Ten Australian Scholarships Vietnamese Students Should Explore

You do not have to start your Australian scholarship search by asking whether you are top of the class. Some awards are highly competitive; others offer automatic consideration, nationality-based support or alumni discounts.

The aim is to find funding you qualify for on a course that suits you. These ten options are worth researching, with careful attention to the intake, application window and remaining costs.

1. Australia Awards Scholarships

The Vietnam program for the 2027 intake covers eligible master's study, including coursework and research. Listed benefits include full tuition, return flights, living support, OSHC and certain allowances.

Applicants generally need at least 24 months of relevant work experience in Vietnam, with specified exceptions. Academic and English criteria vary by applicant group. Recipients commit to returning to Vietnam for at least two years after study, so consider whether that fits your plans.

Applications for the cited 2027 intake closed on 30 April 2026. If you are beginning now, look for the next official round rather than trying to use an expired deadline.

2. Research Training Program

The RTP supports eligible research master's and doctoral study through universities. An award may include a fee offset, stipend or allowances; do not assume every recipient receives every component.

The published 2027 full-time stipend framework linked below is AUD 35,550–55,537 a year. Your institution and award letter determine the actual support. This option fits a research plan, rather than simply a wish to reduce coursework master's fees.

3. Deakin International 20% Merit Scholarship

This award reduces tuition by 20% for the standard duration of an eligible program for new international students. The cited academic threshold is an average of 65% or equivalent, alongside entry and English requirements, with certain health programs excluded.

Eligible applicants are considered automatically. Let Deakin assess equivalence; a published 65% should not simply be treated as a Vietnamese GPA of 6.5 out of 10.

4. UWA Global Excellence Scholarship

For eligible undergraduate and postgraduate courses starting in 2027, the official guidance lists tuition reductions of 10% or 20%, based on equivalent ATAR or WAM results.

UWA considers final academic results automatically. An early conditional offer without an award may therefore not be the final outcome. Use the policy for your intake rather than an older advertised figure such as AUD 48,000.

5. Monash International Merit Scholarship

For awards from 2026, the cited value is AUD 15,000 a year, up to AUD 75,000 over an eligible study duration. Applicants need an unconditional offer for a Monash campus in Australia and must meet the criteria.

Consideration is automatic, but only 20 places a year are listed. Recipients must maintain an average of at least 70% each semester. Treat it as a competitive opportunity and keep a budget for the possibility that you are not selected.

6. Macquarie University $15,000 Early Acceptance Scholarship

Eligible Vietnamese students commencing bachelor's or coursework master's study from 2027 may receive AUD 15,000 a year towards tuition for the standard course duration.

Consideration is through the admission application, with exclusions for some fields. Acceptance and initial payment deadlines matter, so record them before relying on the award in your budget.

7. Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship

This scholarship covers 50% or 100% of tuition for the standard program duration. It is tuition support, rather than a complete living-cost package.

It requires a separate application, including a 300-word personal statement, two references and academic documents. An interview may follow. The cited guidance asks for submission at least one month before the course begins. Give yourself time to prepare specific examples of academic achievement, leadership and community involvement.

8. Women in Management and Finance Scholarship

Macquarie's cited award offers AUD 15,000 a year towards tuition for eligible women from specified regions, including ASEAN, in listed management and finance master's programs.

A suitable course offer and a separate scholarship application are required. The source page did not clearly identify a new intake window, so confirm availability before treating this as part of your funding.

9. Deakin College MQP Scholarship

The cited award reduces tuition for the Masters Qualifying Program by 15% for eligible international students starting in 2026 or 2027, with automatic consideration.

The discount applies to the qualifying program. It does not mean the later master's degree is also discounted by 15%. Budget for the two stages separately and check progression requirements.

10. Deakin alumni discount

Eligible alumni, including international graduates, may receive a 10% tuition reduction when starting an eligible postgraduate coursework program. The cited terms apply for the standard duration and do not allow combination with other scholarships, grants or fee reductions.

Compare the discount with other funding for which you qualify before choosing an option.

Compare the final cost, not just the percentage

For every award, confirm who qualifies, how long support lasts, whether a separate application is needed, and what you must do to keep it. Check rules on combining awards, changing courses and deferring study.

A bigger percentage does not always produce a cheaper course. Tuition of AUD 40,000 with a 25% reduction leaves AUD 30,000. Tuition of AUD 35,000 with a 20% reduction leaves AUD 28,000. Living costs, insurance, flights and a contingency still need to be added.

If you would like help narrowing the list, share your transcript, English results, preferred subject, intake and budget with Owen & Co. Education. We can help you compare suitable awards and the costs left for your family to cover.

Sources and further reading

• Owen & Co. Education
• AAS Vietnam 2027 program profile
• Formal conditions
• AAS recruitment schedule
• Australian Department of Education – RTP
• Deakin 20% Merit Scholarship
• UWA Global Excellence Scholarship
• Monash International Merit Scholarship
• Macquarie Early Acceptance Scholarship
• Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship
• Macquarie – Women in Management and Finance
• Deakin College – Scholarships
• Deakin alumni discount