International Student Scholarships


Western Sydney University Scholarships

Undergraduate

Western Sydney University has a range of scholarships available for international students seeking admission to undergraduate programs.

Scholarships valued at $6,000, $3,000 or 50% of tuition fees are awarded on academic merit.

Vice-Chancellor's Academic Excellence Undergraduate Scholarships

Vice-Chancellor's Academic Excellence Undergraduate Scholarships are available to eligible Western Sydney International applicants. The Scholarship will cover 50% of the cost of tuition fees for three years.

Western Sydney International Scholarships - Undergraduate

Western Sydney International Scholarships offer a $6,000 multi-year or $3,000 multi-year partial scholarship to be applied towards tuition fees up to a maximum of three years.

Postgraduate

Western Sydney University has a range of scholarships available for international students seeking admission to postgraduate programs.

Scholarships valued at $6,000, $3,000 or 50% of tuition fees are awarded on academic merit.

Vice-Chancellor's Academic Excellence Postgraduate Scholarships

Vice-Chancellor's Academic Excellence Postgraduate Scholarships will cover 50% of the cost of tuition fees for two years.

Western Sydney International Scholarships - Postgraduate

Western Sydney International Scholarships offer a $6,000 multi-year or $3,000 multi-year partial scholarship to be applied towards tuition fees up to a maximum of two years.

External Scholarships

Australia Awards Scholarship

The Australia Awards Scholarship is a prestigious international scholarship funded by the Australian Government that aims to contribute to the long term development needs of Australia's partner countries, in line with bilateral and regional agreements. The scholarship provides students the opportunity to study in Australia to build the skills and knowledge to promote development in their home country/region. Scholarships are mainly at postgraduate level however there is a limited number of undergraduate scholarships (country/region specific).

Eligibility

For country/region-specific eligibility criteria, please see the  Australia Awards webpage. (opens in a new window)

Scholarship Value

Full tuition fees, return home travel, establishment allowance, contribution to Living Expenses (CLE), Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), Supplementary Academic Support, air tickets for field trip (for research student only).

Application Process

You need to apply directly to the Australia Award managing office in your country/region to be considered for an Australia Award Scholarship. Closing dates vary from country/region to country/region. In most countries, applications fro scholarships close in approximately May of the previous year. For more information, view the Ausaid participating countries page. (opens in a new window).

Contacts for further questions

Ms Angerine Leong
Sponsored Student Coordinator
Phone: +612 9685 9491
Email: a.leong@westernsydney.edu.au

Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) - John Allwright Fellowship

The ACIAR Fellowships Scheme was introduced in 1986 to provide the opportunity for partner country/region scientists involved in ACIAR-supported collaborative research projects to obtain postgraduate qualifications (at the Master of Doctoral level), at Australian tertiary institutions.

Eligibility

You must be working in one of the existing ACIARY projects in a current partner developing country/region. You must be citizens of the country/region in which they are working.

For more information, please see the John Allwright eligibility page. (opens in a new window).

Scholarship Value

Full tuition fees, return home travel, establishment allowance, contribution to Living Expenses (CLE), Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), Introductory Academic Program (IAP), Supplementary Academic Support, air tickets for field trip (for research students only).

Application Process

You need to be nominated by the Project Leader who should contact the relevant ACIAR Research Program Manager to discuss the eligibility of the candidate, possible study program and the impact of a successful Fellowship award on the project.

For more information about application procedures and forms, please see the John Allwright eligibility page. (opens in a new window)

Application Period

Candidates must submit their applications by 31 July of the year prior to the study taking place.

Contacts for further questions

Ms Angerine Leong
Sponsored Student Coordinator
Phone: + 612 9685 9491
Email: a.leong@westernsydney.edu.au

John Monash Scholarships

Each year John Monash Scholarships (opens in a new window) are awarded to outstanding graduates from Australian universities, who have demonstrated leadership skills, and have a vision for a better Australia. The Scholarship enables them to undertake Masters of Doctoral degrees at the world's best universities, towards that vision.

