UNSW Scholarships for International Students Commencing Term 1, 2025

UNSW offers a wide range of scholarships and awards to support international undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students commencing full-time study at UNSW. Some scholarships will provide a full or partial tuition fee payment, while others provide a stipend to assist with the costs associated with your studies. Students wishing to undertake postgraduate research study should contact the Graduate Research School.

On this page you will find information on available scholarships and awards - some that require an application, and others that do not require you to submit a scholarship application. Further details can be found below.

*This page is only for international students commencing their first term of studies at UNSW in Term 1 2025*

 

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS THAT REQUIRE AN APPLICATION


To be considered for the scholarships specified in this section, applicants must complete and submit an application for the UNSW Scholarships for International Students Commencing Term 1, 2025 (PUCA1029) by the deadline.

By applying for PUCA1029 you will be considered for any scholarship in this list that you satisfy the eligibility criteria for. 

Scholarships available in this offering that require an application for PUCA1029:

  • International Scientia Coursework Scholarship (PUCA1025)
  • UNSW Law & Justice International Award (PUCA1028)
  • UNSW Business School International Pathways Award (PUCA1023)
  • UNSW Business School International Scholarship (PUCA1024)
  • Dr Vincent Lo Asia Undergraduate Scholarship (UGCA1606)
  • Lily and Dr Ben K.C Chng Scholarship (UGCE1129)
  • UNSW Hong Kong Alumni Scholarship (UGCA1603)

Full details of the listed scholarships including the value, eligibility and selection criteria can be found by clicking on the relevant title further down this page. More scholarships and awards may be progressively added to this list.

Applications open on 1 September 2024 and will close at 11:59PM AEST Saturday, 30 November 2024. Please ensure you allow enough time to submit your application as we are unable to accept late applications.

*UAC International applicants expecting an offer after ATAR release may still apply.

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE AN APPLICATION


International students commencing in Term 1, 2025 are not required to submit an application for the scholarships and awards listed in this section. Eligible students who have received an offer of admission to commence at UNSW in Term 1, 2025 will be automatically considered for these scholarships and awards.

Offers for these scholarships and awards will be awarded to eligible students on a competitive basis using your application for admission to UNSW. You do not need to submit any specific scholarship application or additional supporting documentation to be considered.

Scholarships and awards available in this offering that do not require a scholarship application:

  • Australia's Global University Award (PUCA1026)
  • UNSW College Academic Award (PUCA1027)
  • UNSW Master of Laws Scholarship (PGCA1107)

Full details of the listed scholarships and awards including the value, eligibility and selection criteria can be found by clicking on the relevant title below.

 

QUESTIONS?

For any questions regarding the application process, please see our comprehensive PUCA1029 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Guide. 

International Student Award

The International Student Award has been established to assist students from low income and developing countries to access education at a highly ranked Australian university. It is available to eligible new students commencing in 2023 and 2024 and provides a 15% contribution towards tuition fees for the duration of program.

Further information on the International Student Award is available here.

Value

Provides a 15% contribution directly towards tuition fees.

Application Process

To apply for the UNSW International Student Award applicants must submit a personal statement of no more than 500 words outlining their reasons to study the proposed program at UNSW. 

New applicants can upload their personal statement through Apply Online as part of their application.

Existing offer holders should upload their personal statement via Apply Online or myUNSW if you are a UNSW Foundation or UAC applicant.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be an International Student; and
  • Be a citizen of an eligible country; and
  • Be commencing full-time study as a new student on campus^ in a UNSW Diploma, UNSW undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program (excluding programs offered by AGSM, UNSW Online, UNSW Canberra, UNSW Foundation Programs, Transition Program Online, any program taught in the Hexamester calendar, or Study Abroad students); and
  • Have applied and received an offer of admission* into a UNSW undergraduate or postgraduate degree program; and
  • Not be a current student of UNSW (exceptions made for those who have completed an undergraduate program at UNSW and are commencing a postgraduate program).

^ Open to students commencing studies online in a program that is usually offered on campus.
* Open to students commencing their studies at UNSW in 2025, 2026 & 2027.

