Griffith University offers 30+ scholarships for international students, of which 15+ are directly accessible to Indian applicants.
Awards range from a 20% automatic tuition waiver up to a fully funded PhD package worth over INR 1.5 Crore across three and a half years.
- Standard international tuition sits at AUD 32,000 to AUD 45,000 per year (INR 21.3 to INR 29.9 Lakhs) for most Griffith UG and PG coursework programs.
- With the automatic 20% Academic Merit waiver applied, net tuition drops to AUD 25,600 to AUD 36,000 per year (INR 17 to INR 24 Lakhs).
- Stacking the 50% Griffith Remarkable Scholarship instead, net tuition falls further to AUD 16,000 to AUD 22,500 per year (INR 10.6 to INR 15 Lakhs).
- Next application deadline: tentative 15 November 2026 for the Trimester 1 2027 intake, based on the 2026 cycle pattern.
Currency Note: All INR conversions use the live rate of 1 AUD = INR 66.54 as of August 2026. Ranges reflect the tuition variation across Griffith University’s coursework programs.
Griffith University Scholarships for UG Students
Indian students starting a Griffith bachelor’s degree in Trimester 1 2027 can secure tuition waivers from 20% up to 50%. The two lower-tier awards apply automatically once you accept an offer, with no separate form.
| Scholarship | Value | Eligibility for Indian Applicants | Deadline (2026-27) |
|---|
| Griffith Remarkable Scholarship | 50% tuition waiver for the full degree | GPA 6.0 on a 7-point scale (approx. Class XII aggregate 85% or above); new commencing UG student in 2026 or 2027; Letter of Offer required first | Rolling; apply post-offer for Trimester 1 2027 |
| Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship | 50% tuition waiver for the full degree | GPA 6.0 on a 7-point scale; non-Australian and non-NZ citizen; commencing in 2026 or 2027 | 15 August 2026 (Trimester 3 2026); tentative 15 November 2026 (Trimester 1 2027) |
| International Student Academic Excellence Scholarship | 25% tuition waiver | GPA 5.5 on a 7-point scale (approx. Class XII aggregate 75% to 80%); automatic consideration on offer | Automatic; no separate application |
| International Academic Merit Scholarship | 20% tuition waiver | GPA 4.5 on a 7-point scale (approx. Class XII aggregate 60% to 65%); automatic consideration on offer | Automatic; no separate application |
The 20% and 25% awards need no paperwork. Griffith’s international team screens every accepted offer and applies the highest waiver you qualify for at the point of enrolment.
The two 50% awards need one extra step. You must first accept your Letter of Offer, then submit the scholarship application before your trimester’s cut-off, so timing your admission by August or mid-November matters.
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Griffith University Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students
PG applicants access the same core four tuition-waiver awards as bachelor’s students. Griffith adds two coursework-only PG awards, including a AUD 5,000 (INR 3.3 Lakhs) cash grant tied to the MBA program.
| Scholarship | Value | Eligibility for Indian Applicants | Deadline (2026-27) |
|---|
| Griffith Remarkable Scholarship | 50% tuition waiver | Bachelor’s aggregate 70% or above (GPA 6.0/7); new commencing PG coursework student in 2026 or 2027 | Rolling; apply post-offer |
| Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship | 50% tuition waiver | Bachelor’s 70% or above (GPA 6.0/7); non-Australian and non-NZ citizen | Trimester 3 2026 closes 15 August 2026; Trimester 1 2027 tentative mid-November 2026 |
| International Student Academic Excellence Scholarship | 25% tuition waiver | Bachelor’s aggregate 65% or above (GPA 5.5/7); automatic on offer | Automatic |
| International Academic Merit Scholarship | 20% tuition waiver | Bachelor’s aggregate 60% or above (GPA 4.5/7); automatic on offer | Automatic |
| MBA Scholarship for Values-Driven Leadership | AUD 5,000 (INR 3.3 Lakhs), one-off cash | MBA, Graduate Certificate in Business Administration or Graduate Certificate in Leadership offer holder; short essay on ethical leadership required | Rolling; apply after program acceptance |
| IWC Scholarship for Master of Catchment Science | Full tuition offset | Offer holder for the Master of Catchment Science; academic merit ranking | 1 August 2027 (tentative, annual cycle) |
The Griffith Remarkable award and the Vice Chancellor’s stipend cannot be combined with each other. You pick whichever offers the earlier decision for your intake, and stack it with the automatic Merit or Excellence waiver where the terms permit.
