Prizes and Scholarships

Scholarships for International Students

University of Sydney World Scholars

(See this information on the University of Sydney Scholarships webpages.)

Up to 20 new full tuition fee PhD scholarships are offered per annum for commencing international students. Scholarships cover the full cost of tuition fees for three years. A travel contribution of up to $2000 will also be provided to scholarship holders towards a return international air fare.

The World Scholars program is for commencing international students from participating regions, undertaking a PhD in any discipline. The application process is highly competitive with scholarships awarded on the basis of research potential and academic merit. Scholarship holders should demonstrate, in their application, an outstanding academic track record and capacity to engage in innovative and world class research.

Each year the University will invite applications from selected participating countries, including Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, India, the European Union, Kenya and South Africa.

Some countries, including China, have special scholarship schemes already in place at present.

How to apply

Applications for 2009 have now closed

Applications for 2010 are open. Prospective applicants must have a firm offer of admission from the University of Sydney before lodging a World Scholars application. In addition, PhD candidates are expected to have made contact with their potential academic supervisor prior to submitting their application for a higher degree by research. Candidates who are interested in applying for the University of Sydney World Scholars are encouraged to identify a potential supervisor as soon as possible.