Kaplan Business School offers 9 named scholarship pathways, of which 7 are accessible to Indian applicants. The two headline awards are the 10 percent South Asia scholarship (any Indian citizen qualifies) and the 30 percent High Achievers scholarship (strong academics required). External Australia Awards funding layers on top for graduates of 20 named Indian institutions.
- Standard MBA international tuition (2026): AUD 58,920 (INR 40.45 Lakhs) total for the 12-subject, 2-year MBA
- With South Asia International Student Scholarship (10 percent): AUD 53,028 (INR 36.41 Lakhs) total
- With High Achievers Scholarship (30 percent) as the maximum entry stack: AUD 41,244 (INR 28.32 Lakhs) total, a saving of AUD 17,676 (INR 12.13 Lakhs)
- Next major deadline: Australia Awards 2028 intake opens tentative February 1, 2027 IST and closes tentative April 30, 2027 IST
Currency Note: All INR conversions use the live rate of 1 AUD = INR 68.66 as of August 2026 IST. Tuition figures come from the official Kaplan Business School 2026 international fee schedule; the school confirms an annual increase each calendar year.
Table of Contents
- Kaplan Business School Scholarships for UG Students
- Kaplan Business School Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students
- India-Specific Scholarships at Kaplan Business School
- Kaplan Business School PhD Scholarships
- External Government Scholarships for Kaplan Business School Applicants
- Kaplan Business School Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions
Kaplan Business School Scholarships for UG Students
Kaplan Business School runs UG awards on a tuition-waiver model, applied against every trimester invoice. Indian applicants qualify for three of these directly at the offer stage. The waivers below run for the entire course, not for a single year.
| Scholarship | Value for Indian UG Applicants | Eligibility | Deadline | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Asia International Student Scholarship | 10 percent tuition waiver: Bachelor of Business drops from AUD 69,120 to AUD 62,208 (INR 42.71 Lakhs); Bachelor of IT drops from AUD 74,880 to AUD 67,392 (INR 46.27 Lakhs); Diploma of Business drops from AUD 23,040 to AUD 20,736 (INR 14.23 Lakhs) | Indian citizenship; meets academic and English entry; not on any other Kaplan award | Before you accept your Letter of Offer, each trimester | Tick the scholarship box on the KBS course application and attach passport bio-page plus academic transcripts |
| High Achievers Scholarship | 30 percent tuition waiver: Bachelor of Business drops to AUD 48,384 (INR 33.22 Lakhs); Bachelor of IT drops to AUD 52,416 (INR 35.99 Lakhs); Diploma of Business drops to AUD 16,128 (INR 11.07 Lakhs) | Distinction-level academic record (Class XII around 85 percent for direct entry, or equivalent Diploma results); IELTS Academic 6.0; no other Kaplan award | Prior to Offer acceptance | Tick High Achievers on the KBS course application and attach transcripts showing exceptional grades |
| Future Leaders Scholarship | 25 percent tuition waiver: Bachelor of Business drops to AUD 51,840 (INR 35.59 Lakhs); Diploma of Business drops to AUD 17,280 (INR 11.86 Lakhs) | International student already onshore in Australia; direct KBS applicant with no education agent; fair academic record | At the offer stage | Direct KBS application only; agent-lodged files are not eligible |
| Destination Australia (external, KBS Adelaide and Perth eligible) | AUD 15,000 (INR 10.30 Lakhs) cash per year, paid in 2 trimester instalments of AUD 7,500 each | Regional campus enrolment at Adelaide or Perth; international student; competitive academic record and personal statement | Tentative March 2027 for the July 2027 intake, based on prior-cycle pattern | Apply via the KBS regional campus admissions team after receiving your Offer |
The South Asia scholarship has the lowest bar for Indian UG applicants. Pass the standard entry threshold, tick the box, and 10 percent comes off automatically. The High Achievers award is worth chasing if your Class XII marks sit above 85 percent, because it triples the discount. Only one Kaplan award applies per offer.
