34 PhD Mechanical Engineering Scholarships in Australia

34 scholarships for mechanical engineering students in Australia. Each one links to the funder's own page — we never restate an award's value or deadline without a source.

ECU Higher Degree by Research Scholarships

Fully funded PhD / Doctorate

Deadline

Varies by intake

Eligibility

Open to international students

Edith Cowan University View scholarship

Fay Marles Scholarship

Partial funding

This scholarship aims to support students experiencing disadvantaged circumstances by providing a living allowance.

Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

University of Melbourne View scholarship

Higher degree by research scholarships

Partial funding PhD / Doctorate

You could be eligible for a tax-free stipend of $35,550 per year during your studies.

Deadline

Varies by intake

Eligibility

Open to international students

Deakin University View scholarship

Indigenous Athlete Scholarship

Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Swinburne University of Technology View scholarship

InfraBuild Steel Scholarship 2026

Fully funded

Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Eligibility

Open to international students

Swinburne University of Technology View scholarship

International Scientia Coursework Scholarship

Deadline

Varies by intake

University of New South Wales View scholarship

International Student Award

Deadline

Varies by intake

Eligibility

Open to international students

University of New South Wales View scholarship

Medibank Excellence Scholarship

This scholarship is valued at AU$12,000 for eligible students.

Deadline

Varies by intake

Eligibility

Open to international students

RMIT University View scholarship

Medibank High Achiever International Scholarship

This scholarship is valued at AU$20,000 for eligible students.

Deadline

Varies by intake

Eligibility

Open to international students

RMIT University View scholarship

Melbourne Chancellor's Scholarship

Our most prestigious award for school leavers, providing opportunities for high-achieving students.

Deadline

Varies by intake

University of Melbourne View scholarship

Moondani Balluk student grants

Tuition only

Moondani Balluk student grants provide flexible financial assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying at VU.

Deadline

Varies by intake

Victoria University View scholarship

Research Training Program Scholarship

PhD / Doctorate

Provided by the Australian Commonwealth Government and the University of Melbourne for research students.

Deadline

Varies by intake

University of Melbourne View scholarship

Frequently asked questions

Are Australian scholarships fully funded?

Some are. We label each award by what its own text says it covers — full package, tuition and living, tuition only, living only, or a partial contribution — and leave it unclassified when the wording does not say enough to tell.

When do Australian scholarship applications close?

Most awards run on the Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July) intakes, with applications opening months ahead. Deadlines that move every year are shown as described by the funder rather than pinned to a date that would go stale.

What are the entry requirements for PhD Mechanical Engineering in Australia?

Entry is set by each university, not nationally or by state. For a phd you will generally need the preceding qualification at the grade the university states, English at IELTS 6.0–7.0 or equivalent, and for international students a Confirmation of Enrolment before a subclass 500 student visa can be granted.