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Scholarships at this university
Digital Health Internship
University ScholarshipA funded internship placement in digital health with an industry partner, supported by the Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC).
Eligibility
- Currently enrolled in a coursework degree at Sydney
- Must complete a digital health internship
- Must meet additional criteria per individual internship project
How to Apply
- 1Submit cover letter and CV; interview for shortlisted candidates; awarded by Anna Janssen (program coordinator)
Application opens on The University of Sydney's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Engineering Sydney Industry Placement Scholarship (ESIPS)
Open for 2026Funded 6-month industry placement scholarship for senior Engineering students. Current-student only. - Application window: 16-MAR-2026 to 30-MAR-2026
Eligibility
- Enrolled full-time in Master of Engineering or Master of Professional Engineering
- WAM 70+
- Approved for ESIPS
- Met unit prerequisites
How to Apply
- 1Apply via ESIPS program page; interview for shortlisted candidates
Application opens on The University of Sydney's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Janet O'Connor Postgraduate Scholarship
University ScholarshipMerit scholarship supporting female students in the Master of English Studies or Master of Creative Writing.
Eligibility
- Female
- Unconditional offer or currently enrolled full-time in first year of Master of English Studies or Master of Creative Writing
- Not transferring from Graduate Diploma
How to Apply
- 1No application necessary; awarded on merit automatically
Application opens on The University of Sydney's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
John O'Brien Memorial Coursework Scholarships
Open for 2026Merit scholarship for new Master of Criminology (Coursework) students at Sydney Law School. - Application window: 15-JAN-2026 to 30-JAN-2026
Eligibility
- Unconditional offer for Master of Criminology
- WAM 70+ in prior studies
- Already-commenced or transferring students not eligible
How to Apply
- 1Apply via online form
- 2Submit personal statement on professional experience and criminal justice commitment
Application opens on The University of Sydney's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Judge J Ralph J Perdriau Practical Legal Training Scholarship (Marrickville)
University ScholarshipA legal-clinic scholarship supporting a final-semester law student undertaking a 75-day Practical Legal Training placement at Marrickville Legal Centre, focused on employment and discrimination law.
Eligibility
- Currently enrolled in final semester of LLB or JD at Sydney
- Must satisfy PLT eligibility per Legal Professional Admission Board
- Willing to complete 75-day PLT at Marrickville Legal Centre
- Preference to those showing financial need, multilingual ability, cultural/linguistic diversity, or Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander identity
How to Apply
- 1Submit CV and personal statement on interest in social justice/community legal engagement, addressing academic merit and financial hardship
Application opens on The University of Sydney's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Judge J Ralph J Perdriau Practical Legal Training Scholarship (Redfern)
University ScholarshipSame clinic-based legal scholarship structure as the Marrickville award, based at Redfern Legal Centre, focused on employment and discrimination law.
Eligibility
- Currently enrolled in final semester of LLB or JD at Sydney
- Willing to complete 75-day PLT at Redfern Legal Centre
How to Apply
- 1Awarded on nomination by a selection committee (Dean of Sydney Law School or delegate, plus one staff member)
Application opens on The University of Sydney's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Local Industry Placement Program Scholarship
University ScholarshipFinancial-hardship scholarship for Business School students undertaking a Work Integrated Learning placement unit. Current-student only.
Eligibility
- Currently enrolled in Business School coursework degree
- Enrolled in BWIL2100/BWIL6100
- Completed 24+ credit points (postgrad)
- WAM 70+ (or 60+ with demonstrated hardship)
How to Apply
- 1Apply through the Industry Placement Program page
Application opens on The University of Sydney's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Major Industrial Project Placement Scheme (MIPPS) Scholarship
Open for 2026Funded 6-month industry placement for senior Chemical/Biomolecular Engineering students. Current-student only. - Application window: 01-AUG-2025 to 22-AUG-2025 - this cycle has passed; future cycle timing not confirmed
Eligibility
- Enrolled full-time in final year/semester of Master of Professional Engineering or Master of Engineering (Chemical/Biomolecular or Sustainability & Environmental)
- WAM 75+ (postgrad)
How to Apply
- 1Apply via online form; read MIPPS Student Guidelines
Application opens on The University of Sydney's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Master of Social Justice Scholarship
Open for 2026Needs-based scholarship for first-year Master of Social Justice students, preference given to those demonstrating disadvantage/hardship. - Application window: 13-FEB-2026 to 16-MAR-2026
Eligibility
- Unconditional offer or currently enrolled in Master of Social Justice, first year only
- Not a Commonwealth Supported Place holder
How to Apply
- 1Apply via online form
- 2Submit personal statement on social justice commitment and disadvantage/hardship (if applicable)
Application opens on The University of Sydney's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
MBA Director's Scholarship
University ScholarshipMerit scholarship supporting new MBA (Leadership and Enterprise) students, with 4 funding tiers.