Reddit Insight: Indian PG applicants say the 20% Academic Merit waiver arrives with the Letter of Offer if the bachelor’s average clears 60%. No dedicated form is needed, so most first-round offers already show the discount on the CoE.
India-Specific Scholarships at Griffith University
Griffith University does not list a scholarship reserved only for Indian nationals. Indian students instead access the broader international-student stack, where the automatic waivers do most of the funding work.
Practical pathway for a bachelor’s or master’s applicant coming from India:
- The 20% Academic Merit waiver applies on offer for a Class XII or bachelor’s aggregate around 60%.
- The 25% Academic Excellence waiver upgrades you if you clear 70% in Class XII or bachelor’s.
- The 50% Griffith Remarkable award is worth a dedicated application if you sit at 85% or above in Class XII, or hold a first-class bachelor’s.
Two India-based external awards can layer on top of a Griffith offer. The JN Tata Endowment offers a gift up to INR 10 Lakhs plus an interest-bearing loan up to INR 7.5 Lakhs for Indian graduates. The Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation funds up to USD 100,000 (INR 83.3 Lakhs) for Indians under 30 admitted to a ranked overseas university.
Reddit Insight: Indian applicants recommend pairing a state-government interest-subsidy education loan (Karnataka, Maharashtra or Tamil Nadu schemes) with the Griffith 25% waiver. The tuition-only waiver still leaves a gap for AUD 29,710 (INR 19.8 Lakhs) yearly living costs.
Explore More: Griffith University Overview and Facts | Griffith University Rankings 2026-27
Griffith University PhD Scholarships
A funded Griffith PhD covers tuition, an annual living stipend of AUD 35,656 (INR 23.7 Lakhs) and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for three and a half years. The total package for one Indian doctoral candidate can exceed INR 1.5 Crore.
| Scholarship | Annual Value | Eligibility for Indian Applicants | Deadline (2026-27) |
|---|
| Australian Government RTP Stipend Scholarship | AUD 35,656 stipend (INR 23.7 Lakhs) + full tuition + OSHC | First Class Honours or a completed research Master’s; confirmed Griffith supervisor before submission | Round 1: 31 August 2026 (tentative); Round 2: 31 March 2027 (tentative) |
| Australian Government RTP International Fee Offset | Full tuition + OSHC (no living stipend) | Same academic bar as the Stipend award; ranked below stipend recipients | Same rounds as the RTP Stipend Scholarship |
| Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (GUIPRS) | Full tuition offset + OSHC + student services | International HDR (Higher Degree by Research) candidate with confirmed supervisor and competitive academic ranking | Tentative August 2026 and March 2027 |
| Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (GUPRS) | AUD 34,752 stipend (2025 rate; 2026 indexed to CPI) | HDR candidate paired with a GUIPRS for the tuition side; competitive selection | Tentative August 2026 and March 2027 |
Every Griffith PhD scholarship is supervisor-gated. You cannot submit a scholarship application until a Griffith academic accepts you as their candidate, which usually needs a research proposal and two rounds of email discussion.
PhD funding tenure caps at 3.5 years for doctoral candidates and 2 years for a Master by Research. Indian candidates typically start supervisor outreach six months ahead of the scholarship round to leave time for proposal refinement.
