The the University of Sydney is currently receiving applications for the Australia Awards Scholarships 2026 for international students to study in Australia. The scholarship is open to both domestic and international students alike, wishing to study in Australia.
Australia Awards Scholarships at Sydney is a fully funded scheme that supports outstanding students to undertake an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University of Sydney.
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): Australian Government
- Host Institution(s): University of Sydney, Australia
- Scholarship Worth: Fully Funded
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: Undergraduate and Postgraduate
- Nationality: International Students
Also Check: Destination Australia Scholarships in Australia
Eligibility Criteria | Australia Awards Scholarships at Sydney 2026-27
The ideal applicant for the these awards must:
- Be a minimum of 18 years of age on 1 February of the year of commencing the scholarship.
- Be a citizen of a participating country (as listed on the Australia Awards website) and must be residing in and applying for the scholarship from a developing country that is eligible for Australia Awards Scholarships.
- Not be a citizen of Australia, hold permanent residency in Australia or be applying for a visa to live in Australia permanently.
- Not be married to, engaged to, or a de facto of a person who holds, or is eligible to hold, Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency, at any time during the application, selection and mobilisation phases (note: residents of Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau with New Zealand citizenship are eligible but must apply for a Student visa [subclass 500]).
- Not be current serving military personnel; vi. not have previously received a long-term Australia Award in the previous four years).
- Not hold convictions of criminal activities (including in their home country) including those relating to Child Protection and PSEAH.
- Have satisfied any specific criteria established by the Program Area or the government of the applicant’s country of citizenship (e.g. having worked a certain number of years in an appropriate sector).
- Be able to satisfy the admission requirements of the institution at which the award is to be undertaken (this may mean that Program Areas will need to withdraw an award offer if the recipient cannot satisfy the institution’s admission requirements. This may not be known until Program Areas request a placement at selected institutions.
- Be able to satisfy all requirements of the Department of Home Affairs to hold a Student Visa. This may mean that the Program Area will need to withdraw an award offer if the recipient cannot satisfy the visa requirements;
Scholarship Benefits
- Full course tuition fees – covered by the Australian Government.
- Return airfares to Australia.
- Living expenses contributions and establishment allowance.
Application Procedures
How to Apply: To apply for the Australia Awards Scholarships at Sydney, interested applicants are to complete the online application form and submit all supporting documents (including a personal statement).
Application Deadline: 30 April 2026