Scholarship Announcement-The University of Sydney
About the University:
The University of Sydney, founded in 1850, is Australia’s oldest and one of its most prestigious public research universities. Renowned globally for academic excellence, innovation, and a vibrant multicultural campus, it offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across disciplines such as medicine, engineering, business, law, science, arts, and humanities.
University of Sydney International Student Award 2026 (20% Tuition Fee Reduction)
Overview:
The Sydney International Student Award recognises high-achieving international students from selected countries and regions. It provides a 20% tuition fee reduction for the full duration of eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degrees.
Degree Levels:
Undergraduate Coursework Degrees
Postgraduate Coursework Degrees
Eligible Subjects:
Business and Economics
Science and Engineering
Health and Medicine
Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Education
Psychology
Information Technology
Benefits:
20% reduction in tuition fees for the entire course duration
Automatically applied to the offer letter
No separate scholarship payment required
Transferable to another eligible degree at the University
Supports full-time international students
Eligibility:
Must be an international student under the Higher Education Support Act 2003
Hold citizenship from eligible regions (Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, Central Asia, Western Asia, Eastern Europe, South and Central America)
Receive an offer for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree
Not already enrolled at the University of Sydney (except second-degree applicants)
Meet academic entry requirements of the University
Application Procedure:
Apply for an eligible degree at the University of Sydney
Submit a personal statement during the application (3 sections, max 200 words each):
About yourself
Why you chose the University of Sydney
Academic and career goals
Eligible applicants are automatically considered; no separate application is required
Selection Criteria:
Academic merit
Quality of personal statement
Nationality and course eligibility
Meeting all admission and award conditions
Award Conditions:
Covers 20% of tuition fees only
No cash payments are made
Applies only to tuition fees payable to the University
Apply Here: Scholarship Application