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Scholarships valued up to 50% of tuition fees.
When you apply for a course with Western Sydney University you will automatically be considered for an international scholarship. A separate application is not necessary.
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
This Scholarship recognises outstanding academic achievements and will cover 50% of the cost of tuition fees for three years. Applications are not necessary and successful students will be notified in the Offer of Admission letter.
Western Sydney International Scholarships - Undergraduate
This scholarship was introduced to provide our Undergraduate international students a smooth start to university. We offer a $6000 multi-year or $3000 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
To encourage exceptional academic achievements of international Postgraduate applicants, this Scholarship will cover 50% of the cost of the tuition fees. Applications are not necessary and successful students will be notified in the Offer of Admission letter.
Western Sydney International Scholarships - Postgraduate
This Scholarship for Postgraduate international applicants recognises academic merit and offers a $6000 multi-year or $3000 multi-year partial scholarship to be applied towards tuition fees up to a maximum of two years.
Sustainable Development Goals - International Scholarships
These scholarships have been introduced to support Western Sydney University’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Western Sydney University has been named number one in the world for its social, ecological and economic impact in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Ranking, 2022.
Sustainable Development Goals - International Undergraduate Scholarship
Sustainable Development Goals - International Postgraduate Scholarship
External Scholarships
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.
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.
Research
Joint Scholarships
Graduate Research School Scholarships