Kaplan Business School Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students
MBA and other Master’s programs draw the largest Indian cohort at Kaplan Business School and therefore attract the biggest tuition waivers. The scholarship values below use the 2026 international course fees from the official Kaplan Business School fee schedule.
| Scholarship | Value for Indian PG Applicants | Eligibility | Deadline | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Asia International Student Scholarship (MBA and Masters) | 10 percent waiver on the AUD 58,920 MBA fee: net AUD 53,028 (INR 36.41 Lakhs); Master of Business Analytics drops from AUD 40,800 to AUD 36,720 (INR 25.21 Lakhs); Master of IT drops from AUD 43,680 to AUD 39,312 (INR 27.00 Lakhs) | Indian citizenship; recognised Bachelor’s degree; IELTS Academic 5.5 (Writing 5.0+) | At Offer stage | Selected on tick-box on the course application; Selection Committee decision each trimester |
| High Achievers Scholarship (MBA and Masters) | 30 percent waiver: MBA drops to AUD 41,244 (INR 28.32 Lakhs); Master of Accounting drops from AUD 54,400 to AUD 38,080 (INR 26.15 Lakhs); Master of Business Analytics drops to AUD 28,560 (INR 19.61 Lakhs) | Exceptional academic record in the prior Bachelor’s, typically first-class or 65 to 75 percent; IELTS Academic 6.0 | Prior to Offer acceptance | Tick High Achievers on the course application; academic transcripts required |
| Future Leaders Scholarship (MBA and Masters) | 25 percent waiver: MBA drops to AUD 44,190 (INR 30.34 Lakhs); Master of Accounting drops to AUD 40,800 (INR 28.01 Lakhs); Master of IT drops to AUD 32,760 (INR 22.49 Lakhs) | International student currently onshore in Australia; direct KBS applicant with no education agent; fair academic record | At the offer stage | Direct KBS application only, no agent |
| Dean’s Award | 50 percent tuition waiver on the remainder of the current course and any future KBS course | Current KBS student with a Distinction average grade; 500-word personal statement or 2-minute video; evidence of community contribution; awarded to up to 2 students each trimester | Submissions open Week 8 and close Week 10 of every trimester; winners announced Week 12 | Submit application via the KBS student portal within the submission window |
| Frontline Healthcare Leadership Scholarship | Reduced tuition on the MBA (Health Services Management specialisation) | Working healthcare professional in primary care or health services management | Trimester-linked; contact KBS Admissions | Dedicated application separate from the course application |
| Alumni Scholarship | Reduced tuition on the next KBS course | Completed at least 4 months at any Kaplan-branded provider anywhere in the world (Kaplan International Pathways, Kaplan Test Prep, Kaplan Business School) | Before Offer acceptance | Tick Alumni on the application and attach previous Kaplan enrolment confirmation |
Reddit Insight: Kaplan awards do not stack. The 10 percent South Asia and 30 percent High Achievers waivers cannot combine on the same offer. Any pre-existing scholarship ceases the moment a Dean’s Award kicks in. Pick the highest single award you qualify for at offer stage.
Reddit Insight: Applying through an education agent knocks you out of the Future Leaders Scholarship; that award is direct-application-only. Indian students already in Australia on a bridging or visitor visa often switch to a direct Kaplan Business School application. This protects eligibility for the 25 percent Future Leaders waiver.
Explore the full Kaplan Business School MBA and Master of Business Analytics pages for course-level fee anchors before locking in a scholarship choice.
India-Specific Scholarships at Kaplan Business School
Kaplan Business School runs one geography-restricted award for Indian passport holders. It is the South Asia International Student Scholarship: a 10 percent tuition waiver. The waiver applies to every UG, Diploma, Master’s, MBA, Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate in the 2026 course list. The scholarship is delivered via the official Kaplan Business School Scholarships page, with a region-specific PDF downloadable at application stage.
