Australia Awards scholarships
The Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS) are a development award the Australian Government offers international students from Australia’s partner countries.
Australia Awards scholarships provide opportunities for students from developing countries to promote education and build strong links between Australia, including Asia, the Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East through the scholarship program. The University of Sydney is helping to develop tomorrow’s global leaders to drive change and contribute to development in their own countries.
| Value |
| Full course tuition covered by Australian GovernmentReturn air fares to AustraliaLiving expenses contributions 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
Refer to your relevant participating country profile on the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website for the link to the application portal.
Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships Scheme
Highlights
The VCIS is a scholarship offered on commencement of a coursework degree (it is only awarded once during first year of commencement and not renewable for following years)
| Value | Up to $40,000 |
| Eligibility | International studentApplied for a CRICOS-registered coursework degreeReceived an unconditional offer of admission |
| Close date | 1 March 2024 15 April 2024 17 June 2024 |
Termination
The Scholarship will be terminated if the recipient:
i. withdraws from an eligible course or fails to enroll,
ii. becomes a domestic student,
iii. commences part-time study without prior approval,
iv. does not maintain satisfactory academic performance,
v. is determined by the University to be guilty of serious misconduct, including, but not limited to, having provided false or misleading information as part of their Scholarship application,
vi. has accepted another scholarship administered by the University of Sydney (funded by the University or by a third party) of a value at or exceeding A$10,000 per annum,
vii. does not resume study at the end of a period of approved leave or
viii. any other provision as indicated in these terms that would lead to termination.
Where a student is found guilty of serious misconduct or withdraws from the relevant course, the University reserves the right to request that any Scholarship funds paid to the Scholarship recipient be reimbursed.
Other Requirements
Scholarship recipients may be invited to promote the program in which they are enrolled as well as represent the University of Sydney at student orientation, marketing events and corporate networking events
The MLC School Teacher Education Scholarship
A $9,000 scholarship to support a Master of Teaching (Secondary) student undertaking an internship at the MLC school.
| Value | $9,000 |
| Eligibility | Final year postgraduate education student in 2024Undertake an internship at MLC School |
| Open date | 15 December 2023 |
| Close date | 21 January 2024 |
Benefits
This scholarship is valued at $9,000 for a full-time master’s degree and is tenable for up to nine months.
Who’s eligible
- be currently enrolled to study full-time within the School of Education and Social Work at the University of Sydney in the final year of the following degree:
- Master of Teaching (Secondary)
- be conducting study in one or more of the following areas of study:
- Mathematics,
- Physics,
- Chemistry
- Biology, or
- English
- have a valid Working with Children Check
- also be willing to:
- take part in MLC School onboarding and induction process,
- spend one day a week (or equivalent) Placement at the School for School Terms 1, 2
- undertake an unpaid internship at the School during School Term 3,
- receive guidance from a mentor teacher, and
- participate in academic, pastoral, and co-curricular activities.
