Full-Time MBA Scholarships

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AGSM Full-Time MBA Scholarships provide support for exceptional students from diverse backgrounds to gain a world-class MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) at the University of New South Wales Business School, in Sydney Australia.

  • The AGSM Global Reach Scholarship gives exceptional students from diverse international backgrounds access to AGSM’s Full-Time MBA program located in Sydney.

    Selection process and how to apply

    Candidates will be automatically considered for this scholarship once they have submitted an application for the Full-Time MBA program.

    Selection criteria

    Applicants will be assessed on the following criteria:

    • Academic merit (determined by GMAT or other academic results)
    • Leadership potential (determined by admissions interview)
    • Career progression (determined by CV and references)
    • Global citizenship (determined by CV and admissions interview)

    Value and funding

    The following tuition fee waiver scholarships are available:

    • Minimum of one full tuition fee waiver for the top candidates who demonstrate outstanding achievement in all four-selection criterion
    • Minimum of one 75% tuition fee waiver for candidates who demonstrate outstanding achievement in three of the selection criterion
    • Minimum of two half tuition fee waivers for candidates who demonstrate outstanding achievement in two of the selection criterion
    • Minimum of two quarter tuition fee waivers for candidates who demonstrate outstanding achievement in one of the selection criterion

    These decisions are made at the discretion of the Selection Committee.

    Funded by AGSM @ UNSW Business School.

    Eligibility

    These scholarships are open to international MBA candidates who have received an offer of admission to the AGSM Full-Time MBA program.

    Minimum of six scholarships available, with one recipient per country. These scholarships may be awarded in any admissions round.

    Full and partial tuition fee waivers are available for eligible candidates.

  • The AGSM National Reach Scholarship gives high achieving students from other Australian states and territories access to AGSM’s Full-Time MBA program located in Sydney.

    Selection process and how to apply

    Candidates will be automatically considered for this scholarship once they have submitted an application for the Full-Time MBA program.

    Selection criteria

    Applicants will be assessed on the following criteria:

    • Academic merit (determined by GMAT or other academic results)
    • Leadership potential (determined by admissions interview)
    • Career progression (determined by CV and references)
    • Global citizenship (determined by CV and admissions interview)

    Value and funding

    The following tuition fee waiver scholarships are available:

    • Minimum of one full tuition fee waiver for the top candidates who demonstrate outstanding achievement in all four-selection criterion
    • Minimum of one 75% tuition fee waiver for candidates who demonstrate outstanding achievement in three of the selection criterion
    • Minimum of one half tuition fee waivers for candidates who demonstrate outstanding achievement in two of the selection criterion
    • Minimum of one quarter tuition fee waivers for candidates who demonstrate outstanding achievement in one of the selection criterion

    These decisions are made at the discretion of the Selection Committee.

    Funded by AGSM @ UNSW Business School.

    Eligibility

    These scholarships are open to domestic interstate MBA candidates, determined by State/Territory government issued photo ID, who have received an offer of admission to the AGSM Full-Time MBA program.

    Minimum of four scholarships available, with one recipient per state/territory. These scholarships may be awarded in any admissions round.

    Full and partial tuition fee waivers are available for eligible candidates.

  • The AGSM Returning Australian Scholarship gives Australian Citizens who are living and working abroad, with a proven track record of academic and professional excellence an opportunity to participate in AGSM’s Full-Time MBA program.

    Selection process and how to apply

    Candidates will be automatically considered for this scholarship once they have submitted an application for the Full-Time MBA program.

    Selection criteria

    Applicants will be assessed on the following criteria:

    • Academic merit (determined by GMAT or other academic results)
    • Leadership potential (determined by admissions interview)
    • Career progression (determined by CV and references)
    • Global citizenship (determined by CV and admissions interview)

    Value and funding

    The following tuition fee waiver scholarships are available:

    • Minimum of one full tuition fee waiver for the top candidates who demonstrate outstanding achievement in all four-selection criterion
    • Minimum of one 75% tuition fee waiver for candidates who demonstrate outstanding achievement in three of the selection criterion
    • Minimum of one half tuition fee waivers for candidates who demonstrate outstanding achievement in two of the selection criterion
    • Minimum of one quarter tuition fee waivers for candidates who demonstrate outstanding achievement in one of the selection criterion

    These decisions are made at the discretion of the Selection Committee.

