UTS President's Scholarship 2027

The UTS President's scholarship (UTSP) is provided by the University of Technology Sydney to international Higher Degree Research students who demonstrate exceptional research potential. UTSPs are provided to assist with students' general living costs. The UTSP scholarship is not transferable to another institution.

• Table of Content
• About University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
• UTS President's Scholarship Postgraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of UTS President's Scholarship Postgraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for UTS President's Scholarship Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

UTS President's Scholarship Postgraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of UTS President's Scholarship Postgraduate Scholarship

• Living Allowance - $39,000 per annum, tax-free.

Requirements for UTS President's Scholarship Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification

To be eligible for the UTSP, a student must:

• be an overseas student as defined in the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (Cth); and
• purchase and maintain a standard OSHC policy approved by the Commonwealth government Department of Health and Ageing; and
• be commencing full-time enrolment in a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) at UTS (UTSPs are not available to applicants whose enrolment into a postgraduate research program has not been accepted by the University);
• be undertaking study in a subject area identified by the University as one of its areas of research concentration; and
• not have completed a degree at the same or higher level as the proposed candidature; and
• not previously have held an Australian Government-funded postgraduate research scholarship, unless it was terminated within six months of the scholarship payments commencing; and
• not be receiving an equivalent award, scholarship (excluding an IPRS) or salary providing a benefit greater than 75% of the UTSP stipend rate to undertake the HDR. Income earned from sources unrelated to the course of study is not subject to the 75% rule.

Applicants should ensure that they submit their completed application, including all required supporting documentation, by the relevant application deadline. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Applicants for the International Research Training Program Scholarship (IRTP) will automatically also be considered for this scholarship (UTSP).
• There is no separate Application Form for IRTP, IRS, and UTSP scholarships for prospective students. Completing one form will mean that you are considered for all associated scholarships.

New Research Students:If you wish to be considered for an UTSP and all associated scholarships, tick the YES box in the SCHOLARSHIP/SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION section of your course application. Please refer to How to Apply and UTS President's Scholarships in the Research Scholarships section of the UTS Research Degrees website for more information.

Applicants must submit their completed application by the relevant application deadline. Incomplete application will not be considered.

Currently Enrolled Research Students: Please apply to be considered for scholarship consideration before the deadline as written above by completing a GRS Deferral and Scholarship Application form. Please refer to Research Scholarships on our public webpage.

Contact: UTS Graduate Research School
Email: [email protected]
New research students: UTS Future Research Students
Currently enrolled research students: UTS Current Research Students

For more information, kindly visit UTS scholarship webpage.