University of Sydney 2025 International Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship

An undergraduate scholarship to support exceptional international students from diverse priority markets study across diverse undergraduate courses at the University of Sydney.

Only successful applicants will be contacted after applying for the scholarship. The indicative turnaround time to receive a scholarship offer is 5 weeks from when you submit an application for the scholarship.

Approximately 20 scholarships will be awarded globally per year across the two intakes focusing on diversity of course and diversity of nationality. The information listed here is subject to change without notice. Information describing the number and value of scholarships awarded is indicative.

The scholarship was established to support exceptional international students from diverse priority markets study across diverse undergraduate courses at the University of Sydney.

• Table of Content
• About University Of Sydney
• Sydney International Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Sydney International Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship
• Requirements for Sydney International Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University Of Sydney

When William Charles Wentworth proposed the idea of Australia’s first university in 1850, he imagined “the opportunity for the child of every class to become great and useful in the destinies of this country”. We’ve stayed true to that original value and purpose by promoting inclusion and diversity for the past 160 years. It's the reason that, as early as 1881, we admitted women on an equal footing to male students. Oxford University didn't follow suit until 30 years later, and Jesus College at Cambridge University did not begin admitting female students until 1974. It's also ... continue reading

Sydney International Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship

Application Deadline	Not Specified
Country to study	Australia
School to study	University Of Sydney
Type	Undergraduate
Sponsor	University Of Sydney
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Sydney International Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship

The scholarship will provide the below benefits for the published full-time duration of the recipient’s single undergraduate degree (including embedded honours) up to a maximum total duration of 4 years full-time study.

• 100% tuition fees, and
• Student Services Amenities Fee.

No other amount is payable. Recipients are responsible for all other costs for studying at the University of Sydney including but not limited to, Overseas Health Cover (OSHC), living costs, accommodation, textbooks, flights and costs associated with being under the age of 18.

Requirements for Sydney International Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship Qualification

You must:

• Have applied for but not yet commenced a single undergraduate coursework degree (may include embedded honours) at the University of Sydney at the time of award which has a maximum duration of 4 years. Only applicants who apply for eligible courses will be considered for this scholarship. The scholarship is not available for combined degrees with a postgraduate component, the Bachelor of Arts (Dual Degree, Sciences Po, France), Bachelor of Economics (Dual Degree, Sciences Po, France) and degrees that include the Bachelor of Advanced Studies. *
• Must enrol in their eligible degree full-time
• Not be commencing a second degree at the University of Sydney
• Be an international student as defined in the Higher Education Support Act 2003. Australian Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents and dual citizens with Australian nationality are not eligible
• Must have completed secondary school (or a foundation program in Australia or from a University of Sydney recognised foundation partner)
• Must not have previously undertaken any tertiary studies (excluding extension studies completed as part of a year 12 program).

* For more information about undergraduate admissions entry requirements and eligibility for the Sydney International Undergraduate Academic Excellent Scholarship from your country and type of high school qualifications recognised, please contact our regional experts.

Application Deadline

Not Specified

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to University Of Sydney on sydney.au1.qualtrics.com to apply

Things you need to know before applying:

• For information on the scholarship eligibility and selection criteria, please visit here.
• Please complete all questions on this application form.
• This scholarship is for commencing international students. To be eligible, you need to have a valid unconditional offer of admission from the University of Sydney for your undergraduate studies. If you do not have a Student ID number please see our other scholarships.
• We will notify you if you are shortlisted for this scholarship. If you are successful, this is usually around five weeks after receiving your application. Due to the volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.
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For more details, visit University of Sydney webpage