International Scientia Coursework Scholarship (PUCA1025)

Value

  • Offer 1: Full tuition fee scholarship paid directly towards tuition fees for the minimum duration of program
  • Offer 2: $20,000 per annum paid directly towards tuition fees for the minimum duration of program

Recipients of the Scholarship may also be offered the following:

Application Process

Submit a UNSW Scholarships for International Students Commencing Term 1, 2025 (PUCA1029) by 11.59PM AEST Saturday, 30 November 2024.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be an International Student; and
  • Be commencing full-time study on campus in a UNSW undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program (excluding UNSW Online and UNSW Canberra); and
  • Have received an offer of admission* into an eligible program for Term 1 2025 by Saturday, 30 November 2024.
    * Offers of admission must be one of the following:
    • Undergraduate or postgraduate Letter of Offer (unconditional); or
    • Undergraduate or postgraduate Conditional English Package Offer (UEEC) - students must be enrolled in the UNSW Institute of Languages and successfully complete the program prior to commencing in Term 1 2025.

Selection Criteria

Each applicant will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate:

  • Academic Merit
  • Leadership skills (school, workplace or community)
  • Extra-curricular activities (sporting, cultural activities, volunteer/work experience)
  • Reasons for undertaking studies at UNSW
UNSW Law & Justice International Award (PUCA1028)

The UNSW Law & Justice International Award has been established to encourage high quality international students to join UNSW Law programs (LLB, JD or LLM)

Value

$10,000 paid as a stipend for 1 year

Application Process:

Submit a UNSW Scholarships for International Students Commencing Term 1, 2025 (PUCA1029) by 11.59PM AEST Saturday, 30 November 2024.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be an International Student; and
  • Be commencing in any UNSW Law & Justice undergraduate/postgraduate coursework degree program (LLB, JD or LLM programs)
  • Must have received an offer of admission into an eligible program for Term 1 2025 by Saturday, 30 November 2024. Offers of admission must be one of the following:
    • Undergraduate or Postgraduate Letter of Offer (unconditional)
    • Undergraduate or Postgraduate Conditional English Package Offer (UEEC) - students must be enrolled in the UNSW Institute of Languages and successfully complete the program prior to commencing in Term 1 2025.

Selection Criteria

Each applicant will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate:

  • Academic Merit
  • Leadership skills (school, workplace or community)
  • Extra-curricular activities (sporting, cultural activities, volunteer/work experience)
  • Reasons for undertaking undergraduate/ postgraduate studies in Law
UNSW Business School International Pathways Award (PUCA1023)

Value:

$15,000 paid directly towards tuition fees for 1 year.

Application Process:

Submit a UNSW Scholarships for International Students Commencing Term 1, 2025 (PUCA1029) by 11.59PM AEST Saturday, 30 November 2024.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be an International Student
  • Have undertaken:
    • An undergraduate or postgraduate (Master) coursework articulation pathway qualification from an approved partner institution; or
    • Completed the UNSW Foundation Studies Commerce or Commerce Actuarial stream prior to commencing study at UNSW; and
    • Have achieved academic excellence in the relevant program of study at the pathway partner institution or in the eligible UNSW Foundation Studies Stream; and
  • Not have previously undertaken any other tertiary studies prior to commencing study at UNSW (undergraduate applicants); and
  • Must have received an offer of admission and be commencing in any UNSW undergraduate (single/dual) or postgraduate (Master) coursework degree program offered by UNSW Business School by Saturday, 30 November 2024 (excluding any program offered by AGSM in Term 1, 2025). This must include one of the following:
    • Undergraduate or Postgraduate Letter of Offer (unconditional)
    • Undergraduate or Postgraduate Conditional English Package Offer (UEEC) - students must be enrolled in the UNSW Institute of Languages and successfully complete the program prior to commencing studies.