    Funded by AGSM @ UNSW Business School.

    Eligibility

    These scholarships are open to Australian Citizens who are living and working abroad and have received an offer of admission to the AGSM Full-Time MBA program.

    Minimum of four scholarships available.

    Full and partial tuition fee waivers are available for eligible candidates.

  • The AGSM Military Scholarship gives members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) a pathway to complete a world-class business education as they progress in their military career or wish to transition out of the military and into another career.

    Selection process and how to apply

    Candidates will be automatically considered for this scholarship once they have submitted an application for the Full-Time MBA program.

    Selection criteria

    This scholarship is open to applicants who are current or ex-serving members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with a minimum of five consecutive years of service.

    Applicants will be assessed on the following criteria:

    • Academic merit (determined by GMAT or other academic results)
    • Leadership potential (determined by admission interview)
    • Career progression (determined by CV and references)

    Value and funding

    One full tuition fee waiver is available for the top candidate who demonstrates outstanding achievement in all selection criterion for the Full-Time MBA program.

    These decisions are made at the discretion of the Selection Committee.

    Funded by AGSM @ UNSW Business School.

    Eligibility

    Open to Australian citizens or persons holding permanent residency and are eligible for Australian citizenship.

    This scholarship is open to all applicants who receive an offer of admission to the AGSM Full-Time MBA program.

  • AGSM partners with the Wandering Warriors organisation to offer scholarships to members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) who are transitioning to civilian life and wish to complete the AGSM Full-Time MBA program.

    Selection process and how to apply:

    Members of the Wandering Warriors organisation who are interested in this scholarship opportunity should visit the Wandering Warriors website directly and contact the team for more information.

    Selection criteria

    This scholarship is open to applicants who are current or ex-serving members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) who are nominated by the Wandering Warriors Education Committee.

    Applicants will be assessed on the following criteria:

    • Academic merit (GMAT or other academic results)
    • Leadership potential (determined by admission interview)
    • Career progression (determined by CV and references)

    Value and funding

    One full tuition fee waivers or cash stipends are available for candidates who demonstrate outstanding achievement in all selection criterion for the Full-Time MBA program.

    Partial fee waivers are also available for candidates who meet some, but not all, of the selection criterion.

    These decisions are made at the discretion of the Selection Committee based on the Wandering Warriors Education Committee’s recommendations.

    Funded by AGSM @ UNSW Business School.

    Eligibility

    Open to Australian citizens or persons holding permanent residency and are eligible for Australian citizenship.

    Open to current or ex-serving members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) who are nominated by the Wandering Warriors Education Committee.

    These scholarships are open to all applicants who receive an offer of admission to the AGSM Full-Time MBA program.

  • The AGSM Excellence Scholarship will give MBA candidates who have a proven track record of academic and professional excellence an opportunity to participate in AGSM’s Full-Time MBA program.

    Selection process and how to apply:

    Candidates will be automatically considered for this scholarship once they have submitted an application for the Full-Time MBA program.

    Selection criteria

    Applicants will be assessed on the following criteria:

    • Academic merit (determined by GMAT or other academic results)
    • Leadership potential (determined by admission interview)
    • Career progression (determined by CV and references)
    • Global citizenship (determined by CV and admission interview)

    Value and funding

    The following scholarships are available:

    • Minimum of one full scholarship for the top candidates who demonstrate outstanding achievement in all four-selection criterion
    • Minimum of one 75% scholarship for candidates who demonstrate outstanding achievement in three of the selection criterion
    • Minimum of two half scholarships for candidates who demonstrate outstanding achievement in two of the selection criterion
    • Minimum of two quarter scholarships for candidates who demonstrate outstanding achievement in one of the selection criterion

    AGSM Excellence Scholarships will be awarded as tuition fee waivers for international students or equivalent fortnightly stipends payable after census dates in each session for domestic students.