Fullbright Postgraduate Scholarships

The Fullbright Scholarships (opens in a new window) offer opportunities for postgraduate to undertake in the United States of America. Fullbright Scholarships are for promising postgraduate students to complete their Australian PhD; to undertake research and/or study in any field that supports a PhD; or to support enrolment in a U.S. postgraduate program such as a Masters. The Fullbright Postgraduate Scholarship supports an 8-10 months program.

Other Scholarships

A number of organisations offer scholarships for international study. You may wish to refer to the website of the Embassy or Consulate of the country/region where you will study. You will also find a list of opportunities on the website of Australian Education International.(opens in a new window)

Research

Joint Scholarships

China Scholarship Council (CSC) Research Scholarship

The CSC Research Scholarship is a collaborative arrangement between the China Scholarship Council (CSC) and Western Sydney University to provide high quality research training to qualified students from Chinese universities with the aim of developing research collaboration between the University and Chinese universities.

Graduate Research School Scholarships

Main Round Scholarships

The Western Sydney University offers main round scholarships periodically each year. These rounds are highly competitive and open to both domestic and international candidates.

Project Scholarships

Western Sydney University offers a range of project-based scholarships to support higher degree students in undertaking their research. Scholarships are available to support both current and new postgraduate research candidates

External Scholarships

Australia Awards Scholarship

The Australia Awards Scholarship is a prestigious international scholarship funded by the Australian Government that aims to contribute to the long term development needs of Australia's partner countries, in line with bilateral and regional agreements. The scholarship provides students the opportunity to study in Australia to build the skills and knowledge to promote development in their home country/region. Scholarships are mainly at postgraduate level however there is a limited number of undergraduate scholarships (country/region specific).

Eligibility

For country/region-specific eligibility criteria, please view the Australia Awards webpage. (opens in a new window).

Scholarship Value

Full tuition fees, return home travel, establishment allowance, contribution to Living Expenses (CLE), Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), Supplementary Academic Support, air tickets for field trip (for research student only).

Application Process

You need to apply directly to the Australia Award managing office in your country/region to be considered for an Australia Award Scholarship. Closing dates vary from country/region to country/region. In most countries, applications fro scholarships close in approximately May of the previous year. For more information about the application process, please visit the DFAT website (opens in a new window).

Contacts for further questions

Ms Angerine Leong
Sponsored Student Coordinator
Phone: +612 9685 9491
Email: a.leong@westernsydney.edu.au

Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) - John Allwright Fellowship

The ACIAR Fellowships Scheme was introduced in 1986 to provide the opportunity for partner country/region scientists involved in ACIAR-supported collaborative research projects to obtain postgraduate qualifications (at the Master of Doctoral level), at Australian tertiary institutions.

Eligibility

You must be working in one of the existing ACIARY projects in a current partner developing country/region. You must be citizens of the country/region in which they are working.

For more information, please visit the ACIAR website (opens in a new window).

Scholarship Value

Full tuition fees, return home travel, establishment allowance, contribution to Living Expenses (CLE), Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), Introductory Academic Program (IAP), Supplementary Academic Support, air tickets for field trip (for research students only).

Application Process

You need to be nominated by the Project Leader who should contact the relevant ACIAR Research Program Manager to discuss the eligibility of the candidate, possible study program and the impact of a successful Fellowship award on the project.

For more information about application procedures and forms, please visit the ACIAR website. (opens in a new window)

Application Period

Candidates must submit their applications by 31 July of the year prior to the study taking place.

Contacts for further questions

Ms Angerine Leong
Sponsored Student Coordinator
Phone: + 612 9685 9491
Email: a.leong@westernsydney.edu.au

Other Scholarships

A number of organisations offer scholarships for international study. You may wish to refer to the website of the Embassy or Consulate of the country/region where you will study.