The Australian Campus of Carnegie Mellon University is multicultural with students from more than 100 nationalities. For all these scholarships, CMU-Australia strives to make education accessible by offering various Carnegie Mellon University Scholarships.
With the contribution of scholarships awarded in Australia to international students, such as Australian Awards, AGRTP, Endeavor Scholarships, etc, CMU-A ensures that every deserving international student secures some scholarship program.
For this, the university has designed academic and non-academic scholarships for international students. While Carnegie Mellon Scholarships for academic excellence are awarded at the time of admission, non-academic scholarships are generally awarded during the academic year.
International students, on an Australian student visa, must explore all the scholarship opportunities available to them at CMU-Australia. Also, they are advised to complete their admission application to CMU-A at the earliest, to increase their chances of receiving a scholarship.
Academic Scholarships at Carnegie Mellon University- Australia
As mentioned, academic scholarships at Carnegie Mellon University- Australia are awarded to incoming students at the time of admission. These scholarships include both internal scholarships and external scholarships(not awarded by CMU-A).
Scholarships are awarded based on the applicant’s academic excellence, their nationality, tests taken to study in Australia, and many other factors. The benefits and other details of a few of these scholarships are tabulated below:
| CMU-A Scholarship | Type of Funding | Benefits | Eligibility | Application System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMU-A Academic Merit Scholarship | Internal | Upto 50% tuition fee | Outstanding academic grades | Auto-Consideration |
| Australian Awards | Government | Full tuition fee, economy ticket, accommodation expenses | Programs related to Public Policy and Information Technology | Online Application form; Indian students are auto-considered |
| CMU-A Strategic Partner Scholarship Program | Internal | Varies | No Specific requirements | Auto-consideration |
| CMU-A Scholarships for International Students | Internal | AUD 30,000 (21-months program); AUD 20,000 (12-months program) | citizen of Asia/South America/ Africa | Auto-consideration |
| Endeavor Awards | External | Varies | Citizens of Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe, and the Americas | Online Application |
| Philippines-CHED-CMU Scholarship Program | External | Full-ride scholarship | Filipino citizens | Complete Enquiy form before April 30 |
Applications for admission to Carnegie Mellon University-Australia, are used to assess both the applicant’s potential for entrance into a degree program, while simultaneously assessing merit for Carnegie Mellon University scholarships.
However, external scholarships awarded to international students to study in Australia, accepted at CMU-A require an additional application form.
Non-Academic Scholarships at Carnegie Mellon University - Australia
CMU-Australia has established a provision for unsuccessful scholarship applicants as well. These students are offered and awarded an ambassadorial role representing CMU-A. This role provides unique leadership opportunities and responsibilities, including representing CMU at an industry gathering, alumni functions, etc.
Based on the skills and achievements, Carnegie Mellon University scholarships will be awarded to applicants exemplify success and growth in the following areas:
- The Human Capital Investment Scholarship
- The Scholarship for Active Community Engagement
- The Public Policy and Management Award
- The Scholarship for Emerging Leaders
- The Scholarship for International Development
- The information technology and Innovation Award
For the Carnegie Mellon Scholarships, the university will shortlist multiple recipients who will be awarded AUD 45,000. Except for the recipients of the Human Capital Investment Scholarship who will get AUD 65,000.
Both academic and non-academic scholarships play a significant role in international student’s finances. These Carnegie Mellon University scholarships allow international students to enroll in CMU-A’s globally ranking programs. These competitive scholarships and programs also allow the university to remove hurdles that may otherwise prevent deserving future leaders from attaining a prestigious Carnegie Mellon University degree.
