ANU Chancellor’s International Scholarship

The ANU Chancellor’s International Scholarship is one of the many scholarships offered by the Australian National University. It is a tuition fee waiver scholarship, offered for a variety of courses at levels of study. The scholarship aims to attract a diverse range of international students to study undergraduate and postgraduate programs at ANU. Around 200 scholarships are awarded every year. So, if studying at one of the best universities in Australia is your dream you can definitely check out this scholarship. We have covered every detail that you need to know.

Aspects	Details
Offered by	Australian National University
Type of Award	Merit Based
Level of Study	UG, PG, PG Coursework, Flexible Double Degree & Graduate Certificate
Subjects/ Fields	All fields except Doctor Of Medicine and Surgery (MChD) and Master Of Military and Defence Studies
Deadline	Varying (check Important Dates below)
Website	https://study.anu.edu.au/scholarships/find-scholarship/anu-chancellors-international-scholarship

ANU Chancellor’s International Scholarship Categories

The ANU Chancellor’s Scholarship is distributed into 9 total categories wherein at least one category will be applicable for you. Here is a list of the different categories of International Chancellor’s Scholarship:

• Chancellor’s International Scholarship – Undergraduate
• Chancellor’s International Scholarship – Postgraduate
• Chancellor’s International Scholarship – India
• Chancellor’s International Scholarship – Indonesia
• Chancellor’s International Scholarship – Vietnam
• Chancellor’s International Scholarship – South East Asia
• Chancellor’s International Scholarship – Europe, Central & South Americas

And don’t worry you’ll always be assessed first for the highest-value award for which you are eligible. The deserving percentage of tuition fee will be deducted from your tuition fee at the start of each semester.

ANU Chancellor’s International Scholarship Amount

The ANU Chancellor’s International Scholarship does not mention a monetary value by a percentage up to which your tuition fee will be waived. However, the value of the award will be mentioned in your Scholarship offer letter. The scholarship category for which you will be eligible for will be decided based on various factors which we discuss later in this article.

Scholarship Category	Percentage of waived tuition fee
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%- 50%
Chancellor’s International Scholarship –  Europe, Central & South Americas	25%- 50%

Other Benefits and Scholarship Duration

The ANU Chancellor’s International Scholarship also promises a guaranteed accommodation for your first year of study. Besides, you will pay a reduced tuition deposit of AUD 10,000 instead of the standard deposit amount listed on the admissions offer letter. The ANU Chancellor’s International  Scholarship is offered for the entire duration of your academics (UG/ PG).

ANU Chancellor’s International Scholarship Eligibility

• You are defined as an overseas student under the terms of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 
• You do not hold a 995 visa 
• You have received an offer of admission at the Australian National University
• You have not received this scholarship  previously for the same level of study
• Meet other criteria (set for your academics during admissions)

Ongoing Eligibility

• Enrolled in a full- time load of 24 units per semester/6 month period. Part time students need special permissions from the Dean.
• Maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 or above each semester. If you fail to achieve this in any semester, a warning will be sent.

**Keep in mind that the university can cease the scholarship or ask you to surrender in case you fail to maintain the ongoing eligibility.

How to Apply for the ANU Chancellor’s International Scholarship

There is no need to apply separately for the  ANU Chancellor’s International Scholarship. If you have received your admission offer letter at the ANU, and stand strong on the other eligibility requirements for the scholarship mentioned above, you will be automatically considered. However, you will need to accept both your academic and scholarship offer letter separately. If there are any further requirements, it will be mentioned in your scholarship offer letter. 

Learn How to Apply to Australian National University.

Important Dates

ANU applications for 2025, Semester 1 closed on 31st, Dec, 2024. However, you can apply at any time throughout the year. Applications for upcoming semesters are open. Check dates below:

• Semester 2 Application Timeline- 17th June, 2024- 30th May, 2025
• Semester 1, 2026 application Timeline- 1st Feb, 2025- 15th Dec, 2025

For more details on the timeline and other dates, check Key Dates.

Tips for Applicants

• The scholarship is automatically considered for eligible students when they apply for admission to ANU. There is no separate application, so ensure you submit a strong admission application before the deadline.
• This is a merit-based scholarship, so your academic performance is crucial. Aim for a high GPA and ensure your academic records are well-documented.
• ANU offers different scholarship categories based on nationality. Make sure you check which category applies to you, as the percentage of tuition fee reduction varies.
• Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis and are highly competitive. Applying early increases your chances of being considered before slots are filled.

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