Eligibility
- Unconditional offer for MBA (Leadership and Enterprise)
- Not yet commenced the degree
How to Apply
- 1Apply per instructions on the Full-Time MBA webpage; may include interview
Application opens on The University of Sydney's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Peace and Social Justice Scholarship
University ScholarshipA needs-and-merit scholarship honouring activist Marty Morrison, supporting students in the Master of Social Justice program.
Eligibility
- Unconditional offer OR currently enrolled in Master of Social Justice (Human Rights / Development / Peace and Conflict Studies)
- Not a Commonwealth supported place holder
- Preference to applicants demonstrating financial disadvantage/hardship
How to Apply
- 1Submit statement on commitment to social justice, how scholarship helps, disadvantage/hardship, plus a reference letter (max 250 words)
Application opens on The University of Sydney's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Public Health Asia Pacific Scholarship
Open for 2026Merit scholarship for students from specific Asia-Pacific countries entering School of Public Health programs. India IS explicitly included. - Eligible countries: India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, and Pacific Island countries and territories (the latter not individually enumerable) - Application window: 03-DEC-2025 to 30-JAN-2026
Eligibility
- International student
- Unconditional offer or currently enrolled in one of 16 named School of Public Health programs
- Citizen of eligible country
How to Apply
- 1Apply via online form
- 2Submit cover letter and CV
Application opens on The University of Sydney's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Ross Waite Parsons Postgraduate Coursework Law Scholarship
Open for 2026Merit scholarship for new students across 9 Sydney Law School master's coursework programs. - Application window: 16-JAN-2026 to 30-APR-2026
Eligibility
- Unconditional offer for one of 9 named Law master's programs
- WAM 75+
- JD students not eligible
How to Apply
- 1Apply via online form
- 2Submit personal statement
Application opens on The University of Sydney's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Sydney International Student Award
Open for 2026A tuition discount recognising academic achievement for new international students from a defined list of priority countries and regions. - Eligible countries: 'a defined list of priority countries and regions' - specific list not published in source data, left open/NULL
Eligibility
- International student (excl. AU/NZ citizens and PR)
- Citizen of eligible country
- Holds offer for new undergrad or postgrad coursework degree
- Not already started a degree at Sydney
How to Apply
- 1Apply for chosen degree
- 2Submit a personal statement (3 sections, max 200 words each) as part of the course application
Application opens on The University of Sydney's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Sydney Scholars India Equity Scholarship
University ScholarshipA fully funded postgraduate scholarship created with Indian charity ASHA, exclusively for one exceptional student from Delhi slum communities. - Restricted to Indian citizens who are current residents of ASHA-served Delhi slum communities specifically, not open to all Indian nationals - nomination-based, no fixed public deadline
Eligibility
- Indian citizen and current resident of ASHA-served Delhi slum communities
- Applied for but not yet commenced postgraduate coursework degree
- Must be recommended by ASHA
How to Apply
- 1No direct application; candidates must be nominated by Asha Community Health and Development Society first
Application opens on The University of Sydney's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Sydney Scholars India Scholarship Program
University ScholarshipSydney's flagship India-specific scholarship scheme, awarding 28 scholarships annually to undergraduate and postgraduate Indian students across three funding tiers. - Deadline historically closed early-to-mid June - not confirmed for current cycle
Eligibility
- International student (excl. AU citizens/PR)
- Indian citizenship and current India residency
- Not a previous recipient of a University of Sydney India Scholarship
How to Apply
- 1Apply for undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree
- 2Eligible applicants automatically considered
Application opens on The University of Sydney's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
The Alan Neaves Scholarship
University ScholarshipA law scholarship supporting currently enrolled students undertaking international mooting, legal internships, placements, or exchange programs.
