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Scholarships for international students

University of Sydney students

If you are a local University of Sydney student interested in scholarships for postgraduate study overseas, see the University research and scholarships site for more information.

International students at the University of Sydney

The scholarships listed below have funded the study of international students at the University of Sydney in the past. However, this is not a list of every scholarship that may be available throughout the world

Students are encouraged to look for funding from any source available to them. For example, you may be able to find further scholarship information from companies, universities in your home country, the Australian mission in your home country, by searching the internet, etc.

If you find a good source of scholarship information, please e-mail us at so that this information can be made available to other students.

Undergraduate scholarships for international students

Sydney Achievers International Scholarships

The University of Sydney takes great pleasure in announcing the Sydney Achievers International Scholarships for new international students commencing at the University in 2012.
These prestigious scholarships are aimed at attracting high achieving, academically meritorious, international students to enjoy the ‘Sydney experience’ at one of the finest institutions of higher education in the world.

Visit the Sydney Achievers International Scholarships page for more information.

Dr Abdul Kalam International Scholarships

The Faculty of Engineering & Information Technologies at the University of Sydney will offer the Dr Abdul Kalam International Undergraduate Tuition Fee Scholarships.

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam was the 11th President of India. During his five years in office, Dr Abdul Kalam’s focus was on transforming India into a developed nation by 2020. A distinguished scientist and aeronautical engineer by training, Dr Kalam advocates that is possible to work cooperatively for an economically developed, prosperous and peaceful society.

In recognition of his contribution to his profession, Dr Kalam was presented with an Honorary Doctorate of Engineering from the University of Sydney in May 2011. The Dr Abdul Kalam International Scholarships celebrate his commitment to education, and his endeavours to support outstanding students to develop as future leaders. 5 scholarships will be available for undergraduate programs in engineering and information technologies.

Terms and Conditions
I. The Scholarship shall be open to all international applicants who have a firm offer for an undergraduate Engineering and Information Technologies program.

II. Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification or an international senior secondary qualification accepted by the University with an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 98 or equivalent.

III. Students who already commenced tertiary studies, students transferring with credit exemptions and/or advanced standing or completing Foundation Studies Programs are not eligible.

IV. The Scholarship shall be tenable in the Faculty of Engineering & Information Technologies and shall not be transferable.

V. The Scholarship shall be tenable for four years subject to the Scholarship recipient meeting all obligations of the program, and subject to academic progress being deemed satisfactory by the Faculty of Engineering & Information Technologies.

VI. The Scholarship shall be valued at 50% of the tuition fees for the four years of the undergraduate program. The student must be enrolled full time, commencing in either semester 1 or semester 2. The scholarship will be applied against tuition fees each semester, after acceptance of offer for the semester of entry and achieving a minimum credit average (65%) each semester.

VII. In the event of a scholar leaving the program for any reason and not completing the undergraduate program, the recipient may be required to pay back any monies received in the year of discontinuation. This will be subject to the discretion of the Associate Dean, Education.

VIII. The recipient may not be entitled to a ‘Leave of Absence’ during the duration of the scholarship, unless it is due to extenuating circumstances. This will be at the discretion of the Associate Dean, Education.

IX. The recipient must not be in receipt of any other tuition scholarship from the University of Sydney.

X. The scholarship may not be deferred to another semester or year.

XI. The recipient will be required to pay for their own airfares to Sydney, living expenses, study materials, text books, any ancillary fees (if applicable) and Overseas Health Cover each year.

XII. The recipient will be responsible for paying the balance of the tuition fees while enrolled in the program.

XIII. The recipient will be required to enrol as a full time international student and must retain their international student status on a full time basis throughout their enrolment at the University of Sydney.

The Scholarship may be suspended or withdrawn should the Scholar fail to comply with any of the Terms and Conditions outlined above.

Selection Criteria
- Selection will be based strictly on academic merit and English language proficiency as per the University’s admission requirements.

- Only applicants with firm, unconditional offers of admission will be considered.

- Selection will be made by the Faculty Selection Panel which will include the Associate Dean Education, Associate Dean International, International Marketing Manager and Manager of the Graduate School of Engineering & IT. Their decision will be final with no appeals entertained.

- Successful candidates will be informed in December for semester 1 of the following year and June for semester 2. Successful candidates applying through UAC will be informed in January of the following year.