Selection Criteria

Each applicant will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate:

  • Academic Merit
  • Leadership skills (school, workplace or community)
  • Extra-curricular activities (sporting, cultural activities, volunteer/work experience)
  • Aptitude and commitment to studying a degree in the UNSW Business School
UNSW Business School International Scholarship (PUCA1024)

Value:

$5,000 per annum paid directly towards tuition fees for the minimum duration of program

Application Process:

Submit a UNSW Scholarships for International Students Commencing Term 1, 2025 (PUCA1029) by 11.59PM AEST Saturday, 30 November 2024.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be International (Not a permanent resident of Australia/Australian Citizen)
  • Any UNSW undergraduate (single/dual) or postgraduate (Master) coursework degree program offered by UNSW Business School, excluding those offered by AGSM.
  • Must have received an offer of admission by Saturday, 30 November 2024 and be commencing an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree program offered by UNSW Business School in Term 1, 2025.
  • Undergraduate applicants must have completed an assessable Senior Secondary School qualification immediately prior to commencing study at UNSW and not have undertaken prior tertiary study.
  • Not be in receipt of the UNSW Business School International Pathways Award.

*Offers of admission must be one of the following:

  • Undergraduate or Postgraduate Letter of Offer (unconditional)
  • Undergraduate or Postgraduate Conditional English Package Offer (UEEC) - students must be enrolled in the UNSW Institute of Languages and successfully complete the program prior to commencing in Term 1 2025.

Selection Criteria

Each applicant will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate:

  • Academic Merit
  • Leadership skills (school, workplace or community)
  • Extra-curricular activities (sporting, cultural activities, volunteer/work experience)
  • Aptitude and commitment to studying a degree in the UNSW Business School
Dr Vincent Lo Asia Undergraduate Scholarship (UGCA1606)

The purpose of this scholarship is to support undergraduate scholarships at UNSW Sydney for international students from Asia. 

Value

$10,000 per annum payable for normal minimum duration of degree towards tuition fees (up to 5 years max). 

Application Process:

Submit a UNSW Scholarships for International Students Commencing Term 1, 2025 (PUCA1029) by 11.59PM AEST Saturday, 30 November 2024.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be an International Student from an Asian country
  • Be commencing a UNSW undergraduate coursework degree program
  • Must have received an offer of admission* into an eligible program for Term 1 2025 by Saturday, 30 November 2024.
    Offers of admission must be one of the following:
    • Undergraduate Letter of Offer (unconditional)
    • Undergraduate Conditional English Package Offer (UEEC) - students must be enrolled in the UNSW Institute of Languages and successfully complete the program prior to commencing in Term 1 2025.

Selection Criteria

Each applicant will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate:

  • Academic Merit
  • Leadership skills (school, workplace or community)
  • Extra-curricular activities (sporting, cultural activities, volunteer/work experience)
Lily and Dr Ben K.C. Chng Scholarship (UGCE1129)

The purpose of the Scholarship is to support and encourage students from Singapore to undertake full-time undergraduate study at UNSW Arts, Design and Architectures’ School of Built Environment.

Value

$5,000 per annum payable for normal minimum duration of degree towards tuition fees (up to 4 years max). 

Application Process:

Submit a UNSW Scholarships for International Students Commencing Term 1, 2025 (PUCA1029) by 11.59PM AEST Saturday, 30 November 2024.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be an International Student and hold a Singapore citizenship. 
  • Be commencing a UNSW undergraduate coursework degree program offered through the Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture's School of Built Environment. 
  • Hold a diploma or equivalent course of at least 2 years credit from one of the following institutions: Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic.
  • Must have received an offer of admission* into an eligible program for Term 1 2025 by Saturday, 30 November 2024*
    Offers of admission must be one of the following:
    • Undergraduate Letter of Offer (unconditional)
    • Undergraduate Conditional English Package Offer (UEEC) - students must be enrolled in the UNSW Institute of Languages and successfully complete the program prior to commencing in Term 1 2025.

Selection Criteria

Each applicant will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate:

  • Academic Merit
  • Leadership skills (school, workplace, or community)
  • Extra-curricular activities (sporting, cultural activities, volunteer/work experience)
  • Reason for studying at UNSW.
UNSW Hong Kong Alumni Scholarship (UGCA1603)

Value

$10,000 per annum paid as a stipend for minimum duration of program.