Eligibility
- Full-time or part-time LLB/JD student at Sydney Law School
- Approved by the Law School to undertake mooting, internship, placement, or exchange program
How to Apply
- 1No separate application; auto-awarded based on approval for the relevant law program; awarded on nomination by Dean of Sydney Law School or delegate
Application opens on The University of Sydney's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
The Alek Safarian Masters Scholarship
Open for 2026Scholarship supporting students in 4 specific Pharmaceutical/Medical Device Development postgraduate degrees. Current-student only. - Application window: 23-MAR-2026 to 24-APR-2026
Eligibility
- Enrolled in one of 4 named Pharmaceutical/Medical Device Development master's degrees
- University of Sydney employees or employer-funded students not eligible
How to Apply
- 1Apply via online form when open
- 2Submit CV, 2 references, personal statement; possible interview
Application opens on The University of Sydney's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
The Dean's Excellence Scholarship (Executive MBA)
University ScholarshipMerit-based tuition discount for new Executive MBA students.
Eligibility
- Unconditional offer for EMBA
- Current EMBA students and University of Sydney employees not eligible
How to Apply
- 1No application required; automatically considered during admissions
Application opens on The University of Sydney's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
The Harold and Gwenneth Harris Endowment for Medical Humanities
Open for 2026Donor-funded support for special programs and events in Medical Humanities, open to students and staff across the university.
Eligibility
- Currently enrolled full-time in any Faculty or School at Sydney
- Must be enrolled through and not complete studies before Semester 2/Research Period 3 2026
How to Apply
- 1Awarded by committee (Executive Dean of Medicine and Health, Dean of Arts & Social Sciences, MD program member, donor representative, Head of Sydney Medical School)
Application opens on The University of Sydney's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
The Johnson Nursing Scholarship
Open for 2025Financial-hardship scholarship for nursing coursework students. - Application window: 24-FEB-2025 to 11-APR-2025 - this cycle has passed; future cycle timing not confirmed
Eligibility
- Unconditional offer or currently enrolled full-time in Sydney Nursing School coursework degree
- Experiencing financial disadvantage
- Not a previous recipient
How to Apply
- 1Apply via online form when open
Application opens on The University of Sydney's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
The MLC School Teacher Education Scholarship
University ScholarshipA scholarship supporting a final-year Master of Teaching (Secondary) student to complete a paid internship at MLC School, a leading independent school in Greater Sydney. - Source page references 'final year of 2025' as the eligibility cohort - likely a stale cycle reference; current-year applicability not confirmed
Eligibility
- Currently enrolled full-time in final year of Master of Teaching (Secondary) within School of Education and Social Work at Sydney
How to Apply
- 1Submit one-page personal statement, two academic referee reports, recent Professional Experience report (if available); interview for shortlisted candidates
Application opens on The University of Sydney's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
The University of Sydney Bioethics Scholarship
Open for 2026Merit/equity scholarship for new Master of Bioethics students. - Application window: 15-JUN-2026 to 15-JUL-2026
Eligibility
- Unconditional offer or currently enrolled in Master of Bioethics
- Fee-HELP deferred students not eligible
How to Apply
- 1Apply via online form when open
- 2Submit research project plan and personal statement
Application opens on The University of Sydney's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
The University of Sydney Law School Dean's Scholarship
Open for 2025Merit scholarship for exceptional international students commencing JD or LLM. - Application window: 02-JUN-2025 to 26-OCT-2025 - this cycle has passed; future cycle timing not confirmed
Eligibility
- International student
- Unconditional offer for full-time JD or LLM
- Final-semester students on track to complete current degree encouraged to apply
How to Apply
- 1Apply via online form
- 2Submit personal statement on leadership and motivation for studying law
Application opens on The University of Sydney's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships Scheme (VCIS)
Open for 2026A merit-based scholarship offering one of five funding tiers to high-achieving international students entering a coursework degree. - Multiple round deadlines shown (16-FEB-2026 / 23-MAR-2026 / 04-MAY-2026) - latest round date used
Eligibility
- International student
- Applied for but not yet commenced a coursework degree
- Must receive unconditional offer by round close date
- Australian Government scholarship recipients not eligible
How to Apply
- 1No application required; automatically considered upon unconditional offer of admission by round deadline
Application opens on The University of Sydney's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
Vietnamese Ophthalmology Coursework Scholarship
Open for 2026Tuition discount for Vietnamese students undertaking the Master of International Ophthalmology. - Application window: 17-NOV-2025 to 20-FEB-2026
Eligibility
- Unconditional offer or currently enrolled in Master of International Ophthalmology
- Vietnamese citizen and current resident of Vietnam
How to Apply
- 1Apply via online form
- 2Submit CV and recommendation letter from current employer's Head of Ophthalmology
Application opens on The University of Sydney's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
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