Pursue your studies in Australia. Good news! University of Sydney International Scholarship is currently open. In this article we will explain in detail about this scholarship, its benefits and step by step application process.

University of Sydney Scholarship 2026-2027 is a fully funded masters and PhD scholarship for international students. This scholarship cover tuition fees and living allowance. Scholarship amount of $40,000 payable for one year in two equal installments.

Please note that it may take up to four months from submission of your application to receiving an email on whether you have been successful. No separate scholarship application form is need to be submitted. To be considered for the scholarship, an application for admission to your research degree must be submitted.

To apply for the University of Sydney International Research Scholarship (USydIS), the University of Sydney invites international candidates who are eligible to undertake a Postgraduate Research Degree or Master’s by Research program.  The objective of the USydIS is to attract top quality international postgraduate students to undertake research projects which will enhance the University’s research activities.

Scholarship Coverage

University of Sydney International Scholarships USydIS will cover tuition fees and living allowance for up to three years with a possibility of one semester’s extension for PhD students.

• • Scholarship amount of $40,000 payable for one year in two equal installments.
  • Scholarship amount of $20,000 payable for one year in two equal installments.
  • Scholarship amount of $10,000 payable for one semester.
  • Scholarship amount of $5,000 payable for one semester.

Eligibility Criteria for University of Sydney International Scholarships

To be eligible for the University of Sydney International Scholarships USydIS, you must:

• Required Language: English.
• Eligible Countries: All world countries.
• Be a student undertaking study in a subject area identified by the University as within the areas of its current and emerging research strengths.
• Not have held an Australia Award scholarship within two years prior to commencing the RTP Fee Scholarship.
• Be an international student commencing full time enrollment in a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) at this University. Students may also be considered up until they have consumed a maximum of six months of course candidature.
• Not previously have received an RTP Fee Scholarship, unless the previous scholarship was for a Master by Research degree that you have completed and you are now applying for a doctorate research degree.
• Not hold a research qualification regarded to be equivalent to an Australian Research Doctorate degree, or, if undertaking a Research Master’s degree, not hold a research qualification regarded to be equivalent to or higher than an Australian Research Master’s degree.
• Not have previously considered for the scholarship up to 3 times within the last 5 years.
• Not be receiving a scholarship for which course tuition is a component under any other scholarship scheme to which the Australian Government makes a substantial contribution.