UNSW scholarships for international students
Scholarships rewarding your ambition
Are you an international student looking for a scholarship to study in Australia?
You’re in the right place. We offer a range of scholarships for international students who want to experience university life and set themselves up for future success at UNSW Sydney.
Reach your full potential at UNSW Sydney
UNSW Sydney is a place for people who see challenges as opportunities. Our community is full of students, researchers and academics who want to make a real difference. The brightest minds from around the world, working together to drive progress for all.
That’s why we offer a wide range of scholarships for international undergraduate and postgraduate students who want to study here in Australia.
Our scholarships aren’t solely based on your grades. We value your leadership skills, extracurricular interests and your ambition to make a positive impact. So, if you’re making a difference in your community, we want to reward you for it.
Some of our scholarships cover some or all of your tuition fees, while others provide a stipend to help with study costs.
Scholarships for international students in Australia
We want to give international students the support they need to reach their goals. That’s why international students are eligible for a range of UNSW scholarships to support their studies.
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The prestigious International Scientia Coursework Scholarship rewards students with high academic achievement, leadership skills demonstrated at their school, workplace or in their community, and extracurricular activities like sports, cultural activities, volunteer work or work experience.
Students who are awarded the International Scientia Coursework Scholarship receive:
- full tuition fee support for the minimum duration of their program, or
- a $20,000 contribution each year towards their tuition fees for the minimum duration of their program.
Plus, scholarship recipients could also receive exclusive invitations to UNSW networking events and guaranteed entry to the UNSW Professional Development Program.
Application is required for this scholarship.
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Achieve your academic and personal goals and drive progress for all with Australia’s Global University Award. This scholarship rewards students with high academic achievement.
Recipients of this scholarship will receive a once-off payment of $10,000 towards tuition fees.
You don’t need to apply for this scholarship separately. Anyone who meets the eligibility criteria will automatically be considered when you apply to study at UNSW.
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Finished your UNSW College Foundations program and are ready to apply for a bachelor’s degree at UNSW? This scholarship rewards students with high academic achievement during their UNSW College Foundation Studies.
Any student who has successfully completed a UNSW College Foundation Studies program and plans on studying a UNSW bachelor’s degree is eligible for the UNSW College Academic Award, and will automatically be considered for the award.
Recipients of this scholarship will receive a once-off payment of $10,000 towards tuition fees.
You don’t need to apply for this scholarship separately. Anyone who meets the eligibility criteria will automatically be considered when you apply to study at UNSW.
Meet our UNSW international scholarship recipients
- Aditi Samel
- Evellyn Kumala Wijaya
Originally from Mumbai, India, Aditi is studying a Master’s in Environmental Management at UNSW. After completing a Bachelor’s in Zoology and working in national parks and zoos, she realised that her true calling lay in environmental conservation. UNSW has offered Aditi the opportunity to turn her passion into a lifelong career through its International Scientia Coursework Scholarship.
“The financial aid I receive through the International Scientia Scholarship has been instrumental in allowing me to fully dedicate myself to my studies and pursue my passion,” says Aditi. “Knowing that I’m able to pursue my education without placing additional pressure on my family allows me to focus entirely on my academic and personal growth.
Thanks to the financial support of the scholarship, Aditi can dedicate herself fully to her studies and participate in transformative research projects and internships that align with her environmental goals. Being part of a diverse community at UNSW has also allowed her to collaborate with professionals and peers who share her commitment to sustainability.
“UNSW has provided me with an incredible opportunity to find a community that shares my deep passion for conservation. This sense of belonging has been vital in helping me pursue my goals, as I’m constantly surrounded by like-minded peers and professors who encourage me to grow and think bigger.
“Additionally, this support has given me the flexibility to take part in research projects, internships, and extracurricular activities that align with my career goals, which might not have been possible without the scholarship. This financial stability has been crucial in helping me maximise my experience at UNSW and work towards making a meaningful impact in the world.”
When it comes to her tips for securing a full fee scholarship, Aditi says: “Do your own research and start early.” She encourages anyone wanting to apply for a scholarship to start researching different scholarship options and preparing documents as early as possible.
Evellyn Kumala Wijaya, from Indonesia, is studying Civil Engineering at UNSW. She chose UNSW for its hands-on learning opportunities and strong global reputation. Thanks to her International Scientia Coursework Scholarship, Evellyn has been able to explore new perspectives, engage with student societies and grow both academically and personally.
“The scholarship opened up many doors for me to explore diverse cultures, interact with peers from various backgrounds, and get myself out of that comfort zone,” says Evellyn. “In my first year, I was anxious about fitting in and keeping up with coursework. Now, I’ve found my purpose and confidence through the UNSW community.”
Evellyn found the application process easy to follow and she received support from UNSW Scholarship all along the way. “I sought guidance from staff to navigate through the scholarship portal, and the process of filling out questionnaires and uploading documents was rather intuitive.”
Evellyn’s advice to future students applying for a scholarship? “Be yourself in answering questions, be proud of your own feats, and most importantly, be on time in submitting your application!”
Discover even more scholarships for international students
We offer a wide range of scholarships for international students, including scholarships for future students planning to study Law & Justice, Business, Arts, Design & Architecture, and Engineering. There are also UNSW scholarships for international students from specific regions.
Planning to undertake postgraduate research? Get in touch with the Graduate Research School to learn more about their scholarship opportunities.
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