Sydney International Student Award 2026

Begin your academic journey in Australia with great news — applications for the Sydney International Student Awards are now open. In this article, we provide detailed information about this scholarship, its benefits, and the complete step-by-step application process.

The Sydney International Student Award 2025-2026 is a partially funded scholarship for international students applying to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs at the University of Sydney. The award provides a 20% reduction in tuition fees.

The aim of the USydIS is to attract outstanding international students and encourage them to engage in research projects that contribute to the University’s academic excellence. This award also highlights the university’s commitment to celebrating diversity and fostering a vibrant global community. By supporting ambitious students in achieving their educational and personal goals, the University of Sydney continues to strengthen its role as a hub of international talent.

Scholarship Summary

• Level of Study: Undergraduate/ Masters

• Institution(s): University of Sydney

• Study in: Australia

• Opportunity Focus Areas: Click here to find all the available programs.

• Program Period: One year

• Deadline: Click here to see the deadlines.

Scholarship Coverage

• Recipients will be awarded a University contribution of 20% of their tuition fee for the duration of their course.

Eligibility Criteria for the Sydney International Student Awards

To qualify for the Sydney International Student Awards, the candidate must fulfil all of the following requirements below:

• Required Language: English.

• Eligible Countries: Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam.

• Receive admission into a full-time undergraduate coursework or postgraduate coursework degree, commencing in 2026.

• Not be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia

• Not have already started a degree at the University of Sydney at the time that you apply for the award. However, you are eligible if you are completing a degree here and are applying for the award with a second degree. 

• This award is not available for the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Executive MBA (EMBA), study abroad, executive education programs, or courses offered in distance mode or to students participating in a Law Dual Degree pathway program.

How to Apply for the Sydney International Student Awards?

Please follow the following application instructions for the Sydney International Student Awards:

1. Apply for your chosen degree

As part of the application process, you will be asked to select your nationality. If you are a citizen of an eligible country, you will be prompted to upload a personal statement. Also, check How to apply.

2. Submit a personal statement

As part of the application process for your chosen degree, you will be asked to submit a personal statement using this template to apply for the Award.

In this personal statement, you will be asked to:

• Tell us about yourself (maximum 200 words)

• Tell us what has inspired you to apply to the University (maximum 200 words)

• Tell us what you want to achieve with your studies at the University or how it will help you to achieve your goals (maximum 200 words).

If you are successful in receiving the Award, you will be advised when you receive your offer of admission via email. The Award contribution will be applied to your tuition fee in your admissions offer letter. 

Website

To learn more about the Sydney International Student Awards, please visit the official website:

Official Website