Sydney Law School Foundation International Scholarships

The Sydney Law School Foundation established a limited number of scholarships in 2011 to support outstanding international students undertaking the following programs with the Sydney Law School:
-Comnbined Law

Download the Sydney Law School Foundation International Scholarships PDF

University of Sydney Scholarships for International School Leavers Applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC)

University of Sydney Merit and Entry Scholarships

For: Students with a minimum UAI of 95 + other achievements
Value: $6,000 p.a.
Duration: 1 year (Entry Scholarships) or duration of degree (Merit Scholarships)
Application Due: End September
How to Apply: Application forms are available from the Scholarships Office from mid July in each scholarship round:
http://sydney.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/hsc_ib.shtml

University of Sydney Scholarships for School Leavers applying for admission through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) are awarded annually in January on a combination of school examination results, UAI and other achievements, (leadership, creativity, self-motivation, communication skills etc). Suitability will be considered based on the application submitted. When the UAI scores are released, each applicants UAI will be checked to see it meets the minimum level, the student may then be offered a scholarship. Please note that students who wish to study at Sydney College of the Arts or the Sydney Conservatorium of Music must achieve a UAI of at least 90 and be amongst the top 5% of applicants, assessed by portfolio or performance.

International and NZ students applying for admission through the UAC are also eligible to apply.

Students taking the IB (International Baccalaureate) in Australia (not off-shore) or other alternatives to the HSC will be assessed on the basis of a UAI equivalent. This is available from the UAC or the University Admissions Office (Tel: +61 2 9351 4117)

There are two levels of University of Sydney Scholarships (Entry & Merit scholarships). Your application will automatically be considered for both.

  • University of Sydney Merit Scholarship - $6,000 for normal full-time duration of degree (must maintain an excellent academic record throughout the tenure of the scholarship)
  • University of Sydney Entry Scholarship - $6,000 for one year only

University of Sydney Scholarships are available for all undergraduate degrees and combined degrees. However, you can nominate only one faculty in your application which will be forwarded to this faculty for consideration. The scholarship can be used for any degree in that Faculty.

For more information, and hints and tips, see http://sydney.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/merit_and_entry.shtml .

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University of Sydney Access Scholarships

For: Commencing students with a good ATAR who have been disadvantaged financially. Continuing students with an excellent AAM who have been disadvantaged financially.
Value: $6,000
Duration: Duration of degree
Application due: End of September
How to apply: Complete the online application through UAC Equity.

Applications will open in August 2010 through UAC Equity.

We know that students who overcome disadvantage can achieve excellent results at university, especially with support from the University. Access Scholarships assist academically gifted students with demonstrated financial disadvantage to pursue their tertiary education. If you are currently financially disadvantaged (for example, if you are receiving Youth Allowance or some other means-tested Commonwealth benefit), if you have financial difficulties due to a disability or other disadvantage, or if you expect to be financially disadvantaged whilst at the University, we recommend you apply through the UAC's Equity Scholarships application. Preference is given to commencing students, but you can apply at any stage of your degree, and they are available for any undergraduate degree.

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Australian Development Scholarships (ADS)

ADS are funded by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) as part of Australia’s foreign aid program. The ADS provide opportunities for people from selected developing countries to study in Australia. These scholarships are awarded either on merit or on nomination by home governments. Information and application forms for the ADS must be obtained directly from the Australian Diplomatic Mission or the Australian Education Centre in your home country. Application process may take up to one year. For more information refer to http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/

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Faculty of Architecture Dean's International Merit Scholarships

Each year, five scholarships will be awarded to top international entrants to the Faculty of Architecture's Bachelor of Design (Architecture) and Bachelor of Design Computing programs with a minimum UAI of 95 (or converted equivalent). No application forms need to be lodged. The Dean of the Faculty of Architecture will award these scholarships, each valued at $1000, to bone fide international students. For further information, please email , Marketing Assistant, Faculty of Architecture.

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Michael H. Rathgeber Scholarship (for residence at International House)

The scholarship was established in 1971 by a gift from Dr and Mrs Henri Rathgeber, to establish the Michael H. Rathgeber Scholarship in memory of their son who lived in the University’s International House from its inception until his death in 1969. This scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate or postgraduate student of the University of Sydney with a good academic record or with special abilities, who would benefit from residence in International House and contribute to its purpose - but who would not be able to live in International House without financial assistance.
The Scholarship will be for 50% of the International House fees at the time for a single study bedroom accommodation during an academic year. The scholarship will be awarded for one academic year but may be awarded for a subsequent year or years. This scholarship is awarded by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sydney on the advice of an International House Selection Committee. Preference will be given to an Australian Aboriginal or a student from Papua New Guinea or the Pacific Islands.
Applications should be made in writing to:
The Director, International House, G06, The University of Sydney, NSW 2006.
Applicants should state their full financial position and if not already resident in International House, submit a completed application form for residence.

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