91´óÉñ91´óÉñfor International Students Commencing Term 3, 2025

91´óÉñoffers a wide range of scholarships and awardsÌýto 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 theÌý.

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 91´óÉñin Term 3, 2025*

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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 91´óÉñ91´óÉñfor International Students Commencing Term 3, 2025 (PUCA1029)Ìýby the deadline.

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

91´óÉñavailable in this offering that require an application for PUCA1029:

  • International Scientia Coursework Scholarship (PUCA1025)
  • Lily and Dr Ben K.C Chng Scholarship (UGCE1129)
  • 91´óÉñLaw & Justice International Award (PUCA1028)
  • 91´óÉñBusiness School International Pathways Award (PUCA1023)
  • 91´óÉñBusiness School International Scholarship (PUCA1024)

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 Thursday, 1 May 2025 and will close at 11:59PM AEST, Tuesday, 15 July 2025. Please ensure you allowÌýenough time to submit your application as we are unable to accept late applications. Any exception requests such as late admission due to pending academic results will need to be emailed to scholarships@unsw.edu.au before the deadline.

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE AN APPLICATION


International students commencing in Term 3, 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 91´óÉñin Term 3, 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.

91´óÉñand awards available in this offering thatÌýdo notÌýrequire a scholarship application:

  • Australia's Global University Award (PUCA1026)Ìý
  • 91´óÉñCollege Academic Award (PUCA1027)Ìý
  • 91´óÉñMaster of Laws International Scholarship (PGCA1107)
  • 91´óÉñArticulation 91´óÉñ(UGCA1815, UGCA1816, UGCA1817, UGCA1818, UGCA1822 and UGCA1824).

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. Further scholarships and awards may be progressively added to this list.

QUESTIONS?

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

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 2025 and 2026 and provides a 15% contribution towards tuition fees for the duration of program.

Further information on the International Student Award is availableÌýhere.

Value

Provides a 15% contribution directly towards tuition fees.

Application Process

To apply for the 91´óÉñInternational Student Award applicants must submit a personal statement of no more than 500 words outlining their reasons to study the proposed program at UNSW.Ìý

New applicants can upload their personal statement throughÌýÌýas part of their application.

Existing offer holders should upload their personal statement viaÌýÌýorÌýÌýif you are a 91´óÉñFoundation or UAC applicant.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be an International Student; and
  • Be a citizen of anÌýeligible country; and
  • Be commencing full-time study as a new student on campus^ in a 91´óÉñDiploma, 91´óÉñundergraduate or postgraduate coursework program (excluding programs offered by AGSM, 91´óÉñOnline, 91´óÉñCanberra, 91´óÉñFoundation 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 91´óÉñundergraduate or postgraduate degree program; and
  • Not be a current student of 91´óÉñ(exceptions made for those who have completed an undergraduate program at 91´óÉñand 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 91´óÉñin 2025 and 2026.

International Scientia Coursework Scholarship (PUCA1025)

Value

  • Offer 1:ÌýFull tuition fee scholarship paid directly towardsÌýtuition fees for the minimum duration of program
  • OfferÌý2: $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:

  • Guaranteed entry to theÌý

Application Process

Submit a 91´óÉñ91´óÉñfor International Students Commencing Term 3, 2025 (PUCA1029) by 11.59PM AEST Tuesday, 15 July 2025.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be an International Student; and
  • BeÌýcommencingÌýfull-time study on campus in a 91´óÉñundergraduate or postgraduate coursework program (excluding 91´óÉñOnline and 91´óÉñCanberra); and
  • Have received an offer of admission* into an eligible program for Term 3 2025 by Tuesday, 15 July 2025.
    * 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 91´óÉñInstitute of Languages and successfully complete the program prior to commencing in Term 3 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
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 91´óÉñArts, Design and Architectures’ School of Built Environment.

Value

$5,000 per annum payable for normal minimum duration of degree towards tuition fees.Ìý

Application Process:

Submit a 91´óÉñ91´óÉñfor International Students Commencing Term 3, 2025 (PUCA1029) by 11.59PM AEST Tuesday, 15 July 2025.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be an International Student and hold a Singapore citizenship.Ìý
  • BeÌýcommencing a 91´óÉñundergraduate coursework degree program offered through the Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture's School of Built Environment.Ìý
  • 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 3 2025 by Tuesday 15 July 2025*
    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 91´óÉñInstitute of Languages and successfully complete the program prior to commencing in Term 3 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.
91´óÉñLaw & Justice International Award (PUCA1028)

The 91´óÉñLaw & Justice International Award has been established to encourage high quality international students to join 91´óÉñLaw programs (LLB, JD or LLM)

Value

$10,000 paid directly towards tuition fees for 1 year.

Application Process:

Submit a 91´óÉñ91´óÉñfor International Students Commencing Term 3, 2025 (PUCA1029) by 11.59PM AEST Tuesday, 15 July 2025.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be an International Student; and
  • BeÌýcommencingÌýin any 91´óÉñLaw & Justice undergraduate/postgraduate coursework degree program (LLB, JD or LLM programs)
  • Must have received an offer of admission into an eligible program for Term 3 2025 by Tuesday, 15 July 2025.ÌýOffers 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 91´óÉñInstitute of Languages and successfully complete the program prior to commencing in Term 3 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
91´óÉñBusiness School International Pathways Award (PUCA1023)

Value:

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

Application Process:

