University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships Scheme 2026

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University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships Scheme 2026

This prestigious scholarship, offered by the University of Sydney, is designed to support exceptional international students who demonstrate high academic achievement and wish to pursue a bachelor’s or coursework master’s degree at one of Australia's top universities.

The scholarship is open to new international students who have received an unconditional offer to study a CRICOS-registered coursework degree at the University of Sydney.

Scholarship Overview

• Scholarship Type: Partial tuition fee support
• Scholarship Value: Four funding tiers available:
  • $40,000 payable over one year in two equal installments per semester
  • $20,000 payable for one semester
  • $10,000 payable for one semester
  • $5,000 payable for one semester
• Study Level: Undergraduate or Master’s coursework degree
• Study Course: Open to all coursework programs that are CRICOS-registered
• Citizen Type: International students
• Number of Positions: Subject to available funding
• Duration: Varies based on the scholarship tier (one semester or one year)
• Deadlines: 4 May 2026

Eligibility Criteria 

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be an international student.
• Have applied for but not yet commenced a CRICOS-registered bachelor’s or coursework master’s degree at the University of Sydney.
• Receive an unconditional offer of admission by the relevant application deadline.

Selection Criteria 

The scholarship selection is merit-based and considers the following factors:

• Academic Excellence: Rankings are based on the academic performance of the applicant in their previous studies.
• Program Relevance: The alignment of the applicant’s previous qualifications with their intended field of study.
• Diversity Goals: Some funding amounts may be limited to specific student cohorts.

(Also check UNSW Research Training Program International (RTPI) Scholarship 2025)

How to Apply

No separate application is required. All eligible students who secure an unconditional offer of admission by the relevant deadlines will be automatically considered for the scholarship.

Who to Contact 

• Phone (within Australia): 1800 SYD UNI (1800 793 864)
• Phone (outside Australia): +61 2 8627 1444
• Website: University of Sydney Contact Page

Visit the University website for further details and the application

(Also check CSU Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) International Scholarships 2025)

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