Western Sydney University 2026 Vice-Chancellor's Leadership Scholarship

The Vice-Chancellor's Leadership Scholarship (VCLS) aims to reward the success and accomplishments of high-achieving secondary school students who demonstrate excellence not only in their academic studies, but also in other aspects of their lives. Additionally, these scholarship holders are offered access to The Academy (opens in new window) which helps to optimise their academic and leadership potential.

• Table of Content
• About Western Sydney University
• Vice-Chancellor's Leadership Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Vice-Chancellor's Leadership Scholarship
• Requirements for Vice-Chancellor's Leadership Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Vice-Chancellor's Leadership Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Vice-Chancellor's Leadership Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Vice-Chancellor's Leadership Scholarship

$10,000 per year for up to 5 years* for an undergraduate degree including Honours, or for a five-year combined degree

Requirements for Vice-Chancellor's Leadership Scholarship Qualification

Current high school leavers only. Students who are considering a gap year should apply in the year that they undertake their Higher School Certificate (HSC), and if successful, defer their course and scholarship for up to one year.

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Citizenship:

• an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or eligible New Zealand Citizen**

Enrolment:

• New student

Program/s:

• Any undergraduate degree

Additional:

• reside in or have undertaken their Higher School Certificate in Western Sydney
• have received an offer to study, have applied for a course as their first preference through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens in new window) or have applied through the Western Portal.
• demonstrate a high level of academic achievement through a minimum ATAR of 90** or equivalent
• provide evidence of leadership and community involvement (e.g. School Captain, community service, sport, the arts, public speaking, Maths/Science Olympiads, Duke of Edinburgh award, etc.)

Interview date, Process and Venue for Vice-Chancellor's Leadership Scholarship

Applicants must provide a statement supporting their application indicating how they believe receiving the scholarship will assist them with their studies and future careers. This statement should give a sufficient explanation of the applicant's background and current circumstances to enable the University to judge their eligibility, need and merit.

Successful applicants will be selected based on their written application, academic potential, ability to meet the criteria, and, where appropriate, performance in an interview before a selection panel.

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Western Sydney University Scholarship webpage