About this scholarship

The ANU Chancellor's International Scholarship offers an opportunity for students from around the world to access one of multiple scholarships available to undergraduate and postgraduate students. The scholarship is designed to attract a diverse range of high calibre international students to commence study at ANU.
These scholarships are distributed into 9 categories with at least one category applicable for students from anywhere in the world. For a list of countries included in each category, see the reference document on this webpage.
Note:
- Applicants will be automatically assessed in the below 9 categories based on their citizenship.
- Applicants will always be assessed first for the highest-value award for which they are eligible.
Award Name | Value |
---|---|
Chancellor's International Scholarship - Undergraduate | 25% |
Chancellor's International Scholarship - Postgraduate | 25% |
Chancellor's International Scholarship - India | 25% |
Chancellor's International Scholarship - Indonesia | 25% |
Chancellor's International Scholarship - Vietnam | 25% |
Chancellor's International Scholarship - South East Asia | 25% or 50% |
Chancellor's International Scholarship - Europe, Central & South Americas | 25% or 50% |
Field of Study
Any eligible program except:
- Doctor Of Medicine and Surgery (MChD)
- Master Of Military and Defence Studies
SUMMARY
VALUE
25% or 50% fee waiver of tuition for entire study period
200 on offer
Student types
InternationalStudent levels
Flexible double degree, Undergraduate, Master Degree, Postgraduate coursework, Graduate CertificateNumber of scholarships awarded
200 on offerSelection bases
Academic meritOngoing eligibility
Continuation based on full-time study load
Eligibility
The Award is available to a commencing ANU student who:
- is defined as an overseas student under the terms of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and does not hold a 995 visa (unless enrolling in an eligible postgraduate program);
- has received an offer of admission to commence at the University in an eligible program (excluded programs are listed on the ANU Scholarships webpage);
- meets the conditions of the program for which they have received an offer of admission, including the requirement to be onshore for some components (if applicable);
- has not received the Award previously for the same level of study; and
- is not the recipient of an external sponsorship that covers all or part of the cost of the student’s tuition fees with the University.
Selection
Selection is made on the basis of academic merit. Qualifications submitted for admission to the University will be converted to the common scale which will determine an applicant's place on the merit list. Eligible applicants with multiple qualifications will be ranked according to the qualification used as the basis of admission.
Additional information

Selection is made based on academic merit. Qualifications submitted for admission to the University will be converted to the common scale, which will determine an applicant’s place on the merit list. Eligible applicants with multiple qualifications will be ranked according to the qualification used as the basis of admission.
- The scholarship will award a tuition fee reduction of 25% or 50% as outlined above.
- The reduction is applied towards the tuition fees for the duration of the undergraduate or postgraduate degree.
- Recipients are also guaranteed accommodation for their first year of study if they choose to take up this benefit.
There is no need to apply for the scholarship. All eligible overseas students applying for admission to commence at the university will be automatically considered.
Press the "Apply now" button to start the Admissions application process for 2026 at ANU.
How to accept
You will need to accept both your academic offer and your scholarship offer separately. More information to be provided with your scholarship offer letter.
- Conditions of Award (89/2025) (PDF, 187.25 KB)
- Conditions of Award (31/2024) (PDF, 191.85 KB)
- Conditions of Award (68/2023) (PDF, 208.76 KB)
- Conditions of Award (27/2022) (PDF, 428.55 KB)
- FAQs - ANU Chancellor’s International Scholarship (PDF, 128.82 KB)
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For more information on other scholarships available at ANU please see our ANU scholarships page.
For more information about study options at ANU please see our ANU study page.
To apply for accommodation, please complete the accommodation application.
To find out more about ANU residences, please visit the Accommodation website or email uni.accomm@anu.edu.au.
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