University of Sydney Scholarships for International Students

About the scholarship  

The scholarship for exceptional international students at the University of Sydney is a prestigious award that provides up to $40,000 to support high-achieving international students pursuing coursework studies at the university. 

The scholarship is open to international students who have received an unconditional offer of admission to an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree program at the University of Sydney. Candidates must demonstrate academic excellence, as well as leadership potential and a commitment to their community. 

The VCIS scholarship is a one-time scholarship that is awarded to students at the commencement of their coursework degree at the University of Sydney. It is not renewable for the following years. 

Eligibility  

To be eligible for the VCIS scholarship at the University of Sydney, you must meet the following criteria: 

• You must be an international student. 
• You must have applied for, but not yet commenced, a Bachelor’s degree or a coursework Master’s degree that is a CRICOS registered award program usually delivered onshore at the University of Sydney. 
• You must receive an unconditional offer of admission from the university by the relevant close date. 

How to apply  

The scholarship will be awarded to eligible candidates based on two criteria: 

• Academic merit: The selection committee will assess the academic merit of the candidate based on their application for admission to an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree. 
• Selection committee: The selection committee will be responsible for nominating the scholarship recipients. The committee will consist of two nominees of the Executive Director, Sydney Future Students and one nominee of the Admissions Office. 

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be automatically considered for the scholarship during the admission process. The scholarship recipients will be notified of their award by email. 

About the scholarship  

The Sydney International Student Award is an initiative to celebrate the diversity and talent of the international student community at the University of Sydney. The aim is to support motivated and deserving applicants to achieve their academic and personal goals by providing financial assistance for their studies. 

Recipients of the award will be granted a University contribution of 20 percent of their tuition fee for the entire duration of their course. 

Eligibility  

To be eligible for this award, you must: 

• Be an international student 
• Have received an offer of admission into a full-time undergraduate coursework, postgraduate coursework, or postgraduate research degree at the University of Sydney, commencing in 2023 
• Not be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident of Australia 
• Not have already commenced your degree at the University of Sydney at the time of application. However, you are still eligible if you have completed prior study at the University of Sydney and are commencing a new degree. 
• Be a citizen from one of the countries or one of the eligible countries in the regions below:  
  • Africa  
  • Central Asia  
  • South and Central America  
  • Bangladesh  
  • India  
  • Indonesia  
  • Malaysia  
  • SriLanka 
  • Vietnam 

How to apply  

As part of your application for the Award, you will be required to submit a personal statement using the template provided. The personal statement should address the following prompts: 

• Introduce yourself (maximum 200 words). 
• Describe what inspired you to apply to the UoS (maximum 200 words). 
• Explain what you hope to achieve with your studies at the University, or how it will help you achieve your career or personal goals (maximum 200 words). 

If you are selected to receive the Award, you will be notified via email along with your offer of admission. The Award contribution will be applied to your tuition fees and included in your admissions offer letter. 

If you want to increase the chance of being selected, our team is happy to help. Contact us at [email protected] or fill out the enquiry form, then we will provide you with strategies and advice on how to prepare your documents and present yourself to become a strong candidate – all for free! 

About the scholarship  

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences offers a scholarship of $20,000 to exceptional international students who are starting a bachelor’s or master’s degree program. Recipients who are enrolled full-time will receive scholarships valued at $20,000 per year for up to one year. 

For recipients who are enrolled part-time and approved to hold the scholarship on a part-time basis, the scholarship is valued at $10,000 per year for up to two years. 

Eligibility  

To be eligible for the scholarship, you must meet the following criteria: 

• You must be an international student. 
• You must have an unconditional offer of admission to study full-time in an undergraduate or coursework master’s CRICOS registered degree program in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney. 

Please note that meeting these eligibility criteria does not guarantee that you will receive the scholarship. The scholarship is competitive, and selection is based on academic merit and other factors such as extracurricular activities, leadership skills, and community involvement. 

How to apply  

• The scholarship will be awarded based on academic merit, which will be assessed from the applicant’s application for admission. 
• The scholarship will be awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences or their nominated delegate, who will review the applications and make the final decision based on the selection criteria. The decision of the Dean or their nominated delegate will be final, and no correspondence will be entered into regarding the outcome of the scholarship selection process. 

Key dates  

Semester 2, 2023			Close date
Round 1			1 March 2023
Round 2			14 April 2023
Round 3			19 June 2023

 

About the scholarship  

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences offers a postgraduate scholarship of $10,000 to assist international students pursuing a master’s degree by coursework. The scholarship is available to students enrolled in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. 

Eligibility  

To be eligible for the scholarship, you must meet the following criteria: 

• You must be an international student. 
• You must have an unconditional offer of admission to study full-time in an undergraduate or coursework master’s CRICOS registered degree program in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney. 

Please note that meeting these eligibility criteria does not guarantee that you will receive the scholarship. The scholarship is competitive, and selection is based on academic merit and other factors such as extracurricular activities, leadership skills, and community involvement. 

How to apply 

• The scholarship will be awarded based on academic merit, which will be assessed from the applicant’s application for admission. 
• The scholarship will be awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences or their nominated delegate, who will review the applications and make the final decision based on the selection criteria. The decision of the Dean or their nominated delegate will be final, and no correspondence will be entered into regarding the outcome of the scholarship selection process. 

Key dates  

Semester 2, 2023			Close date
Round 1			1 March 2023
Round 2			14 April 2023
Round 3			19 June 2023

 

About the scholarship  

The following is a revised version of the original text: 

The MBA (Leadership and Enterprise) program offers a scholarship of $10,000 to $20,000 towards full-time academic tuition fees. The scholarship is available to students who have been accepted into the MBA (Leadership and Enterprise) program and is awarded based on the applicant’s ranking against the selection criteria. 

Two scholarship amounts are offered, based on the applicant’s ranking: 

• $10,000 towards academic tuition fees for one semester 
• $20,000 in total towards academic tuition fees across two semesters. The $20,000 will be split evenly across the two associated semesters. 

Eligibility  

Here’s a revised version of the original text: 

To be eligible for the MBA (Leadership and Enterprise) program scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria: 

• Applicants must have an unconditional offer of admission for the MBA (Leadership and Enterprise) program within the University of Sydney Business School at the University of Sydney. 
• Applicants who have already commenced a degree in the MBA (Leadership and Enterprise) program are not eligible for the scholarship. 

Please note that meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee that you will receive the scholarship. The scholarship is competitive, and selection is based on the applicant’s ranking against the selection criteria. The selection criteria may include academic achievements, work experience, leadership skills, and community involvement. 

How to apply  

The scholarship will be awarded based on the following criteria: 

• Academic merit 
• A personal statement that demonstrates the applicant’s potential to benefit from the scholarship. The statement should highlight the applicant’s academic achievements, community involvement, extra-curricular activities, leadership qualities, and awards and recognition. 
• Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an in-person or video conference interview. 
• The scholarship will be awarded by a selection committee comprising of the Director of the MBA Program or their nominated delegate, and at least one other staff member from the MBA Program. The committee will review the applications and make the final decision based on the selection criteria. The decision of the selection committee will be final, and no correspondence will be entered into regarding the outcome of the scholarship selection process. 

If you want to increase the chance of being selected, our team is happy to help. Contact us at [email protected] or fill out the enquiry form, then we will provide you with strategies and advice on how to prepare your documents and present yourself to become a strong candidate – all for free!