| Program Group | Total Cash Saving | Programs Covered | Application Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Asia scholarship: MBA | AUD 5,892 (INR 4.05 Lakhs) saving on the 2-year MBA | Master of Business Administration and the two MBA specialisations (Project Management, Digital Management) | Trimester-linked, submitted with the initial application |
| South Asia scholarship: Bachelor of Business | AUD 6,912 (INR 4.75 Lakhs) saving across the 3-year degree | Bachelor of Business at Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney campus | Applied per trimester of enrolment |
| South Asia scholarship: Accounting Masters | AUD 5,440 (INR 3.74 Lakhs) saving on the 2-year Master of Accounting | Master of Accounting, Master of Professional Accounting, Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate of Accounting | Applied at Offer stage, valid across all trimesters |
| South Asia scholarship: IT and Analytics Masters | Approx AUD 3,928 to AUD 5,714 (INR 2.70 to INR 3.92 Lakhs) saving depending on program length | Master of IT, Master of IT (Extension), Master of Business Analytics, Master of Business Analytics (Extension), Master of Business Analytics (Information Technology) | Applied at Offer stage, valid across all trimesters |
Eligibility for the South Asia award is deliberately wide. Hold Indian citizenship, meet the standard Kaplan academic entry, meet the English floor, and confirm you have no other Kaplan funding. Class XII 65 percent works for UG entry; a recognised Bachelor’s degree covers PG entry. The Selection Committee reviews applications each trimester and awards to a limited number of students, so early applicants have a stronger chance.
Check the Kaplan Business School Admissions page for the trimester submission windows and country-specific entry-requirement details before uploading your file.
Kaplan Business School PhD Scholarships
Kaplan Business School does not offer PhD or research doctorate programs. The teaching portfolio caps at Master’s level: MBA, Master of Accounting, Master of Business Analytics and Master of IT (with Extension variants). Indian applicants who want a research doctorate usually pair the KBS Master’s with a follow-on PhD at a public Australian university.
The realistic doctoral pipeline for a KBS Master’s graduate:
- Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend: AUD 33,511 (INR 23.00 Lakhs) tax-free per year in 2026 at the top Australian research universities; covers tuition and pays a living stipend
- University-specific PhD scholarships: Melbourne, Monash, UNSW, Sydney and RMIT list dedicated business and IT PhD funding for candidates with a strong Master’s dissertation
- Australia Awards Scholarship (research track): Open to Indian graduates of 20 target institutions meeting the CGPA 7.5 floor; funds a PhD in a development-relevant field including public health, agriculture and public policy
A KBS Master of Business Analytics or MBA graduate targeting a business PhD should start early. Build a research proposal during Trimester 2 of the Master’s. Contact a prospective supervisor at a public university at least 12 months before the intended PhD start date.
External Government Scholarships for Kaplan Business School Applicants
Indian applicants at Kaplan Business School routinely stack an external government scholarship on top of the KBS tuition waiver. The two most decision-relevant awards for 2027 and 2028 intakes are the Australia Awards Scholarship and the Destination Australia Scholarship.
| Scholarship | Value | Eligibility for Indians | Deadline | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Awards Scholarship (India) | Full tuition, return airfare, monthly living stipend and Overseas Student Health Cover for the whole program duration | Recent graduate (2020 or later) or final-year student at 20 target Indian institutions: all seven IITs (Delhi, Bombay, Kanpur, Madras, Kharagpur, Hyderabad, Gandhinagar), JNU, University of Delhi and 11 others; minimum CGPA 7.5; IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0); endorsement letter from target institution | 2028 intake: tentative February 1 to April 30, 2027 IST (based on the closed 2027 cycle pattern) | Apply on Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) OASIS portal at oasis.dfat.gov.au; endorsement letter uploaded separately |
| Destination Australia Scholarship | AUD 15,000 (INR 10.30 Lakhs) per year, paid AUD 7,500 by Week 6 of Trimester 1 and AUD 7,500 by Week 6 of Trimester 2 | Enrolment at a regional campus (Kaplan Business School Adelaide and Perth qualify); international student on an Australian student visa; competitive personal statement | Tentative March 2027 for the July 2027 intake; earlier cycles have opened in January and closed by end of March | Apply through the KBS regional campus admissions team after receiving your Offer |
| Dr APJ Abdul Kalam International Postgraduate Scholarship (India Ministry of Education) | Partial tuition support up to INR 6 Lakhs per year for approved study abroad | Indian citizens with Master’s admission at recognised international universities; family income cap applies | Rolling; tentative next round by December 31, 2026 IST | Apply on the India Ministry of Education scholarship portal |
| Bharat Petroleum Corporation Scholarship (BPCL) | Up to INR 3.5 Lakhs per year | Indian merit and means-based; parents’ income cap; standard academic threshold | Rolling; annual cycle opens tentative June 1, 2027 IST for the 2027-28 academic year | Apply on the BPCL corporate scholarship portal |
A realistic stacked package looks like this at Kaplan Business School Adelaide. Destination Australia pays AUD 30,000 (INR 20.60 Lakhs) across 2 years for an eligible Indian MBA applicant. Add the 30 percent High Achievers waiver of AUD 17,676 (INR 12.13 Lakhs). Net out-of-pocket MBA tuition drops from AUD 58,920 to AUD 11,244 (INR 7.72 Lakhs) over the full 2-year program. The catch is that Destination Australia is small, about 1,000 nationwide slots, and needs a compelling personal statement.
