Who can apply for a University of Sydney International Scholarship?
Who can apply for a University of Sydney International Scholarship? [Expanded list]
The University of Sydney International Scholarship is open to all international students who have applied for and 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. Applicants must receive an unconditional offer of admission to an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree by the relevant scholarship round deadline and must remain enrolled after the census date. Eligible applicants must have satisfactory academic achievement, as assessed from a student’s application for admission.
How to apply for a University of Sydney International Scholarship?
Applying for a University of Sydney International Scholarship is a simple, straightforward process. To apply, first you need to choose a degree and check your eligibility. Admission is highly competitive, so make sure to review the types of degrees we offer and check the eligibility requirements for the research degree you would like to apply for. Once you’ve determined that you’re eligible, develop your research ideas and find a supervisor. Use the Research Supervisor Connect database to search for current research supervisors and research projects. Use the “Contact Research Expert” button on the project page to submit an inquiry to a supervisor.
Once you’ve found a supervisor, you can submit an application for a University of Sydney International Scholarship. There are four scholarship amounts offered based on ranking against the selection criteria. These scholarship amounts include $40,000 for one year in two equal instalments per semester, $20,000 for one semester, $10,000 for one semester, and $5,000 for one semester.
No separate application is required for a scholarship, as all eligible students who have secured an unconditional offer of admission by the relevant deadline will be automatically considered. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit as assessed from a student’s application for admission to an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree. Applicants must complete the Acceptance of their Unconditional Offer by the relevant deadline associated with their scholarship offer round and remain enrolled after census date.
For more information and to apply, visit the official University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship page. Good luck!
FAQs
What is the duration of the University of Sydney International Scholarship?
The University of Sydney International Scholarship is for a duration of one year and the scholarship amount of $40,000 is payable for the year in two equal installments per semester.
Who is eligible to apply for the University of Sydney International Scholarship?
The University of Sydney International Scholarship is open to all international students who have applied for and 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. To be eligible, applicants must be an international student; have received an unconditional offer of admission by the relevant close date; not have held an Australia Award scholarship within two years prior to commencing the RTP Fee Scholarship; be commencing full time enrollment in a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) at the University of Sydney; not previously have received an RTP Fee Scholarship, unless the previous scholarship was for a Master by Research degree that they have completed and they are now applying for a doctorate research degree; not hold a research qualification regarded to be equivalent to an Australian Research Doctorate degree, or, if undertaking a Research Master’s degree, not hold a research qualification regarded to be equivalent to or higher than an Australian Research Master’s degree; not have previously been considered for the scholarship up to 3 times within the last 5 years; and not be receiving a scholarship for which course tuition is a component under any other scholarship scheme to which the Australian Government makes a substantial contribution.
What is the deadline for applying for the University of Sydney International Scholarship?
The deadline for applying for the University of Sydney International Scholarship is 15 January 2023.
What are the selection criteria for the University of Sydney International Scholarship?
The selection criteria for the University of Sydney International Scholarship are:
- being an international student
- having applied for, but not yet commenced a bachelor’s or coursework master’s degree that is a CRICOS registered award program usually delivered onshore at the University of Sydney
- receiving an unconditional offer of admission by the relevant close date
- having achieved a high level of academic merit as assessed from a student’s application for admission to an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree
- being proficient in English
- studying in an area of the University’s current and emerging research strengths
- not having held an Australia Award scholarship within two years prior to commencing the scholarship
- not holding a research qualification regarded to be equivalent to or higher than an Australian Research Master’s degree
- not having considered for the scholarship up to three times within the last five years
- not receiving a scholarship for which course tuition is a component under any other scholarship scheme to which the Australian Government makes a substantial contribution.