How much is the Tasmanian International Merit Scholarship?
30% of registered tuition fees for the standard duration of the eligible course.
Do international students need a separate application?
No. Scholarship assessment is automatic with the international admission application.
Is there a larger Tasmania scholarship?
Yes. Eligible high achievers may be invited to apply for the 50% Tasmanian Aurora Excellence Scholarship.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
A broad automatic tuition scholarship for commencing international coursework students, reducing registered tuition fees by 30% for the course duration.
Other verified benefits
30% reduction in registered tuition fees for the standard duration of the eligible course. Higher-achieving candidates may be invited to apply for the 50% Tasmanian Aurora Excellence Scholarship for 2027.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
Living costs, accommodation, insurance, travel, visa, SSAF and other non-tuition costs are not covered by the Merit Scholarship.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must be international students, commence an eligible full-time undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree and meet the published academic threshold.
Assessment is automatic when the international application is submitted. Current students are not reassessed based on their University of Tasmania results.
Eligible countries
Commencing international undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students in eligible programmes.
Language requirements
Selected University of Tasmania course requirements apply.
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificate
- English test certificate
How do you apply?
- Apply for an eligible University of Tasmania course.
- Submit the full international student application.
- No separate Merit Scholarship form is required.
- Check the offer letter for the scholarship decision.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the University of Tasmania International Merit Scholarship?
The Tasmanian International Merit Scholarship provides a 30% reduction in registered tuition fees for the standard duration of an eligible course.