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Kaplan Business School Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. What is the largest scholarship stack an Indian MBA applicant can secure at Kaplan Business School?
Ans. The maximum entry-stage stack is a 30 percent High Achievers waiver worth AUD 17,676 (INR 12.13 Lakhs). This drops the AUD 58,920 MBA fee to AUD 41,244 (INR 28.32 Lakhs). Kaplan awards do not combine, so the 10 percent South Asia scholarship cannot layer on top. The one legitimate stack is the AUD 15,000 (INR 10.30 Lakhs) per year Destination Australia scholarship. It only runs at the Adelaide or Perth campus. Destination Australia is external Australian government money and therefore compatible with a KBS waiver.
Ques. When should Indian applicants apply for Kaplan Business School scholarships and when are decisions issued?
Ans. KBS scholarships attach to a specific trimester: March, July or November. The scholarship deadline matches your course application deadline for that intake. Selection Committee decisions land on the Letter of Offer itself, typically 2 to 4 weeks after a complete application. For the Dean’s Award, submissions open in Week 8 and close in Week 10 of each trimester. Winners are notified in Week 12 of the same trimester.
Ques. How do I apply for a Kaplan Business School scholarship as an Indian student?
Ans. Tick the scholarship name on the KBS course application form: South Asia, High Achievers, Future Leaders or Alumni. Upload the required documents in the same submission. South Asia needs a passport bio-page; High Achievers needs complete academic transcripts; Alumni needs previous Kaplan enrolment confirmation. The application must reach KBS before you accept your Letter of Offer. Agent-lodged applications are eligible for every award except the Future Leaders Scholarship.
Ques. What academic score do Indian students need for the 30 percent High Achievers Scholarship?
Ans. Kaplan Business School describes High Achievers eligibility as an exceptional academic record. Indian UG applicants typically need around 85 percent in Class XII. PG applicants need a first-class Bachelor’s degree, roughly 65 to 75 percent depending on your Indian university’s ranking. IELTS Academic 6.0 is the English floor. Applicants clearly below the threshold usually default to the 10 percent South Asia scholarship instead.
Ques. How does the Australia Awards Scholarship work for Indian students at Kaplan Business School?
Ans. Australia Awards funds full tuition, return airfare, living stipend and Overseas Student Health Cover. Eligibility is limited to Indian graduates of 20 named target institutions with CGPA 7.5 or higher. The list covers all seven IITs, JNU, University of Delhi and others across ten Indian states. The award is host-university-selected, not applicant-picked, so the panel decides whether Kaplan Business School is the correct placement for your development-relevant field. The 2028 intake window is tentative February 1 to April 30, 2027 IST, mirroring the closed 2027 cycle.
Ques. Do Kaplan Business School scholarships cover living costs in Sydney or Melbourne?
Ans. No. KBS awards are tuition waivers only. They do not touch the AUD 29,710 (INR 20.40 Lakhs) per year living cost required for an Australian student visa. Living-cost coverage comes only from external awards. The Destination Australia Scholarship pays AUD 15,000 (INR 10.30 Lakhs) per year as a cash stipend at the Adelaide or Perth campus. The Australia Awards Scholarship includes a monthly living allowance for the whole program.
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