    These decisions are made at the discretion of the Selection Committee.

    Funded by AGSM @ UNSW Business School.

    Eligibility

    This scholarship is open to all applicants who receive an offer of admission to AGSM’s Full-Time MBA program.

    Minimum of six scholarships available.

    Full and partial tuition fee waivers are available for eligible candidates.

  • The AGSM Leadership Excellence Scholarship will give outstanding leaders access to a world-class business MBA.

    Selection process and how to apply

    LGBTI Leadership Award – candidates are invited to self-nominate for this scholarship once they have received an offer of admission to the AGSM Full-Time MBA program. There will also be a call for nominations at the end of each admissions round.

    Sport Leadership Award - candidates will be automatically considered for this scholarship after they have received an offer of admission to the AGSM Full-Time MBA program.

    Military Leadership Award - candidates will be automatically considered for this scholarship after they have received an offer of admission to the AGSM Full-Time MBA program.

    Entrepreneurial Leadership Award – candidates will be automatically considered for this scholarship after they have received an offer of admission to the AGSM Full-Time MBA program.

    Community Leadership Award - candidates will be automatically considered for this scholarship after they have received an offer of admission to the AGSM Full-Time MBA program.

    Selection criteria

    Applicants will be assessed on the following criteria:

    • Academic merit (determined by GMAT or other academic results)
    • Leadership achievements (determined by admissions interview)
    • Career progression (determined by CV and references)
    • Global citizenship (determined by CV and admissions interview)

    Value and funding

    The following scholarships are available:

    • Minimum of one full scholarship for the top candidates who demonstrate outstanding achievement in all four-selection criterion
    • Minimum of one 75% scholarship for candidates who demonstrate outstanding achievement in three of the selection criterion
    • Minimum of one 50% scholarship for candidates who demonstrate outstanding achievement in two of the selection criterion
    • Minimum of two quarter scholarship for candidates who demonstrate outstanding achievement in one of the selection criterion

    AGSM Leadership Excellence Scholarships will be awarded as tuition fee waivers for international students or equivalent fortnightly stipends payable after census dates in each session for domestic students.

    These decisions are made at the discretion of the Selection Committee.

    Funded by AGSM @ UNSW Business School.

    Eligibility

    This scholarship is open to candidates who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and professional success, and who receive an offer of admission to the AGSM Full-Time MBA program.

    Minimum of five scholarships are available per year in the following categories:*

    1. LGBTI Leadership Award
    2. Sport Leadership Award
    3. Military Leadership Award
    4. Entrepreneurial Leadership Award
    5. Community Leadership Award

    *AGSM reserves the right not to award a scholarship in each category, where no outstanding leader has received an offer.

    Full and partial tuition fee waivers are available for eligible candidates.

  • The AGSM Emerging Female Leaders Scholarship will enable high potential female leaders to complete a world-class MBA.

    Selection process and how to apply:

    Candidates will be automatically considered for this scholarship after they have received an offer of admission to the AGSM Full-Time MBA program.

    Selection criteria

    Applicants will be assessed on the following criteria:

    • Leadership potential (determined by admissions interview)
    • Career progression (determined by CV and references)
    • Global citizenship (determined by CV and admission interview)

    Value and funding

    • Minimum of one 75% scholarship for candidates who demonstrate outstanding achievement in three of the selection criterion
    • Minimum of one half scholarships for candidates who demonstrate outstanding achievement in two of the selection criterion
    • Minimum of one quarter scholarships for candidates who demonstrate outstanding achievement in one of the selection criterion

    AGSM Emerging Female Leaders Scholarships will be awarded as tuition fee waivers for international students or equivalent fortnightly stipends payable after census dates in each session for domestic students.

    These decisions are made at the discretion of the Selection Committee.

    Funded by AGSM @ UNSW Business School.

