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General scholarships

Postgraduate research scholarships
Browse scholarships for international postgraduate students studying in any faculty.
Scholarship Value Eligibility
AHURI Postgraduate Scholarship Top-up $7,000 p.a. (up to 1.75-3 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Masters by Research or PhD
  • Hold a primary stipend scholarships
Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS) See page for details
  • See page for details
Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC Various
  • Postgraduate student
  • Conduct research or a project to address bushfires and natural hazards
Cicada Innovations Postgraduate Research Placement Scholarship $16,666 (for 5 months)
  • Domestic or international PhD student
  • Completed one year of your PhD
  • Selected for the Cicada Innovations Placement
China Scholarship Council Postgraduate Research Scholarship Tuition fees
  • Chinese citizen
  • Not residing in Australia
  • Under 35
  • Study a PhD at the University
China Scholarship Council Postgraduate Research Visiting Scholarship Various
  • Chinese citizen
  • Under 35 years of age
  • Enrolled in postgraduate research studies in China
China Scholarship Council Research Programs Visiting Scholars Various
  • Hold a Doctorate
  • From a leading Chinese research university
Commonwealth Scholarships Various
  • See page details
CoSS-USYD Joint PhD Scholarship - The health and wellbeing impacts of the energy transition for low-income renters: a comparative UK-Australia study See scholarship for details
  • The scholarship is open to candidates from around the world who meet the application, admission and enrolment criteria of each institution (including English language requirements). University of Glasgow or University of Sydney
  • Applicants will have a Master’s degree (or overseas equivalent) with a minimum overall pass average of 75% or above;  
  • Applicants will have a demonstratable interest in the topic area under investigation. 
  • Applicants must enrol on a full-time basis at both institutions for the duration of their candidature.
Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Various
  • Postgraduate student
  • Working on a project related to the corporation or field
Council for Australian-Arab Relations (CAAR) Scholarship Program Up to $40,000
  • See page for details
CSIRO Postgraduate Scholarships See page details
  • Full-time PhD student in Australia
DBH Scholarship Various
  • Master's by research or PhD student
  • Australian permanent resident, citizen of a Commonwealth country or Germany
Digital Health Internship $9,000
  • Currently enrolled in a coursework degree
  • Complete an internship in digital health
Fulbright Program Various
  • See page for details
Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Various
  • Postgraduate student
  • Working on a project related to the corporation or field
Leslie Rich Scholarship $7,500 p.a. (duration of degree)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Hold a First-class Honours degree or Equivalent Degree or a Master's degree
  • Recipient of a primary scholarship
  • Research proposal related to Alzheimer’s Disease
Northcote Trust Award Various
  • See page for details
Paulette Isabel Jones Career Award $7000
  • Domestic/international student
  • Submit thesis before 30 September
Pork CRC Various
  • Postgraduate student
  • Have an interest in the pork industry
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Clinical Neuroscience of Addiction $35,950 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Commencing PhD at the Faculty of Medicine and Health
  • Holds First Class Honours or equivalent degree
Rotary International Scholarships Various
  • See page for details
Rural Industries and Development Corporation (RIRDC) Various
  • Postgraduate student
  • Working on a project related to agriculture or rural communities
Sydney Global Mobility Joint PhD Travel Scholarship $5000
  • Domestic or international student
  • Enrolled in Joint PhD Program
  • Sydney is your home institution
Taiwan – University of Sydney Scholarship $37,207 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Citizen of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
  • Applied for a PhD by TBC
The Rhodes Scholarships Course Fees and a stipend of £18,180 per annum
  • See page for details
The University of Sydney Nano Institute Student Ambassador Scholarship $5,000 p.a (for 2 years)
  • PhD student studying nanoscale science and technology
  • Holder of a primary stipend scholarship
  • Participant of Sydney Nano
  • Valid working with children check
The WNS Global Services Scholarship in Business Information Systems (2023) RTP rate per annum, (indexed each subsequent year) for up to 3.5 years
  • Have an unconditional offer of admission to undertake a PhD on a full-time basis
  • Without an unconditional offer of admission may apply and be selected
  • Must be willing to pursue research in the business Information systems discipline
United States Studies Centre Study Abroad Fund Various
  • Participating in DC Placement Program
United States Studies Centre Study Abroad Fund Various 
  • Participating in DC Placement Program
University of Sydney and Sydney Uni Sports and Fitness (SUSF) Elite Athlete Program See page details
  • Tertiary student
  • Represent the University of Sydney in your sport
University of Sydney Tuition Fee Scholarship Academic course fees (up to 3.5 years)
  • International student
  • PhD student at the University of Sydney
  • Holds a scholarship that provides a stipend
Vice Chancellor's Global Mobility Award Up to $5,000
  • See page details
University of Sydney International Scholarship $40,109 p.a.
  • International postgraduate research student