The University of Sydney is known internationally as a leader in education, research, student experience, and graduate employability. It is consistently ranked in the world’s top 40 universities and is 2nd among Australian universities in prestigious rankings.
To assist its student population, there are various University of Sydney scholarships available. Annually, the university offers 700+ scholarship programs to international students studying undergraduate, postgraduate coursework, or postgraduate research degree of study. The scholarship value is mostly used to cover full or partial tuition fees and is not applicable for living or maintenance allowances.
The University of Sydney scholarships are divided into two categories:
- General Scholarships - Common to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Faculty Scholarships - Different for UG and PG level of studies and are managed by the individual department.
Apart from the internal scholarships, there are also a number of external scholarships available to international students like the Australian Government Research Training Program, Australian Awards Scholarship, and so on.
Applicants must remember to review the information for each scholarship on the scholarship website – including opening and closing dates/terms and conditions. They can apply for more than one scholarship. However, they can only hold one primary scholarship (value is 6,000 AUD or more).
University of Sydney Coursework Scholarships
The University of Sydney offers 50+ general scholarships to its international students. These scholarships are simultaneously available to both UG and PG level students. Preference is generally given to high-achieving students.
ATAR (or equivalent) of 95 along with other achievements such as leadership, creativity, community recognition, and admission offer letters are among the other eligibility criteria to be considered for these scholarships. The award value for the general scholarships usually ranges between 5000 AUD to 40,000 AUD.
Some of the general scholarships available for the academic session of 2023-2024 are as follows:
| Scholarship | Benefits (in AUD) | Eligibility | Application System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships Scheme | Up to 40,000 | Enrolled for a CRICOS-registered coursework degree; Hold an unconditional offer of admission | Admission Application: Semester 1 - Closed Semester 2 - 15th June |
| Sydney Scholars India Scholarship Program | Up to 40,000 | Indian citizen and resident; Hold an unconditional offer of admission | Completion of online applications |
| Sydney Scholars Awards | Up to 10,000 | ATAR 95 to 99.85 | Completion of online applications |
| The Bruton Educational Trust Scholarship | 10,000 | Financial need; From a rural location | Completion of online applications |
| Sydney Scholars India Equity Scholarship | Up to 60,000 | Indian citizen and resident; Apply for a postgraduate coursework degree | Nominations by the Asha Community Health and Development Society (ASHA) |
| Dr Abdul Kalam International Postgraduate Scholarship | 50% tuition fees | Minimum distinction average of 75 | Completion of online application |
Faculty-specific Scholarships for UG and PG Programs
The University of Sydney offers 180+ faculty scholarships to international students commencing UG programs and PG programs. These are provided by individual faculty or University school. It offers bachelors and honours scholarships to both prospective and current international students.
Each year these scholarships help to assist and reward students from all backgrounds and disciplines to invest in their future and take the next step in their career. Some of these scholarships are:
| Scholarship | Benefits (in AUD) | Eligibility | Application System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Architecture Scholarship (UG) | 5000 | Minimum average mark of 75; Enrolling in Architecture program |
Completion of online application |
| The Gilles Kryger Honours Scholarship in Finance (UG) | 15,000 | Hold an offer to study Finance Honours degree | Admission Application |
| Business School International Scholarship | 5000 - 10,000 | Commencing FT program at Sydney Business School | Admission application |
| Engineering Sydney Industry Placement Scholarship | 18,500 | Meet the prerequisites and obtained department permission to enroll in the required unit of study | Completion of online application |
| Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences International Scholarship | 20,000 | Starting a bachelor's coursework degree at the Faculty of Arts and Social Science | Admission Application |
| Public Health Asia Pacific Scholarship | 10,000 | Commencing a master's degree in the School of Public Health | Completion of online application |
The University of Sydney is eager to help its international students take the next step in their careers by providing 160+ faculty scholarships to support those starting their UG and PG programs.
From architecture planning to media and visual arts, and from data science to bioengineering and project management, and from mathematics to life science, the University of Sydney has scholarship options for every international student.
University of Sydney Scholarships for MBA Programs
Some of the scholarships available for MBA program at University of Sydney are mentioned in the following table:
| Scholarship | Benefits (in AUD) | Eligibility | Application System |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA Director's Scholarship | 10,000 or 20,000 | Academic achievements, community involvement, extra-curricular activities, leadership qualities; Hold an unconditional offer of admission into the MBA | Admission Application |
| The Dean's Excellence Scholarship (Executive MBA) | 20% of tuition fees | Hold an unconditional offer to study an EMBA at the University of Sydney Business School | Admission Application |
| University of Sydney Business School Excellence in Leadership Scholarship | 50% of the tuition fees, or 3 of the 6 mandatory units of study | Hold an unconditional offer to study an EMBA | Admission Application |
University of Sydney Research Scholarships
The University of Sydney is committed to fostering the best and brightest international researchers and has 200+ scholarship options to support their Doctoral study.
The doctoral scholarships provide a stipend allowance ranging between 5000 AUD to 50000 AUD per annum (indexed to the RTP rate and subject to satisfactory academic performance) and the duration varies as to:
- For a master's by research student: 1.75 years
- For a Ph.D. student: Up to three years
The Ph.D. recipient may apply for an extension of the stipend allowance for up to six months.
| Scholarship | Benefits (in AUD) | Eligibility | Application System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enhanced Business School Research Scholarship | Up to 45,000 | Commence a PhD or MPhil at the University of Sydney Business School | Admission applications followed by online application |
| Ph.D. Scholarship in Algorithmic Management and the Future of Work | 35,000 | Willing to conduct research into the DECRA scheme project 'Algorithmic management and the future of work | Completion of online application |
| DARE PhD Scholarships (Engineering) | 40,000 | Hold a bachelor’s degree with honours or a master’s degree | Apply for the RTP Scholarship |
| Thomas and Ethel Mary Ewing Scholarships | 35,000 | Postgraduate research student undertaking research in the field of education | Completion of online application |
| Ivan Roberts Scholarship | 50,000 | Hold an unconditional offer of admission for full-time studies in a postgraduate research degree within the Sydney Law School | Completion of online application |
University of Sydney External Awards & Scholarships
Apart from the above-mentioned scholarships, there are a number of external scholarships provided by the Australian Government, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), and various other organization to support and provides tuition fees offset and stipend to high-quality international undergraduate and postgraduate students who wish to enroll in a degree course and pursue study in Australia.
Some of the externally and government-funded scholarships available at the University of Sydney are as follows:
| Scholarship | Benefits (in AUD) | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Australia Awards | Tuition fees and other allowances | English Language Proficiency and VISA requirement |
| Australian Government Research Training Program scholarships | Tuition fees and living allowances | Academic merit and research potential |
| Rotary Foundation Scholarships | Variable | Academic merit and Language proficiency |
| Destination Australia Scholarship Program | 15,000 and other expenses | Academic merit |
Since these scholarships are managed by external organizations, international students are recommended to check the guidelines and conditions properly. They can apply for these scholarships as soon as they receive their admission offer from the university and have started application to obtain the Australian Student visa.
With a combination of the University of Sydney scholarships and external scholarships, international students surely have an opportunity to excel academically without any financial burden.