    Eligibility

    This scholarship is open to domestic and international female candidates who are in the first five years of their career and receive an offer of admission to the AGSM Full-Time MBA program.

    Minimum of two scholarships are available per year.

  • The AGSM Women in Leadership Scholarship will enable outstanding female leaders to complete a world-class MBA.

    Selection process and how to apply:

    Candidates will be automatically considered for this scholarship after they have received an offer of admission to the AGSM Full-Time MBA program.

    Selection criteria

    Applicants will be assessed on the following criteria:

    • Leadership potential (determined by admissions interview)
    • Career progression (determined by CV and references)
    • Global citizenship (determined by CV and admission interview)

    Value and funding

    • Minimum of one 75% scholarship for candidates who demonstrate outstanding achievement in three of the selection criterion
    • Minimum of one half scholarships for candidates who demonstrate outstanding achievement in two of the selection criterion
    • Minimum of one quarter scholarships for candidates who demonstrate outstanding achievement in one of the selection criterion

    AGSM Women in Leadership Scholarships will be awarded as tuition fee waivers for international students or equivalent fortnightly stipends payable after census dates in each session for domestic students.

    These decisions are made at the discretion of the Selection Committee.

    Funded by AGSM @ UNSW Business School.

    Eligibility

    This scholarship is open to women who receive an offer of admission to the AGSM Full-Time MBA program.

    Minimum of two scholarships are available per year.

  • The AGSM Outstanding Alumni Scholarship will give candidates who have graduated from UNSW, with a proven track record of academic and professional excellence an opportunity to participate in AGSM’s Full-Time MBA program.

    Selection process and how to apply:

    Candidates will be automatically considered for this scholarship once they have submitted an application for the Full-Time MBA program.

    Selection criteria

    Applicants will be assessed on the following criteria:

    • Academic merit (determined by GMAT or other academic results)
    • Leadership potential (determined by admission interview)
    • Career progression (determined by CV and references)
    • Global citizenship (determined by CV and admission interview)

    Value and funding

    The following scholarships are available:

    • Minimum of one full scholarship for the top candidates who demonstrate outstanding achievement in all four-selection criterion
    • Minimum of one 75% scholarship for candidates who demonstrate outstanding achievement in three of the selection criterion
    • Minimum of one half scholarships for candidates who demonstrate outstanding achievement in two of the selection criterion
    • Minimum of one quarter scholarships for candidates who demonstrate outstanding achievement in one of the selection criterion

    AGSM Outstanding Alumni Scholarships will be awarded as tuition fee waivers or equivalent fortnightly stipends payable after census dates in each session.

    These decisions are made at the discretion of the Selection Committee.

    Funded by AGSM @ UNSW Business School.

    Eligibility

    This scholarship is open to all local applicants who are UNSW Alumni and have received an offer of admission to AGSM’s Full-Time MBA program.

    Minimum of four scholarships available.

    Full and partial tuition fee waivers are available for eligible candidates.

  • The AGSM International Alumni Scholarship will give international alumni who have graduated from UNSW, with a proven track record of academic and professional excellence an opportunity to participate in AGSM’s Full-Time MBA program.

    Selection process and how to apply:

    Candidates will be automatically considered for this scholarship once they have submitted an application for the Full-Time MBA program.

    Selection criteria

    Applicants will be assessed on the following criteria:

    • Academic merit (determined by GMAT or other academic results)
    • Leadership potential (determined by admission interview)
    • Career progression (determined by CV and references)
    • Global citizenship (determined by CV and admission interview)

    Value and funding

    The following scholarships are available:

    • Minimum of one full scholarship for the top candidates who demonstrate outstanding achievement in all four-selection criterion
    • Minimum of one 75% scholarship for candidates who demonstrate outstanding achievement in three of the selection criterion
    • Minimum of one half scholarships for candidates who demonstrate outstanding achievement in two of the selection criterion
    • Minimum of one quarter scholarships for candidates who demonstrate outstanding achievement in one of the selection criterion

    AGSM International Alumni Scholarships will be awarded as tuition fee waivers.

