Western Sydney University 2026 Scholarships for Asylum Seekers

This scholarship is designed for asylum seekers who have been living in Australia for a minimum of twelve months, have not undertaken any previous tertiary education in Australia and are suffering social and financial disadvantage.

• Table of Content
• About Western Sydney University
• Scholarships for Asylum Seekers
• Aim and Benefits of Scholarships for Asylum Seekers
• Requirements for Scholarships for Asylum Seekers Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Scholarships for Asylum Seekers
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Scholarships for Asylum Seekers

Aim and Benefits of Scholarships for Asylum Seekers

The scholarship may include one or more of the following:

• the relevant course tuition fees, which are not less than the minimum international tuition fees for an undergraduate course;
• the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF); and
• a bursary amount of up to $2,000 for books and other mandatory course materials.

Requirements for Scholarships for Asylum Seekers Qualification

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Citizenship:

• hold one of the Humanitarian visas listed under the Asylum Seeker Scholarships section on the Humanitarian Visa Classes page.

Enrolment:

• new or continuing students

Program/s:

• any undergraduate degree at Western Sydney University or diploma (including Extended Diploma or Foundation Studies) at Western Sydney University The College

Additional:

• Have been born overseas
• Have resided in Australia for at least one year
• Be experiencing financial hardship and able to demonstrate social or other disadvantages.
• Provide a personal statement responding to the below questions:
  • Could you please introduce yourself and share a bit about your educational background, career aspirations, and what influenced your decision to choose Western?
  • How did you overcome obstacles or challenges faced in pursuing education opportunities?
  • What contributions can you make as a Western student and scholarship recipient?
• Provide a personal reference relevant to the scholarship application from a referee who has known you for at least 12 months. A referee statement should comment on the following:
  • The applicant’s readiness to participate in Higher Education and available support network.
  • The applicant’s motivation and a clear commitment to learning and study.
  • How has the applicant overcome obstacles or challenges in pursuing education?
  • Suitability for a scholarship.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Scholarships for Asylum Seekers

Selection will be determined by the Asylum Seeker Scholarship Panel, which will consider the applicant’s referee's statement, the applicant's personal statement, their educational documents, or a statutory declaration as to their educational history and financial circumstances, their visa notification letter.

Each year Western offers a limited number of Asylum Seeker Scholarships. Applying and meeting the eligibility criteria will not guarantee an offer of a scholarship.

Preference is given to applicants who do not hold a qualification from an Australian university and applicants who are not enrolled at an Australian university

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Western Sydney University Scholarship webpage