ANU HDR Fee Merit Scholarship 2025 | Fully Funded PhD in Australia for International Students

If you’re an international student with great grades and dreams of a research career, the Australian National University (ANU) has a great chance for you. The ANU HDR Fee Merit Scholarship 2025 is now available, covering your fees and health insurance while you pursue your Higher Degree Research at one of the top research schools in Australia.

What is the ANU HDR Fee Merit Scholarship?

The HDR Fee Merit Scholarship is a well-regarded award from ANU aimed at exceptional international students who are enrolling in a Higher Degree Research program, like a PhD. This scholarship aims to bring in top researchers to join the vibrant academic community at ANU.

It's given alongside the ANU University Research Scholarship, which helps cover living costs, making sure that chosen students get solid support during their studies.

Scholarship Details

Host Country	Australia
Provider	Australian National University (ANU)
Degree Level	Master’s & PhD
Eligible Courses	All disciplines offered by ANU
Benefits	Fully Funded
Eligible Nationalities	All non-Australian international students
Deadline	31 May, 2025

Are You Eligible?

To qualify for the HDR Fee Merit Scholarship, you need to:

Should be an international student.
Have strong academic results, usually around First-Class Honours (H1).
Get an ANU University Research Scholarship.
Fulfill ANU’s English language and admission criteria.

What Does the Scholarship Cover?

This scholarship is based on merit and provides great financial help. Here’s what it includes:

It covers full tuition fees for international students throughout their HDR program.
You'll also get Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the whole program, which can include your family if you need it.
You don’t have to apply separately; you’ll be considered automatically for this scholarship.