenced at one of Curtin's global campuses and will be studying at least one year in duration (minimum of 200 credits) at Curtin WA Campus. The scholarship credit will be applied after the census date of the first study period at Curtin WA Campus.
Semester 2 - 2026 - Curtin Global Future Leaders Scholarship
The Curtin Global Future Leaders Scholarship provides international students with the opportunity to pursue their ambitions and gain a world-class education at Curtin University. This scholarship offers eligible students a one-off credit of AUD$12,500 against their tuition fees. The scholarship is available for international, fee-paying, non-sponsored students of any nationality except Australian who are enrolled in eligible undergraduate or Master's degree coursework programs. Recipients must be studying at a Curtin Western Australian campus, commencing in a study period between May and December 2026, and must be studying for at least 1.5 years (minimum 300 credits) at the WA campus. Applicants must have achieved a Credit level or equivalent Course-Weighted-Average in their most recent eligible course of study. All qualifying applications to Curtin are automatically assessed for this merit-based scholarship, with no separate application required. The scholarship is not available for quota courses including Medicine, Psychology, Oral Health, Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedicine, Physiotherapy, Laboratory Medicine, Pharmacy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Radiation Science, Speech Pathology, Exercise Physiology, Dietetics and Social Work.
2024 HDR Scholarship - The role of microbes in carbonate mineralization under different substrate conditions
This PhD scholarship focuses on unpinning the role of microbes in carbonate mineralization under different substrate conditions. Microbial activities have been demonstrated to play a crucial role in the formation of minerals since the advent of life on Earth. Bacterial biomineralization plays a critical role in biogeochemical cycling and has important environmental applications especially in sustainable construction materials. This project aims to significantly advance current perceptions and knowledge by developing new methods for elemental tracking of Ca under biotic and abiotic environments in a range of substrates and microbial metabolic pathways using stable isotopes. This is a 3-year PhD project available at Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, under the supervision of Dr. Navdeep K Dhami in collaboration with Prof. Allan Pring (University of Adelaide), Dr Carlos Rodriguez (University of Granada, Spain) and Prof. Abhijit Mukherjee (Curtin University).
2027-2028 Fulbright Scholarships
The Australian-American Fulbright Commission offers scholarships to Australian citizens across all career stages. Awardees take part in an academic and cultural exchange, pursuing research or study at a U.S. institution, experiencing life abroad and bringing back their knowledge and experience to share with their communities in Australia. A Fulbright award is more than a scholarship – it is a means of fostering leadership, learning, and empathy between cultures. The program provides opportunities for postgraduate coursework, higher degree by research, and post-doctoral candidates to undertake study or research at U.S. institutions. Recipients must travel on a J-1 Exchange Visitor visa and participate in cultural exchange activities. The program includes comprehensive support including stipends, tuition allowances, travel, health insurance, and ongoing guidance from the Commission.
Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS)
Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS) are funded by the Australian Government to provide higher education opportunities for people from developing countries to study in Australia. These scholarships aim to build the skills and knowledge to drive change as the next generation of global leaders and contribute to the development needs of Australia's partner countries in line with bilateral and regional agreements. Scholarships are mainly at postgraduate level, however there is a limited number of undergraduate scholarships that are country specific. Curtin will work with AAS recipients to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to drive change and contribute to the economic and social development in their home country and build enduring connections within the community. The scholarships are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian higher education institution, including any preparatory training.
Centrelink Relocation Scholarship
The Centrelink Relocation Scholarship is offered by the Australian Government to assist higher education students with the costs of living away from home. This scholarship is specifically available to eligible Youth Allowance and ABSTUDY customers who are required to relocate to undertake their studies. From 1 January 2015, the Relocation Scholarship is only available to students relocating to or from regional areas. Students relocating from major cities are only eligible for the Relocation Scholarship if they relocate to study at a regional campus. This needs-based scholarship aims to reduce financial barriers for students from regional or remote areas who must leave their home to access higher education. The scholarship is available for both current and future students undertaking postgraduate coursework at Curtin University. Recipients cannot receive a Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship or an Abstudy Residential Costs Option for the same period as the Relocation Scholarship. Students receiving this Commonwealth Scholarship will continue to receive it until expiry, provided they continue to meet all eligibility criteria.
2025 HDR (PhD) Scholarship – Ion-atom collision data for fusion energy, hadron therapy and astrophysics
This scholarship is funded by an ARC Discovery Project in conjunction with support from Curtin University. The purpose of the scholarship is to support a PhD student to carry out research in quantum collision theory. Currently, there is an urgent demand for accurate data on ion-beam collisions with atomic and molecular targets for the development and maintenance of fusion reactors, treatment planning in hadron therapy, and modelling astrophysical phenomena. The PhD project will focus on developing theoretical methods to generate accurate data to meet this demand. The student will gain expertise in high-performance computational modelling of atomic collision processes. This scholarship provides a living stipend indexed based on full-time studies for up to a maximum of 3 years.
Curtin University top up scholarship - Vietnam Government PhD Scholarship (Project 89)
This Curtin top up scholarship supports high-achieving Vietnamese candidates to undertake a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at Curtin University, Perth Western Australia. Project 89 is a Vietnam Government training scheme under Ministry of Education & Training (MoET) in Vietnam, through its Vietnam International Education Development (VIED) office and was launched in January 2019. Project 89 will be operational until 2030 with the purpose of enhancing competencies of lecturers and administrators of Higher Education institutions. The scholarship is jointly funded by Curtin University and the Vietnamese Government under Project 89. The Vietnamese Government provides tuition fee scholarship support up to a maximum USD $25,000 per year for 4 years, living stipend of USD $1,120 per month for 4 years, an international return airfare, and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) up to USD $1,000 per year. Curtin provides a top up living stipend up to the current Curtin PhD stipend rate (AUD $37,500 per annum in 2025) to support students whilst studying in Australia, as well as a tuition fee offset scholarship to support any shortfall between the Project 89 tuition funding contribution.
