Sydney International Scholarship (USYDIS)
One of Australia's higher stipend rates for international research students, automatically considered upon research degree admission at the University of Sydney, with no separate application.
Quick Facts
Status
Applications OpenFunding
Fully FundedDeadline
Around September 11 (periods 1-2) or December 18 (periods 3-4)
Country
AustraliaAbout the Sydney International Scholarship
The University of Sydney funds international PhD and Master's by Research candidates with a stipend commonly cited around A$42,754 a year, alongside tuition fee support, one of the more generous stipend rates among Australian universities. It is automatically considered for anyone with an unconditional admission offer or already enrolled in a research degree, with no separate scholarship form required, though it is not available to domestic students.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
One of the higher stipend rates among Australian universities for international research students
No separate application effort required
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in Australia
The University of Sydney is one of Australia's oldest and most internationally recognized universities, located in one of the country's largest and most diverse cities.
Eligibility Requirements
2 requirements
Documents Checklist
4 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Apply for admission to a research degree at the University of Sydney
No separate scholarship form - automatically considered once you hold an unconditional offer
Application Timeline
Around September 11
Periods 1-2 Deadline
Around December 18
Periods 3-4 Deadline
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Confirm which application period (1-2 or 3-4) applies to your intended start date, since deadlines differ between them
Since this is international-only, domestic students should look at Sydney's separate domestic scholarship schemes instead
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questions - click any to expand
No, this specific scholarship is for international students only.
No, you are automatically considered once you hold an unconditional admission offer to a research degree.
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