Western Sydney University 2022 International Scholarships for Postgraduate Students

The University of Western Sydney is making available a number of merit scholarships to International Postgraduate Students enrolling for the 2023/2024 academic session. The University of Western Sydney International Postgraduate Scholarships 2023/2024 are open to students of all nationalities enrolled in any of the eligible postgraduate programs of the university.

All international applicants have been automatically considered for the scholarships funded by the university; no separate scholarship application is required. If students meet the scholarship eligibility criteria, the details of the scholarship will be outlined the Letter of Offer.

• Table of Content
• About Western Sydney University (UWS)
• Western Sydney International Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Western Sydney International Scholarships
• Requirements for Western Sydney International Scholarships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Western Sydney University (UWS)

The University of Western Sydney (UWS) began operation on 1st January 1989, under the terms of the University of Western Sydney Act, 1988 which had been passed by the New South Wales Parliament in December 1988. However, the predecessors of the University date back as far as 1891 with the establishment of the Hawkesbury Agricultural College. The Act created a federated network university, based on two existing Colleges of Advanced Education - Hawkesbury Agricultural College and Nepean College of Advanced Education. Following incorporation into the University, the foundation network membe... continue reading

Western Sydney International Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of Western Sydney International Scholarships

• $6,000 per year contribution to tuition fees (up to a maximum two years)
• The benefits will be awarded to applicants who meet the minimum enrolment requirement for the above eligible courses

Requirements for Western Sydney International Scholarships Qualification

To be awarded the University of Western Sydney International Postgraduate Scholarships 2022, applicants must:

• Be an international student and not an Australian Citizen, New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia. If your status changes to one of these during the study period the scholarship will discontinue
• Satisfy the academic eligibility requirements for either of the multi-year scholarships in their most recent completed tertiary qualification recognised by Western Sydney University
• Satisfy all other admission requirements and accept their admission offer
• Commence a new program of study in 2023 for the first time

Applicants are not eligible if they:

• are a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, or hold permanent residency in Australia
• are a study abroad or an exchange student coming to the University
• are currently enrolled at Western Sydney University and apply for a scholarship for their existing program of study
• do not commence study in the session and year indicated in their offer. Commencement may not be deferred
• do not submit a fully completed application and/or acceptance
• are applying to study a program located at Sydney City campus
• are applying to study a postgraduate program that is less than one year duration
• have been granted more than 80 credit points advanced standing (Note: In the event of 80 credit points of advanced standing, the scholarships will apply to the reduced duration of the program after the advanced standing has been applied and will not exceed the annual value of the scholarship in any one year of full-time study
• study less than 80 credit points to complete the program
• have been awarded another scholarship by the University or another organisation that covers the cost of the tuition fees (fully or partially) to study at Western Sydney University
• are enrolling in a higher degree research program e.g. PhD

All international applicants have been automatically considered for the scholarships funded by the university; no separate scholarship application is required. If students meet the scholarship eligibility criteria, the details of the scholarship will be outlined the Letter of Offer.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

No application is necessary for the University of Western Sydney International Postgraduate Scholarships. All new applications for admission will be automatically considered for a scholarship. If you are successful, your scholarship offer will be outlined in your Offer of Admission letter.

For more details, visit Western Sydney University website.