Australia Awards scholarships
International students from Australia’s partner nations are eligible to apply for the Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS), a development grant provided by the Australian Government.
Through the scholarship program, Australia Awards offers students from developing nations the chance to advance their education and forge strong connections between Australia and other regions such as Asia, the Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East. The University of Sydney is assisting in preparing the leaders of tomorrow to effect change and further growth within their own nations.
Value: 1. The Australian Government pays for the entire course tuition. 2. Airfare to Australia on return. 3. Contributions to living expenses and establishment allowance. |
Eligible courses
View eligible courses for priority areas recognised by the Australian Award scholarship.
- Master of Political Economy 079642B
- Master of Cultural Studies 079640D
- Master of Strategic Public Relations 079644M
- Master of Digital Communications and Culture 079025E
- Master of Administrative Law and Policy 020152G
- Master of Commerce 019181A
- Master of Commerce (Extension) 077328F
- Master of Social Justice (Peace and Conflict Studies) 106362D
- Master of Social Justice (Development Studies) 106362D
- Master of Social Justice (Human Rights) 106362D
- Master of Nutrition and Dietetics 008414B
- Master of Public Health 097037G
- Master of Medical Physics 050097E
- Master of Global Health 097038F
- Master of Dental Public Health 102403K
- Master of International Relations 079205A
- Master of Education 000674B
- Master of Education (Special and Inclusive Education) 000674B
- Master of Education (Educational Management and Leadership) 000674B
- Master of International Relations 079205A
- Master of International Security 082906A
- Master of Education (Research) 105726M
- Master of Arts (Research) 050922K
- Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Social Science) 0100200
- Master of Philosophy (Business) 019835A
- Doctor of Philosophy (Business) 000704A
- Master of Philosophy (Medicine and Health) 057895G
- Master of Philosophy (Business) 019835A
- Doctor of Philosophy (Business) 000704A
- Master of Cultural Studies 079640D
- Master of Project Management 082914A
- Master of Complex Systems 102408E
- Master of Urban and Regional Planning 000677K
- Master of Environmental Science 082877A
- Master of Environmental Science and Law 083651M
- Master of Engineering (Sustainability and Environmental Engineering) 077463K
- Master of Political Economy 079642B
- Master of Public Policy 082909J
- Master of Digital Communications and Culture 079025E
- Master of Media Practice 078670F
- Master of Administrative Law and Policy 020152G
- Master of Social Justice (Development Studies) 106362D
- Master of Social Justice (Human Rights) 106362D
How to apply
For the application portal link, see your appropriate participating country profile on the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website.
Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships Scheme
Highlights
The VCIS scholarship is given out at the beginning of a coursework degree; it is not renewable for subsequent years and is only given out once during the first year of commencement.
Value | Up to $40,000 |
Eligibility | 1. A foreign student 2. Applied for a degree through courses registered with CRICOS. 3. Obtained an admissions offer that was unqualified |
Close date | 1 March 2024 15 April 2024 17 June 2024 |
Termination
The Scholarship will be terminated if the recipient:
- Drops out of or is not enrolled in a course that qualifies.
- Turns as a domestic candidate.
- Starts a part-time course without permission in advance.
- Fails to maintain a suitable level of academic achievement.
- Is found guilty of major misbehavior by the university, such as providing false or misleading information in their scholarship application, among other offenses.
- Has taken up another scholarship available by the University of Sydney, which is valued at or more than $10,000 per year and is supported either by the university or by a third party.
- Fails to return to school after an authorized leave of absence.
- Violates any other clause in these rules that may result in termination.
The University retains the right to demand that any scholarship money awarded to the recipient of the scholarship be refunded if the student is found guilty of significant misbehavior or drops the relevant course.
Other Requirements
Recipients of scholarships could be asked to speak about their program and represent the University of Sydney at events for marketing, corporate networking, and new student orientation.
The MLC School Teacher Education Scholarship
a $9,000 reward to help a student pursuing a Master of Teaching (Secondary) degree who is doing an internship at the MLC institution.
Value | $9,000 |
Eligibility | 1. A student in their final year of graduate school in 2024 2. Participate in an MLC School internship |
Open date | 15 December 2023 |
Close date | 21 January 2024 |
Benefits
This scholarship is valid for up to nine months and is worth $9,000 for a full-time master’s degree.
Who’s eligible
You must:
- Be studying full-time in the last year of the following degree program at the University of Sydney’s School of Education and Social Work.
- Master of Secondary Education.
- Be carrying out research in one or more of the following fields of expertise:
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
English - have a valid Working with Children Check.
Also, be willing to:
- Participate in the MLC School’s onboarding and induction procedure.
- Placement at the school for School Terms 1 and 2 for one day each week, or the equivalent.
- During School Term 3, participate in an unpaid internship at the school.
Engage in academic, extracurricular, and spiritual activities; obtain mentorship from a teacher.