Curtin College - [Curtin College], Perth, Western Australia - Scholarship

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Updated on - Sep 4, 2026

Curtin College lists 6 official scholarships and bursaries, of which 3 are open to Indian applicants.

The three India-eligible awards are the High Achiever Scholarship, the Curtin English Language Program Subsidy, and the Navitas Family Bursary. The remaining three (two Diploma Pathway Bursaries and the Master Qualifying Program Bursary) exclude India by name.

Standard Stage 1 Diploma tuition: AUD 30,100 (INR 20.46 Lakhs) per year.
With the High Achiever waiver (15%): effective tuition drops to AUD 25,585 (INR 17.39 Lakhs).
High Achiever plus English Language Program Subsidy stack: combined savings up to AUD 13,011 (INR 8.84 Lakhs) across the pathway.
Next actionable deadline: tentative 12 December 2026 for Trimester 1 2027 (mid-February start).

Currency Note: All INR conversions use the live rate of 1 AUD = INR 67.98 as of September 2026. Curtin College quotes fees in Australian dollars; the INR figures are indicative and move with the daily rate.

Table of Contents

Curtin College Scholarships for UG Students
Curtin College Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students
India-Specific Scholarships at Curtin College
Curtin College PhD Scholarships
External Government Scholarships for Curtin College Applicants
Curtin College Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions

Curtin College Scholarships for UG Students

Undergraduate pathway students at Curtin College (Stage 1 and Stage 2 Diplomas) can access three merit or family-based awards. All three quietly stack when eligibility overlaps, so Indian applicants should submit early and enrol on time to lock in each one.

Scholarship	Value	Eligibility for Indian Students	Application	Deadline
High Achiever Scholarship	15% of tuition, about AUD 4,515 (INR 3.07 Lakhs) per year on Stage 1	Full-fee-paying, non-sponsored international; packaged with Curtin University; 70% weighted average in current study period	Automatic	Rolling; assessed at end of each trimester
Curtin English Language Program Subsidy	Up to AUD 7,496 (INR 5.10 Lakhs) subsidy plus AUD 1,000 (INR 0.68 Lakhs) tuition credit	Conditional offer holders needing English; must enrol in Curtin English then main course within 12 months	Automatic	Rolling with English program intakes
Navitas Family Bursary	10% of tuition for up to 8 units, about AUD 3,010 (INR 2.05 Lakhs) on Stage 1	Second or later family member (sibling, parent, spouse, child) enrolled at any Navitas school worldwide	Downloadable form, submitted with application	Ongoing

The High Achiever Scholarship is credited against your next trimester’s tuition, not the trimester in which you earned it. Plan cash flow for both trimesters upfront. It also excludes MQP students, so this route is Diploma-only.

To retain the High Achiever Scholarship each trimester, an Indian student must:

Hold a 70% weighted average across all units in the current study period.
Enrol in 3 to 4 units per trimester per the study plan.
Not defer, withdraw, or switch programs mid-pathway.
Not receive any other scholarship, bursary, or third-party sponsorship.

The Curtin English Language Program Subsidy suits applicants who fall short of the IELTS 5.5 (Stage 1) or IELTS 6.0 (MQP) floor. Clear the English course, then the AUD 1,000 (INR 0.68 Lakhs) credit auto-applies against your second-semester Curtin invoice.

The Navitas Family Bursary is the most-missed award for Indian siblings. If a brother, sister, or parent has ever studied at any Navitas institution globally, the 10% tuition cut is yours. Compare pathway options on the Curtin College overview page.

Reddit Insight: Applicants on r/AustralianUniversities flag that the 15% High Achiever discount lands on the following trimester’s invoice, not the trimester you earned it in, so budget for two full trimesters at posted rates before the credit hits your Curtin College account.

Curtin College Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students

Postgraduate applicants at Curtin College enter through the 8-month Master Qualifying Program (MQP), with tuition of AUD 16,900 (INR 11.49 Lakhs). The Master Qualifying Program Bursary from Curtin College is limited to Cambodia, China, and Sri Lanka, so Indian nationals cannot claim it.

Indian MQP graduates instead earn Curtin University scholarship eligibility when they package into a Curtin University Master’s after MQP completion. These awards are administered by Curtin University, not the pathway college, and trigger on your Curtin University offer letter.