Submit a 91´óÉñ91´óÉñfor International Students Commencing Term 3, 2025 (PUCA1029) by 11.59PM AEST Tuesday, 15 July 2025.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be International (Not a permanent resident of Australia/Australian Citizen)
  • Have undertaken:
    • An undergraduate coursework articulation pathway qualification from an approved ; OR
    • Completed the 91´óÉñFoundation 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 pathwayÌýÌýor in the eligible 91´óÉñFoundation Studies Stream; and
  • Not have previously undertaken any other tertiary studies prior to commencing study at 91´óÉñ(undergraduate applicants); and
  • Must have received an offer of admission and beÌýcommencing in any 91´óÉñundergraduate (single/dual) coursework degree program offered by 91´óÉñBusiness School in Term 3 2025 by Tuesday, 15 July 2025. This must include one of the following:
    • Undergraduate Letter of Offer (unconditional)
    • Undergraduate Conditional English Package Offer (UEEC) - students must be enrolled in the 91´óÉñInstitute 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 91´óÉñBusiness School
91´óÉñBusiness School International Scholarship (PUCA1024)

Value:

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

Application Process:

Submit a 91´óÉñ91´óÉñfor International Students Commencing Term 3, 2025 (PUCA1029) by 11.59PM AEST Tuesday, 15 July 2025.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be International (Not a permanent resident of Australia/Australian Citizen)
  • Any 91´óÉñundergraduate (single/dual) or postgraduate (Master) coursework degree program offered by 91´óÉñBusiness School, excluding those offered by AGSM.
  • Must have received an offer of admission by Tuesday, 15 July 2025 and beÌýcommencing an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree program offered by 91´óÉñBusiness School in Term 3 2025.
  • Undergraduate applicants must have completed an assessable Senior Secondary School qualification immediately prior to commencing study at 91´óÉñand not have undertaken prior tertiary study.
  • Not be in receipt of the 91´óÉñBusiness 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 91´óÉñInstitute of Languages and successfully complete the program prior to commencing in Term 3 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 91´óÉñBusiness School
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.

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
  • BeÌýcommencingÌýfull-time study on campus in a 91´óÉñundergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree program (excluding 91´óÉñOnline andÌý91´óÉñCanberra); and
  • Have received an offer of admission* into an eligible program for Term 3 2025 by 11.59PM AEST Tuesday, 15 July 2025.
    * 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 91´óÉñInstitute of Languages and successfully complete the program prior to commencing in Term 3 2025.

Note: Students who have completed a 91´óÉñCollegeÌýFoundation Studies orÌýGlobal Diploma ProgramÌýprior to commencing an undergraduate program are not eligible for this Award. 91´óÉñCollegeÌýFoundation Studies students will be considered for the 91´óÉñCollegeÌýAcademic 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
91´óÉñCollege Academic Award (PUCA1027)

The 91´óÉñCollege Award has been established to support high-achieving 91´óÉñCollege students to take undergraduate study at UNSW.

Ìýoffers 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 aÌý and intend on progressing to a 91´óÉñbachelor’s degree are eligible for the 91´óÉñCollege 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.

Application Process

There is no application required for this Award.

Students completing a 91´óÉñCollege Foundation Studies program will automatically be considered for this Award.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be an international student; and
  • Must be completingÌýÌý(in Sydney or off-shore); and
  • BeÌýcommencingÌýfull-time study on campus in a 91´óÉñundergraduate coursework degree program (excluding 91´óÉñCanberra); and
  • Have received an offer of admission* into an eligible program for Term 3 2025 by Tuesday, 15 July 2025*.
    * Offers of admission must be one of the following:
    • Undergraduate Letter of Offer (unconditional)

* Eligible pathway programs include 91´óÉñCollege Foundation Program.

Selection Criteria

Each candidate will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate:

  • Academic Merit
91´óÉñMaster of Laws International Scholarship (PGCA1107)

Value

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

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 theÌý or an approved 91´óÉñpartner institution; andÌý
  • BeÌýcommencing full-time study in the 91´óÉñMaster of Laws program offered by the Faculty of Law & Justice; and
  • Have received an offer of admission* into an eligible program for Term 3 2025 by Tuesday, 15 July,Ìý2025*.ÌýÌý
    * 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
    91´óÉñArticulation 91´óÉñ(UGCA1815, UGCA1816, UGCA1817, UGCA1818, UGCA1822 and UGCA1824)

    The 91´óÉñArticulation 91´óÉñhave been established to attract and award high achieving students to study Engineering at 91´óÉñas part of an articulation program with the following partner institutions in India:

    - Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

    - Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TI)

    - Christ Univeristy (CU)

    - Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)

    - SVKM's NMIMS University

    - UPES University (UPES)

    Value

    $5,000 per annum paid as a stipend for minimum duration of program.

    Application Process:

    There is no application required for these scholarships.

    Eligibility

    To be eligible, applicants must:

    • Be an international student; and
    • Have undertaken an undergraduate articulation pathway qualification from an approved partner institution (listed above); andÌý
    • BeÌýcommencingÌýfull-time study in a 91´óÉñundergraduate coursework degree program offered by the Faculty of Engineering; and
    • Have received an offer of admission* into an eligible program for Term 3 2025.ÌýÌý
      * Offers of admission must be one of the following:
      • Undergraduate Letter of Offer (unconditional)

      Selection Criteria

      Each applicant will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate:

      • Academic Merit
      2025 91´óÉñ91´óÉñfor Asylum Seekers & Refugees

      91´óÉñoffers a number of scholarships to support asylum seekers and refugees seeking to undertake coursework studies at UNSW. These scholarships aim to provide talented students with the opportunity to pursue tertiary studies at UNSW, and the financial means to focus on their studies.

      For more information, see: 91´óÉñ91´óÉñfor Asylum Seekers and Refugee Students Commencing Term 3, 2025.