Can You Get a Scholarship Abroad with High CBSE Scores?(Australia edition)

Just finished your 12th class and are stuck, wondering if you have any chance of getting a good scholarship? 

This blog is where you can begin your research. All countries, as well as universities, have different criteria for providing scholarships, and one such country with many universities offering scholarships specifically for high-performing international students is AUSTRALIA. 

Let us first look at the types of Scholarships available.

Types of Scholarships Available 

• Academic Merit Scholarships 

This is the type of scholarship in which universities offer you funding based on your excellent academic performance. Many Australian universities automatically assess international applicants for merit scholarships based on their academic results. In many cases, no separate application is required. 

These can include: reduction in tuition fees, multi-year scholarships, or fixed annual grants. 

• International Student Scholarships 

Universities often have dedicated funding programmes that actively seek out international students of outstanding merit and award scholarships.

• Faculty-Specific Scholarships

Beyond general merit scholarships, faculty-specific scholarships are awarded by individual faculties or schools within a university rather than by the university as a whole. As a result, students may sometimes receive a faculty scholarship in addition to a general merit scholarship. The faculties include Engineering, CS and IT, Health and Medical studies, and Business and Commerce. 

One limitation of this scholarship is that many students apply only to university-wide scholarships and overlook faculty awards. This means faculty-specific scholarships can sometimes be less competitive while still offering significant financial support. 

Some universities and the scholarships they provide 

Name of University Scorecard	Name of the Scholarship	Eligibility	Benefits
University of Melbourne	Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship	International student status  Strong senior secondary merit  Admission offer from the University	Up to 100% tuition fee remission for selected students Other award levels may offer 50% tuition fee reduction
Monash University	International Merit Scholarship	Excellent Score card A consistent Academic Record  Leadership and extracurricular achievements	AUD 10,000 per year And can be renewed throughout the degree (subject to conditions)
University of Sidney	Sydney International Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship	They look for strong SOPs and personal essays.  Excellent IELTS scores Exceptional Class 12 scores	Tuition fee coverage from partial to substantial coverage
Australian National University	Chancellor's International Scholarship	Early application Excellent academic performance and consistency in scores	25%–50% tuition fee reduction Multiple scholarship rounds annually Available across a wide range of programs

Keep this in Mind before you apply!

All the above-listed eligibility criteria are important to land these scholarships, but also know that universities will give some weight to your IELTS scores, personal statements, extracurricular achievements, and leadership experience. 

Australia has become a country where tuition fees have been rising over the years, and merit-based scholarships are thus becoming more important and competitive. Often, multiple students applying for these scholarships have excellent scores, but since seats are limited, those with strong scores and a holistic profile are selected. 

Another important thing that you should do is to look up the official pages for these scholarships and look at the highest waiver they provide if it is not a total fee waiving scholarship and compare it your living cost in the Country, Australia is one of the expensive countries and if you are landing up on a scholarship thinking the tuition is less you must know that the cost of living is much more and whatever you save from the scholarship can if not more will add to your living costs.

To Conclude 

High CBSE scores can absolutely help you secure a scholarship in Australia. In fact, for many international students, strong board results are the foundation of a successful scholarship application. However, the most competitive scholarships often reward students who combine excellent academics with leadership, extracurricular involvement, and strong communication skills. 

If you wish to learn more about CBSE results and how they add to your application, check out this blog - How does your CBSE result combine in your study abroad application? 

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Do I need to apply separately for every scholarship?

Not always. Many Australian universities automatically consider international applicants for merit scholarships during the admission process. However, some scholarships require a separate application.

Can scholarships cover living expenses as well?

Some scholarships only reduce tuition fees, while others may provide a stipend for living expenses. Always check the scholarship benefits carefully before applying.

Can IELTS scores improve my scholarship chances?

Yes. Strong English proficiency scores can strengthen your overall application, especially when universities are comparing multiple candidates with similar academic records.