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Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Postgraduate coursework scholarships
From education and languages to media and visual arts, we have a wide range of options available for international arts and social sciences students.

To find a scholarship that works for you, expand the relevant school and click on the scholarship title links. Alternatively, you can browse the full list of postgraduate coursework scholarships for Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences students in the table below.

This page includes scholarships for both prospective and current international students. 

Scholarship Value Eligibility
International Postgraduate Coursework Completion Scholarship Up to $15,000
  • International student
  • Enrolled in a postgraduate coursework degree within FASS
  • Expectation of completion of their degree within the next 6 months
  • Demonstrate financial hardship
Colin Gladstone Harrison Family Scholarship $1,000
  • Final-year primary teaching student
  • Interest in primary curriculum development
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Postgraduate Scholarship for Asylum seekers and refugees $62,000 p.a. (up to 1.5 years) + OSHC and SSAF
  • International student
  • Hold one of the following visas: 
    • Bridging Visa A (subclass 010)
    • Bridging Visa E (subclass 050)
    • Temporary Protection Visa (Subclass 785)
    • Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (subclass 790)
    • Temporary Humanitarian Concern Visa (subclass 786) 
    • Temporary Humanitarian Stay Visa (Subclass 449)
  • Commencing postgraduate award course in Arts and Social Sciences
Helen Sham Ho Encouragement Scholarship $7000
  • Master of Social Work student
  • Completed Practice Learning 1
International Grammar School Independent School Scholarship $12,000 or $9,000
  • Final year teaching students in 2023
  • Undertake an internship at the International Grammar School
Marion Macaulay Bequest Equity Travel Scholarship Up to  $7,000
  • Undergraduate or postgraduate coursework student
  • Intend to commence exchange/mobility program
  • Experiencing financial hardship 
Marion Macaulay Internship Scholarship in Education $6000
  • Currently enrolled in a coursework degree in the Sydney School of Education and Social Work 
  • Must commence internship in the current year of receipt of scholarship
Peace and Social Justice Scholarship $8,000 p.a. or $4,000 p.a.
  • Unconditional offer or currently enrolled in a Master of Social Justice
Romy Waterlow Fellowship Trust $10000
  • Master of Social Work (Qualifying), master's by resarch or PhD in Sydney School of Education and Social Work
  • Hold a degree or diploma in social welfare, social work, psychology or related area
  • Demonstrate program completion and/or training in HIV/AIDS
  • Two years experience working in HIV/AIDS
  • Counsellor in the area of HIV/AIDS
Saint Ignatius College Riverview Independent School Scholarship $12,000 or $9,000
  • Final year teaching students in 2024
  • Undertake an internship at Saint Ignatius College Riverview School
Elizabeth Brennan Scholarship $9,000 or $4,500
  • First year Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) student
The Ravenswood Independent Schools Scholarship $11,750 or $8,812.50
  • Final year teaching students in 2024
  • Undertake an internship at Ravenswood School for Girls
The Shore Teacher Education Scholarship $12,000 or $9,000
  • Final year teaching students in 2024
  • Undertake an internship at Sydney Church of England Grammar School (Shore)
Walter Mersh Strong Scholarship for Papua New Guinea Various
  • Ci
  • tizen of Papua New Guinea
  • Unconditional offer to study selected master's degrees
The Chinese Studies Travelling Bursary $2,000
  • Chinese studies student
  • Plan to travel to China and study at a Chinese university
The Politis Family Scholarship in Modern Greek and/or Byzantine Studies $5,500
  • Undergraduate or postgraduate coursework student in FASS
  • Studying modern Greek or Byzantine studies
The T M Hsiao Scholarship $5,000
  • Completed a major in Chinese Studies (introductory)
  • Intend to proceed to Honours in Chinese studies
Stanley Sinclair Bequest Scholarship $2,500 to $5,000
  • Postgraduate student
  • Studying in the School of Art Communication and English
Janet O'Connor Postgraduate Scholarship $15,000
  • Female student
  • Master of English Studies or Master of Creative Writing student

Postgraduate Equity Scholarship in Gender and Cultural Studies

$6000
  • Enrolled in or starting a postgraduate degree in Gender and Cultural Studies
  • Demonstrate financial hardship
Peace and Conflict Studies Postgraduate Scholarship Fund $6400
  • Master of Social Justice (Peace and Conflict Studies) or PhD students researching peace and conflict
The Fauvette Loureiro Memorial Scholarship – SCA Student Travel $10,000
  • SCA student
  • Accepted into an approved travel program 
The Fauvette Loureiro Memorial Scholarship – Travel $10,000 or $30,000
  • SCA graduate
  • Meet the definition of emerging or mid-career/established categories
Sydney Policy Reform Project Scholarship $4350 p.a. (up to 1 year)
  • First-year of a postgraudate coursework degree 
  • Enrolled in one of the listed degrees within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
  • Demonstrate disadvantage or hardship
  • Demonstrate interest in policy and law reform
Woolley Memorial Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Classics University of Sydney’s RTP stipend rate (up to 3.5 years)
  • PhD student in Classiss and Ancient History
  • Researching the Classics including language, literature history and cultures from Ancient Greece and Rome from eighth century BC to eighth century AD
The Abbotsleigh Teacher Education Scholarship $12,000 or $9,000
  • Final year undergraduate and postgraduate education students
  • Minimum WAM of 75
  • Undertake an internship
The Teacher Education Scholarship (Wenona) $12,000 or $9,000
  • Final year undergraduate and postgraduate education students
  • Minimum WAM of 75
  • Undertake an internship at Wenona School.
Master of Social Justice Commencing Scholarship $10,000 or $5,000 p.a.
  • Unconditional offer in a Master of Social Justice
  • Not be a recipient of a Commonwealth Supported Place
The Zelda Stedman Artist Scholarship $2,000
  • Undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the Sydney College of the Arts
  • Demonstrate financial hardship
The Ascham Teacher Education Scholarship $12,000 or $9,000
  • Final year teaching students in 2024
  • Undertake an internship at Ascham School
The Knox Grammar School Teacher Education Scholarship $12,000 or $9,000
  • Final year teaching students in 2024
  • Undertake an internship at Knox Grammar School
The Romy Waterlow Scholarship $10,000 or $5,000
  • Undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree in social work/social welfare 
  • Demonstrate financial hardship
The Kambala Teacher Education Scholarship $12,000 or $9,000
  • Final year teaching students in 2024
  • Undertake an internship at Kambala School

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Internship Scholarship

$5000
  • Undergraduate or postgraduate student undertaking an internship
  • Demonstrate financial hardship
The Lisa McNeice MILE Award $1,000
  • Masters in Indigenous Language Education student
The MLC School Teacher Education Scholarship $9,000
  • Final year postgraduate education student in 2024
  • Undertake an internship at MLC School
Liu Shiming Scholarship in Visual Arts $4,500
  • Final year undergraduate student
  • Studying visual arts