Scholarship	Value	Eligibility for Indian MQP Graduates	Application	Deadline
Curtin Global Merit Scholarship	20% off Master’s tuition for the full course, about AUD 8,000 (INR 5.44 Lakhs) per year	Course-weighted average above the Curtin cut-off; the MQP GPA counts toward that number	Automatic on Master’s offer	Rolling with Curtin offer cycles
John Curtin Global Excellence Scholarship	40% off Master’s tuition for the full course, about AUD 16,000 (INR 10.88 Lakhs) per year	Higher merit cut-off than Global Merit; competitive tier only	Automatic on Master’s offer	Rolling with Curtin offer cycles
Global Future Leaders Scholarship	One-off AUD 10,000 (INR 6.80 Lakhs) tuition credit	Leadership evidence and community involvement; short-answer application	Separate form via the Curtin scholarships portal	Tentative 31 October 2026 for Semester 1 2027 intake

The trick for Indian MQP graduates is to treat the MQP as a scholarship qualifier. A strong 70%+ weighted MQP result pulls you into the Curtin Global Merit band, which then discounts every year of your Master’s, not just Year 1. Compare the full list of Curtin University scholarships on the Curtin University scholarship page.

Living costs are not covered by any of these three awards. Perth living expenses run about AUD 29,710 (INR 20.20 Lakhs) per year under the Subclass 500 student visa financial requirement. Read the Curtin College fees page for the full Year 1 cash outlay.

India-Specific Scholarships at Curtin College

Curtin College does not currently run a scholarship or bursary reserved for Indian nationals. The Diploma Pathway Academic Bursary (worth AUD 2,000 / INR 1.36 Lakhs) is open to 13 countries including Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Vietnam, but excludes India by name.

Indian applicants use a two-track approach. Claim the three globally-open Curtin College awards from the UG section, then layer external Indian government or trust-funded schemes on top.

Route	Value	Eligibility	Application	Deadline
National Overseas Scholarship (Ministry of Social Justice, Govt of India)	Full tuition, monthly stipend, one-way airfare, contingency grant	SC, ST, denotified, or landless labour category; under 35; family income below INR 8 Lakhs	Via the NOS portal	Tentative 31 March 2027 (annual cycle)
JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship	INR 1 Lakh to 10 Lakhs, interest-free until 12 months after graduation	Indian PG applicants; first-class Bachelor’s; interview shortlist	Via the JN Tata online portal	Tentative 15 March 2027 (annual cycle)
Curtin College India-only award	Not offered at present	N/A	N/A	N/A

Neither the National Overseas Scholarship nor the JN Tata Endowment is auto-assessed by Curtin College. Apply directly through the Indian government or Tata portal. Use your Curtin College offer letter and eCoE as the funding-tied enrolment proof at the interview stage.

Curtin College PhD Scholarships

Curtin College does not offer PhD or research-degree programs. It is a pathway provider for Curtin University, running Stage 1 and Stage 2 Diplomas plus the Master Qualifying Program. Indian PhD applicants apply directly to Curtin University Graduate Research.

Once inside Curtin University, three research awards form the standard funding stack for Indian PhD students. These are administered by Curtin University Graduate Research, not by the pathway college.

Scholarship	Value	Eligibility for Indian PhD Applicants	Application	Deadline
Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship	Stipend about AUD 34,400 (INR 23.39 Lakhs) per year, plus full tuition	First-class Master’s or Honours; strong research proposal; publications preferred	Via the Curtin research application	Tentative 31 August 2027 for 2028 intake
Curtin International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (CIPRS)	Full tuition plus stipend about AUD 34,400 (INR 23.39 Lakhs) per year	International PhD applicants; academic merit above cut-off	Via the Curtin research application	Tentative 31 August 2027 for 2028 intake
Curtin Research Scholarship	Similar stipend and tuition-waiver structure to CIPRS	Merit-based; open to international and domestic candidates	Via the Curtin research application	Tentative 31 August 2027 for 2028 intake

Applicants who are still finishing a Bachelor’s should not target PhD funding through Curtin College. Complete a Master’s first, either at Curtin (via the MQP plus Curtin Master’s route) or elsewhere, before applying for the RTP or CIPRS cycle.

