How to apply for admissions & scholarships to study in Australia: Undergraduate & Postgraduate coursework applicant guide

How to apply for undergraduate, and postgraduate coursework programs and secure a scholarship to study in Australia Applying for undergraduate or postgraduate programs and scholarships to study in Australia is a much easier process than applying for research degree programs and scholarships . Research degree scholarships and admissions entry requirements are more complex and very competitive. The application process for an undergraduate or postgraduate work degree program is not that complex as these are not both research degrees.  In general, the whole application process can be done online (you can equally download the forms) or via approved University agents in your home country. This is however limited by geographic location. Some countries can only apply via agents. This information is all found on the University websites, including the registered or approved agents.  Generally, to apply for both admissions and scholarships, you wil

Australian Government RTP Scholarships(MSc/PhD)-the University of Sydney

                                     Australian Government RTP scholarships(International)

About the positions:

Multiple Fully Funded Postgraduate research scholarships (MSc/PhD)- The University of Sydney

Multiple MSc and PhD scholarships are currently open at the University of Sydney Australia for high achieving international students with strong research potential. The scholarships are open to supporting eligible international students with high research calibre to undertake research degree MSc or PhD at the University of Sydney.

RTP are fully funded programs by the Australian government administered by various Universities across the country. The Australian Government RTP Scholarships at the University of Sydney will support successful recipients with full tuition support, living expenses, and other financial details to make life more comfortable in Australia. See benefits below

Also apply for these multiple research scholarship opportunities  at Victoria University, Melbourne 

Scholarship Overview and benefits

  • Scholarship type: Full tuition fee cover
  • Research scholarship stipend value: up to $35,629 per annum (2021 rate), Forth night stipends support
  • Thesis Reimbursement: up to $420 for Masters candidates and up to $840 for Doctoral candidates
  • Degree Program: Masters/ PhD by research
  • Field of study:  Open to any field across the University
  • Number of awards: Multiple
  • Location: University of Sydney, Australia
  • Citizen type: International students/ All countries eligible
  • Award Duration: up to 3.5years  for PhD degree and 2 years for Masters. No extension
  • Application opens: Currently open
  • Application Deadline:  Open all year round
Applications for the Australian Government RTP Scholarships at the University of Sydney are open annually all year round. The deadline for the application is per round across the whole academic year. See details below (The current deadline for the 2023 academic year is September 30th, 2022).
  • For Research periods 1 and 2, 2022, submission deadline is 30 September 2021
  • For Research periods 3 and 4, 2022, submission deadline is 30 November 2021
  • For Research periods 1 and 2, 2023, submission deadline is 30 September 2022
Therefore the next submission deadline for the 2023  academic year is September 30th, 2022

Eligibility criteria for  RTP scholarships-the University of Sydney

To be eligible for this scholarship, interested applicants must
  1. be a commencing or enrolled international postgraduate research student
  2. have an outstanding record of academic achievement and research potential
  3. have an unconditional offer of admission or be currently enrolled in a master's by research or PhD at the University of Sydney.
Applicants must also be enrolled full time to be eligible for this RTP scholarship.

Note that, RTP scholarships are based on academic merit and are highly competitive. To be successful, the applicant must have an outstanding academic record, and some research publications will be added advantage.

How to apply for  RTP scholarships-the University of Sydney

Applicants must submit applications before the end of the various timelines as seen above to obtain this scholarship.
To apply, applicants will have to first submit a candidature for a Higher Degree at the time of application and in the application form select the check box to be considered for research scholarships.
Application is online via the University admission portal for Research Training Program Scholarship.

Who to contact

For further detail on this scholarship, applicants can get in contact with the University of Sydney admission team via
Visit University Website to learn more about this scholarship and submit an application. 

Below you can find some helpful tips to guide you in securing admissions and scholarships to study in Australia. Research degree scholarships to study abroad in general has specific procedures to follow. To increase your chances of securing one, make sure to get used to all these techniques. Don't waste time applying continuously for scholarships with no clue on where and how to start.

As already mentioned, in most Australian Universities, to apply for scholarships, an applicant must first submit a candidature for a Higher Degree at the time of application. 

Here are 5 simple steps to follow to apply for this scholarship:
  1. Find a course 
  2. Check requirements including the scholarship eligibility criteria and conditions
  3. Draft a research proposal
  4. Contact potential supervisor( to discuss research interest and studentship position), if approved
  5. Submit an EOI and Apply 
Expected documents you should get ready in this process
  1. Academic curriculum vitae(CV)/Resume
  2. academic transcript
  3. Degree Certificate
  4. English Language documents(For Non-native speakers)
  5. Passport
  6. References/Letters of recommendations
  7. Previous research program information
You can read more about the requirements and how to apply below in details
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Pro-tips for research scholarship applications

The followings are some helpful links to browse through. They include tips and guides on how to successfully apply for research Masters and PhD scholarships and admissions to study in Australia. 
These are just some essential elements that any international student thinking to study abroad must be aware of especially when applying for research degree programs abroad. 

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