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University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship Scheme

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Scholarship Overview

  • The Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship Scheme (VCIS) is a scholarship that targets exceptional international students who are enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate coursework full degrees. 
  • This scholarship supports high-achieving international students who are commencing their studies at the University of Sydney.
  • The VCIS is only offered at the beginning of a coursework degree, i.e. it is only awarded once in the first year of commencement of study and is not renewable.

Host School(s)

  • University of Sydney

Fields of Study

  • Any bachelor’s degree program that is a CRICOS (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students) registered award program

What does the scholarship cover?

  • This scholarship program offers four scholarship amounts based on ranking against selection criteria. These are:
    • $40,000 payable for one year in two equal installments per semester
    • $20,000 payable for one semester
    • $10,000 payable for one semester
    • $5,000 payable for one semester

NOTE: The availability of some amounts may be limited to specified cohorts.

How many scholarships are given?

  • Not stated

Which countries are targeted?

  • International students

Am I Eligible to Apply?

To apply for this scholarship, you must:

  • Be an international student
  • Have applied for but not yet commenced an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at the University of Sydney
  • Secured an Unconditional Offer of Admission by the application deadline
  • Not be in receipt of any other tuition scholarship or sponsorship administered by the University of Sydney, of a value exceeding A$10,000 per annum.
  • Have applied for but not yet commenced a bachelor’s degree or a coursework master’s degree that is a CRICOS registered award program

NOTE: Applicants commencing a second degree at the University of Sydney are eligible provided they have not previously held the Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarships.

How Do I Apply – Next Steps

  • There is no separate application is required for the scholarship.
  • All eligible applicants holding unconditional offers by the specified deadline will be automatically considered for the scholarship.

Selection Criteria

  • Academic merit
  • Nomination by a selection committee consisting of two nominees, i.e. the Executive Director of Sydney Future Students and one nominee from the Admissions Office.

Closing Date

  • 3 June 2024

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