UTS Science Postgraduate Academic Merit Scholarship 2026

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UTS Science Postgraduate Academic Merit Scholarship 2026

This scholarship opportunity is being sponsored by the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) to support high-performing domestic students undertaking postgraduate Masters by coursework programs within the Faculty of Science.

The scholarship is designed to reward academic excellence and assist eligible students to reduce tuition costs while studying science-related postgraduate programs at one of Australia’s leading technology-focused universities.

Scholarship Overview

Scholarship type: Partial tuition fee scholarship
Value: 25% tuition fee reduction
Study Level: Postgraduate (Masters by Coursework)
Study Course: Selected Science postgraduate programs
Citizen type: Domestic students
(Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens, Permanent Residents, or Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders)
Number of positions: Not specified
Duration: Standard duration of the course
Study mode: Full-time, on-campus
Institution: University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Status: Open
Opens: 1 January 2026
Closes: 27 August 2026

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants are expected to:

Be an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, or hold an Australian permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa
Commence full-time, on-campus study at UTS in either the Autumn or Spring Session following offer acceptance
Be commencing one of the following Faculty of Science postgraduate programs:
- Master of Science (C04241)
- Master of Science (Extension) (C04265)
- Master of Medical Biotechnology (C04390)
- Master of Biotechnology (Extension) (C04388)
- Master of Philosophy in Medical Biotechnology (C04389)
- Master of Forensic Science (C04391)
- Master of Forensic Science (Extension) (C04392)
- Master of Philosophy in Forensic Science (C04393)
Meet all course admission requirements for the selected program
Have achieved a minimum GPA of 5.7 out of 7 in the most recently completed qualification used for admission
Not have previously received a scholarship for another eligible UTS Postgraduate Science course
Not be enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Eligible Countries: Australia and New Zealand
Eligible course or study program: Approved postgraduate coursework programs within the Faculty of Science

Selection Criteria

The selection criteria for this scholarship are merit-based and assessed on:

Academic performance in the most recently completed qualification
GPA achieved and recognised by UTS for postgraduate admission
Overall academic competitiveness among eligible applicants

(Also check Monash Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend 2025)

How to Apply

There is no separate scholarship application required
Eligible students are automatically considered when applying for an approved postgraduate coursework program in the Faculty of Science at UTS
Applicants must submit a complete postgraduate coursework application for the Autumn or Spring Session within the scholarship application period

Who to Contact

UTS Scholarships Office
Email: scholarships@uts.edu.au

Visit the University website for further details and the application

(Also check UNSW Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship 2024-25)

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