If you plan to study in Australia with financial support, the Sydney International Student Awards is one of the best opportunities for international students. This scholarship provides fully funded programs at Australian universities across a wide range of fields. In this article, we have explained everything you need to know about the Sydney International Student Awards 2027, including its benefits, eligibility criteria, required documents, and a detailed step-by-step application process to help you apply successfully.
The Sydney International Student Award 2026-2027 is offered for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework studies at the University of Sydney, Australia. The Sydney Scholars Award contributes 20% of the student’s tuition fee.
The objective of the USydIS is to attract top-quality international postgraduate students to undertake research projects that will enhance the university’s research activities. The Sydney International Student Award celebrates our diverse and talented community of international students. We want to help motivated applicants achieve their personal and academic goals by supporting their studies at the University of Sydney.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Undergraduate/Master’s
- Institution(s): University of Sydney
- Study Destination: Australia
- Opportunity Focus Areas: Click here to view all the available programs.
- Program Period: One year
- Deadline: Click here to see the deadlines.
Scholarship Coverage
- Recipients will be awarded a university contribution of 20% of their tuition fee for the duration of their course.
Eligibility Criteria for the Sydney International Student Awards
To qualify for the Sydney International Student Awards, candidates must fulfill all of the following requirements:
- Required Language: English.
- Eligible Countries: Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam.
- Receive admission into a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree, commencing in 2026.
- Not be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia
- You have not already started a degree at the University of Sydney at the time that you apply for the award. However, you are eligible if you are completing a degree here and are applying for the award with a second degree.
- This award is not available for the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Executive MBA (EMBA), study abroad, executive education programs, or courses offered in distance mode or to students participating in a law dual degree pathway program.
How to Apply for the Sydney International Student Awards?
Please follow the application instructions below for the Sydney International Student Awards:
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1. Apply for your chosen degree
As part of the application process, you will be asked to select your nationality. If you are a citizen of an eligible country, you will be prompted to upload a personal statement. Also, check How to Apply.
2. Submit a personal statement
As part of the application process for your chosen degree, you will be asked to submit a personal statement using this template to apply for the award.
In this personal statement, you will be asked to:
- Tell us about yourself (maximum 200 words)
- Tell us what has inspired you to apply to the University (maximum 200 words)
- Tell us what you want to achieve with your studies at the university or how they will help you achieve your goals (a maximum of 200 words).
If the award is successful, we will notify you via email when you receive your admission offer. The award contribution will be applied to your tuition fee in your admissions offer letter.
Website
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