External Government Scholarships for Curtin College Applicants

Two Australian government schemes and two Indian government-linked routes cover the gap that Curtin College’s own six awards leave for Indian students. The Australia Awards program is the only fully-funded option that pays both tuition and living costs.

Scheme	Value	Eligibility	Application	Deadline
Australia Awards Scholarships (DFAT)	Full tuition, return airfare, establishment allowance, monthly stipend, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)	Indian citizen resident in India; IELTS 6.5+; leadership evidence; agree to return home for 2 years post-study	Via the DFAT Australia Awards portal, routed through the Australian High Commission in New Delhi	Tentative 30 April 2027 (annual cycle)
Destination Australia Scholarship	AUD 15,000 (INR 10.20 Lakhs) per year	Regional Australian campus only; Curtin’s Bentley (Perth) campus is a metropolitan location, so Curtin College students do not qualify	N/A for Curtin Bentley	N/A for Curtin Bentley
National Overseas Scholarship (Govt of India)	Full tuition, monthly stipend, one-way airfare, contingency grant	SC, ST, denotified, or landless labour category; under 35; family income below INR 8 Lakhs	Via the NOS portal	Tentative 31 March 2027
JN Tata Endowment	INR 1 Lakh to 10 Lakhs, interest-free until 12 months after graduation	Indian PG applicants; first-class Bachelor’s; interview shortlist	Via the JN Tata online portal	Tentative 15 March 2027

Reddit Insight: Indian Australia Awards recipients on Reddit repeatedly flag that the leadership statement carries more weight than raw academic grades. A 7.0 IELTS overall is realistically the competitive floor for shortlisting, even though the printed minimum is 6.5.

Applicants who miss the DFAT window for Semester 1 2027 can still hold a Curtin College offer for Trimester 2 2027 and reapply for the next Australia Awards cycle. Check the official DFAT Australia Awards page for the annual application window.

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Curtin College Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. What is the maximum scholarship stack an Indian student can build at Curtin College?

Ans. The stack combines the 15% High Achiever Scholarship with the Curtin English Language Program Subsidy (AUD 7,496) and a AUD 1,000 tuition credit. Total pathway savings can reach AUD 13,011 (INR 8.84 Lakhs). Add the Navitas Family Bursary (10% of tuition, about AUD 3,010 / INR 2.05 Lakhs on Stage 1) only if a family member has enrolled at any Navitas school worldwide.

Ques. When should Indian students apply to be considered for Curtin College scholarships?

Ans. Apply as early as possible before your target trimester. The High Achiever and English Language Program Subsidy are assessed automatically once your Curtin College application is complete. For Trimester 1 2027 (mid-February start), submit by 12 December 2026. That leaves a buffer for the offer letter, electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE), and Subclass 500 visa decision.

Ques. Do Indian applicants have to fill a separate scholarship form?

Ans. No, for most awards. The High Achiever Scholarship, the Curtin English Language Program Subsidy, and the Master Qualifying Program Bursary are all assessed automatically from your Curtin College application. Only the Navitas Family Bursary requires a downloadable form. Submit it with documented proof of a family member’s enrolment at any Navitas school.

Ques. What is the minimum GPA needed for the Curtin College High Achiever Scholarship?

Ans. A 70% weighted average in your current study period is the floor. On Curtin’s four-point scale, this maps to a Distinction band, roughly a GPA of 3.5 or higher. The award then applies to your next trimester’s tuition, not the trimester in which you earned it.

Ques. Do Curtin College scholarships cover living costs in Perth?

Ans. No. Curtin College scholarships and bursaries cover tuition only. Perth living costs run about AUD 29,710 (INR 20.20 Lakhs) per year under the Subclass 500 visa financial requirement. The only fully-funded route that pays living costs and OSHC is the Australia Awards Scholarship from DFAT.

Ques. Is there an India-only scholarship at Curtin College?

Ans. No India-only award is currently offered by Curtin College. The Diploma Pathway Academic Bursary is open to 13 nations (Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Kenya and others) but excludes India. Indian applicants should combine the three globally-open Curtin College awards with external India-funded schemes like the National Overseas Scholarship or JN Tata Endowment.