About the programme
Awarded on commencement of a coursework degree, only once in the first year and not renewable. No application is needed; eligible students with an unconditional offer by the round closing date are automatically considered. Value is set by ranking against academic merit, with five tiers. Funding is subject to availability. Recipients must maintain performance and enrolment conditions to receive later instalments.
Duration: One year (two semesters) or one semester, depending on tier
Eligibility
- International student as defined in the Higher Education Support Act 2003
- Applied for but not yet commenced a CRICOS-registered bachelor's or coursework master's degree usually delivered onshore at the University of Sydney
- Received an unconditional offer of admission by the relevant round close date
- Not a recipient of Australian Government scholarships
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What they look for
- Academic merit as assessed from the admission application
Needs a third party. Awards are made on the nomination of a selection committee formed by university staff (Executive Director, Sydney Future Students and Admissions Office nominees).
What you receive
- Scholarship of $60,000, $40,000, $20,000, $10,000 or $5,000 depending on ranking
- Payment in instalments per semester or as a single semester payment
How to apply
- No application required; eligible students with an unconditional offer by the round close date are automatically considered.
- Accept the unconditional offer by the deadline for the relevant scholarship round and remain enrolled after census date.
- Payment made on or after census date.
Applications are submitted on University of Sydney’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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Source and verification
- Official source
- University of Sydney
- Last checked
- 13 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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