    These decisions are made at the discretion of the Selection Committee.

    Funded by AGSM @ UNSW Business School.

    Eligibility

    This scholarship is open to all international applicants who are UNSW Alumni and have received an offer of admission to AGSM’s Full-Time MBA program.

    Minimum of four scholarships available.

    Full and partial tuition fee waivers are available for eligible candidates.

  • The AGSM Indigenous Leaders Scholarship is designed to provide support to an Australian Indigenous student to undertake an eligible AGSM Postgraduate program.

    Selection process and how to apply:

    Candidates will be eligible to apply for this scholarship once they have submitted an application for or commenced in one of the AGSM MBA or Master of Management programs. Please refer to the UNSW Scholarship Page for selection process and application details.

    Selection criteria

    Applicants will be assessed on the following criteria:

    • Academic merit
    • Leadership qualities

    Value and funding

    This scholarship will cover 50% of the tuition amount paid as a tuition fee waiver.

    These decisions are made at the discretion of the Selection Committee.

    Funded by AGSM @ UNSW Business School.

    Eligibility

    These scholarships are open to all Indigenous Australian (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders) who are currently studying or receive an offer of admission to one of the AGSM @ UNSW Business School programs:

    • AGSM Full-Time MBA
    • AGSM MBA (Executive)
    • AGSM MBAX
    • AGSM Master of Management

    One recipient will be awarded this scholarship per term.

  • The Joseph Barling Fellowship was established in recognition of the gift from the Estate of the late Joseph Somers Barling. This Scholarship is aimed at improving the standing and promoting the image of graduate engineers by encouraging UNSW Engineering graduates to undertake full-time postgraduate study in a program related to business, or public administration at UNSW.

    Selection process and how to apply

    You will be eligible to apply for this scholarship once you have submitted your application for any of the qualifying programs. Please refer to the UNSW Scholarship Page for selection process and application details.

    Selection criteria

    In addition to meeting the respective program's Admissions Requirements, scholarship applicants will be further assessed on the following criteria:

    • Outstanding academic achievement in previous studies
    • Potential to improve the standing and promote the image of graduate engineers
    • Ambassadorial qualities and potential contribution to the UNSW community

    Value and funding

    This scholarship will have a value of $30,000 to be paid as a tuition fee waiver or as a per annum stipend for PhD candidates.

    Funded by Joseph Barling Fellowship.

    Eligibility

    This scholarship is open to UNSW Engineering graduates (preference given to Electrical Engineering graduates) who apply and gain admission to one of the following programs:

    • AGSM MBA
    • Master of Technology Management (MTM);
    • Master of Engineering Science (MEngSc) or Master of Engineering Science (Ext) in Engineering and Technical Management
    • Manufacturing Engineering & Management
    • Master of Engineering or PhD by Research in Manufacturing Engineering & Management

    One recipient will be awarded this scholarship per year.

  • The AGSM MBA Accommodation Bursary provides high achieving candidates living outside Sydney, Australia an opportunity to study the AGSM Full-Time MBA located in Sydney.

    Selection process and how to apply

    Candidates will be automatically considered for this bursary once they have submitted their application for the Full-Time MBA program. The bursary will be paid fortnightly as a living allowance.

    Applicants who receive a full scholarship are ineligible to receive this bursary.

    Selection criteria

    Applicants will be assessed on the following criteria:

    • Academic merit (GMAT or other academic results)
    • Leadership achievements (determined by admissions interview)
    • Career progression (determined by CV and references)

    Value and funding

    Accommodation Bursaries are valued up to $20,000 and are payable as a fortnightly stipend after the census dates of the first two sessions. Each Bursary aims to assist with the cost of accommodation on or close to the Kensington campus, and within the Sydney metropolitan area.

    These decisions are made at the discretion of the Selection Committee.

    Funded by AGSM @ UNSW Business School.

    Eligibility

    This bursary is open to domestic students living outside Sydney, Australia.

    A minimum of five bursaries are available per year.