External Government Scholarships
Indian applicants can stack government-backed external awards on top of a Griffith offer. The Australia Awards Scholarship remains the single most valuable route, covering tuition, airfare, a fortnightly stipend, OSHC and a one-off establishment allowance.
| Scholarship | Value | Eligibility for Indian Applicants | Deadline (2027 intake) |
|---|
| Australia Awards Scholarships (DFAT) | Full tuition + return airfare + fortnightly stipend + OSHC + one-off establishment allowance | Indian nationals working in Australia’s priority sectors; not for those already holding an Australia visa | 30 April 2026, 14:00 AEST |
| Destination Australia Scholarship | AUD 15,000 per year (INR 9.98 Lakhs) | Commencing student at an eligible regional-campus program; Griffith Gold Coast or Logan degrees often qualify | Rolling; confirm campus-and-program eligibility on the DFAT portal |
| JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship | Gift up to INR 10 Lakhs plus interest-bearing loan up to INR 7.5 Lakhs | Indian graduates with strong academics and a confirmed Griffith offer letter | Tentative early 2027 (annual application cycle) |
| Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship | Up to USD 100,000 (INR 83.3 Lakhs) | Indian nationals under age 30 with a ranked-university offer and strong academic record | Tentative early April 2027 |
Reddit Insight: The Australia Awards programme receives roughly 5,000 Indian applications each year for around 350 seats across every Australian university. The sub-3% acceptance rate makes it a stretch option, so treat the Griffith Remarkable pathway as your base plan.
Griffith University Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. What is the maximum scholarship stack an Indian student can get at Griffith University?
Ans. A funded PhD candidate receives the highest total, worth over INR 1.5 Crore across 3.5 years. The package combines the RTP Stipend of AUD 35,656 (INR 23.7 Lakhs) per year, full tuition and OSHC. For coursework students, the ceiling is the Griffith Remarkable or Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship at 50% of tuition. Neither can be stacked with the automatic Excellence or Merit waivers.
Ques. When should Indian students apply for Griffith University scholarships for the Trimester 1 2027 intake?
Ans. Submit your Griffith admission application by early October 2026 so your Letter of Offer arrives with time to spare. Apply for the Remarkable or Vice Chancellor’s award by tentative 15 November 2026 for Trimester 1 2027. Expect scholarship outcomes in December 2026 or January 2027.
Ques. Do I need to apply separately for Griffith University merit scholarships?
Ans. The 20% Academic Merit and 25% Academic Excellence awards apply automatically once Griffith International reviews your accepted offer. The 50% Remarkable Scholarship and the 50% Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship both need a separate online scholarship application after your Letter of Offer arrives.
Ques. What GPA do Indian students need for a Griffith University scholarship?
Ans. A Class XII or bachelor’s aggregate around 60% (GPA 4.5 on a 7-point scale) unlocks the 20% automatic Merit waiver. Around 70% (GPA 5.5/7) qualifies you for the 25% Excellence waiver. An 85% Class XII score or a first-class bachelor’s (GPA 6.0/7) is the entry bar for the 50% Remarkable and Vice Chancellor’s awards.
Ques. How does the Griffith Remarkable Scholarship work for Indian PG students?
Ans. The Griffith Remarkable Scholarship halves your tuition for the full length of a coursework master’s degree. You keep it as long as you meet the ongoing enrolment terms each trimester. The award is tuition-only, so living costs of AUD 29,710 per year (INR 19.8 Lakhs) still need coverage through savings, a loan, or part-time work up to 24 hours per week under the Australian student visa.
Ques. Will a Griffith University scholarship cover Brisbane or Gold Coast living costs?
Ans. Only the RTP Stipend and the Australia Awards cover living expenses in Brisbane or on the Gold Coast for Indian students. Coursework waivers reduce tuition only, so Indian students still budget AUD 25,000 to AUD 30,000 per year (INR 16.6 to INR 20 Lakhs) for rent, food, transport and OSHC.
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