HDR Scholarship - Stipends for Higher Degree by Research
This scholarship provides financial support for students pursuing Higher Degree by Research (HDR) programs at Curtin University. The scholarship is awarded through a competitive selection process and is available to both domestic and international students undertaking PhD research across multiple faculties including Business and Law, Health Sciences, Humanities, and Science & Engineering. Recipients receive a stipend to support their living expenses during their research degree, along with tuition fee coverage for domestic students. The scholarship aims to support outstanding graduate students demonstrating strong research potential through their academic record, research outputs, and contributions to their field of research.
2027 - Semester 1 - Go Global Merit Travel Grant
The Go Global Merit Travel Grant has been developed to support and encourage current students undertaking a Go Global program. All students who apply for the Go Global Semester Exchange Program will be automatically considered for this merit-based travel grant. The scholarship provides financial support ranging from $2,000 to support students undertaking semester exchange programs at select partner institutions including Thompson Rivers University, Virginia Commonwealth University, University of Essex, Nanyang Technological University, University of Liverpool, and University of Leeds. Recipients must be domestic students enrolled full-time with a course weighted average of at least 60, and must be in their first semester of exchange if the program spans two semesters.
Churchill Fellowship
The Churchill Fellowship has been developed by The Winston Churchill Trust to support Australians to travel overseas to experience new opportunities, to make contacts with the best in their fields, and to bring the experience back to benefit Australia and your community. The Churchill Trust was established in 1965 to honour the memory of Sir Winston Churchill by awarding overseas research Fellowships known as 'Churchill Fellowships'. Churchill Fellowships allow you to design your own research project on any topic or issue you are passionate about, travel the world and further your knowledge in your chosen field, before returning to make a real contribution to Australian society. The Fellowship provides a fully funded trip covering all travel, accommodation, meals and any other fees approved in your application. The average value is $35,000 AUD, though this varies based on the number of countries visited, the duration, and estimated airfare.
2026 - John Curtin and Don Watts Scholars - Travel Grant
The John Curtin Scholarship Program (JCSP) and the Don Watts High Achiever Scholarship provides funding towards approved international experiences for current scholars to immerse themselves in another culture and learn about their field of study in a global context. Current JCSP Scholars and Don Watts Scholars who have not exhausted their travel grant funding are eligible to apply. The scholars must undertake an eligible program prior to completing their course of study at Curtin University. Eligible programs include international exchange, study abroad, placements, practicum, study tours, short-term programs, summer/winter schools, conferences, volunteering, and training workshops. If students' current course prohibits international experience due to accreditation issues (such as health science students), they may apply for domestic rural travel funding.
2026 Curtin On-Campus Accommodation Equity Bursary - Kalgoorlie
The Curtin On-Campus Accommodation Equity Bursary has been established to provide assistance for domestic and international students living in on-campus accommodation at Curtin Kalgoorlie who are experiencing financial hardship. The scholarship provides a fortnightly subsidy of $124 paid directly to the on-campus accommodation residence for the duration of the accommodation contract, up to a maximum value of $1,300 for a 22-week one semester agreement or up to $2,600 for annual agreements. The bursary is designed to help students who are facing financial challenges while studying at Curtin University's Kalgoorlie campus. Recipients must be enrolled in at least 25 credits, maintain a Course Weighted Average of at least 50, and remain residing in on-campus accommodation for the scholarship period. The bursary is need-based and aims to support both domestic students experiencing financial hardship and international students who have experienced a significant change in financial situation since commencing their studies.
2026 Curtin On-Campus Accommodation Equity Bursary - Bentley
The Curtin On-Campus Accommodation Equity Bursary has been established to provide assistance for domestic and international students living in on-campus accommodation at Curtin Bentley who are experiencing financial hardship. The scholarship provides a fortnightly subsidy of $125 paid directly to the applicable on-campus accommodation residence for the duration of the accommodation contract, up to a maximum value of $1,500 for one semester agreements and up to a maximum value of $3,000 for annual agreements. Subsidy payments commence from the next pay cycle following scholarship acceptance and are applied in fortnightly instalments to subsidise rent. The scholarship is only valid for the length of the accommodation agreement and does not include earlier check-ins, extended departures, or summer stays. Recipients must maintain a minimum enrolment of 25 credits at Curtin University and have a Course Weighted Average of at least 50. The bursary is awarded based on financial need, with domestic students assessed on their financial situation and socio-economic background, while international students are assessed on changes in their financial situation since commencing studies.
2026 - Tertiary Access Payment (TAP Program)
The Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) Program has been developed by the Australian Government to assist school leavers from regional and remote areas who relocate from their home to undertake full-time, higher level tertiary education (Certificate IV or above) in the year following Year 12 or equivalent. This payment is for students up to 22 years of age who begin their tertiary studies after taking a break following year 12. The payment supports eligible students moving away from home to study at a tertiary education provider that is at least 90 minutes away from their family home location by public transport. The scholarship is specifically designed to help students from inner regional, outer regional, or remote areas access higher education opportunities that require relocation.
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- Total Funding Opportunities
- 130
- Active Now
- 16
- Source Domain
- scholarships.curtin.edu.au
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