Application Process

Submit a UNSW Scholarships for International Students Commencing Term 1, 2025 (PUCA1029) by 11.59PM AEST Saturday, 30 November 2024.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be an international student; and
  • Be a resident of Hong Kong at the time of application; and
  • Be commencing a UNSW undergraduate coursework degree program; and
  • Have received an offer of admission* into an eligible program for Term 1 2025 by Saturday, 30 November 2024*.
    * Offers of admission must be one of the following:
    • Undergraduate Letter of Offer (unconditional); or
    • Undergraduate Conditional English Package Offer (UEEC) - students must be enrolled in the UNSW Institute of Languages and successfully complete the program prior to commencing in Term 1 2025.

Selection Criteria

Each applicant will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate:

  • Academic Merit
  • Leadership skills (school, workplace or community)
  • Extra-curricular activities (sporting, cultural activities, volunteer/work experience)
  • Reasons for undertaking studies at UNSW
Australia’s Global University Award (PUCA1026)

Value

$10,000 for one year. Payment will be made directly towards tuition fees in the second term of the first year of study.

Recipients of the Award may also be offered the following:

  • Invitation to UNSW networking events

Application Process

There is no application required for this Award. Students that meet the eligibility criteria will be automatically considered for this award.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be an international student; and
  • Be commencing full-time study on campus in a UNSW undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree program (excluding UNSW Online and UNSW Canberra); and
  • Have received an offer of admission* into an eligible program for Term 1 2025 by Saturday, 30 November 2024*.
    * Offers of admission must be one of the following:
    • Undergraduate or postgraduate Letter of Offer (unconditional)
    • Undergraduate or postgraduate Conditional English Package Offer (UEEC) - students must be enrolled in the UNSW Institute of Languages and successfully complete the program prior to commencing in Term 1 2025.

Note: Students who have completed a UNSW College Foundation Studies or Global Diploma Program prior to commencing an undergraduate program are not eligible for this Award. UNSW College Foundation Studies students will be considered for the UNSW College Academic Award (PUCA1027).

  • Sponsored Students are not eligible to receive this Award.

Selection Criteria

Each candidate will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate:

  • Academic Merit
UNSW College Award (PUCA1027)

The UNSW College Award has been established to support high-achieving UNSW College students to take undergraduate study at UNSW.

UNSW College offers a range of academic and English language pathway programs to international students who have just missed out on direct entry into UNSW.

Students who successfully complete a UNSW College Foundation Studies program and intend on progressing to a UNSW bachelor’s degree are eligible for the UNSW College Academic Award.

Value

$10,000 for one year. Payment will be made directly towards tuition fees in the second term of the first year of study.

Recipients of the Award may also be offered the following:

  • Invitation to UNSW networking events

Application Process

There is no application required for this Award.

Students completing a UNSW College Foundation Studies program will automatically be considered for this Award.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be an international student; and
  • Must be completing a UNSW College Foundation Studies program (in Sydney or off-shore); and
  • Be commencing full-time study on campus in a UNSW undergraduate coursework degree program (excluding UNSW Canberra); and
  • Have received an offer of admission* into an eligible program for Term 1 2025 by Saturday, 30 November 2024*.
    * Offers of admission must be one of the following:
    • Undergraduate Letter of Offer (unconditional)

* Eligible pathway programs include UNSW College Foundation Program.

Selection Criteria

Each candidate will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate:

  • Academic Merit
UNSW Master of Laws Scholarship (PGCA1107)

Value

$20,000 for one year. Payment will be made directly towards tuition fees. 

Application Process:

There is no application required for this scholarship.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be an international student; and
  • Have undertaken an undergraduate qualification from a member school of the Law School Global League or an approved UNSW partner institution; and 
  • Be commencing full-time study in the UNSW Master of Laws program offered by the Faculty of Law & Justice; and
  • Have received an offer of admission* into an eligible program for Term 1 2025 by Saturday, 30 November 2024*.  
    * Offers of admission must be one of the following:
    • Postgraduate Letter of Offer (unconditional)

    Selection Criteria

    Each applicant will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate:

    • Academic Merit